Bryan Caplan is an economist and George Mason University professor. Caplan shares his insights on reducing housing costs and details his newly published book "Build, Baby, Build: the Science and Ethics of Housing Regulation." He jokingly claims that his book is the "most fascinating book ever" on housing because it is a non-fiction graphic novel. We would like to thank the Private Enterprise Research Center at Texas A&M University for hosting Bryan Caplan in College Station, Texas at an event titled "Solving the American Housing Crisis"

Learn more about Bryan Caplan here: http://www.bcaplan.com/

The Think Brazos Podcast is a policy conversation platform produced by staff at Bryan/College Station Habitat for Humanity. Learn more at https://thinkbrazos.org

B/CS Habitat is a member of the Greater Brazos Valley Builders Association, who graciously offered their space to record this conversation. You can learn more about this organization by visiting their website. https://gbvbuilders.org/

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This episode of the Think Brazos Podcast features David Brower from the City of College Station's Community Services Department discussing the housing challenges and opportunities facing the city post-COVID. With housing prices and rents skyrocketing, Brower discusses the city's efforts through various initiatives to improve affordability, including a Housing Action Plan Steering Committee. Brower highlights the importance of community input through surveys targeting general residents, college students, and employers to help shape future housing policy. Visit the blog post for more information and links to surveys.

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Jeff Miller is a candidate for the Texas House of Representatives District 14, but you won't find him on the ballot this Tuesday. That's because he's running as a Libertarian and their party has a separate election process. Listen to this episode to learn more about Jeff, why he's running for the state house, and his perspective on the Libertarian party. The Brazos County Libertarian Precinct Convention is Tuesday, March 12 at C&J's BBQ in Bryan, TX. We don't want to give inaccurate information about their election process, so if you want to learn more, please visit their website at brazoslp.org.

The Think Brazos Podcast is policy conversation platform produced by staff at Bryan/College Station Habitat for Humanity. As a 501c3, we do not make endorsements of any candidate or political party.

Learn more at https://thinkbrazos.org

Dee Mullins is a journalist and former city councilwoman from Huntsville, Texas. She is running to be the next representative to the Texas House District 12. Mullins is unopposed in the Democratic primary on Super Tuesday March 5, 2024. Texas House District 12 is currently represented by Kyle Kacal, who is not seeking re-election.

NO ENDORSEMENTS. JUST PODCASTS.

The Think Brazos Podcast is publishing interviews with the candidates for Texas House Districts 12 and 14 leading up to the first day of early voting on February 20, 2024. You can find our episodes on your favorite podcast platform and on YouTube. #vote #votelocal #democrats #republicans #txlege #texas

STUDIO SPONSOR: We'd like to thank the Greater Brazos Valley Builders Association for allowing us to use their space to record these important conversations. Follow them on:

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The Think Brazos Podcast is policy conversation platform produced by staff at Bryan/College Station Habitat for Humanity.

As a 501c3, we do not make endorsements of any candidate or political party. Learn more at https://thinkbrazos.org

John Harvey Slocum is a native of College Station, Texas and is running to be the next representative for district 12 in the Texas House of Representatives. He faces Ben Bius and Trey Wharton in the Republican primary on Super Tuesday March 5, 2024. Texas House District 12 is currently represented by Kyle Kacal, who is not seeking re-election.

NO ENDORSEMENTS. JUST PODCASTS.

The Think Brazos Podcast is publishing interviews with the candidates for Texas House Districts 12 and 14 leading up to the first day of early voting on February 20, 2024. You can find our episodes on your favorite podcast platform and on YouTube. #vote #votelocal #democrats #republicans #txlege #texas

STUDIO SPONSOR: We'd like to thank the Greater Brazos Valley Builders Association for allowing us to use their space to record these important conversations. Follow them on: Facebook https://www.facebook.com/BryanCollegeStationHomeBuildersAssociation Instagram https://www.instagram.com/gbvbuilders/

The Think Brazos Podcast is policy conversation platform produced by staff at Bryan/College Station Habitat for Humanity.

As a 501c3, we do not make endorsements of any candidate or political party. Learn more at https://thinkbrazos.org

Ben Bius is a Huntsville native and is running for Texas House of Representatives District 12. He faces Trey Wharton and John Harvey Slocum in the Republican primary on Super Tuesday March 5, 2024. Texas House District 12 is currently represented by Kyle Kacal, who is not seeking re-election.

NO ENDORSEMENT. JUST PODCASTS.

The Think Brazos Podcast is publishing interviews with the candidates for Texas House Districts 12 and 14 leading up to the first day of early voting on February 20, 2024. You can find our episodes on your favorite podcast platform and on YouTube. #vote #votelocal #democrats #republicans #txlege #texas

STUDIO SPONSOR: We'd like to thank the Greater Brazos Valley Builders Association for allowing us to use their space to record these important conversations. Follow them on:

Facebook https://www.facebook.com/BryanCollegeStationHomeBuildersAssociation Instagram https://www.instagram.com/gbvbuilders/

The Think Brazos Podcast is policy conversation platform produced by staff at Bryan/College Station Habitat for Humanity.

As a 501c3, we do not make endorsements of any candidate or political party.

Learn more at https://thinkbrazos.org

Trey Wharton is a Huntsville native and is running for Texas House of Representatives District 12. He faces Ben Bius and John Harvey Slocum in the Republican primary on Super Tuesday March 5, 2024. Texas House District 12 is currently represented by Kyle Kacal, who is not seeking re-election.

NO ENDORSEMENTS. JUST PODCASTS.

The Think Brazos Podcast is publishing interviews with the candidates for Texas House Districts 12 and 14 leading up to the first day of early voting on February 20, 2024. You can find our episodes on your favorite podcast platform and on YouTube. #vote #votelocal #democrats #republicans #txlege #texas

STUDIO SPONSOR: We'd like to thank the Greater Brazos Valley Builders Association for allowing us to use their space to record these important conversations. Follow them on:

Facebook https://www.facebook.com/BryanCollegeStationHomeBuildersAssociation Instagram https://www.instagram.com/gbvbuilders/

The Think Brazos Podcast is policy conversation platform produced by staff at Bryan/College Station Habitat for Humanity.

As a 501c3, we do not make endorsements of any candidate or political party.

Learn more at https://thinkbrazos.org

Rick Davis is a lawyer in Bryan/College Station Texas and is running to be the next representative for the Texas House of Representatives House District 14. He faces Paul Dyson in the Republican primary on Super Tuesday, March 5, 2024.

The Think Brazos Podcast is policy conversation platform produced by staff at Bryan/College Station Habitat for Humanity. As a 501c3, we do not make endorsements of any candidate or political party.

Learn more at https://thinkbrazos.org