First hour: Tiny house living
Second hour: Learning about Kashmir
The tiny house movement is gaining traction. You may have heard about the reality TV show, Tiny House Nation, but how much do you really know about tiny houses? The typical tiny house is between 100 and 400 square feet. Some owners say they have built tiny houses to save money, not have a mortgage, and be more environmentally conscious. However, there are challenges: access to land, zoning laws, and social pressures. We'll hear from a couple taking their tiny house on a cross-country tour, and we'll answer your questions about tiny house living. Our guests:
- Rick Herman, executive vice president of the Rochester Homebuilders’ Association
- Mary Chao, marketplace reporter for the Democrat and Chronicle
- Mackenzie Rockcastle, tiny house owner
Then in our second hour, most Americans know very little about the region called Kashmir, which has erupted into chaos. Demonstrators recently gathered outside the United Nations in New York City to express solidarity for Kashmiris, but what was it all about? Sareer Fazili, president of the Islamic Center of Rochester, joins us to discuss Kashmir's history, and what is behind the recent violence in a region where people largely feel ignored.
