Jim Parrott

Join Jim Millstein, Co-Chairman of Guggenheim Securities and expert in financial restructuring, Jim Parrott, Owner of Parrott Ryan Advisors with deep ties to housing finance, and Mark Zandi, Chief Economist at Moody's Analytics, as they explore the pressing question of whether Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac should be privatized. The trio debates the potential economic impacts, analyzes the intricacies of the mortgage market, and discusses the critical role these agencies play in stabilizing housing finance. Their insightful conversation sheds light on the delicate balance between government support and market dynamics.

Jim Parrott, a housing policy expert, Ira Goldstein, a Philadelphia housing legend, and Maggie McCullough, CEO of PolicyMap, dive into the decade-long housing shortage crisis. They unpack surprising insights into regional housing discrepancies and the complexities behind the statistics. The conversation reveals a staggering deficit of 2 million housing units, while addressing the pressures faced by moderate-income earners amid rising rents. Together, they emphasize the critical role of data in shaping effective housing policies to meet community needs.

John Carney, Finance and Economics Editor at Breitbart, channels President Trump's economic strategies, while Jim Parrott, a nonresident fellow at the Urban Institute, provides insights from his time in the Obama administration. They delve into the motivations behind Trump's trade war, highlighting that it’s far from over and recession looms. The duo discusses the impacts of tariffs on consumers and manufacturers and debates the intricacies of housing finance reform, particularly regarding Fannie and Freddie’s role in affordability and their connection to broader economic policies.