Political Rewind: Journalists behind 'Dangerous Dwellings' articles explain Atlanta's housing crisis

Published: Feb. 2, 2023, 5:46 p.m.

Thursday on Political Rewind: On a special edition of the show, host Bill Nigut welcomes investigative journalists Alan Judd and Willoughby Mariano to the show to discuss their series "Dangerous Dwellings," an investigation into rundown apartment complexes and their effects on residents.\n\nThe panel: \nAlan Judd, @AlanJudd3000, Investigative reporter, The Atlanta Journal-Constitution \nKevin Riley, @ajceditor, editor-in-chief, The Atlanta Journal-Constitution\nWilloughby Mariano, @wmariano. Investigative reporter, The Atlanta Journal-Constitution \n\nTimestamps\n0:00 - Introduction\n4:00 - The AJC's "Dangerous Dwellings" investigation looks at underserved and poorly-managed apartment complexes in Atlanta.\n26:00 - The AJC found private equity firms and landlords didn't invest in upkeep; they worked on resale for profit.\n42:00 - What legislative solutions could address dilapidated housing?\n\nFriday on Political Rewind: Meg Kinnard from the Associated Press joins us.