Why boardinghouses could make a comeback

🎙️ The Speakers & Context

• The Format: This is a narrative-driven host discussion, blending reported journalism with analysis.
• The Key Players:
  • Wheeling Wong & Darien Woods: Hosts of NPR’s The Indicator from Planet Money. They frame the economic and policy implications of the housing crisis.
  • Rebecca Baird Remba: A journalist who has reported extensively on New York housing. She provides historical depth and data on the rise and fall of SROs.
  • Paul Freitag: Executive of the Westside Federation for Senior and Supportive Housing. He offers an operational, on-the-ground perspective on running SROs today.
• The Vibe: Reflective, historical, and cautiously optimistic. The tone is analytical, not combative, as the hosts build a case for a policy reversal.