It doesn't matter how many times politicians say the economy is doing great. If someone can't afford a home, they're not going to believe you.

Cara and Mike discuss the significant impact of the housing crisis on Donald Trump's election victory, exploring how inflation and economic concerns shifted political views. They analyze migration patterns affecting electoral college votes and suggest that building more homes could help retain political power in progressive cities.

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America Hires a Strongman

The Inflation Factor: It Wasn’t Just the Economy How inflation and economic concerns drove voter sentiment.

Pocketbook and Sociotropic Economic Voting: How Does Inflation Affect Voting Decisions?

Hosted by Mike Moffatt & Cara Stern & Sabrina Maddeaux

Produced by Meredith Martin

This podcast is funded by the Neptis Foundation and brought to you by the Smart Prosperity Institute.