For those who find articles TL;DR, podcasts are a great way for busy housing professionals to keep on top of information while commuting or even working out at the gym. Here, we share some episodes and channels that deal with global issues in a social, community and affordable housing context. By learning from others around the world, we can take a more informed view of our own Australasian situation.
CANADA
Carney's plan to build Canada out of planning crisis
The Decibel, 26th May 2025
Canada is facing tariffs, a possible recession and an ongoing housing crisit. The country needs millions of new, affordable homes, and Prime Minister Mark Carney wants the federal government to help build them. But how effective was it the last time the federal government built housing? Dr Carolyn Whitzman walks through the post-war plan Carney is drawing inspiration from.
Demystifying Social Housing
A special series from the IRPP’s Policy Options Podcast, aiming to stimulate broad conversation about community housing, its role in addressing Canada’s housing crisis and how public policy can support the building of a strong and resilient community housing sector.
BRAZIL
Social Housing in Brazil: State and Developers at Work
Sur-Urbano, 17th December 2024
A new market emerged in Brazil: the market for large-scale social housing. Through the Minha Casa Minha Video (MCMV) program, the Brazilian state promoted and financed large-scale housing for low-income families for the first time. Professor Lucia Shimbo describes this process.
SINGAPORE
Singapore’s Public Housing Revealed – Has Housing Become Unaffordable?
Channel NewsAsia, 1st April 2025
Direct insight from governing bodies that manage the everyday workings of Singapore’s public housing.
Burning Questions About Housing in 2025 (ft. Minister Indranee Rajah)
The Daily Ketchup, 20th January 2025
How are HDB BTO flats distributed in Singapore? Why the 99-year lease for public housing? Is housing affordability and BTO waiting time being addressed?
SPAIN
Inside Spain's Housing Crisis
Business Daily, 5th May 2025
Millions of people in Spain are struggling to find affordable homes. Why have rental costs been rising so sharply? Hear from some of those affected, and find out why they have been taking to the streets to air their grievances. Plus—what are the solutions?
UK
Chartered Institute of Housing
Listen to two podcast series aimed at different audiences in the housing sector:
• CIH podcast—hosted by a range of colleagues and members on various topics across the sector
• CIH Futures—hosted by CIH Futures members talking everything housing for young professionals
The Social Housing Podcast
A series of interviews with thought leaders in the social housing industry, providing them an exclusive platform to speak about topics important to them, while shaping the conversation around landlords and tenants.
USA
NALFHA Affordable Housing Podcast
Highlights new and innovative affordable housing finance solutions by bringing together the nation’s leading housing finance experts, thought leaders and decision makers.
The Community Effect Podcast
Hosted by Marietta Rodriguez, President & CEO of NeighborWorks America, this podcast explores the power of people and place in community development. Recent episodes discuss strategies for community building and affordable housing in 2025 and beyond, featuring insights from experts like Chris Herbert of the Harvard Joint Center for Housing Studies.
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