In this episode, we break down why millennials can’t afford anything anymore—and how the system itself is driving the crisis.

We assess housing affordability and why “build, build, build” is a long-term strategy that does nothing for families getting crushed right now. We outline why lenders need to expand mortgage assumptions—not just for VA loans—so buyers can access today’s locked-in low rates instead of signing up for 7%+ debt.

We examine how local Maine farmers are getting squeezed by major grocery chains, why Maine’s blanket PFAS ban backfired and hurt the same farmers it claimed to protect, and how bad energy policies continue to punish low-income ratepayers across the state.

We also break down Maine’s political climate, the power structures driving policy decisions, and how upcoming elections could reset the trajectory for affordability and economic stability.

If you’re feeling the financial pressure, this episode lays out the structural failures—and the opportunities to fix them.

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