It's hip to complain about gentrifiers. At the same time, it's hip to be one. But what is gentrification precisely--and more importantly, what are its causes and effects? Does gentrification have a moral valence? In other words: is gentrification a good thing or a bad thing? Can it even be classified along moral lines? And what is the effect of gentrification on urban authenticity? In the main segment of episode 6, Dane and Kevin cite the work of Richard Rothstein, Peter Marcuse, and more to break down (and cringe at) the phenomenon of gentrification.

As for the opening segment: The Great British Breaking Show is a grotesque display of over-consumption, and Dane rants about the news-making accusation that air conditioning is sexist.

Intro and break music courtesy of Chris Giuliano.

Works Cited:

Peter Marcuse: Gentrification, Abandonment, and Displacement: Connections, Causes, and Policy Responses in New York City

Richard Rothstein: The Color of Law

Tom Slater: Missing Marcuse: On Gentrification and Displacement