Section 8 and big podcast announcements, with Sen. Holly Mitchell and researcher Martha Galvez
Gimme Shelter: The California Housing Crisis Podcast
English - August 26, 2019 20:13 - 1 hour - 102 MB - ★★★★★ - 295 ratingsNews Homepage Download Apple Podcasts Google Podcasts Overcast Castro Pocket Casts RSS feed
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Section 8 is the most well-known affordable housing program in the country. How exactly does it work in a high-cost state like California? In light of a bill that would ban landlords from discriminating against Section 8 voucher holders, Matt and Liam discuss the program's promise and shortcomings.
First some major podcast announcements (2:00), including our first live podcast event! Sep 18th in San Francisco with Oakland Mayor Libby Schaaf, UCSF homelessness expert Margot Kushel and developer Candice Gonzalez. Register here, it's free: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/we-solve-the-california-housing-crisis-registration-70067137695
Then interviews with Urban Institute researcher Martha Galvez (20:00) and state Sen. Holly Mitchell (40:00).