Mortgage Interest Deduction
Type: Concept
As of November 2026, Mortgage Interest Deduction has been mentioned in one podcast episode on The Daily Show (Feb 2026). The mortgage interest deduction is criticized as a subsidy that disproportionately benefits higher-income households who itemize, rather than the middle class.
A home mortgage interest deduction is a form of housing subsidy that allows taxpayers who own their homes to reduce their taxable income by the amount of interest paid on the loan which is secured by their principal residence. The mortgage deduction makes home purchases more attractive, but contributes to higher house prices.
| Mentioned in | 1 episode on 1 podcast (as of November 2026) |
|---|---|
| First heard | Feb 2026 on The Daily Show |
| Field | tax policy / housing policy |
Who talks about Mortgage Interest Deduction on podcasts?
Mortgage Interest Deduction came up; the most recent mention was Feb 2026 on The Daily Show.
What is Mortgage Interest Deduction mentioned alongside?
Mortgage Interest Deduction is most often mentioned alongside Racism, Caitlyn Dickerson and Student Loan Debt.
Mentioned together: Racism, Caitlyn Dickerson, Student Loan Debt, Trickle Up Economics, A Middle Class New Deal, Political Leaders, Gig Economy, Memphis, Middle Class, Exclusionary Zoning