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Advocacy Scoop Podcast

Advocacy Scoop Podcast

By: National Association of REALTORS®
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The Advocacy Scoop is the only podcast that takes you inside the advocacy work of the National Association of REALTORS®. The Advocacy Scoop is dedicated to peeling back the curtain on the advocacy operation of the world's largest trade association. The real estate sector makes up nearly 20% of the entire U.S. economy, and NAR's advocacy work is critical for housing affordability and protecting private property rights. Listeners will walk away with a better understanding of how NAR's advocacy operation works, its many successes, and how the advocacy team is faring on some of NAR's biggest legislative fights. Shannon and Patrick will also share insights on the 2024 Election, as well as stories you won't hear anywhere else.2024 Economics Management Management & Leadership
Episodes
  • Housing Momentum in D.C. and Why Fair Housing Still Matters
    Apr 3 2026

    A once-in-a-generation housing bill is on the move in Congress that would address housing supply and affordability. Shannon McGahn and Patrick Newton break down what happens next, what could stall it and what it all means for the future of homebuyers and REALTORS®. Plus, April marks Fair Housing Month and the 58th anniversary of the Fair Housing Act. They highlight NAR's ongoing work and commitment to expand housing access, as well as the resources available to all members.

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    20 mins
  • A Bipartisan Breakthrough on Housing: How NAR Helped Lay the Groundwork
    Mar 5 2026

    The House just passed a major bipartisan housing bill aimed at tackling affordability and supply. After years of groundwork and relationship building, NAR helped lay the foundation for this moment, proving once again that advocacy is a long game. In a special episode recorded live at the President's Circle conference in Las Vegas, Shannon and Patrick explore what the bill actually does and whether it marks the beginning of a broader bet on housing in Washington.

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    17 mins
  • Exclusive Poll: What Voters Are Saying About Housing
    Jan 29 2026

    Advocacy Scoop Exclusive! Recorded live at the Advocacy Week Conference, this episode unveils new results from an NAR-commissioned national poll of voters. Among the findings: housing affordability is a top voting issue, belief in the American Dream remains strong, and voters across party lines want Congress to act. Shannon and Patrick delve into the data - and why it matters on Capitol Hill right now - and discuss how REALTORS® can turn voter sentiment into bipartisan action.

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    22 mins
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