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The Retro Report documentary team and Quartz released their third short documentary in their new series, called "What Happens Next." The series explores how technology will change lives around the world, and today we explore "The Future of Home."

This mini documentary highlights how the cost and accessibility of renewable energy sources, like solar power, have the potential to reshape communities. However, political resistance is still a major obstacle to moving away from fossil fuels and towards renewable energy. Even so, the film predicts that areas without electricity may skip the grid completely and go straight to relying on solar energy.

Lonny Grafman, engineering lecturer at Humboldt State University and author of the new book “To Catch The Rain,” is featured in the new doc. He joins us on The Takeaway to discuss the future of home and energy.