Welcome back to the Abundance Podcast! In this episode, M. Nolan Gray chats with Christian Solorio. Solorio is an architect, affordable housing advocate, and former member of the Arizona legislature. He currently serves on the board for the Arizona Housing Coalition and Arizona Neighborhood Project. In this episode, they discuss the housing afforda…

Welcome back to the Abundance Podcast! In this episode, M. Nolan Gray and Ned Resnikoff chat with Jake Berman. Berman is a cartographer, artist, and lawyer. In this episode, they chat about his new book, The Lost Subways of North America: A Cartographic Guide to the Past, Present, and What Might Have Been. Stay connected with the Metropolitan Abund…

Welcome back to the Abundance Podcast! In this episode, M. Nolan Gray, Aaron Eckhouse, and Gloria Magallanes chat with Colin Parent. Parent is a council member in La Mesa and a candidate for California’s 79th Assembly District. He leads Circulate San Diego. Check out his campaign and recent research on the California Coastal Commission. In this epi…

Welcome back to the Abundance Podcast! In this episode, M. Nolan Gray chats with Anthony Breach. He is an associate director of the Centre for Cities, the leading think tank dedicated to improving the economies of the UK's largest cities and towns. Check out some of his recent work devolution, tax reform, and planning reform. In this episode, they …

Welcome back to the Abundance Podcast! In this episode, M. Nolan Gray and Ned Resnikoff chat with Richard Kahlenberg. He is an education scholar, Director of the American Identity Project, and Director of Housing Policy at the Progressive Policy Institute. He also has a new book out: Excluded: How Snob Zoning, Nimbyism, and Class Bias Build the Wal…

Welcome back to the Abundance Podcast! In this episode, M. Nolan Gray and Ned Resnikoff chat with Anika Singh Lemar. She is a Clinical Professor of Law at Yale Law School where she teaches clinics that represent affordable housing developers, tenants, homeowners, small businesses, community development financial institutions, fair housing advocates…

Today, we’re diving into the highly-anticipated showdown that’s been on every Marvel fan’s radar—Deadpool vs Wolverine, which premiered on the 26th of July. This film has set the comic book world on fire, uniting two of Marvel's most beloved antiheroes the wisecracking mercenary and the gruff mutant – in an epic battle. Buckle up, in today’s episod…

Welcome back to the Abundance Podcast! In this episode, M. Nolan Gray and Brian Hanlon chat with Annemarie Gray. She is the Executive Director of Open New York, the state's leading grassroots pro-housing advocacy organization. In this episode, they prospects for YIMBY advocacy in New York City, both in the Big Apple and in Albany. Stay connected wi…

Welcome back to the Abundance Podcast! In this episode, M. Nolan Gray and Ned Resnikoff chat with Jessica Trounstine. She is the Centennial Chair and Professor of Political Science at Vanderbilt University and the author of Segregation by Design: Local Politics and Inequality in American Cities. In this episode, they chat about how US cities became…

In this episode, ⁠ M. Nolan Gray⁠⁠ chats with William Steichen and Trevor Stockinger, two of the coauthors on a brand new California YIMBY ⁠report⁠: The Impact of Fees: Rethinking Local revenues for More Multifamily Housing. Over the past semester, Will, Trevor, and four others served as California YIMBY Research Fellows as part of their work towar…

Welcome back to the Abundance Podcast! In this episode, M. Nolan Gray chats with Anthony Gill. Anthony is an economic development professional and the write of Spokane Rising, an urbanist blog focused on ways make Spokane a better place to live. They’re joined in this episode by Robyn Leslie, the director for strategic partnerships at California YI…

Netflix's latest series, Bodkin is a quirky series that takes a refreshing spin on the true-crime podcast phenomenon, akin to Only Murders in the Building, but with a distinctive Irish twist. Produced by Higher Ground, the production company founded by none other than Barack and Michelle Obama, Bodkin stars Will Forte as Gilbert Power, an upbeat Am…

Welcome back to the Abundance Podcast! In this episode, M. Nolan Gray chats with Sarah Karlinsky. Sarah is the Research Director at the Terner Center for Housing Innovation at UC Berkeley where she leads the development of the center’s research agenda. They’re joined in this episode by Robyn Leslie, the director for strategic partnerships at Califo…

Legendary Australian filmmaker George Miller is back with his latest entry to the iconic Mad Max franchise – Furiosa: A Mad Max Saga. The action-thriller stars Anya Taylor-Joy as the titular character, with Chris Hemsworth playing the villain Dementus. Just going by the trailer, one is assured that the film promises groundbreaking action sequences,…

Barbie star Ryan Gosling and Oppenheimer star Emily Blunt unite for David Leictch’s action comedy film The Fall Guy. The plot follows a retired stuntman named Colt Seavers, who returns to work when the lead actor of a film goes missing. Colt decides to investigate the mystery of the disappearance, but soon becomes caught in the web of a dark conspi…

Welcome back to the Abundance Podcast! In this episode, M. Nolan Gray and Ned Resnikoff chat with Megan Kimble. Megan is an investigative journalist and the author of Unprocessed. A former executive editor at The Texas Observer, Kimble has written about housing, transportation, and urban development for The New York Times, Texas Monthly, The Guardi…

The Shōgun series finale premiered this week. The FX original series garnered universal acclaim for its compelling story, gripping performances, and captivating exploration of Feudal Japan. Fans of the series have called it Game of Thrones meets Ghost of Tsushima and some even feel that it could go on to be the best TV show of 2024! All 10 episodes…

The hit Netflix series Baby Reindeer is an intimate exploration of Scottish comedian, writer, and actor Richard Gadd's real-life experience with a stalker. The revealing show delves into the complexities of obsession, power dynamics, and personal boundaries as Gadd turns to the most unsettling period of his life. The series has garnered praise for …

In this episode, Ned Resnikoff chats with Alexander Sahn. He is a Thomas J. Pearsall Fellow and an Assistant Professor of Political Science at the University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill, where he studies inequality in political participation, representation, and public policy, especially subnational governments in the United States. He was previ…

British-Indian actor Dev Patel makes his directorial debut in the action thriller Monkey Man. Patel, who is best known for films such as Hotel Mumbai, The Green Knight, Lion, and the multiple-Oscar winner Slumdog Millionaire, plays the lead in this film, which is being described by some as “John Wick in Mumbai”. The film garnered praise from critic…

Acclaimed British filmmaker and novelist Alex Garland, who is best known for Ex Machina and Annihilation, has returned with his latest passion project – the dystopian thriller Civil War. The film is set in the near future when the United States is grappling with a new civil war. The film has garnered critical acclaim after it premiered in the US on…

This week, Nolan Gray and Ned Resnikoff chat with Stan Oklobdzija. Stan is an Assistant Professor of Political Science at Tulane University and the Director of the Center for Public Policy Research at the Murphy Institute. His research focuses on housing policy, specifically how voters conceive of housing markets and how these perceptions influence…

Amazon Prime Video’s attempts to release a compelling video game adaptation like Netflix’s Arcane and HBO’s The Last of Us, have been successful with the release of Fallout. The post-apocalyptic series set in a retro-futuristic alternate history Earth has garnered immense praise from critics. It offers a gripping narrative, wrapped in humour, viole…

A talk with Art Pratt of Pratt Homes and the current board chair of Housing First Minnesota. Pratt shares his memories of growing up in the industry and how that shaped his career as a third generation homebuilder. Pratt gives insights into how the industry and Housing First Minnesota can help shape and inspire the next generation of homebuilders. …

This week, Nolan Gray chats with Ben Raderstorf. Ben is vice president of House Sacramento, an all volunteer grassroots pro-housing group in the California Capital region. In his day job, he's a pro-democracy advocate, but on nights and weekends he works to make his adopted hometown more affordable, liveable, walkable, bikeable and resilient. Find …

Dune: Part Two, the sequel to Denis Villeneuve’s sci-fi space epic is releasing in theatres this week amidst much hype and excitement. Featuring a star-studded ensemble, led by Timothée Chalamet and Zendaya, the film has garnered significant praise after its World Premiere in London a fortnight ago. Some critics have likened the adaptation of Frank…

The highly-anticipated live-action adaptation of the acclaimed animated series, Avatar: The Last Airbender, has been released on Netflix. While fans appear to be divided on some of the creative choices, the series is set to top Netflix’s popularity charts this weekend. So for today’s Now You Know podcast, we take a look at six lesser-known facts ab…

The French film Anatomy of a Fall has received several nominations at the Oscars this year, including Best Picture and Best Director. Helmed by Justine Triet, the film tells the story of a woman who is accused of murdering her husband, and their blind son being the only witness. The film has garnered significant praise for its gripping narrative, c…

A talk with Jim Fuschetto, VP of sales at Lyman Companies and the current president of Housing First Minnesota Foundation. Fushetto shares how his involvement in industry trade groups helped him create authentic sales relationships and how it's encouraged him to volunteer and give back to the community. Fuschetto also shares how he got his start in…

Welcome back to Abundance! In this episode, Nolan Gray and Ned Resnikoff chat with Danielle Allen. Allen is a professor of political philosophy, ethics, and public policy at Harvard University, and director of the Allen Lab for Democracy Renovation. She is also the author of the recent book, Justice By Means of Democracy. In this episode, they disc…

Leo: Bloody Sweet, the third installment of the Lokesh Cinematic Universe (LCU), helmed by Lokesh Kanagaraj, stars Tamil superstar Vijay -: the titular star Leo. The film revolves around Parthiban, a simplistic cafe owner in Kashmir who has dedicated his life to rescuing injured animals. As the film progresses, the mild-mannered protagonist becomes…

As the Marvel Cinematic Universe enters Phase Five, the recently-released superhero film, a sequel to Captain Marvel and the 33rd film in the MCU has opened to divided reviews. The Marvels features three female superheroes with complementary abilities – Captain Marvel, Monica Rambeau, and Ms Marvel. The film stars Brie Larson, Teyonah Parris and Im…

Acclaimed Japanese Mangaka Naoki Urasawa’s beloved manga series PLUTO received an anime adaptation produced by Genco, which premiered on Netflix on October 26, 2023. The series is inspired by Astro Boy, one of the pioneering works in the history of Japanese manga and anime by Osamu Tezuka. The series follows Gesicht, an AI detective who attempts to…

Welcome back to Abundance! In this episode, California YIMBY research director Nolan Gray chats with Henry Grabar. Henry is a journalist at Slate, where he writes about cities, and a Loeb Fellow at Harvard University’s Graduate School of Design. In this episode, they discuss Grabar's brand new book, Paved Paradise: How Parking Explains the World, i…

Welcome back to Abundance! In this episode, we discuss Housing Underproduction in California 2023, a new report published by the California YIMBY Research Fund in collaboration with MapCraft. California YIMBY research director Nolan Gray is joined by Ian Carlton and Lacy Patterson, two members of the MapCraft team who helped to put this report toge…

Legendary filmmaker Martin Scorsese’s Killers of the Flower Moon starring Leonardo DiCaprio is finally releasing in theatres in India on 20th October 2023. The film is based on the book by David Grann and narrates the true story of the murders of the Native American tribe, Osage Nation after oil was discovered on their land in the 1920s. It is amon…

Acclaimed horror filmmaker Mike Flanagan is set to release his latest Netflix series titled, The Fall of the House of Usher. The TV show is adapted from Edgar Allan Poe’s eponymous short story, and stars Bruce Greenwood, Carla Gugino, Mary McDonell, Rahul Kohli, Kate Siegel, Zach Gilford, and Mark Hamil among others. It tells the story of twins Rod…

The live-action adaptation of the hit manga and anime series One Piece premiered on Netflix last week. Much to the delight of its faithful fans the series received plaudits, unlike previous anime adaptations such as Death Note and Cowboy Bebop which received divided reviews. The live-action tale of Luffy and the Straw Hat pirates offers a compellin…

Welcome back to Abundance! In this episode, California YIMBY research director Nolan Gray chats with Emily Hamilton. Emily is a Senior Research Fellow and Director of the Urbanity Project at the Mercatus Center at George Mason University, where she researches urban economics and land-use policy. In this episode, they discuss the exciting reforms ad…

The highly anticipated Neill Blomkamp sports drama Gran Turismo is set to release in India this weekend on the 25th of August. The film stars Archie Madekwe in the lead, with David Harbour, Orlando Bloom, and Geri Halliwell essaying pivotal characters in these high-octane motorsports drama. For this episode of Now You Know, we take a look at six le…

A talk with Amy Hendel of Hendel Homes on how they broke into the luxury homebuilding market and became a leader in the industry. Hendel shares how her background in art and designed combined with her husbands love of architecture and homebuilding made for a perfect team. A five-time Artisan Home Tour participant, Hendel shares how the home tour ha…

Welcome back to Abundance! In this episode, California YIMBY research director Nolan Gray chats with Sarah Anzia. She’s an associate professor of public policy and political science at the University of California Berkeley. Anzia is the author of Local Interests: Politics, Policy, and Interest Groups in US City Governments. Along with California YI…

As renowned filmmaker Greta Gerwig’s Barbie releases in theatres along with Christopher Nolan’s magnum opus Oppenheimer, we’re in for a box office battle to remember. In fact, the ‘Barbieheiemer’ frenzy has taken over pop culture, with both films garnering rave reviews from critics and audiences alike. So on today’s Now You Know, we take a look at …

The hype and excitement surrounding the release of Oppenheimer is almost palpable. The Christopher Nolan film is expected to be one of the biggest releases this year as it goes head-to-head with Greta Gerwig’s Barbie on July 21st. On today’s Now You Know, we take a look at lesser-known facts about the film headlined by Cillian Murphy.…

The latest Tom Cruise blockbuster Mission: Impossible - Dead Reckoning Part One has been released to universal acclaim, with several critics calling it the best entry in the franchise. The film features gripping set pieces, an immersive plot, and Cruise’s trademark death-defying stunts and action sequences that will surely blow your socks off. In t…

In this episode, California YIMBY research director Nolan Gray chats with Emily Jacobson. She’s the inaugural research fellow for the California YIMBY Education Fund and the author of The Dysfunctional Metropolis: Reforming Los Angeles's Land Use Planning and Entitlement. She recently earned a Master of Public Policy from UC Berkeley. They’re joine…

Geralt of Rivia is back again in the third season of the popular Netflix series The Witcher. Henry Cavill reprises his role as Geralt for one last time before Liam Hemsworth takes over the role from the next season. Anya Chalotra, Freya Allan, and Joey Batey also reprise their roles for the new season as the main characters. For today’s Now You Kno…

OTTplay Now You Know - Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny 2023: 6 lesser-known facts about the Harrison Ford film - Episode 107 Hollywood legend Harrison Ford returns as the iconic swashbuckling adventurer Indiana Jones or Indy in the fifth instalment of the franchise. An archaeologist, professor and full-time explorer, Indy is often dubbed a gr…

Now You Know - Jack Ryan Season 4: Lesser-known Facts about the Hit Prime Video Series - Episode 106 The Office star John Krasinski is set to return as the titular super spy Jack Ryan in the fourth season of Tom Clancy’s Jack Ryan. The new season will premiere on Amazon Prime Video on June 30th, and it will focus on Jack as he steps into the role o…

A talk with Ryan Meres of Residential Energy Services Network (RESNET) on how home energy testing has changed the game for green homebuilding. Meres shares his insights on the growth of RESNET's Home Energy Rating System (HERS) index to help builders and homeowners achieve better energy efficiency in their homes. Meres explains how programs like Mi…