The conversation features Michele Acuto, Caitlin Morrissey, Zara Shabrina, and Mike Batty discussing urban studies, platform economies, and spatial analytics. Zara and Mike, both experts in urban research, explore the impact of platforms like Airbnb on urban housing markets, highlighting the issue of Airbnb misuse in London. They find that London’s housing market is affected by Airbnb misuse, particularly in gentrifying areas. Mike reflects on the evolution of urban studies and the challenges of predictive models post-COVID. The discussion also touches on the use of machine learning and programming languages in urban research. Visit the Urban Studies Podcast website for more details: urbanstudiesonline.com/podcast