The Auron MacIntyre Show The Future of Florida | Guest: James Fishback | 12/12/25
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Dec 12, 2025 In this engaging discussion, James Fishback, an investment firm CEO and fourth-generation Floridian, shares his vision for Florida as he runs for governor. He argues for prioritizing affordability over unchecked growth and addresses the need to curb overdevelopment. Fishback advocates for banning private equity from buying single-family homes to protect American ownership and emphasizes reforms in insurance and state contracts to support local jobs. He also critiques rival Byron Donalds’ policies, highlighting a bold Florida-first approach to governance.
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Preserve DeSantis Wins While Prioritizing Affordability
- James Fishback frames
Free Market Is A Means, Not The End
- Fishback argues the free market is a means, not the end, and public policy should produce a "free people."
- He measures prosperity by social outcomes like marriage and homeownership rather than GDP or stock market gains.
Family Home Purchase Versus Today's Investors
- Fishback recounts his parents buying a Broward County home in 1996 for $104,000 after outbidding two families.
- He contrasts that with today's buyers competing against Blackstone and private equity firms.