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EPISODE · Nov 20, 2025 · 1 MIN

The Great Depression 2.0

from The Daily Note with James A. Brown

Takeaways: Half of young adults currently live with their parents, a statistic reminiscent of the Great Depression era. Unlike in the past where it was about survival, today's housing struggles are more about economics and math. With rent consuming 60% of incomes, moving out and achieving independence feels nearly impossible for many. We've created a world where personal independence is treated like a luxury item—how did we get here? There was a golden age when home ownership was within reach; now, those days seem like a distant dream. Our assumptions about permanent independence have been proven wrong, so what does the future hold for us? This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: Podcorn - https://podcorn.com/privacy

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Takeaways: Half of young adults currently live with their parents, a statistic reminiscent of the Great Depression era. Unlike in the past where it was about survival, today's housing struggles are more about economics and math. With rent...

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