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EPISODE · Aug 29, 2025 · 32 MIN

Shifting Futures: Housing and Side Hustles

from Poll Hub · host Barbara Carvalho, Mary Griffith, Lee Miringoff, Jay DeDapper

We take a look at the bleak outlook renters have about homeownership, and which demographics feel especially unlikely to own a home. On the flip side, we also look at the association of homeownership with the American Dream. Is it still attainable? There's A LOT of doubt among young Americans. Then, on this topic of affordability, we talk about side hustles, and how younger generations seem to be gravitating towards a new style of working. The gig economy has been around for a while, but the appeal is still strong for those looking at entering a workforce where pay and opportunity may not meet their needs. How do factors like age and income impact this shift, and we also learn about our very own student producer's side hustle. Want to buy some Legos? We finish the episode with a polarizing question about hot dogs - are they or are they not a sandwich. It seems both us - and America - are divided on this issue.

Homeownership is a big part of the American Dream, but, with soaring prices and steep rents, many renters worry they may never get there. The future of owning a home now feels more uncertain than ever. From covering bills to chasing passions, side hustles are reshaping how Americans think about work and financial independence. Younger generations especially aren’t convinced a traditional 9-to-5 is enough. We asked Americans if a hot dog counts as a sandwich… the results might surprise you.

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We take a look at the bleak outlook renters have about homeownership, and which demographics feel especially unlikely to own a home. On the flip side, we also look at the association of homeownership with the American Dream. Is it still attainable?...

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