Economic Architecture
The Podcast

How do we solve the problems that really matter?

Join host and founder of Economic Architecture, Dr. Stuart Yasgur, in conversation with pioneers at the leading edge of innovation to understand the concrete actions we can take to address the daunting challenges that are shaping our lives. Through in-depth conversations with innovators, community leaders, experts, and others most proximate to the issues, the Economic Architecture podcast brings us closer to understanding how we can redesign the market and our collective capacity to solve the important problems we face.

How long-term vision builds more resilient communities [Episode 32]

How long-term vision builds more resilient communities [Episode 32]

January 25, 2026

In this week's episode, Kevin Shafer shares his response after a once in a thousand-year storm struck the city of Milwaukee in August of 2025—making him realize the city needed…

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Episodes

How does having a criminal record make it harder to build a life? [Episode 13 | Fair Chance Hiring]

How does having a criminal record make it harder to build a life? [Episode 13 | Fair Chance Hiring]

October 29, 2025

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How can we insure our communities from extreme weather? [Episode 12]

How can we insure our communities from extreme weather? [Episode 12]

October 27, 2025

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How do we protect our homes from hurricanes? [Episode 11]

How do we protect our homes from hurricanes? [Episode 11]

October 20, 2025

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How do we make homeownership affordable? [Episode 10]

How do we make homeownership affordable? [Episode 10]

October 13, 2025

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How does extreme weather impact insurance? [Episode 9]

How does extreme weather impact insurance? [Episode 9]

October 6, 2025

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How can we reduce the risk from wildfire?  [Episode 8]

How can we reduce the risk from wildfire? [Episode 8]

September 29, 2025

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How does a community rebuild after a devastating wildfire? [Episode 7]

How does a community rebuild after a devastating wildfire? [Episode 7]

September 22, 2025

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How can thoughtful development create affordable homes and revitalize a neighborhood? [Episode 6]

How can thoughtful development create affordable homes and revitalize a neighborhood? [Episode 6]

September 15, 2025

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How can targeted information lead to action and effectively mitigate the risk from wildfire? [Episode 5]

How can targeted information lead to action and effectively mitigate the risk from wildfire? [Episode 5]

September 8, 2025

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Meet the Host, Stuart Yasgur

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Stuart Yasgur brings 15 years of experience in advancing innovations that use market forces to address social challenges at large scale. As the founder and principal of Economic Architecture, Stuart leads a team of researchers and storytellers to foster, design, and build a wider public understanding of structural innovations.