Rem Jaen Dadivas Krafft

Woodside Tenants Podcast: The Economic Struggle of Low-Income Tenants

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The Economic Struggle of Low-Income Tenants is a senior thesis project that provides opportunities for high school students and local tenants in Woodside, NY, to share their personal experiences with high rent and economic stress. By spreading awareness around the world, people can observe what is happening within our community. Our mission is to advocate for residential expansion and affordable housing within diverse neighborhoods, ensuring that one’s background can be heard across communities and their governing leaders.

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Rem Jaen Dadivas Krafft

Episodes

#3: Peer Interview - From Island Life to the Hustle & Bustle 04.05.2026 40:30

This episode introduces an individual who originated from the Island life into a city full of labor and economic struggle. As a teenager, he witnessed the pain of the impoverished in the streets, as well as his own financial strain. Living by himself in his own home, he discusses his employment story and his involvement in entrepreneurship, describing the strict requirements of employment and educ...

#2: Economic Hardship and Housing Hardship | Rem's Letter 02.05.2026 6:26

This episode highlights the difficulty of living in one of the biggest cities in the world, especially when it comes to high taxes, inflation, and the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic. My letter highlights how the majority of people who live in low- or middle-income households struggle to find affordable housing because of limited space as the population of New York City continues to increase over...

#1: Introduction 30.04.2026 2:07

This episode introduces the purpose of this podcast, which is to spread awareness across the Internet and invite a diverse group of people to share their perspectives on economic stress and rising rent. As we advocate, podcasts are used to attract the attention of teenagers and local tenants in Woodside to research on how the current economy impacts local communities. If you are interested in shar...