Not every system is broken.
Some are just working exactly as intended — but not for the person using them.
In this episode of Side Page, we calmly unpack three everyday systems that quietly frustrate millions:
💸 Why budgeting apps confuse more than they help
🏠 Why rent rises while wages stay flat
🍪 Why cookie popups don’t actually protect your privacy
These aren’t rants.
They’re quiet explorations of how modern systems are built — and who they actually serve.
If you’ve ever asked, “Why is this still a thing?”
This episode is for you.
—
🎧 Segments:
• Budgeting App Confusion
• Rent vs Wages: The Widening Gap
• Cookie Popups & Privacy Theater
—
🔎 Side Page is a podcast about the systems we live inside — calmly explained.
No hype. No outrage. Just thoughtful breakdowns of modern life.
#SidePage #PodcastExplainers #BudgetingApps #RentCrisis #DigitalPrivacy #QuietThinking #ClarityOverChaos
Popular Podcasts
Boysober
Have you ever wondered what life might be like if you stopped worrying about being wanted, and focused on understanding what you actually want? That was the question Hope Woodard asked herself after a string of situationships inspired her to take a break from sex and dating. She went "boysober," a personal concept that sparked a global movement among women looking to prioritize themselves over men. Now, Hope is looking to expand the ways we explore our relationship to relationships. Taking a bold, unfiltered look into modern love, romance, and self-discovery, Boysober will dive into messy stories about dating, sex, love, friendship, and breaking generational patterns—all with humor, vulnerability, and a fresh perspective.
On Purpose with Jay Shetty
I’m Jay Shetty host of On Purpose the worlds #1 Mental Health podcast and I’m so grateful you found us. I started this podcast 5 years ago to invite you into conversations and workshops that are designed to help make you happier, healthier and more healed. I believe that when you (yes you) feel seen, heard and understood you’re able to deal with relationship struggles, work challenges and life’s ups and downs with more ease and grace. I interview experts, celebrities, thought leaders and athletes so that we can grow our mindset, build better habits and uncover a side of them we’ve never seen before. New episodes every Monday and Friday. Your support means the world to me and I don’t take it for granted — click the follow button and leave a review to help us spread the love with On Purpose. I can’t wait for you to listen to your first or 500th episode!
Dateline NBC
Current and classic episodes, featuring compelling true-crime mysteries, powerful documentaries and in-depth investigations. Follow now to get the latest episodes of Dateline NBC completely free, or subscribe to Dateline Premium for ad-free listening and exclusive bonus content: DatelinePremium.com