This episode discusses the changes in the methodology of the Wall Street Journal College Pulse 2024 Best Colleges ranking, which now focuses more on student outcomes and success rather than wealth or reputation. It highlights the top-ranked colleges and emphasizes the importance of choosing a college with a good return on investment. The episode also explores the impact of rising rent prices on the housing market and the resurgence of rent control policies, even in suburban areas. Additionally, it delves into the shift in luxury apartment buildings' priorities to accommodate pet owners due to the increase in pet ownership during the Covid-19 pandemic. It showcases the various pet-friendly amenities being offered by these buildings. Throughout the episode, there are commercial advertisements that support the podcast financially.