TribCast: Can Texas make its housing more affordable?

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In this week’s episode, Matthew and Eleanor are joined by Urban Affairs Reporter Joshua Fechter and Texas 2036 Policy Analyst Emily Brizzolara-Dove to discuss Texas’ rising home prices and the steps the Legislature is taking to reduce them. They also explore what lawmakers can learn from the Netflix show Emily in Paris, and research the concept of human composting.

This week's episode is sponsored by The Texas Tribune membership program, the Austin Board of Realtors and UnlockMLS.

First round of TribFest speakers announced! Pulitzer Prize-winning columnist Maureen Dowd; U.S. Rep. Tony Gonzales, R-San Antonio; Fort Worth Mayor Mattie Parker; U.S. Sen. Adam Schiff, D-California; and U.S. Rep. Jasmine Crockett, D-Dallas are taking the stage Nov. 13–15 in Austin. Get your tickets today!