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Episode Synopsis
Duration: 59:32 | Recorded on December 13, 2024
In this episode, the brothers kick off discussing the fall of the Assad regime in Syria and its implications for the Middle East. They express hope for peace and freedom for the Syrian people while acknowledging the uncertainty of the future. The brothers touch upon the killing of the UnitedHealthcare CEO, then move into a discussion about the housing shortage in the US. They examine the factors contributing to the shortage, including immigration, regulations in liberal cities, and the reluctance of builders to construct entry-level homes. They also explore potential solutions, drawing inspiration from countries like South Korea, which has successfully addressed its housing challenges through innovative approaches. They dive into the complexities of the housing issue and reflect on the 2008 housing crisis, emphasizing the importance of avoiding policies that could lead to similar economic instability.
Show Notes
Featured Bourbon: Peerless® Kentucky Straight Rye Whiskey
Featured Rum: A cheap rum that shall remain nameless.
How to make a Rum Old Fashioned (YouTube)
Fall of Assad regime in Syria (Wikipedia)
Bashar al-Assad (Wikipedia)
Mysterious Drones in New Jersey (AP News)
Killing of Brian Thompson (Wikipedia)
A Michigan roofers smart plan to end the housing crisis (Washington Post)
Levittown, PA (Wikipedia)
In this episode, the brothers kick off discussing the fall of the Assad regime in Syria and its implications for the Middle East. They express hope for peace and freedom for the Syrian people while acknowledging the uncertainty of the future. The brothers touch upon the killing of the UnitedHealthcare CEO, then move into a discussion about the housing shortage in the US. They examine the factors contributing to the shortage, including immigration, regulations in liberal cities, and the reluctance of builders to construct entry-level homes. They also explore potential solutions, drawing inspiration from countries like South Korea, which has successfully addressed its housing challenges through innovative approaches. They dive into the complexities of the housing issue and reflect on the 2008 housing crisis, emphasizing the importance of avoiding policies that could lead to similar economic instability.
Show Notes
Featured Bourbon: Peerless® Kentucky Straight Rye Whiskey
Featured Rum: A cheap rum that shall remain nameless.
How to make a Rum Old Fashioned (YouTube)
Fall of Assad regime in Syria (Wikipedia)
Bashar al-Assad (Wikipedia)
Mysterious Drones in New Jersey (AP News)
Killing of Brian Thompson (Wikipedia)
A Michigan roofers smart plan to end the housing crisis (Washington Post)
Levittown, PA (Wikipedia)
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