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Alexi Lalas and David Mosse are back with a new episode of State of the Union! Today we break down all the madness from the final matchday of the Champions League league phase, including a Malik Tillman brace against Villarreal, a massive Benfica upset of Real Madrid, and PSV and Marseille falling just short of their qualification dreams. We then look ahead to this weekend's Premier League action that will see Brenden Aaronson and Leeds face league-leaders Arsenal, Jedi Robinson and Fulham traveling to Old Trafford, and a suddenly massive match in the relegation battle between Chris Richards and Crystal Palace and Nottingham Forest. In #AskAlexi, the boys ponder if the USA is even fully prepared to win a World Cup and in One for the Road, Alexi talks about his upcoming reunion with members of the 1994 World Cup squad. Intro (0:00)Transfer Roundup: Freeman to Spain & Luna rumors swirl (3:51)U.S. in UCL: Malik Tillman bags brace, Weah & Dest knocked out (8:11)UCL Recap: Jose Mourinho & Co win vs Real at Death (16:54)U.S. in EPL Preview: Aaronson hosts Arsenal (21:46)#AskAlexi: USL vs MLS & Is the U.S. ready for a Men's World Cup title? (30:19)One For The Road: 1994 U.S. Reunion (43:06) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Designated Pundits preview the 2026 MLS season- Houston Dynamo edition! We breakdown the Houston's 2025 season by discussing the season results and breaking down the leading contributors. Then, we break down major transfers, projected a possible depth chart, and share bold predictions & expectations. On this episode, we have special guest Dustyn Richardson from Bayou City Soccer! All season long, catch our weekly live shows: -Thursdays @ 8:00 PM ET: Expert MLS picks, odds breakdowns, and props -Mondays @ 8:30 PM ET: League analysis, special guests, and hot takes The Designated Pundits podcast is your go-to for predictions and insights into America's version of the Beautiful Game. Watch live on YouTube or listen on your favorite podcast app! thedesignatedpundits.com YouTube- YouTube.com/@TheDesignatedPundits All Links- linktr.ee/thedesignatedpundits #MLSpicks #MLSpredictions #HoustonDynamo #HolditDown Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Sounder at Heart and Pulso Sports Niko Moreno drops by SDH AM to break down the news in Major League SoccerFrom Seattle to San Jose, RSL to HoustonWe look at the latest news with the Western Conference and work our way East 

SDH has your Thursday Thoughts looking at UCL and previewing UEL Around the world in Hour 2 with Nino Torres and Sounder at Heart/Pulso Sports Niko Moreno looking at everything from South America (Peru and Argentina) to Champions League and MLSAnd the UPSL is down to their final four  NY Renegades FC head coach Boris Linares joins before hopping on a plane heading to southern California

Champions League Decision Day finally delivers drama as giants stumble and the knockout picture comes into focus. We break down the chaos in Europe, then dig into the evolving John Textor situation across Eagle Football, Lyon, and Botafogo. Plus, the FIFA Women's Champions Cup takes shape, MLS and domestic notes, and key stories from around the world in your Morning Espresso.

Get your pencils and notebooks out because it is time to get wiser about soccer together! Bobby Warshaw (Bloom Sports) takes David & Matt through the exercise of planning a winning MLS roster. He asks them the same questions he asks some of the biggest clubs CSO's. Listen to the debate and conversation. And you can answer the questions yourself about the club you would build. See the questions below and send the hosts your thoughts on Bluesky or in the Discord!What are your objectives for the next 1-3-5 years? How are we measuring our targets?What's your thesis on why you will be successful? In 1-2 sentences, tell me why you'll beat out the 29 other people trying to do the same thing as you?What are your Roster Pillars? What are the ~5 things that you need to achieve with your squad to be successful in MLS? (They do not need to be the same for every team.)What are the categories of players within your roster? How are you defining and measuring them?

Wilfried Zaha met the media with just a handful of weeks to go before the 2026 MLS season kicks off. Danny Brams fires up the ol' Livestream to break down what he heard from the superstar winger looking to take The Crown to it's best finish ever in season five as a franchise.

Episode 144 | DP & McGhee are back with another wide-ranging episode that blends big-picture sports business trends with personal perspective and Olympic-level insight. From blockbuster NFL storylines to landmark sponsorship moves, the hosts break down the latest headlines before welcoming an elite athlete-turned-executive who offers a rare look inside the Olympic movement and its commercial realities.

Jome built a marketplace for new construction homes by solving a transparency problem most people don't know exists: the vast majority of new builds never appear on Zillow, Redfin, or traditional MLS systems. In this episode of BUILDERS, I sat down with Dan Hnatkovskyy, CEO and Co-Founder of Jome, to unpack how he identified a massive category gap during Austin's pandemic housing boom and scaled from scraping builder websites to partnering with 1,700+ builders including 92 of the top 100. Dan shares the specific market moments that unlocked builder partnerships, how he discovered Google's separate product category for new construction, and why early LLM traffic became a meaningful acquisition channel. Topics Discussed: Why IDX feeds and MLS requirements systematically exclude new construction inventory The three market inflection points that accelerated builder partnerships from 500 to 1,500+ in 12 months How Google's separate new construction product category created an arbitrage opportunity against brand-focused builders The manual MVP: Typeform + text message delivery before building any real product Why the mortgage rate lock-in effect (50%+ of mortgages under 3.5% vs 6-7% prevailing rates) compounds the housing shortage Accidentally discovering ChatGPT and Perplexity were driving closed transactions through analytics instrumentation The decision to optimize entirely for buyers despite builders being the sole revenue source GTM Lessons For B2B Founders: Map structural exclusions in existing distribution systems: New construction homes can't enter MLS because they often lack finished addresses, real images, or completed properties—requirements designed for resale homes. This structural incompatibility created a $400B+ blind spot. Dan didn't just find underserved customers; he identified a category systematically locked out of dominant distribution. B2B founders should analyze whether incumbent platforms have structural requirements that exclude segments of the market, not just underserve them. Exploit paid search category mismatches between buyer intent and seller behavior: Dan discovered Google maintains separate product categories for new construction versus resale homes. Zillow and Redfin competed intensely in resale, but new construction was dominated by individual builders (Lennar, DR Horton) who assumed brand-driven intent—similar to car manufacturers. The reality: buyers search "new construction homes in Austin," not "Lennar homes." This category/behavior mismatch created immediate arbitrage. B2B founders should audit whether buyers search by problem/outcome while incumbents bid on brand terms, creating white space for aggregators. Time enterprise outreach to industry stress events, not product readiness: Jome scaled from 500 to 1,500 builders in one year by capitalizing on three specific moments: (1) pandemic demand surge when builders needed millennial/Gen Z reach, (2) 2022 quantitative tightening when builders feared demand collapse, (3) Zillow's 2023 policy change excluding builders with under 10 communities. Dan didn't wait for product-market fit—he mapped when prospects would be most receptive to any solution. B2B founders should create a calendar of industry stress events (regulatory changes, market corrections, competitor policy shifts) and time outreach to these windows regardless of product maturity. Instrument conversion funnels to detect emergent channels before consensus forms: Jome discovered meaningful lead volume and closed transactions from ChatGPT and Perplexity through analytics, not strategy. Only after seeing the data did they experiment with what Dan calls "reinforcement learning with LLMs"—promoting positive results to train the models. This wasn't about SEO or prompt engineering; it was about measurement infrastructure that surfaced signal before the channel was obvious. B2B founders should track referral sources at the closed deal level, not just top-of-funnel, to catch emerging platforms while unit economics are still favorable. Manually deliver value at zero margin before building product: Before any integrations or platform, Jome ran Google Ads to a Typeform, manually created searches in their agent-facing tool, and texted results to buyers. Dan's framework: "Start with manually creating value...and then step by step, improve it, automate it, make it more efficient." He launched this on a personal credit card and got immediate signal. B2B founders should resist the urge to build scalable product until they've proven someone will pay for (or convert on) manual delivery of the outcome. Optimize for the non-paying side when you're building a two-sided marketplace: Despite 100% of revenue coming from builder commissions, every product decision optimizes for buyer experience. Dan's logic: "If we want to bring value to the builders...we need to start with the buyers. We need to create the best possible home buying journey." This isn't idealism—it's recognition that in transaction-based models, buyer liquidity determines builder participation. B2B founders in marketplace businesses must identify which side is supply-constrained and build obsessively for the other side. // Sponsors: Front Lines — We help B2B tech companies launch, manage, and grow podcasts that drive demand, awareness, and thought leadership. www.FrontLines.io The Global Talent Co. — We help tech startups find, vet, hire, pay, and retain amazing marketing talent that costs 50-70% less than the US & Europe. www.GlobalTalent.co // Don't Miss: New Podcast Series — How I Hire Senior GTM leaders share the tactical hiring frameworks they use to build winning revenue teams. Hosted by Andy Mowat, who scaled 4 unicorns from $10M to $100M+ ARR and launched Whispered to help executives find their next role. Subscribe here: https://open.spotify.com/show/53yCHlPfLSMFimtv0riPyM

The gap between being great in college and thriving as a pro is smaller than a square of grass, and that's exactly where Tommy McCabe lives. We sit down with the Oakland Roots midfielder to unpack how a backyard obsession, a London childhood, and the Jersey hotbed launched a journey through youth national teams, Notre Dame, MLS, and the USL Championship. Tommy brings calm clarity to a noisy landscape: the right path isn't a league acronym, it's the daily training environment that pushes you while helping you belong.We dive into the core pro separators, awareness, scanning, and first touch, and why the game gets tighter and faster with every level. Tommy explains how to keep the ball and structure under pressure, how to master the basics without boredom, and why decision-making starts with seeing the right picture before the ball arrives. From there, we talk culture: the best clubs build environment, connection, and belonging. He shares candid insights on roster turnover, improving USL contracts, and the delicate balance between opportunity and stability that shapes a season and a career.Curious about MLS vs USL differences, player lifestyle, and what promotion and relegation could mean for the American game? Tommy offers a measured view rooted in player welfare and professional standards while still embracing the excitement of higher stakes. We also look ahead to Oakland's potential on and off the field, training at the former Raiders facility, and turning a historic stadium into a fortress. If you care about player development, coaching, and what truly makes a professional, this conversation will sharpen your lens.If this resonated, follow and subscribe, share it with a teammate or coach, and leave a review to help more people find the show. What's the one habit you think separates a pro from the rest?

You're going to love this episode. I brought Gavin Timms on to walk us through a real deal he recently did with his team. They bought a piece of land for $45,000 and sold it for $68,000 in just 40 days. The coolest part? Neither Gavin nor his partner ever stepped foot on the property. His partner handled the whole thing while living in Korea.This deal is a perfect example of what happens when you stop overcomplicating things and just follow a proven process. Gavin breaks down how they picked the market, pulled the list, sent out simple marketing, and followed up until the contract was signed. He also shares how they listed the property on the MLS before owning it and closed with a solid $15,000 profit without using any of their own money.If you're still wondering if land flipping works or whether you need to be local to do deals, this story will open your eyes to what's possible when you take consistent action.What's Inside: —How Gavin's team flipped land from overseas using simple tools—The exact steps they used to find and market to motivated sellers—How they negotiated and listed the property before owning it—Why consistent follow-up made all the difference

Hour 1 with Glenn Davis! Manchester United shakes up Premier League with win over Arsenal. Deep dive on Houston Dynamo Academy Why does it not produce first team players of importance from Houston? MLS and Dynamo roster talk.

It's Champions League Decision Day. All 36 teams kick off at once as the math finally becomes real across Europe. We break down the chaos, the pressure points, and what's at stake, plus takeaways from the USWNT's dominant win over Chile, MLS and Apple's evolving broadcast plans, major roster moves across the league, and more from around the global game.

Wall Pass Wednesday starts your day on SDH AMWe look back at the USWNT win in Santa Barbera late Tuesday nightWe keep an eye on the FIFA Women's Challenge Cup with Gotham FCHuntsville City FC Managing Director Chad Emerson drops by to look at the off-the-field progress of the team in MLS NEXT PROWe preview the last match day in the league phase of UCL, your transfer news, ATLUTD2 roster adds, and the rest of your AM news 

SDH AM visits Huntsville to get a preview of the 2026 MLS MEXT PRO season with Managing Director Chad Emerson for Huntsville City FCWe look at the lessons from last year, the market Huntsville is, the growth over time, and gameday lessons as well...

The Industry Relations Podcast is now available on your favorite podcast player! Overview Rob and Greg are joined by Jack Miller (President & CEO of T3 Sixty) for a wide-ranging discussion on the SP 200, changes to T3's ranking methodology, brokerage business models, agent economics, consolidation, and the future of the MLS as a comprehensive marketplace. Key Takeaways SP 200 methodology update: Rankings now factor in future impact, not just past performance, leading to notable shifts in the Top 10. Agent economics by model: Traditional brokerages show higher average agent income, while fee-based and capped models emphasize unit economics. Brokerage costs: The critical metric is cost per transaction and cost per agent—not just GAAP net income. Teams vs. platforms: High-producing agents increasingly partner with platforms (Compass, Place, Side) instead of building large internal teams. MLS under pressure: Preserving a comprehensive marketplace is the key challenge as private and delayed listings increase. Consolidation continues: Industry consolidation is ongoing, but not near an end-state oligopoly. Portals vs. brokerages: Compass and Zillow are shaping industry direction in different ways, with contrasting strengths and strategies. Links Consulting Trends Industry Rankings Sp200 Rankings Industry News Connect with Rob and Greg Rob's Website  Greg's Website    Watch us on YouTube   Our Sponsors: Cotality  Notorious VIP The Giant Steps Job Board    Production and Editing Services by Sunbound Studios  

Atlanta United's latest signing isn't about headlines — it's about direction. In this segment, we break down why the addition of Atlanta United FC midfielder Adrian Gill fits into a longer development pathway and what it tells us about how the club is thinking beyond the short term. We also hear directly from defender Matt Edwards, reflecting on the offseason, the role of homegrowns, Tata Martino's message about commitment, and the identity this group wants to build toward 2026. It's a conversation about standards, mentality, and why clarity of purpose matters as much as results.

Send us a textBall Watching hosts, Jake Koenig and Justin Graham, discuss the latest CITY news, including Klauss' sale to LA Galaxy, potential new incomings of Polvara and Santos, the state of the roster, and the beginning of preseason. In addition, we discuss the US Open Cup, USL's new top division league, and new changes to MLS transfer windows and roster regulations!Follow the show on X and/or Instagram (@BallWatchingSTL)! Find our guest interviews and all episodes in video form on YouTube by searching https://www.youtube.com/@ballwatchingSTL. Be sure to hit subscribe and turn notifications on!Hoffmann Brothers is the 2025 presenting sponsor of Ball Watching! Headquartered right here in St. Louis for over 40 years, Hoffmann Brothers is a full-service residential & commercial provider, providing Heating, Air Conditioning, Plumbing, Drains, Sewer, Water Heaters, Duct Cleaning, Electrical and Appliance Repair services. Visit them online at hoffmannbros.com!Make The Pitch Athletic Club & Tavern (thepitch-stl.com) your St. Louis CITY SC pregame and postgame destination for all your food and drink needs! Tell them your friends at Ball Watching sent you... Seoul Juice is the official drink of Ball Watching and made with three clean simple ingredients: water, organic lemon juice, and Korean pear juice. Get yours at Dierbergs, Sams Club, or online at seouljuice.com. Use code "BALLWATCHING" at checkout for 20% off all online orders!Shop in-store or online at Series Six (seriessixcompany.com) and receive a 15% discount on all orders storewide using code "BALLWATCHING" at checkout!

Send us a textOn this episode of the MLS Aces Podcast, Tom & Jason chat through all things: -Inter Miami building a super team; German Berterame signing from CF Monterrey, $13m bid for Denis Bouanga, Rocco Rios Novo, Luis Barraza, Daniel Pinter, & Tomas Aviles-An update to MLS transfer window timing, Cash trades within the league, new inter-MLS loan rules, & GAM amounts announced-Majority ownership change/sale for Sporting Kansas City-A Josh Sargent transfer update with Toronto FC-USL's announcement of USL Premier their new 1st division league coming in 2028-Paul Tenorio's article about former Minnesota United Manager Adrian Heath-Austin FC have signed a new Designated Player in winger Facundo Torres-LA Galaxy bringing in reinforcements of Joao Klauss & Matheus Nascimento-Orlando City transferring USMNT rightback Alex Freeman to Villarreal in La Liga for $4m-More MLS transfers; Mateusz Bogusz to Houston Dynamo, Ethan Horvath to New York Red Bulls, FC Dallas selling Maarten Paes, NYCFC signing Moussa Sylla, Real Salt Lake signing Morgan Guilavogui, RSL also adding Lukas Engel & Stijn Spierings, LAFC's new U22 signing in Amin Boudri, & more!-San Diego FC kicking off competition in 1 week. They face Pumas in CONCACAF Champions Cup next week-And much more! Make sure to follow us on all platforms below: Twitter: @MLSAces, @TomSweez @JasonVevang Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/mlsaces.bsky.social YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=57HyLwm_4KE Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2fm8aU6lSzwSFIfotfpldh?si=3a2afac5cd624073&nd=1&dlsi=6515bdde8a6f4d27Support the show

Today's blockchain and crypto news Bitcoin is up slightly at $87,866   Ethereum is down slightly at $2,913 Binance Coin is up slightly at $879 Japan's FSA opens public comments on stablecoin amendments Kraken launching DeFi Earn Kalshi opens new DC office Polymarket signs multi-year deal with MLS. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Designated Pundits preview the 2026 MLS season- CF Montreal edition! We breakdown CF Montreal's 2025 season by discussing the season results and breaking down the leading contributors. Then, we break down major transfers, projected a possible depth chart, and share bold predictions & expectations. On this episode, we have special guest Elias Grigoriadis from The Ball is Round Montreal. All season long, catch our weekly live shows: -Thursdays @ 8:00 PM ET: Expert MLS picks, odds breakdowns, and props -Mondays @ 8:30 PM ET: League analysis, special guests, and hot takes The Designated Pundits podcast is your go-to for predictions and insights into America's version of the Beautiful Game. Watch live on YouTube or listen on your favorite podcast app! thedesignatedpundits.com YouTube- YouTube.com/@TheDesignatedPundits All Links- linktr.ee/thedesignatedpundits #MLSpicks #MLSpredictions #CFMontreal #CFMTL Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Designated Pundits preview the 2026 MLS season- New England Revolution edition! We breakdown the Revs's 2025 season by discussing the season results and breaking down the leading contributors. Then, we break down major transfers, projected a possible depth chart, and share bold predictions & expectations. On this episode, we have special guest Greg Johnstone from Revolution Recap. All season long, catch our weekly live shows: -Thursdays @ 8:00 PM ET: Expert MLS picks, odds breakdowns, and props -Mondays @ 8:30 PM ET: League analysis, special guests, and hot takes The Designated Pundits podcast is your go-to for predictions and insights into America's version of the Beautiful Game. Watch live on YouTube or listen on your favorite podcast app! thedesignatedpundits.com YouTube- YouTube.com/@TheDesignatedPundits All Links- linktr.ee/thedesignatedpundits #MLSpicks #MLSpredictions #NERevolution #NEREVS Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

00:00  - Introduction and Buzzcast Headlines 00:15  - Washington Post reverses course 00:54  - UFC's White House event will not be taxpayer funded 02:25 - Paramount+ packs a punch for UFC 02:47 - Walmart goes big with MLS  04:35 - PGA Tour and ESPN amplifying Brooks Koepka's return 05:38 - Chris Marinak makes move to Playfly 07:05 - Insights from Zoomph social media survey 09:12 - Oregon's strong year in revenue  Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Tuesday Thoughts were going in one direction, then news changed...ATLUTD has a new signing for their future...Then, USL introduced USL PremierThe USL Show's Kaylor Hodges talks about the last 30 days in Championship and League One- including the CBA situationPlus, a look at the USWNT match in Santa Barbera with sound from Emma Hayes and your updates on transfers and news of the morning

The Listing Bits Podcast is now available on your favorite podcast player! Overview Greg Robertson sits down with Julie Drazen, founder of Editora, to talk about her background in film and commercial editing and how that experience led to building a fast, opinionated video-editing platform for real estate agents. Julie explains how Editora uses AI as a behind-the-scenes tool (not a replacement for craft), why simplicity and taste matter in listing videos, and how the product is designed to save agents time while keeping branding consistent across brokerages.  Key Takeaways Julie's career in commercial editing and documentary filmmaking shaped Editora's focus on storytelling, pacing, and taste. Editora automates listing videos from professional photos, handling shot selection, order, scripts, and voiceover with AI assistance. The platform prioritizes simplicity: fewer choices, consistent branding, and no flashy transitions or gimmicks. Agents can create videos quickly on desktop or mobile, including status updates like "just listed," "under contract," and "sold." Pricing tiers launch February 1, with a free first listing video and scalable options for solo agents, teams, and brokerages. Links Editora   AppStore Link    Julie's LinkedIn Contact Julie: julie@editora.ai Sponsors Aligned Showings — MLS-owned showing software built to simplify scheduling, improve communication, and keep MLS data where it belongs. Giant Steps Job Board – Built for organized real estate and PropTech, not generic tech bros and recruiters who don't know what an MLS is. Production and editing services by: Sunbound Studios

You can't "snow-in" friendship. Club bundles up and talks "To lose" JRR, blowers vs shovelers (spelling?), new totally not confusing MLS rules, and our takes on the new Coaches presser. Spoiler: we like!Get stuck in!Check links below: Disrespected: www.thedisrespected.comPursuit: @pursuityourselfHanif Abdurraqib: @NifMuhammadBird: @cgmaciel.bsky.socialCapyBrava: @capybrava.bsky.socialhttps://ahernandezart.comBecome part of the Discord family: discordecke.soccerSupporter Supply: https://www.supportersupply.co/  Code for free delivery:  upper90boyz (that's boys with a Z)Minnows: https://linktr.ee/minnowshttps://sirkbook.com/https://nordecke.com/Podcasts are available on Spotify, Apple Podcast, and all podcast apps. Now on YouTube, with video, and the faces!  Not seeing us somewhere? Email us Check us out on our Social Media Platforms and feel free to email us! We're totally literate and will 100% read anything you send, promise.Songs by Nick Tolford and Company https://ntac.bandcamp.com/track/boys-night-outSIGN UP TO BE PART OF THE NORDECKE!  Here - https://nordecke.com/Subscribe to our channel for more soccer content:-Email us:  podcast@upper90club.com-Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/Upper90ClubPod-Like us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/upper90clubpod-Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/upper90clubpod/-Apple Music: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/upper-90-club/id1647214221-Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/1xnYAtnQ8tThdn5JWX6c24-Linktree: https://linktr.ee/upper90clubpod#VamosColumbus | #Crew96 | #Upper90Club | #R96TS#SoccerPodcast #Podcast #ColumbusCrewPodcast

Sorare just dropped Winter Update #2, and there's a lot to unpack.In today's Sorare with Laird, I'm joined by  @HarryTrades  as we react live to the latest gameplay changes, including updated mechanics, structural tweaks, and the long-awaited reveal of MLS, J League and K League details. We'll break down what's actually changing, what it means for different types of managers, and which updates matter now versus later.This isn't a polished breakdown, it's real-time reactions, questions, concerns, and early takeaways as we digest the update together with the community.Whether you're focused on Pro competitions or just trying to understand where Sorare is heading this winter, this stream is all about first impressions and honest discussion.Join the Harry Trades YouTube community: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC8HSj8vZDHSGmk5yP46SjtQ/membershipBecome a member of the Laird Social Club: https://patreon.com/andrewmlaird

Brennan and Joe recap the Conference Championship Round in the NFL. They then quickly discuss some of the storylines of the NBA and Fulham's win over Brighton. Cheers!

The gang is mostly here as we are joined by Gentleman James Grossi to talk about Jahkeel Marshall-Rutty, Heiner-Møller back with Canada Soccer, TFC training and friendlies, CanPL player movements, League 1 Prairies are now a thing, Cyle Larin to leave Feynoord, NSL signings, and we pick our guest's brains over the state of football, as well as malarkey. In this episode, Mark discovers he's not the badass of the podcast, Kristin struggled again to say nice things about Cyle but succeeded for the most part, and James is collecting Kristin pronunciation blunders for his personal collection.

Most people think good sleep is about getting 8 hours.But if your bedroom is overstimulating your nervous system, you can sleep all night and still wake up foggy and drained.In this episode of the Kwik Brain Podcast, I sit down with Jack Dell'Accio, CEO and Founder of Essentia and a certified Sleep Coach who has spent more than two decades optimizing sleep for elite performers. Jack has worked closely with top athletes across the NBA, NFL, MLS, and NHL, helping them improve reaction time, recovery, and cognitive performance through better sleep quality.Because sleep is one of the most crucial components of peak performance.And the wrong environment can keep your brain stuck in light sleep, pull you out of deep sleep and REM, and quietly sabotage your memory, focus, mood, and recovery, even if you are doing everything else right.In this episode, you will learn: ✅ Why “8 hours” of sleep can still leave you exhausted ✅ The difference between sleep hygiene and sleep environment and why both matter ✅ The biggest hidden stimulants that keep your nervous system on high alert at night ✅ How temperature changes during sleep can trigger wakeups and lighter sleep cycles ✅ The problem with toxins and off gassing materials in most mattresses ✅ How coils can amplify EMF exposure and disrupt recovery ✅ Why deep sleep and REM are the real drivers of brain performance and healing ✅ Jack's 3 step priority framework for upgrading your sleep environment ✅ Simple ways to reduce nighttime stimulation and protect your recovery starting tonightThis episode is about removing what is quietly preventing your brain from fully recovering, so you can wake up clear, calm, focused, and ready to perform.

Keith challenges the usual "overpopulated vs. underpopulated" debate and shows why that's the wrong way to think about demographics—especially if you're a real estate investor. Listeners will hear about surprising global population comparisons that flip common assumptions.  Why raw population numbers don't actually explain housing shortages or rent strength. How household formation, aging, and migration really drive demand for rentals. Which kinds of markets tend to see persistent housing pressure—and why the US has a long‑term demographic edge. You'll come away seeing population headlines very differently, and with a clearer lens for spotting where future housing demand is most likely to show up. Episode Page: GetRichEducation.com/590 For access to properties or free help with a GRE Investment Coach, start here: GREmarketplace.com GRE Free Investment Coaching: GREinvestmentcoach.com Get mortgage loans for investment property: RidgeLendingGroup.com or call 855-74-RIDGE  or e-mail: info@RidgeLendingGroup.com Invest with Freedom Family Investments.  For predictable 10-12% quarterly returns, visit FreedomFamilyInvestments.com/GRE or text  1-937-795-8989 to speak with a freedom coach Will you please leave a review for the show? I'd be grateful. Search "how to leave an Apple Podcasts review"  For advertising inquiries, visit: GetRichEducation.com/ad Best Financial Education: GetRichEducation.com Get our wealth-building newsletter free— GREletter.com  Our YouTube Channel: www.youtube.com/c/GetRichEducation Follow us on Instagram: @getricheducation Complete episode transcript: Keith Weinhold  0:01   Keith, welcome to GRE. I'm your host. Keith Weinhold, is the world overpopulated or underpopulated? Also is the United States over or underpopulated? These are not just rhetorical questions, because I'm going to answer them both. Just one of Africa's 54 nations has more births than all of Europe and Russia combined. One US state has seen their population decline for decades. This is all central to housing demand today. On get rich education   Keith Weinhold  0:36   since 2014 the powerful get rich education podcast has created more passive income for people than nearly any other show in the world. This show teaches you how to earn strong returns from passive real estate investing in the best markets without losing your time being a flipper or landlord. Show Host Keith Weinhold writes for both Forbes and Rich Dad advisors, and delivers a new show every week since 2014 there's been millions of listener downloads of 188 world nations. He has a list show guests include top selling personal finance author Robert Kiyosaki. Get rich education can be heard on every podcast platform, plus it has its own dedicated Apple and Android listener phone apps build wealth on the go with the get rich education podcast. Sign up now for the get rich education podcast, or visit get rich education.com   Speaker 1  1:21   You're listening to the show that has created more financial freedom than nearly any show in the world. This is get rich education.   Keith Weinhold  1:31   Welcome to GRE from Norfolk Virginia to Norfolk, Nebraska and across 188 nations worldwide, you are inside. Get rich education. I am the GRE founder, Best Selling Author, longtime real estate investor. You can see my written work in Forbes and the USA Today, but I'm best known as the host of this incomprehensibly slack John operation that you're listening to right now. My name is Keith Weinhold. You probably know that already, one reason that we're talking about underpopulated versus overpopulated today is that also one of my degrees is in geography and demography, essentially, is human geography, and that's why this topic is in my wheelhouse. It's just a humble bachelor's degree, by the way, if a population is not staying stable or growing, then demand for housing just must atrophy away. That's what people think, but that is not true. That's oversimplified. In some cases. It might even be totally false. You're going to see why. Now, Earth's population is at an all time high of about 8.2 billion people, and it keeps growing, and it's going to continue to keep growing, but the rate of growth is slowing now. Where could all of the people on earth fit? This is just a bit of a ridiculous abstraction in a sense, but I think it helps you visualize things. Just take this scenario, if all the humans were packed together tightly, but in a somewhat realistic way, in a standing room only way, if every person on earth stood shoulder to shoulder, that would allow about 2.7 square feet per person, they would sort of be packed like a subway car. Well, they could fit in a square, about 27 kilometers on one side, about 17 miles on each side of that square. Now, what does that mean in real places that is smaller than New York City, about half the size of Los Angeles County and roughly the footprint of Lake Tahoe? So yes, every human alive today could physically fit inside one midsize us metro area. This alone tells you something important. The world's problem is certainly not a lack of space. Rather, it's where people live and not how many there are. So that was all of Earth's inhabitants. Now, where could all Americans fit us residents using the same shoulder to shoulder assumption, and the US population by mid year this year is supposed to be about 350,000,00349 that's a square about five and a half kilometers, or 3.4 miles on each side. And some real world comparisons there are. That's about half of Manhattan, smaller than San Francisco and roughly the size of Disney World, so every American could fit into a single small city footprint. And if you're beginning to form an early clue that we are not overpopulated globally, yes, that's the sense that you Should be getting.     Keith Weinhold  5:01   now, if you're in Bangladesh, it feels overpopulated there. They've got 175 million people, and that nation is only the size of Iowa. In area, Bangladesh is low lying and typhoon prone. They get a lot of flooding, which complicates their already bad sanitation problems and a dense population like that, and that creates waterborne diseases, and it's really more of an infrastructure problem in a place like Bangladesh than it is a population problem. Then Oppositely, you've got Australia as much land as the 48 contiguous states, yet just 27 million people in Australia, and only 1/400 as many people as Bangladesh in density. Now we talk about differential population. About 80% of Americans live in the eastern half of the US. But yet, the East is not overpopulated because we have sufficient infrastructure, and I've got some more mind blowing population stats for you later, both world and us. Now, as far as is the world overpopulated or underpopulated, which is our central question, depending on who you ask and where they live, you're going to hear completely different answers. Some people are convinced that the planet is bursting at the seams. Others warn that we're headed for a population collapse. But here's the problem, that question overpopulated or underpopulated, it's the wrong question. It's the wrong framing, especially if you're into real estate, because housing demand doesn't respond to total headcount or global averages or scary demographic headlines. Housing demand responds to where people live, how old they are, and how they form households. And once you understand this, a lot of things suddenly begin to make sense, like why housing shortages persist, why rents stay high, even when affordability feels stretched, why some states struggle while others boom, and why population headlines often mislead investors.   Keith Weinhold  7:20   So today I want to reframe how you think about population and connect it directly to housing demand, both globally and right here in the United States. And let's start with the US, because that's probably where you invest.    Keith Weinhold  7:33   Here's a simple fact that should confuse people, but usually doesn't, the United States has below replacement fertility. I'll talk about fertility rates a little later. They're similar to birth rates, meaning that Americans are not having enough children to replace the population naturally and without immigration, the US population would eventually shrink, and yet in the US, we have a housing shortage, rising rents, tight vacancy and a lot of metros and persistent demand for rental housing, which could all seem contradictory. Now, if population alone determine housing demand, well, then the US really shouldn't have any housing shortage at all, but it does so clearly, population alone is not the main driver, and really that contradiction is like your first clue that most demographic conversations are just missing the point. Aging does not reduce housing demand. The way that people think a misconception really is that an aging population automatically reduces housing demand. It does not, in fact, just the opposite. If a population is too young, well, that tends to kill housing demand, and that's because five year old kids and 10 year old kids do not form their own household. Instead, what an aging population often does is change the type of housing that's demanded, like seniors aging in place, some of them downsizing. Seniors living alone. Sometimes after a spouse passes away, others relocating closer to health care or to family. So aging can increase unit demand even if population growth slows. So already, we've broken two myths here. Slower population doesn't mean weaker housing demand, and aging doesn't mean fewer housing units are needed. Now let's explain why. Really, the core idea that unlocks everything is that people don't live inside, what are called Population units. They live in households. You are one person. That does not mean that your dwelling is then one population unit. That's not how that works. You are part of a household, whether that's a house a Household of one person or five or 11 people, housing demand is driven by the number of households, the type of households and where those households are forming, not by raw population totals. So the same population can have wildly different demand. Just think about how five people living together in one home, that's one housing unit, those same five people living separately, that is five housing units, same population, five times the housing demand. And this is why population statistics alone are almost useless for real estate investors, you need to know how people are living, not just how many there are. The biggest surge in housing demand happens when people leave their parents' homes or when they finish school or when they start working, or you got big surges in housing demand when people marry or when they separate or divorce. So in other words, adults create housing demand and children don't. And this is why a country with a youngish, working age population, oh, then they can have exploding housing demand. A country with high birth rates, but low household formation can have overcrowding without profitable housing growth. So it's not about babies, it's about independent adults, and what quietly boosts housing demand, then is housing fragmentation. Yeah, fragmentation. That's a trend that really doesn't get enough attention, and that is the trend, households are fragmenting, meaning more single adults later marriage, like I was talking about in a previous episode. Recently, higher divorce rates, more people living alone and older adults living independently, longer. Each one of those trends increases housing demand without adding any population whatsoever. When two people split up, they often need two housing units instead of one, and if you've got one adult living alone, that is full unit demand right there. So that's why housing demand can rise even when population growth slows or stalls for housing demand. What matters more than births is migration. And another key distinction is that, yes, births matter, but they're on somewhat of this 20 year delay and migration matters immediately, right now. So see, when a working age adult moves, they need housing right away. They typically rent first. They cluster near jobs, and they don't bring housing supply along with them. They've got to get it from someone else. Hopefully you in your rental unit.    Keith Weinhold  12:57   This is why migration is such a powerful force in rental markets, and you see me talk about migration on the show, and you see me send you migration maps in our newsletter. It's also why housing pressure shows up unevenly. It gets concentrated around opportunity. If you want to know the future, look at renters. Renters are the leading indicator, not homeowners and not birth rates. See renters create housing demand faster than homeowners, because renters form households earlier. They can do it quickly because they don't need down payments. Renters move more frequently and immigration overwhelmingly starts in rentals, fresh immigrants rarely become homeowners, so even when mortgage rates rise or home purchases slow or affordability headlines get scary, rental demand can stay strong. It's not a mystery, it's demographics. So births surely matter, but only over the long term. It's like how I've shared with you in a previous episode that the US had a lot of births between 1990 and 2010 those two decades, a surge of births more than 4 million every single one of those years during those two decades, with that peak birth year at 2007 but see a bunch of babies being born in 2007 Well, that didn't make housing demand surge, since infants don't buy homes. But if you add, say, 20 years to 2007 when those people start renting, oh, well, that rental demand peaks in 2027 or maybe a little after that, and since the first time, homebuyer age is now 40. If that stays constant, well, then native born homebuyer demand won't peak until 2047 so when it comes to housing demand, the important thing to remember is migration has an immediate effect and births have a delayed effect.    Keith Weinhold  15:02   and I'm going to talk more about other nations shortly, but the US has two major migration forces working simultaneously, domestic and international migration. I mean, Americans move a lot, although not as much as they used to, and people move for jobs, for taxes, for weather, for cost of living and for lifestyle. So this creates state level winners and losers, and Metro level housing pressure and rent growth in those destination markets and national population averages totally hide this. So that's domestic migration. And then on the international migration. The US has a long history, hundreds of years now on, just continually attracting working age adults from around the world. This matters immensely, because they arrive ready to work, and they form households quickly. They overwhelmingly rent first. They concentrate in metros, and this props up rental demand before it ever shows up in home prices. And this is why investors often feel the rent pressure first those rising rents.    Keith Weinhold  16:17   I've got more straight ahead, including Nigeria versus Europe, and what about the overpopulation straining the environment? 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Start your prequel and even chat with President chailey Ridge personally while it's on your mind, start at Ridge lending group.com that's Ridge lending group.com   Chris Martenson  19:37   this is peak prosperity. Is Chris Martinson. Listen to get rich education with Keith Weinhold, and don't quit your Daydream.   Keith Weinhold  19:53   Welcome back to get rich Education. I'm your host, Keith Weinhold, and this is episode 590 yes, we're in my Geography wheelhouse today, as I'm talking human geography and demographics with how it relates to housing, while answering our central question today is the world and the US overpopulated or underpopulated? And now that we understand some mechanics here, let's go global. Here's one of the most mind bending stats in all of demographics. Are you ready for this? When you hear this, it's going to have you hitting up chat, GPT, looking it up. It's going to be so astonishing. So jaw dropping. Every year, Nigeria has more births than all of Europe plus all of Russia combined. Would you talk about Willis?   Keith Weinhold  20:47   Yeah, yes, you heard that, right? Willis, that's what I'm talking about. Willis. The source of that data is, in fact, from the United Nations. Yes, Nigeria has seven and a half million births every year. Compare that to all of Europe plus Russia combined, they only have about 6.3 million births per year. So you're telling me that today, just one West African nation, and there are 54 nations in Africa. Just one West African nation produces more babies than the entire continent of Europe, with all of its nations plus all of Russia, the largest world nation by area. Yes, that is correct. One country in Africa produces more babies every year than France, Germany, Italy, Spain, the UK, all of Europe, including all the Eastern European nations, and all of Russia combined. This is a demographic reality, and now you probably already know that less developed nations, like Nigeria have higher birth rates than wealthier, more developed ones like France or Switzerland. I mean, that's almost common knowledge, but something that people think about less is that poorer nations also have a larger household size, which sort of makes sense when you think about it. In fact, Nigeria has five persons per household. Spain has two and a half, and the US also has that same level two and a half. That one difference alone explains why population growth and housing demand are completely different stories now, the US had 3.3 people per household in 1950 and it's down to that two and a half today. That means that even if the population stayed the same, the housing demand would rise. And this is evidence of what I talked about before the break, that households are fragmenting within the US. You can probably guess which state has the largest household size due to their Mormon population. It's Utah at 3.1 the smallest is Maine at 2.3 they have an older population. In fact, Maine has America's oldest population. And as you can infer with what you've learned now, the fact that they have just 2.3 people per household means that if their populations were the same. Maine would need more housing units than Utah. By the way, if you're listening closely at times, I have referred to the United States as simply America. Yes, I am American. You are going to run into some people out there that don't like it. When US residents call themselves Americans, they say something like, Hey, you need a geography lesson. America runs from Nunavut all the way down to Argentina. Here's what to tell them. No, look, there are about 200 world nations. There is only one that has the word America in it, that is the United States of America that usually makes them lighten up. That is why I am an American, not a Peruvian or Bolivian, and there's no xenophobic connotation whatsoever. There are more productive things to think about moving on. Why births matter is because births today become future workers, renters, consumers and even migrants. But not evenly. Young populations move toward a few things. They're attracted to capital. They move towards stability. They're attracted to opportunity, and young populations move toward infrastructure. That's not ideology, that's the gravity and the US remains one of the strongest gravity wells on Earth, a big magnet, a big attractant. Now it's sort of interesting. I know a few a People that believe that the world is indeed overpopulated, they often tend to be environmental enthusiasts, and the environment is a concern, for sure, but how big of a concern is it? That's the debatable part. And you know, it's funny, I've run into the same people that think that the world is overpopulated, they seem to lament at school closures. You see more school closures because just there weren't as many children that were born after the global financial crisis. And these people that are afraid we have an overpopulation problem call school closures a sad phenomenon. They think it's sad. Well, if you want a shrinking population, then you're going to see a lot more than just schools close so many with environmental concerns, though. The thing is, is that they seem to discount the fact that humans innovate. More than 200 years ago, Thomas Malthus, he famously failed. He wrote a book, thinking that the global population would exceed what he called his carrying capacity, meaning that we wouldn't be able to feed everybody. He posited that, look, this is a problem. Populations grow exponentially, but food production only grows linearly. But he was wrong, because, due to agricultural innovation, we have got too many calories in most places. Few people thought this many humans could live in the United States, Sonoran and Mojave deserts, that's Phoenix in Las Vegas, respectively. But our ability to recycle and purify water allows millions of people to live there. So my point about running out of resources is that history shows us that humans are a resource ourselves, and we keep finding ways to innovate, or keep finding ways to actually not need that rare earth element or whatever it is now, if the earth warms too much from human related activity, can we cool it off again? And how much of a problem is this? I am not sure, and that goes beyond the scope of our show. But the broader point here is that history shows us that humans keep figuring things out, and that is somewhat of an answer to those questions. The world is not overpopulated, it is unevenly populated. Some regions are young, others are growing, others are capital constrained, and then other regions are aging, shrinking and capital rich. And that very imbalance right there is what fuels migration and fuels labor flows and fuels housing demand in destination countries and the US benefits from this imbalance. Unlike almost anywhere else in the world, it's a demographic magnet. Yes, you do have some smaller ones out there, like Dubai, for example.    Keith Weinhold  28:04   But why? Why do we keep attracting immigrants? Well, we've got strong labor markets, capital availability, property rights, economic mobility, and US has existing housing stock. Countries today don't just compete for capital, they're competing for people. In the US keeps attracting working age adults, and that is exactly the demographic that creates housing demand, and this is why long term housing demand in the US is more resilient than a lot of people think. In fact, the US population of about 350 million. This year, it's projected to peak at about 370 million, near 2080 and of course, the big factor that makes that pivot is that level of immigration. So that's why the population projections vary now. The last presidential administration allowed for a lot of immigrants. The current one few immigrants, and the next one, nobody knows. You've got a group called the falconist party that calls for increased legal immigration into the US. Yeah, they want to allow more migrants into the country, but yet they want to enforce illegal immigration. That sounds just like it's spelled, F, A, L, C, O, N, i, s, t, the falconist Party, but the us's magnetic effect to keep driving population growth through immigration is key, because you might already know that 2.1 is the magic number you need a fertility rate of at least 2.1 to maintain a population fertility rate that is the average number of children that a woman is expected to have over her lifetime. And be sure you don't confuse these numbers with the earlier numbers of people per. Per household, like I discussed earlier, although higher fertility rates are usually going to lead to more people per household, India's fertility rate is already down to 2.0 Yes, it is the most populated nation in the world, but since women, on average, only have two children, India is already below replacement fertility. The US and Australia are each at 1.6 Japan is just 1.2 China's is down to 1.0 South Korea's is at an incredibly low seven tenths of one, so 0.7 in South Korea, and then Nigeria's is still more than four. So among all those that I mentioned, only Nigeria is above the replacement rate of 2.1 and most of the nations above that rate are in Africa. Israel is a big outlier at 2.9 you've got others in the Middle East and South Asia that are above replacement rate as well. And when I say things like it's still up there, that whole still thing refers to the fact that there is this tendency worldwide for society to urbanize and have fewer children. For those fertility rates to keep falling. And that's why the future population growth is about which nations attract immigrants, and that is the US. Is huge advantage. Now there's a great way to look at where future births are going to come from. A way to do this is consider your chance of being born on each continent in the year 2100 This is interesting. In the year 2100 a person has a 48% chance of being born in Africa, 38% in South Asia, in the Middle East, 5% South America, 5% in Europe or Russia, 4% in North America, and less than 1% in Australia. Those are the chances of you being born on each of those continents in the year 2100 and that sourced by the UN.   Keith Weinhold  32:09   the world population is, as I said earlier, about 8.2 billion, and it's actually expected to peak around the same time that the US population is in the 2080s and that'll be near 10 point 3 billion. All right, so both the world and the US population should rise for another 50 to 60 years. Let's talk about population winners and losers inside the US. I mean, this is where population conversations really become useful for investors, because population doesn't matter nationally that much. It really matters locally, unevenly and sometimes it almost feels unfairly. So let me give you some perspective shifting stats. I think I shared with you when I discussed new New York City Mayor Zoran Manami here on the show a month or two ago, that the New York City Metro Area has over 20 million people, nearly double the combined population of Arizona and Nevada together, yes, just one metro area, the same as Two entire sparsely populated states. So when someone says people are leaving New York I mean that tells you almost nothing, unless you know where they're going. How many are still arriving in New York City to replace those leaving, and how many households are still forming inside that Metro? The household formation so scale matters, however, net, people are not leaving New York. New York City recently had more in migration than any other US Metro. Some states are practically empty. Alaska or take Wyoming. Wyoming has fewer than 600,000 people in the entire state. That's fewer people than a lot of single US cities. That's only about six people per square mile. In Wyoming, that's about the population of one midsize Metro suburb. Now, when someone says the US has plenty of land in a lot of cases, they're right. I mean, just look out the window when you fly over Wyoming or the Dakotas. But people don't really live where land is cheap. They actually don't want to. Most of the time. They live where jobs, incomes and their networks already exist. You know, the wealthy guy that retires to Wyoming and it has a 200 acre ranch is an outlier. There's a reason he can sprawl out and make it 200 acres. There's virtually nobody there. Let's understand too that population loss, that doesn't mean that demand is gone, but it does change the rules, especially when you think about a place like West Virginia. They have lost population in most decades since the 1950s and incredibly, their population is lower today than it was in 1930 we're talking about West Virginia statewide. They have an aging population. West Virginia has an outmigration of young adults. So this doesn't mean that no real estate works in West Virginia, but it means that appreciation stories are fragile. Income matters more than equity. Growth and demographics are a headwind, not a tailwind. That's a very different investment posture than where you usually want to be. It's important to understand that a handful of metros, just a handful, are absorbing massive national growth. And here's something that a lot of investors underestimate. About half of all US, population growth flows into fewer than 15 metro areas, and it's not just New York City, Houston, Miami, but smaller places like Jacksonville, Austin and Raleigh, and that really helps pump their real estate market. So that means demand concentrates, housing pressure intensifies, and rent growth becomes pretty sticky, unless you wildly overbuild for a short period of time like Austin did, and this is why some metros just feel perpetually tight over the long term, and others feel permanently sluggish. Population does not spread evenly. It piles up. In fact, Texas is a great case in point here. Understand that Texas is adding people faster than some entire nations do. Texas alone adds hundreds of 1000s of residents per year in strong cycles. Some years, they do add more people than entire small countries, more than several Midwest states combined. And of course, they don't spread evenly across Texas. They cluster in DFW, Houston, Austin and San Antonio, so pretty much the Texas triangle, and that clustering fact is everything for housing demand, yet at the same time, there are fully 75 Texas counties that are losing population, typically out in West Texas. Then there's Florida. Florida isn't just growing. It's replacing people. Florida's growth. It's not just net positive, it's replacement migration, and it's across all different types and ages. You've got retirees arriving, you've got young workers arriving, you've got young households forming, and you've got seniors aging in place. So this way, among a whole spectrum of ages, you've got demand for rentals, workforce housing, age specific, housing and multifamily all in Florida, and this is why Florida housing demand over the long term is not going to cool off the way that a few skeptics expect. Now, of course, some areas did temporarily overbuild in Florida in the years following the pandemic. Yes, that's led to some temporary Florida home price attrition, but that is going to be absorbed. California did not empty out. It reshuffled now. There were some recent years where California lost net population, but here's what that hides. Some metros lost residents. Others stayed flat. You had some income brackets that left California and others arrived. In fact, California has slight population growth today overall, so housing demand definitely did not vanish. It shifted within the state and then outward to nearby states, and that's how Arizona, Nevada and Texas benefited. But overall, California's population count, really, it's just pretty steady, not declining.   Keith Weinhold  39:05   population density. It's that density that predicts rent pressure better than growth rates. Do something really important for real estate investors. Dense metros absorb shocks better. They have less elastic housing supply, and they see faster rent rebounds. Sparse areas have cheaper land and easier supply expansion and weaker rent resilience. So that's why rents snap back faster in dense metros, and oversupply hurts more in spread out to regions. Density matters more than raw growth does. Shrinking states can still have tight housing I mean, some states lose population overall, but yet they still have housing shortages in certain metros, and you'll have tight rental markets near job centers, and you've got strong demand In limited sub markets, even if the state is shrinking. And I think you know this is why the slower growing Northeast and Midwest, they've had the highest home price appreciation in the past two years. There's not enough building there. If your population falls 1% but the available housing falls 2% well, you can totally get into a housing shortage situation, and that bids up real estate prices. And when people look at population charts on the state level, a lot of times, they still get misled. When you buy an investment property, you don't buy a state, you buy a specific market within it, so the United States is not full it is lopsided. The US is not overpopulated. It is heavily clustered. It's unevenly dense, and it's really driven by migration. And perhaps a better way to say it is that the US population is really opportunity concentrated housing demand follows jobs, networks, wages and migration flows. It sure does not follow empty land. And really the investor takeaway is, is that when you hear population stats, don't put too much weight on the question, is the population rising or falling? Although that's something you certainly want to know. Some better questions to ask are, where are households forming? Where are adults moving? Where is supply constrained? And where does income support, rent like those are, what four big questions there, because population alone does not create housing demand. It's households under constraint that do so. Our big arching overall question is the world overpopulated or underpopulated? The answer is neither. The world is unevenly populated. It's unevenly aged, and it's unevenly governed. And for real estate investors, the lesson is simple. You don't invest in population counts, you invest in household formation, age structure, migration and supply constraints. Really, that's a big learning summary for you, that's why housing demand can stay strong even when population growth slows. And once you understand that demographic headlines that seem scary aren't as scary, and they start to be more useful. Why I've wanted to do this overpopulated versus underpopulated episode for you for years. I've really thought about it for years. I really hope that you got something useful out of it. Let's be mindful of the context too. When it comes to the classic Adam Smith economics of supply demand, I've only discussed one side today, largely just the demand side and not the supply side so much that would involve a discussion about building and some more things that supply side. Now that I've helped you ask a better question about population and the future of housing demand, you might wonder where you can get better answers. Well, like I mentioned earlier, I provide a lot of that and help you make sense of it, both right here on this show and with my newsletter, geography is something that's more conducive and meaningful to you visually, that's often done with a map, and that's why my letter at greletter.com will help you more if you enjoy learning through maps, just like we've done every year since 2014 I've got 52 great episodes coming to you this year. If you haven't consider subscribing to the show until next week, I'm your host. Keith Weinhold, don't quit your Daydream.   Speaker 2  43:57   Nothing on this show should be considered specific, personal or professional advice, please consult an appropriate tax, legal, real estate, financial or business professional for individualized advice. Opinions of guests are their own. Information is not guaranteed. All investment strategies have the potential for profit or loss. 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It's a Reaction Monday on SDH AM to kick off another week...929TheGame's Abe Gordon bats leadoff to talk about Atlanta United as their preseason opener is at the end of the week...We take a deep dive on the USWNT action from Los Angeles as the US puts up six in a friendlySoccerForUSPod's Bart Keeler looks at the squad, Yanks abroad, and cards and calls that involved hands and VAR over the weekendThen, we look at the day and the news to get you started... 

Kevin, Grayson, and The Chief are joined by FC Cincinnati's writer extraordinaire to discuss a variety of topics ranging from winter weather woes to Oscars predictions and F1 (the movie, to be clear). Sure there's also FC Cincinnati's preseason game analysis, team dynamics, player performances, and the role of referees in preseason games. Carter provides more context around the intensity of preseason games, the background on the rogue sprinkler incident, and discuss the promising young talent emerging in FC Cincinnati. Then a dive into the impact of coaching changes, particularly the fresh perspective brought by Brett Utley, and highlight the positive atmosphere in Clearwater as the team prepares for the upcoming season.   Links:  Looking for an MLS podcast? Check out The World's GAM Visit our friends at Streetside Brewery Check out The Post at www.thepostcincy.com Music by Jim Trace and the Makers Join the Discord Server and jump into the conversation Follow us on BlueSky, Twitter,  Facebook, Instagram, and YouTube Support us on Patreon https://www.patreon.com/ThePostCincy

In this episode, we're joined by Adam Smith, former Sacramento Republic FC Assistant Head Coach (2014–2017), current MLS scout for Charlotte FC, and part of the group working to bring a new USL team and stadium to Fresno. Adam shares the latest updates on the Fresno USL project, what's happening behind the scenes, and why this moment is so important for soccer in the Central Valley. We also look back at his time coaching Fresno FC, including stories from the sidelines and lessons learned during his years in USL. Adam talks about his experiences with Fresno FC and Central Valley Fuego, and shares insight into his current role as a scout for Charlotte FC. Plus, we take a look at Sacramento Republic's newest signing, Kyle Edwards, who joins the club from Hartford Athletic, and discuss what he could add to the squad. Intro/Outro Music: "The Descent" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ Support State of the Republic by contributing to their tip jar: https://tips.pinecast.com/jar/state-of-the-republic

The Designated Pundits preview the 2026 MLS season- DC United edition! We breakdown DC's 2025 season by discussing the season results and breaking down the leading contributors. Then, we break down major transfers, projected a possible depth chart, and share bold predictions & expectations. On this episode, we have Ted Meyer from RFK Refugees. All season long, catch our weekly live shows: -Thursdays @ 8:00 PM ET: Expert MLS picks, odds breakdowns, and props -Mondays @ 8:30 PM ET: League analysis, special guests, and hot takes The Designated Pundits podcast is your go-to for predictions and insights into America's version of the Beautiful Game. Watch live on YouTube or listen on your favorite podcast app! thedesignatedpundits.com YouTube- YouTube.com/@TheDesignatedPundits All Links- linktr.ee/thedesignatedpundits #MLSpicks #MLSpredictions #DCUNITED #VamosUnited Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Episode #276 features Chong Xie, Founder @hyperarchfascia_training and Therapy ® (HFT). Chong is a Clinical Fascia Researcher, Performance Coach for the Pros in MLS, NFL, and NBA. We challenge muscle-first thinking and show how fascia, the body's tension network, drives elastic power, foot-to-glutes connection, and resilient performance. Practical drills, footwear context, nutrition timing, and new research back up big gains without bulky mass.• what fascia is and why it integrates force• signs of an elite foot and glute activation• EMG evidence of elastic athletes vs segmented movers• how to train the foot–glutes connection safely• case studies on punching power and ankle stability• strength versus elastic performance under speed and fatigue• footwear choice based on mechanics and adaptation• fascial gliding, recovery, and pain reduction• nutrition timing for collagen synthesis and antioxidants• self-tests and three-month remodeling timelines• environment, barefoot culture, and epigenetic influences• open-minded advice for the next generationThe 276th episode of the Athletes Podcast, brought to you by Perfect Sports Supplements, Pioneer Auto Group, Alder Grove, for providing us with an amazing Jeep Wrangler!Support the show Check out our Website | Twitter | LinkedIn | Instagram | Tiktok | Spotify | Apple | Google | Youtube l Save 15% on Perfect Sports Supplements

Hey, soccer fans! Nick is back with all the latest updates frm around Major League Soccer and the Chicago Fire as it relates to roster construction and transfers. Tune in has he reviews the six amendments to the roster rules and regulations in MLS and how the Men in Red - and the rest of the league - are already using them to their advantage. Nick also runs another lighting-round of transfer updates, informing you of all the moves from around the league. How active has your team been this off-season? Tune in and join the conversation! Make sure you like & subscribe, rate & review, and keep growing the show. Follow the Fire on SportSpyder. Connect on social media: Twitter - Facebook - Instagram - YouTube Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Welcome to the San Antoniooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooo FanCast Soccer Roundtable Topics:SAFC Fancast Recap: SAN Antonio FC 2 to USL League TwoMLS Loan to SAFCSAFC Preseason Schedule Preseason: SAFC 0 Austin FC 0SA Soccer Roundtable/SAFC Fancast

In this episode of Excess Returns, Redfin Chief Economist Daryl Fairweather joins Matt Zeigler to unpack what she calls the Great Housing Reset. Rather than a housing crash or correction, Fairweather argues the market is entering a multi year transition toward something more normal, where incomes gradually catch up to home prices and affordability improves at the margin. The conversation covers mortgage rates, supply constraints, regional housing dynamics, climate risk, policy tradeoffs, and how AI is reshaping real estate decisions for buyers, renters, and investors.Topics covered in this episode• Why the current housing market is a reset, not a crash or correction• How income growth outpacing home price growth could slowly improve affordability• Mortgage rate dynamics and why rates may stay near the low 6 percent range• The mortgage rate lock in effect and why inventory may take years to normalize• Regional housing trends including the Midwest, Northeast, Sunbelt, and tech hubs• The role of wages, rents, and affordability for Gen Z and first time homebuyers• Investor activity, rental markets, and the outlook for housing as an investment• Immigration, foreign buyers, and local market distortions• Multi generational living, ADUs, and creative housing solutions• Housing policy ideas that actually address supply constraints• Why demand side policies like 50 year mortgages miss the real problem• Climate risk, insurance costs, and total cost of home ownership• How AI and conversational search are changing the home buying process• The future of MLS consolidation and real estate market structure• Practical guidance for renters, buyers, and homeowners looking ahead to 2026Timestamps00:00 Introduction and the Great Housing Reset02:00 What a housing reset really means03:30 Income growth versus home price growth05:20 Mortgage rates and the outlook for borrowing costs08:40 Fed policy, bond markets, and mortgage rates10:40 Inventory shortages and the lock in effect12:30 Regional housing market winners and losers16:00 Affordability challenges for younger buyers19:00 Rental markets and investor dynamics21:20 Multi generational living and ADUs25:00 Housing policy and supply constraints29:30 Why 50 year mortgages do not solve affordability33:00 Geographic housing outlook by life stage39:30 Climate risk, insurance, and housing costs47:00 Energy efficiency and dense housing50:20 AI, real estate search, and market structure54:30 What to watch in the housing market through 202659:30 Book discussion and where to follow Daryl Fairweather

On this week's SDH Week in Review, we explore how soccer careers and soccer organizations are built. Vanuatu United midfielder William Cardona reflects on a professional journey that began in Rock Hill, South Carolina, moved through Virginia Tech, and has now taken him to the Pacific. Daniel Sperry of the Kansas City Star joins to break down the sale of Sporting Kansas City and what the Kansas City Current's aggressive offseason says about ambition in the NWSL. And Fort Wayne FC sporting director Oliver Gage explains the challenges and opportunities of launching a new professional club from the ground up. Three interviews that show the pathways, ownership decisions, and planning that shape the modern game.

- SUBSCRIBE TO OUR PODCAST: http://cornerofthegalaxy.com/subscribe/  - COG LA GALAXY DISCORD: https://discord.gg/drr9HFZY2P - COG ANTHEM MUSIC BY RAY PLAZA: https://linktr.ee/munditoplaza - COG ANTHEM MUSIC DOWNLOAD: https://open.spotify.com/artist/3asiasldwKyoCRm1Vzx2h7?si=_LmXI9otT9y9j0ChMGMt2w COG STUDIOS, Calif. -- The LA Galaxy are on the hunt for a Designated Player. And the first stop is St. Louis, where they're tossing $2-million at Joao Klauss in hopes the 28-year-old striker can answer all their goal-scoring problems. But is the DP too big a spot to spend on an MLS striker who has never scored more than 10 goals in a season? On today's show, hosts Josh Guesman and Eric Vieira discuss the Galaxy's interest in Klauss and why his DP contract could be a longer-term player for the striker than just this year. But what about the 10 spot? What about Jakob Glesnes and Justin Haak? Can John Nelson's new contract mean Julian Aude's time with LA is limited? Let's talk! -- Corner of the Galaxy is kicking off Season 18, just a few shows past number 1,260! And we can't wait to show you everything we've got in store for 2026! This is a reminder that we go live twice a week — on Mondays and Thursdays at 8 PM on YouTube — and that you can find us conveniently on your preferred podcast platform (Apple, Spotify, SoundCloud, YouTube, Google Play, etc.). We're making it easy for you to stay connected! So tell a friend that you've been listening to the longest-running team-specific podcast in Major League Soccer and that 2025 is a great time to start listening!

We unpack three critical current events that mainstream media continues to misrepresent or ignore. First, we analyze Wilfred Nancy's short and unsuccessful stint at Celtic, why Celtic fans saw the writing on the wall immediately, and what it teaches us about the massive gap between MLS coaching environments and genuine high-stakes European football. Next, we […]

The Designated Pundits preview the 2026 MLS season- Atlanta United edition! We breakdown Atlanta's 2025 season by discussing the season results and breaking down the leading contributors. Then, we break down major transfers, projected a possible depth chart, and share bold predictions & expectations. On this episode, we have special guest and Atlanta Soccer broadcaster Jason Longshore. All season long, catch our weekly live shows: -Thursdays @ 8:00 PM ET: Expert MLS picks, odds breakdowns, and props -Mondays @ 8:30 PM ET: League analysis, special guests, and hot takes The Designated Pundits podcast is your go-to for predictions and insights into America's version of the Beautiful Game. Watch live on YouTube or listen on your favorite podcast app! thedesignatedpundits.com YouTube- YouTube.com/@TheDesignatedPundits All Links- linktr.ee/thedesignatedpundits #MLSpicks #MLSpredictions #AtlantaUnited #FortheA Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Designated Pundits preview the 2026 MLS season- Chicago Fire edition! We breakdown Chicago's 2025 season by discussing the season results and breaking down the leading contributors. Then, we break down major transfers, projected a possible depth chart, and share bold predictions & expectations. On this episode, we have special guest sports broadcaster Alex Campbell. All season long, catch our weekly live shows: -Thursdays @ 8:00 PM ET: Expert MLS picks, odds breakdowns, and props -Mondays @ 8:30 PM ET: League analysis, special guests, and hot takes The Designated Pundits podcast is your go-to for predictions and insights into America's version of the Beautiful Game. Watch live on YouTube or listen on your favorite podcast app! thedesignatedpundits.com YouTube- YouTube.com/@TheDesignatedPundits All Links- linktr.ee/thedesignatedpundits #MLSpicks #MLSpredictions #ChicagoFire #CF7 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Sounder at Heart and Pulso Sports Niko Moreno joins from Seattle to break down the week in transfers and transfer talkFrom Houston to Seattle, Fort Lauderdale to Vancouver Niko looks at the week that was as MLS teams hit training camp

Trinity Rodman signs the biggest contract in women's soccer history and explains why staying in Washington mattered more than going abroad. We break down what this deal means for the Spirit, the NWSL, and the future of the women's game in the United States.Then, John Textor's multi-club empire reaches a dangerous moment. A UK court forces him to face a $97 million lawsuit, Botafogo remains under a transfer ban tied to Atlanta United, and financial strain spreads from Brazil to Belgium.Plus, the weekend ahead across Europe, MLS roster rule changes, U.S. youth national teams, and news from around the world.

SDH AM kicks off Freestyle Friday breaking down the Trinity Rodman signing with Washington Spirit Beyond Goals Mentoring's Michael Parkhurst joins to talk everything from Rhode Island FC, mentoring, the challenges, and how to learn through the negative and focus on the messageFort Wayne FC Sporting Director Oliver Gage discusses the build in year one for USL League OneNino Torres alerts us to a troubling story out of PeruPlus, AM news involving John Textor and your weekend preview 

Alexi Lalas and David Mosse are back with a new episode of State of the Union! Today we break down all the action from this week's Champions League slate, including Weston McKennie finding the back of the net for Juventus AGAIN and Manchester City suffering a shocking defeat in Norway. After, we discuss Patrick Agyemang and Haji Wright scoring once more for their clubs in the Championship and a potential $20M move to the Premier League for Agyemang. In #AskAlexi, we debate if Christian Pulisic is in a slump or not for Milan and get to the bottom of Mosse's amazing mind. To finish up in One for the Road, Alexi reacts to a stunning story about the kidnapping of a former MLS manager. Use my code for $30 off your next order of World Cup Tickets on SeatGeek*:https://seatgeek.onelink.me/RrnK/SOTU Sponsored by SeatGeek. *Restrictions apply. Max $30discount, Min. $200 Purchase Intro (0:00)Best Turnaround in Sports: Indiana vs Leicester City (2:50)UCL Recap: McKennie Scores, City falls in major upset (5:38)U.S. in Championship: Agyemang & Wright keep scoring (20:19)#AskAlexi: Pulisic slump? (30:22)One For The Road: The Athletic details former MLS coaches kidnapping (42:22) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jared got pulled away so just jumped on the show solo...only to be joined by Jonathan Taylor Tannenwald for a full and very special episode of The Best Soccer Show. We got into Weston's future at Juve, Sargent's future at Norwich (or not), Inter Miami's reported bid for Bouanga, Adrian Heath's harrowing tail of being conned and kidnapped, and the appearance of MLS on Jeopardy! Support the show by becoming a patron. patreon.com/thebestsoccershow Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices