This Past Weekend w/ Theo Von E464 Robert F. Kennedy Jr.
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Sep 25, 2023 
Robert F. Kennedy Jr., an attorney, author, environmentalist, and 2024 presidential candidate, discusses his vision for America, focusing on restoring the middle class and addressing economic instability. He critiques the influence of corporate control on media and housing, highlighting the decline of trust in journalism. Kennedy shares his insights on homelessness, political corruption, and voter disenfranchisement, while reflecting on the challenges facing progressive candidates. His candidacy raises questions about the future of democracy and the American Dream.
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Business closures in San Francisco
- Businesses in San Francisco are closing due to the city's homelessness crisis.
- This makes people feel unsafe, leading to a decline in commerce.
Causes of Homelessness
- California has a disproportionately high homeless population, primarily from within the state.
- Housing prices, not drug addiction or mental illness, are the main driver of homelessness, according to Matthew Desmond.
Corporate Home Ownership
- BlackRock, State Street, and Vanguard aim to own most single-family homes in the US.
- Their lower cost of borrowing gives them an unfair advantage over individuals.
