This Must Be The Place

This Must Be The Place

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A podcast about housing and the home by Clara Hill and Jack Witek

14/05/2025

e07 - Tracy Rosenthal on Abolish Rent

What would a world look like if you didn’t have to pay rent? Well, today’s guest Tracy Rosenthal asks this very question with Jack and Clara. Tracy is a writer, organiser, and co-founder of the LA Tenants Union, the United States’ largest tenants' union. They have written for The Los Angeles Times, The Nation, Jewish Currents, and others. Their book Abolish Rent, which was co-written alongside their comrade Leonardo Vilchis. It is a manifesto for a world without rent. Alongside their writing and organising, they are also an advisor at UCLA’s Institute for Inequality and Democracy and a fellow at CUNY’s Centre for Place, Culture and Politics. Music is by Sion Lewin, our graphics are designed by Bella Harter, and the show is produced by Clara Hill and Jack Witek. 📣 Tracey will be speaking in London at this even on the 29th of May: https://pelicanhouse.org/event/abolish-rent-how-tenants-can-end-the-housing-crisis/

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