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32. Rent Control -- its history and why we need it now

January 25, 2022 • Anna Callahan • Season 4 • Episode 32

Over the last 100 years, rent control has been the norm. It's just that 25 years ago, the real estate lobby used some sneaky tactics (and millions of dollars) to ban it in Massachusetts. Today we talk with State Rep Mike Connolly and Beth Huang about how we're moving toward cities being able to enact this crucial tool for keeping our housing safe and affordable.

Jordan Berg Powers, Jonathan Cohn, and Anna Callahan chat about Massachusetts politics. This is the audio version of the Incorruptible Mass podcast, season 4 episode 32. The video version is available here.

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