In today’s episode, Noah Smith and Erik Torenberg explore the the policies of Kamala Harris and Donald Trump, complexities of housing affordability and wealth storage, challenges in immigration policies, and critique the effectiveness of tariffs.

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LINKS:

Noahpinion: https://www.noahpinion.blog/

Harris has the right idea on housing: https://www.noahpinion.blog/p/harris-has-the-right-idea-on-housing

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TIMESTAMPS:

(00:00) Intro

(00:48) Discussing housing policy

(05:53) Singapore's housing model

(10:54) Kamala Harris' housing plan

(12:32) Federal vs. Local housing regulations

(14:32) Grocery store price gouging debate

(22:28) Mass deportation policies

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(26:51) Illegal Immigration

(31:58) Economic impact of immigration

(37:12) Cultural disruptions from immigration

(43:37) Tariffs and trade policies

(49:35) Republican focus on immigration

(57:31) Export controls and Chinese chip industry

(01:00:29) Wrap