Video course · 4 lessons
Read the news like an expert
A short course on reading data, spotting spin and checking claims.
- Read a chart
- Spot spin
- Check a claim
- Follow a story
Commentator
Isabela Moura
I’m Isabela. Every week I explain one big story about cities, housing and the cost of living, in plain words. Read the newsletter or watch the videos.
Blog
Latest posts
One big story each week, explained.
Why rents went up again this year
The three reasons, in plain words.
What the new housing plan means for you
Who it helps, and who it doesn’t.
How a city budget really works
Where the money comes from and where it goes.
Three numbers to watch this week
What they mean for your bills.
Who builds new homes?
Developers, councils and you.
Free
Newsletter
One big story, explained in five minutes. Every Monday.
Downloads and merch
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Downloads arrive by email. Merch is printed to order and shipped by Printful.
- PDF guide · 24 pages$9
Renter’s guide
Your rights, your lease and how to ask for repairs.
- Membership · monthly$6/mo
Member briefing
A deeper briefing every Friday, and the full archive.
- T-shirt · printed to order$28
Stacked homes tee
My stacked windows building on a grey tee.
- Tote bag · printed to order$22
Tree and blocks tote
A tree growing from blocks, on a canvas tote.
Online course
My course
About
Hello, I’m Isabela
I’m Isabela, a journalist and commentator. I explain the news that affects your rent, your bills and your city.
I write a weekly newsletter and post short explainer videos. Paid members get a deeper briefing and my guides.
Questions
What do members get?
A deeper briefing every Friday, the full archive and the guides for free.
How do I get my download?
Guides arrive by email as soon as you pay, and you can download them again any time.
How does merch shipping work?
Merch is printed to order and shipped by Printful. You’ll see the cost and delivery time at checkout.
What if my order arrives damaged?
Email me with a photo and I’ll send a new one.