In this episode of One Good Thing, hosts Jennifer Davis and Dan Schultz discuss the Democrats' initiatives to enhance affordable housing availability in the United States. Highlighting key actions taken by the Biden administration and Congressional Democrats, they explore substantial funding allocations from the American Rescue Plan, including emergency rental assistance, mortgage relief, and support services for the homeless. They contrast these efforts with the previous administration's lack of focus on affordable housing. The hosts encourage listeners to vote in the upcoming election and offer tips on engaging with undecided voters about the importance of affordable housing.

FACT FILE FOR THIS EPISODE:
1. U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD):

- Details on funding allocations from the American Rescue Plan[1][3]

- Information on emergency rental assistance programs[1][3]

2. The Hill:

- Recent article on Biden administration's new steps to increase affordable housing[1]

3. Treasury Department:

- Analysis of housing supply and demand since 2000[1]

4. Center on Budget and Policy Priorities:

- Data on the impact of housing assistance programs[1][3]

5. Politico:

- Article on Democrats' push for action on affordable housing[2]

6. Harvard Kennedy School:

- Research on partisanship influence on housing policy in cities[5]

7. Axios:

- Report on House Democrats' 2024 housing push[4]

8. Federal Reserve:

- Information on current interest rates affecting housing market[1]

Citations:

[1] https://thehill.com/homenews/administration/4736729-biden-administration-affordable-housing/

[2] https://www.politico.com/news/2024/05/09/democrats-biden-affordable-housing-00157189

[3] https://www.nwaonline.com/news/2024/jun/25/us-reveals-efforts-to-increase-affordable-housing/

[4] https://www.axios.com/2024/02/09/democrats-housing-affordability-zoning-2024

[5] https://www.hks.harvard.edu/faculty-research/policy-topics/cities-communities/media-narratives-have-generally-blamed-democrats