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Urban Institute
Organization
A nonprofit, nonpartisan research organization that studies economic and social policy, including upward mobility, housing, health, and inequality.
2 episodes featuring Urban Institute
The Indicator from Planet Money
Rising costs squeeze renters, insurers, and employers
The episode connects housing strain, ACA coverage losses, and GLP-1 costs as separate pressures converging on households and institutions.
Sep 25, 2026 · 9 min
Consider This from NPR
Seven-percent mortgages deepen America’s housing squeeze
Higher borrowing costs are limiting home purchases while rising rents and added fees push more middle-income households toward housing insecurity.
Sep 24, 2026 · 9 min