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Spaces PodcastExploring the forces that shape our spaces and how they shape us. Author: LYNES // Gbl Media
Discover the powerful forcesenvironmental, political, cultural, and economicthat shape our built environment and, in turn, our lives. Hosted by award winning architect Dimitrius Lynch, each episode brings you insightful conversations with top industry professionals who reveal how our spaces evolve and impact society. From historical shifts to future trends, SPACES Podcast uncovers the stories behind the places we inhabit and explores how these transformations will continue to influence us all. Tune in to this leading architecture design podcast to understand the connections between the spaces around us and the lives we lead. Language: en Genres: Arts, Design, Society & Culture Contact email: Get it Feed URL: Get it iTunes ID: Get it Trailer: |
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06: The Fog of Identity - LYNES Presents: Built to Divide
Wednesday, 24 December, 2025
What do a 1970 psychology experiment and the 2008 housing crash have in common? In Episode 6 of Built to Divide, Dimitrius Lynch traces how social identity theory—the instinct to form “us vs. them” groups—became a political weapon that helped sell a bipartisan push for mass homeownership, weaken skepticism, and pave the way for subprime mortgages, mortgage-backed securities (MBS), CDOs, and a crisis engineered by incentives.We move from NAFTA-era globalization and Peter Drucker’s “core competencies” mindset, to the dot-com bust, Fed rate cuts, and the explosion of “stated income” lending. The episode spotlights Washington Mutual (WaMu)—from community-friendly bank to shareholder-driven mortgage machine—then follows the collapse, the scapegoating of low-income borrowers, and the rise of institutional investors turning foreclosures into portfolios. A story about housing, finance, and the narratives that keep us divided—even when the math says we share the same stakes.Episode Extras - Photos, videos, sources and links to additional content found during research.Episode Credits:Production in collaboration with Gābl MediaWritten & Executive Produced by Dimitrius LynchAudio Engineering and Sound Design by Jeff Alvarez
