Season 2 Ep. 1
Dr. Ben Carson, Secretary of the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development introduces the podcast series, “A Solid Foundation” and talks about the graduating Class of 2020.
Season 2 Ep. 2
Mr. Brian Montgomery, Deputy Secretary of the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development offers his advice for the Class of 2020 and discusses how his career path led him to housing.
Season 2 Ep. 3
Senator Tim Scott, South Carolina offers a viewpoint for students from the perspective of Congress. The Senator discusses his background and why he is passionate about his Opportunity Agenda.
Season 2 Ep. 4
We talk with Ms. Susanne Slater, President & CEO, Habitat for Humanity of Washington, D.C. She gives advice to graduates interested in the non-profit sector and talks about her work at Habitat.
Season 2 Ep. 5
We talk with Mr. Scott Turner, Executive Director of the White House Opportunity and Revitalization Council about the importance of education and his work on the Council.
Season 2 Ep. 6
Mr. Steven Dietz, CEO of United Dwelling provides input from the private sector. We discuss the importance of innovation in housing.
Season 2 Ep. 7
Ms. Anna María Farías, Assistant Secretary for Fair Housing and Equal Opportunity for the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development talks about coming full circle—from growing up in public housing to her career path and serving at HUD.
Season 1 Ep. 5: The Work of the White House Opportunity and Revitalization Council
Executive Director Scott Turner talks with us about how the Opportunity Zone initiative is bringing revitalization to communities across the country.
Season 1 Ep. 4: All About Section 3: A Building Block for Economic Advancement
We talk with HUD's Tim Smyth about Section 3 and the Department's proposed changes to the rule so that it will be more beneficial for businesses and workers.
Season 1 Ep 3: The Federal Role in Reducing Homelessness
We talk with experts from HUD and the VA about homelessness in America and what's being done to eradicate it.
Season 1 Ep 2: HUD's role in Disaster Recovery
Deputy Secretary Pamela Hughes Patenaude discusses the Department's role in recovery following natural disasters.
Season 1 Ep 1: The Affordable Housing Crisis
We sit down with Secretary Ben Carson to discuss HUD's efforts to address affordable housing challenges, including rising costs and limited inventory for homebuyers and renters.
