Why Not Me? 2028
What if a regular person ran for President?
Why Not Me? is a smart, thoughtful, sometimes funny podcast about one woman’s journey to ask that question — out loud. Shana is not a celebrity, not a billionaire, and not backed by a political machine. She’s a former nonprofit worker and PTA fundraiser, and current higher ed employee who’s spent her life working, parenting, and trying to make things better from the ground up.
In each episode, she explores what it would actually take for someone like her to run for the highest office in the land — from policy ideas to campaign hurdles, from civic curiosity to systemic barriers. Along the way, she asks bigger questions about leadership, representation, and what democracy really means in 21st-century America.
This isn’t a show about bashing politicians or pushing an agenda. It’s about making space for new voices, honest conversations, and people who’ve never seen themselves in power. If you've ever looked at a ballot and thought, “Seriously? These are my choices?” — this podcast is for you.
Why Not Me? 2028
Housing: Why Can't We Afford to Live Anywhere?
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Summary
In this episode of Why Not Me?, we take a look at one of the biggest challenges facing communities across America: affordable housing.
We explore the many factors that have driven housing costs higher, including supply and demand, zoning restrictions, construction costs, investors, short-term rentals, and decades of policy decisions that have made it harder to build new housing where people want to live.
We'll look at some of the solutions being proposed—from building more housing and reforming zoning laws to workforce housing programs, tax incentives, and first-time homebuyer assistance—and I'll share what I would prioritize if I were President.
Resources
- Abundance by Ezra Klein and Derek Thompson, 2025
- Congress Nears Final Vote On 21st Century ROAD to Housing Act
- The shares of young adults living with parents vary widely across the U.S.
- The Average Age of First-time U.S. Homebuyers Is 38, an All-time High –CNBC
- One City Might Have Just Cracked the Housing Crisis
- Enterprise Community Partners
- Low-Income Housing Tax Credit (LIHTC) Program Overview
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Credits
Graphics and editing by Rory Lawson
Music by Universfield from Pixabay