'Yes in My Backyard' housing politics on the rise within the Democratic party

In her speech at last week's Democratic National Convention, Vice President Harris' said her administration "will end America's housing shortage."

While it sounds like a typical statement for a political campaign, the subtext that America needs to prioritize building housing strikes a new note for Democratic politics on such a big stage.

How are those words resonating here in Massachusetts, where Democrats run the show and housing is scarce? Radio Boston talks with two young elected leaders for their take. State Rep. Andy Vargas of Haverhill, a member of "YIMBYs For Harris,"  joins the show along with Boston City Councilor Enrique Pepén.

Editor's note: in this interview, the host incorrectly states that the state of Minnesota abolished single-family zoning. The city of Minneapolis eliminated single-family zoning in 2020, but other Minnesota municipalities still use single-family zoning.