The episode raises questions about gaps or oversights in housing policies and programs implemented after the housing crisis to assist homeowners.
Maine's housing policy goals and need for more affordable housing units are referenced as motivating factors behind the project.
The podcast episodes cover various aspects of housing policy, including issues of housing affordability, supply, and the role of government in providing and regulating housing.
Several episodes, such as The Coming Labor Shortage Is Not Good News, Is home ownership the wrong dream for America?, and 3/12/24: Trump employee blows whistle, Biden suddenly leading many polls, discuss the complexities of housing policy and potential policy solutions like zoning reform and increasing housing supply.
Other episodes, like What happens when public housing goes private? and W2s and WTFs, explore the impact of housing policies on vulnerable populations and issues of housing rights and equity.