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Why does the housing market seem so broken? And what can we do about it? UCLA Housing Voice tackles these questions in conversation with leading housing researchers, with each episode centered on a study and its implications for creating more affordable and accessible communities.

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Supply skeptics don’t believe that building more homes improves affordability. Vicki Been tells us what the latest research says about their main arguments.

Read about the Lewis Center's work at lewis.ucla.edu.

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Transit agencies are using microtransit services to increase the reach and access of their overall service. We talk with Mike Hyland about how agencies can think about pricing and fleet sizing to balance cost and service. Also, how should agencies me... more

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Does building housing near rail stations reduce driving, even if it prices out lower-income residents? Dan Chatman's research suggests the answer hinges not on who lives there, but on how much housing gets built. 

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Part 3 of our book club series on Yoni Appelbaum's 'Stuck', covering chapters 9–10. Appelbaum himself joins us to wrap up the series. 

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Recent Guests

Mike Hyland
Associate Professor of Civil and Environmental Engineering, UC Irvine
University of California, Irvine
Episode: Ep. 118: Road Scholars on Microtransit with Michael Hyland
Dan Chatman
Chair and Professor of City and Regional Planning at UC Berkeley
UC Berkeley College of Environmental Design
Episode: Ep. 117: Road Scholars on Density, Displacement, and Driving with Dan Chatman
Yoni Appelbaum
Deputy executive director at The Atlantic; author of Stuck
The Atlantic
Episode: Ep. 116: ‘Stuck’ Book Club pt. 3 with Yoni Appelbaum
Jacob Wasserman
Research Program Manager for the Public Transit Program
UCLA Institute of Transportation Studies
Episode: Ep. 115: Road Scholars on Major Transit Stops with Jacob Wasserman and Aaron Barrall
Giselle Hale
Former mayor of Redwood City, managing partner of the Abundance Network
Abundance Network
Episode: Ep. 114: 'Stuck' Book Club pt. 2 with Giselle Hale
Amy Lee
Post-doctoral scholar researching transportation policy and planning
UC Davis Institute of Transportation Studies
Episode: Ep. 113: Road Scholars on Parking Requirements with UC(LA)'s Amy Lee
Rob Bonta
California Attorney General
California Attorney General's Office
Episode: Ep. 112: 'Stuck' Book Club pt. 1 with Attorney General Rob Bonta
Lars Doucet
Co-founder of the Center for Land Economics and author of Land is a Big Deal
Center for Land Economics
Episode: Ep. 111: Land Value Tax Would Fix This with Lars Doucet (Incentives Series pt. 11)
Jason Ward
Economist and director of the RAND Housing Center
RAND Corporation
Episode: Ep. 110: The Measure ULA Episode with Jason Ward and Mott Smith (Incentives Series pt. 10)

Hosts

Shane Phillips
Host of the UCLA Housing Voice podcast; leads discussions on housing policy and research; long-time UCLA Lewis Center for Regional Policy Studies affiliate
Juan Matute
Co-host, Deputy Director at UCLA Institute of Transportation Studies

Reviews

5.0 out of 5 stars from 245 ratings
  • Must listen

    This podcast is a must-listen for anyone concerned about why the U.S. doesn’t have enough housing, market or affordable, and how different housing policies make that worse or sometimes better. Exposes practitioners to research that they probably didn’t even know existed.

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    Owner/developer
    United Statesa year ago
  • Accessible and accurate

    This is a fantastic podcast for understanding the state of the research on housing economics and affordability. I appreciate that they interview the authors of the papers in a way that makes the content accessible to non-economists while preserving accuracy and nuance.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Edisonberger
    United States2 years ago
  • Too much policy, not enough economics

    Love the topic, but unfortunately these episodes too often devolve to wishcasting. In the current series on pathways to homelessness episode 1 clearly states that the base issue in areas of high homeless is a lack of available units in which to live and the costs that scarcity drives. So why no follow up episodes on high density building, alternatives to traditional housing (beyond apartments/condos/sfh), breaking down govt regulation and bureaucracy to speed development, post pandemic commerci... more

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    russian interference
    United States2 years ago
  • Invaluable!

    Searching "why x policy..." often goes nowhere useful - particularly without institutional access to journals, or adequate knowledge of the legal terminology or variation in terminology in other areas. Any of these episodes is a wealth of terminology, names of researchers, studies, cultural and legislative context, discussion of how the studies were conducted, their limitations... with the recognition that listeners may be coming from a range of interests, backgrounds, and level of knowledge. S... more

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    5
    AvidaLynnMorgan
    Canada2 years ago
  • Great, informative podcast

    Really appreciate this as a way to get deeply informed on housing issues while on the go. The Pathways Home series is particularly great: very relevant, important and accessible. Will share with friends.

    Apple Podcasts
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    Tobyhhgvgh
    United States3 years ago

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High-quality, research-backed discussions that translate to real-world policy.
Consistently strong guests and thorough exploration of issues.
Engaging depth on housing policy with accessible explanations.
Mix of rigorous analysis and practical framing for policymakers and advocates.
Some episodes can feel heavy on policy; notes and summaries helpful.

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Ep. 118: Road Scholars on Microtransit with Michael Hyland
Q: How should transit agencies think about pricing and zone design to balance costs and accessibility?
Pricing should reflect demand and service quality, with peak-period multipliers and discounts for transfers to fixed-route services. Zone design matters: too many small zones can reduce resilience and increase costs, while larger zones can offer better flexibility but may lower targeted coverage. The Pareto frontier helps identify parameter choices that maximize mobility gains while minimizing subsidies.
Ep. 118: Road Scholars on Microtransit with Michael Hyland
Q: What are the main goals and challenges of implementing microtransit in a city?
The goals include expanding geographic coverage and improving equity by reaching areas underserved by fixed-route transit, as well as potentially reducing wait and walk times. Challenges include ensuring service quality, managing demand and subsidies, avoiding cannibalization of existing transit, and aligning goals with the right measurement framework to prove value.
Ep. 118: Road Scholars on Microtransit with Michael Hyland
Q: How would you define microtransit and how does it differ from traditional ride-hailing services?
Microtransit is like Uber and Lyft in that it uses a mobile app to request rides, but the transit agency owns the vehicles and the service is designed to complement fixed-route transit with a smaller, potentially door-to-door option. The fleet is fixed and driven by contracted operators, and fares are typically lower, with a focus on extending coverage and improving accessibility rather than competing directly on cost with private rides.
Ep. 117: Road Scholars on Density, Displacement, and Driving with Dan Chatman
Q: What policy implications emerge from your findings, especially around upzoning and TOD?
Upzoning near transit can reduce displacement while potentially reducing VMT, but policies should be broader than near-transit zoning; the overall urban scale, parking reform, and accessibility improvements are crucial for achieving lasting transportation and housing benefits.
Ep. 117: Road Scholars on Density, Displacement, and Driving with Dan Chatman
Q: How did you control for residential self-selection and what are the implications for interpreting the results?
We discussed residential self-selection at length, noting that while we did not fully resolve it with perfect controls, the combination of environment and motivation explains driving patterns; ignoring self-selection would lead to biased estimates, but the study emphasizes relative differences and counterfactuals to gauge VMT changes.

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The show centers on housing policy and economics through interviews with researchers, policymakers, and practitioners. Episodes frequently tackle affordability, zoning, land value taxation, renter wealth, and the regulatory landscape, often unpacking complex studies for practitioners and advocates. A notable strength is translating academic work into practical implications, with a clear emphasis on real-world policy design, implementation challenges, and coalition-building in pursuit of more accessible housing. The format often blends historical context, empirical findings, and forward-looking policy ideas, making it useful for listeners who want rigorous analysis paired with actionable takeaways for advocacy, planning, and investment.

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