Adam Lambe

The Housing Crisis and Young People

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As part of my Bachelor's Thesis Project investigating the electoral consequences of the housing crisis, I have created a short podcast series where I interview academics and experts in the fields of youth, politics and housing policy. This series hopes to shed more light on the mechanisms impacting young people's access to housing and explore the nuances of young people's voting behaviour in response to this crisis. It is a piece of work that adds to my quantitative research on how young people's concern for the housing crisis impacts their likelihood to vote for incumbent parties, which I am...

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Adam Lambe

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David Farrell on Ireland's electoral system 27.01.2026 28:13

This episode explores the interaction between housing and people's propensity to vote for incumbents, as well as the impact of the housing crisis on young people. It also explores the electoral systems and party dynamics in Ireland, including the shift in party systems and the left-right cleavage in Irish politics. Additionally, it discusses the age divide in party dynamics, retrospective evaluati...

Richard Waldron on housing policy 24.01.2026 37:48

This chat covers many aspects of the housing crisis, its impact on political participation, and the concept of housing precarity. It explores the unequal access to housing for young people and the intergenerational inequalities in housing. Additionally, it discusses the political importance of the housing crisis and the complex dynamics of supply and demand in the housing market. The conversation...

Rory Costello on Irish party politics and generational divides 23.01.2026 20:05

The conversation with Rory Costello explores the changes in Irish electoral politics, the impact of the 2008 financial crisis, voter preferences based on age, the importance of housing as an issue, and the generational divide in voting. It also touches on the dynamics of coalitions, the impact of generational realignment, and the tendency to punish incumbent parties.

Alex Quinn on young people's access to housing 23.01.2026 33:33

The conversation delves into the impact of the housing crisis on young people, exploring the systemic issues, political dimensions, and the acute effects on social life and prosperity. It highlights the European Youth Forum's work and the need for transformative demands to address the housing crisis. The conversation delves into the challenges faced by young people in the private rental market, th...