Slate Money: The Rent is Still Too Damned High

Published: Jan. 27, 2024, 8 a.m.

This week, Felix Salmon, Emily Peck, and Elizabeth Spiers discuss record-breaking rents that see most renters forking over more than 30% of their dough. Also: Infant apparel brand Kyte Baby\u2019s maternity leave scandal, and why Josh wine is such a hit. In a British Slate Plus segment: An American professor says to put salt in our tea; Felix cries foul and explains how to make a proper English cuppa.\nIf you enjoy this show, please consider signing up for Slate Plus. Slate Plus members get an ad-free experience across the network and an additional segment of our show every week. You\u2019ll also be supporting the work we do here on Slate Money. Sign up now at slate.com/moneyplus to help support our work.\nPodcast production by Jared Downing and Cheyna Roth.\nLearn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices