Affordability crisis

Type: Concept

As of November 2026, Affordability crisis has been mentioned in 3 episodes across 3 podcasts, first heard Nov 2025 on Pod Save America. Linked to AI and data centers as a major issue affecting the economy and society.

The United States affordability crisis is an ongoing cost-of-living crisis in the US characterized by stagnant wages, high inflation, rising bills, and high interest rates. The crisis began after inflation spiked in 2021, although some elements, such as low wage growth, have been a longstanding trend.

Affordability crisis at a glance
Mentioned in3 episodes on 3 podcasts (as of November 2026)
First heardNov 2025 on Pod Save America
FieldEconomics, Public Policy
DomainEconomics

What do podcasts say about Affordability crisis?

2 quotes from Andrew Ross Sorkin, recorded on MeidasTouch and The Ezra Klein Show.

How do different shows talk about Affordability crisis?

3 shows discussed Affordability crisis in these episodes.

Who talks about Affordability crisis on podcasts?

Andrew Ross Sorkin and Dan Pfeiffer brought up Affordability crisis; the most recent mention was Feb 2026 on MeidasTouch.

Which podcasts mention Affordability crisis most?

Pod Save America (1 episode), The Ezra Klein Show (1 episode) and MeidasTouch (1 episode) mention Affordability crisis most.

  1. Pod Save America — 1 episode · More topics from Pod Save America
  2. The Ezra Klein Show — 1 episode · More topics from The Ezra Klein Show
  3. MeidasTouch — 1 episode · More topics from MeidasTouch

What is Affordability crisis mentioned alongside?

Affordability crisis is most often mentioned alongside Governor Gavin Newsom, Democracy and Brazil.

Affiliated with: Governor Gavin Newsom

Mentioned together: Democracy, Brazil, Prop 50, Peter Thiel, Nancy Pelosi, Kamal Harris, Inflation Reduction Act (IRA), 10% tithing, Zohran Mamdani, Squarespace (company)