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Defining Affordable: A Housing Solutions Podcast

Jaime Albarelli and Robin Martinez
Affordable Housing
Homelessness
LIHTC
Public Housing
San Diego, United States
Housing Affordability
Underbuilding Of Housing
Rent Burdened
Urban Renewal
Vouchers
Area Median Income
Public Policy History
De-Institutionalization
Xavier Becerra
Matt Mahan
Katie Porter
Prop 13
San Diego
Redlining
HUD

Defining Affordable: A Housing Solutions Podcast explores the policies, history, and real-world forces behind the chronic—and increasingly severe—shortage of affordable housing in the United States. Hosted by affordable housing professionals Jaime and Robin, the show breaks down complex housing issues and highlights practical solutions for people working in the housing industry, curious listeners ... more

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What if everything you thought you knew about homelessness was wrong? Jaime and Robin tackle some of the most common — and most harmful — myths surrounding homelessness, using data and policy history to separate fact from fear-driven narratives. From... more

California’s housing shortage and affordability problems are front and center in the 2026 governor’s race. In this episode of Defining Affordable, Jaime and Robin break down where the top candidates stand on housing affordability, homelessness, zonin... more

Homelessness Starts With Housing

In this episode of Defining Affordable, Jaime and Robin explore why the cost of housing is the single strongest predictor of homelessness — and how policy decisions helped create today’s crisis.

Through the history ... more

In this episode of Defining Affordable, Jaime and Robin unpack LIHTC—the Low-Income Housing Tax Credit program—and explain why it is the main way affordable housing gets built in the U.S. today.

Using simple analogies, they break down how tax credit... more

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Jaime
Host/Co-host with a focus on housing solutions and policy applications in affordable housing.
Robin
Host/Co-host with emphasis on housing policy, affordability, and industry insights.

Reviews

5.0 out of 5 stars from 17 ratings
  • Great perspective

    Really great job with untangling interrelated concepts and putting key figures into perspective. You make it easy to connect various important data points with everyday life. As an affordable housing professional, I’m glad to have this as a resource to share with family and friends who are curious about what I do and want to get more informed and involved in the housing world.

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    VRuval
    United States2 months ago
  • Approachable and informative

    What a great approach to looking at the affordability crisis in housing and we can do about it

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Betty Heckle
    United States2 months ago
  • Affordability crisis explained

    Great introduction to the chronic affordability crisis in housing. Looking forward to more!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Blackjack Farm
    United States2 months ago

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Useful, accessible intro to affordability history and solutions.
Great balance of data and storytelling for policy nerds.
Clarity and tangible examples help non-experts understand complex topics.

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Defining Affordable: A Housing Solutions Podcast analyzes the policy history, market forces, and practical solutions behind the U.S. affordable housing shortage. Episodes frequently tackle homelessness, financing mechanisms like LIHTC, zoning, redlining, and the interplay between housing supply, wages, and public funding. The show leans into clear explanations, real-world implications, and forward-looking ideas such as housing-first approaches and public-private partnerships, making complex policy accessible to housing professionals and curious listeners alike. A notable strength is its ability to connect historical policy shifts to today's affordability gaps, often featuring practitioners from the field in a way that informs strategy for d... more

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