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Betting on America: Winning the Global Tech RaceFederal Statistics for Economic Security featuring U.S. Chief Statistician Mark CalabriaJoin us for a special episode of Betting on America from a recent live CSIS event featuring Dr. Mark Calabria, Chief Statistician of the United States, alongside leading experts from government, industry, and the research community. The discussion examines what it will take to build a modern statistical system—one that is accurate, credible, and capable of supporting America’s economic security in a more competitive and fast-moving world.
Watch the full event here.
2025-12-1036 min
KP Talks Dollars and SenseRates Are Falling, But Are Jobs Next?Falling Rates, Rising Risks & The Jobs QuestionRates are coming down — giving small businesses cheaper money and sparking refinancing momentum. But with labor reports on deck, the big question is: will hiring follow, or will the Fed tap the brakes again?It’s an economy full of push-and-pull forces: falling mortgage rates vs. sticky inflation, small business strength vs. labor market uncertainty, and Fed easing vs. the risk of doing too much, too soon. From Charleston insights at the ZDI Customer Advisory Board to fresh policy moves out of California, KP unpacks what it al...
2025-09-2925 min
FIA's MarketVoice PodcastMark Calabria, Associate Director, US Office of Management and BudgetWalt Lukken sat down with Mark Calabria at the White House Office of Management and Budget offices in the Eisenhower Executive Office Building. Mark serves as Associate Director at OMB, along with being detailed to the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau and serving as Chief Statistician of the United States in an interim role. They discussed the role OMB plays in setting federal regulations, the Trump administration's efforts to provide regulatory relief, regulating crypto and, given his long career in housing, Mark shared sage advice for those looking to purchase their first home.
2025-09-1630 min
Underworlds with Mark ShawSANNE DE BOER - Mafiopoli: Living Among the ’Ndrangheta – Italy's Most Powerful Crime Organisation | Underworlds with Mark ShawMafiopoli: Uncovering the ’Ndrangheta, Italy’s Most Powerful Mafia.In this episode of Underworlds, host Mark interviews Dutch journalist and author Sanne De Boer about her book, Mafiopoli: Living Among the ’Ndrangheta – Italy’s Most Powerful Crime Organisation. Based in Calabria, home to the rugged Aspromonte Mountains, De Boer reveals the ’Ndrangheta’s rise as Europe’s cocaine trade kingpin, with growing influence in the Netherlands, Belgium, and Germany.Mafiopoli exposes the mafia’s grip on business, politics, and even the Catholic Church, spotlighting the 2007 Duisburg killings that highlighted their violent reach. De Boer discusses Europe’s struggle...
2025-07-0945 min
The SLIDE Podcast - Youth Baseball & Softball PodcastBuilt to Blast: The Rise of Moonshot Mark w/ Mark ThompsonBuilt to Blast: The Rise of Moonshot Mark
Built to Blast: The Rise of Moonshot Mark kicks off this power-packed episode featuring 13-year-old phenom Mark “Moonshot” Thompson. With SLIDE Field Reporters Lilah and Jake as co-hosts, Mark shares how he combines raw power, speed, and maturity to lead ZT National and inspire young athletes everywhere.
Big Swings from Jacksonville to Fenway
Born in Jacksonville, Florida, Mark plays for ZT National and attends St. Joseph’s Catholic School. He’s earned his nickname the hard way—by blasting 21 home runs in just the spring season. Fr...
2025-06-2700 minThe SLIDE Podcast - Youth Baseball & Softball PodcastBuilt to Blast: The Rise of Moonshot Mark w/ Mark ThompsonBuilt to Blast: The Rise of Moonshot Mark
Built to Blast: The Rise of Moonshot Mark kicks off this power-packed episode featuring 13-year-old phenom Mark “Moonshot” Thompson. With SLIDE Field Reporters Lilah and Jake as co-hosts, Mark shares how he combines raw power, speed, and maturity to lead ZT National and inspire young athletes everywhere.
Big Swings from Jacksonville to Fenway
Born in Jacksonville, Florida, Mark plays for ZT National and attends St. Joseph’s Catholic School. He’s earned his nickname the hard way—by blasting 21 home runs in just the spring season. Fr...
2025-06-2700 minThe SLIDE Podcast - Youth Baseball & Softball PodcastBuilt to Blast: The Rise of Moonshot Mark w/ Mark ThompsonBuilt to Blast: The Rise of Moonshot Mark
Built to Blast: The Rise of Moonshot Mark kicks off this power-packed episode featuring 13-year-old phenom Mark “Moonshot” Thompson. With SLIDE Field Reporters Lilah and Jake as co-hosts, Mark shares how he combines raw power, speed, and maturity to lead ZT National and inspire young athletes everywhere.
Big Swings from Jacksonville to Fenway
Born in Jacksonville, Florida, Mark plays for ZT National and attends St. Joseph’s Catholic School. He’s earned his nickname the hard way—by blasting 21 home runs in just the spring season. Fr...
2025-06-2700 min
ACUMA ONpointHot Takes From The Hill: When Supreme Court Decisions Meet Your MortgageIn this conversation with Leah Dempsey, Shareholder at Brownstein Hyatt Farber Schreck, Washington's regulatory landscape is undergoing seismic shifts that credit unions can't ignore. The CFPB under Acting Director Mark Calabria has transitioned from addressing Biden-era regulatory holdovers to implementing proactive policy changes that could benefit the credit union industry. This includes potential revisions to decade-old mortgage rules and modifications to the controversial public complaint database that has long frustrated financial institutions.Meanwhile, the reconciliation process faces significant hurdles as the Senate parliamentarian recently struck down several key provisions championed by Banking Committee Chairman Tim Scott, including...
2025-06-2727 min
OC24 PodcastSeason 2! Underworlds with Mark Shaw - Underworlds with Mark ShawUnderworlds with Mark Shaw is returning for another season.Mark sits down with authors to discuss their investigations into the murky world of organized crime.In season two, we hear about a range of stories such as money laundering and cryptocurrency; the 'Ndrangheta's expansion from Calabria, Italy to other countries of Europe. Also the story of a leading South African police officer, who was tasked with investigating the Italian mafia in South Africa by Nelson Mandela.A fascinating story about one of the largest frauds in the history of the maritime...
2025-06-2102 minThe IndexSeason 2! Underworlds with Mark Shaw - Underworlds with Mark ShawUnderworlds with Mark Shaw is returning for another season.Mark sits down with authors to discuss their investigations into the murky world of organized crime.In season two, we hear about a range of stories such as money laundering and cryptocurrency; the 'Ndrangheta's expansion from Calabria, Italy to other countries of Europe. Also the story of a leading South African police officer, who was tasked with investigating the Italian mafia in South Africa by Nelson Mandela.A fascinating story about one of the largest frauds in the history of the maritime...
2025-06-2102 minUnderworlds with Mark ShawSeason 2! Underworlds with Mark ShawUnderworlds with Mark Shaw is returning for another season.Mark sits down with authors to discuss their investigations into the murky world of organized crime.In season two, we hear about a range of stories such as money laundering and cryptocurrency; the 'Ndrangheta's expansion from Calabria, Italy to other countries of Europe. Also the story of a leading South African police officer, who was tasked with investigating the Italian mafia in South Africa by Nelson Mandela.A fascinating story about one of the largest frauds in the history of the maritime...
2025-06-2102 minFaces of AssassinationSeason 2! Underworlds with Mark Shaw - Underworlds with Mark ShawUnderworlds with Mark Shaw is returning for another season.Mark sits down with authors to discuss their investigations into the murky world of organized crime.In season two, we hear about a range of stories such as money laundering and cryptocurrency; the 'Ndrangheta's expansion from Calabria, Italy to other countries of Europe. Also the story of a leading South African police officer, who was tasked with investigating the Italian mafia in South Africa by Nelson Mandela.A fascinating story about one of the largest frauds in the history of the maritime...
2025-06-2102 minUN and Organized Crime PodcastSeason 2! Underworlds with Mark Shaw - Underworlds with Mark ShawUnderworlds with Mark Shaw is returning for another season.Mark sits down with authors to discuss their investigations into the murky world of organized crime.In season two, we hear about a range of stories such as money laundering and cryptocurrency; the 'Ndrangheta's expansion from Calabria, Italy to other countries of Europe. Also the story of a leading South African police officer, who was tasked with investigating the Italian mafia in South Africa by Nelson Mandela.A fascinating story about one of the largest frauds in the history of the maritime...
2025-06-2102 minThe Impact: Coronavirus and Organized CrimeSeason 2! Underworlds with Mark Shaw - Underworlds with Mark ShawUnderworlds with Mark Shaw is returning for another season.Mark sits down with authors to discuss their investigations into the murky world of organized crime.In season two, we hear about a range of stories such as money laundering and cryptocurrency; the 'Ndrangheta's expansion from Calabria, Italy to other countries of Europe. Also the story of a leading South African police officer, who was tasked with investigating the Italian mafia in South Africa by Nelson Mandela.A fascinating story about one of the largest frauds in the history of the maritime...
2025-06-2102 min
Untold Italy travel podcast265. Exploring Calabria and Cilento: A Family Adventure in Southern ItalyTraveling with extended family in Italy is a dream for many and our guest this week made that dream come true. Join us as we chat with our longtime listener Caroline Rausch about her family's incredible journey through the lesser-known regions of Calabria and Cilento in search of relaxation and family connections. Read the full episode show notes here > untolditaly.com/265COMING SOON! The Untold Italy app - check it out hereMeet our sponsor - Intrepid Italian!Want to learn Italian fast? Our friend Michele from Intrepid Italian...
2025-03-1448 min
Market Moves with Mark and JeffE32: Interest Rates, DOGE Savings, Bias Claims, Fannie and Freddie Privatization, Trump 20% Dividend to Taxpayers, Real Estate TaxAnother day, more chaos in the real estate market. Mark and Jeff discuss DOGE savings estimates ranging from $9B to $122B, cutting impacting bias claims. Will Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac privatization result in rates going up or down? Friend of the podcast Mark Calabria argues privatization could cause rates to go down. How about Trump's proposal to return 20% of DOGE savings to taxpayers? How could increasing real estate taxes and insurance costs impact housing affordability? Additionally, Mark and Jeff touch on the Trump/DeSantis proposal to remove real estate tax. Why is Warren Buffet bailing out of his...
2025-02-2842 min
Market Moves with Mark and JeffE28: Economy, Real Estate, Foreclosures, Forbearance, Rate Reduction Cycle, FHFA on COVID, Receivership, Future of Fannie Mae and Freddie MacFormer FHFA Director Dr. Mark Calabria joins Mark and Jeff to share valuable perspective on FHFA Director nominee Bill Pulte, the economy, foreclosures and forbearance policies, a potential virtual rate reduction cycle, FHFA's response to the COVID pandemic, what receivership means for Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac, recapitalization progress to date, and the likely future of Fannie and Freddie.
2025-02-051h 04
Appraisal BuzzcastNew Administration, New Challenges: What's Next for the Housing MarketA new administration is in charge—what does that mean for appraisers? In this episode, we sit down with Mark Calabria, former Director of the FHFA and author of Shelter from the Storm, to break it all down.We’ll dive into the feasibility of government spending cuts, the impact of employees returning to the office, and the future of the GSEs. Will we finally see the end of conservatorship? Mark shares his expert insights on what’s next for real estate, housing policy, and finance.At The Appraisal Buzzcast, we hos...
2025-02-0534 min
The Big PictureThe Big Picture - Featuring Mark CalabriaToday’s episode of The Big Picture with Rich & Rob featured special guest Mark Calabria, former FHFA Director, diving into the future of Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac, housing policy, and the evolving landscape of mortgage finance. Calabria provided key insights on the realistic timeline for releasing the GSEs from conservatorship, emphasizing the importance of recapitalization milestones and strategic regulatory adjustments before a full release is possible. He addressed whether privatization can occur without congressional approval, outlining the legal pathways available to FHFA leadership. As well as the potential impact on mortgage rates upon release.
2025-01-3049 min
Beursnerd | BNRBeursnerd XL | Waarom Fannie en Freddie nog steeds niet vrij zijnVoor de fijnproever doet Bill Ackman om 15.00 vanmiddag een livestream over zijn common shares van Fannie Mae. Die zijn namelijk meer dan 500 procent gestegen sinds september. Bill weet dat 'ie het momentum aan zijn kant heeft. Reken vooral op een eindeloze tirade zeer zelfverzekerd klinkende opmerkingen van een miljardair die al meerdere keren ongelijk heeft gekregen. Voor de helderheid: dat heet inderdaad oppompen. Maar sommige vormen daarvan zijn niet illegaal. Het gebruik van het voormalige Twitter bijvoorbeeld. Of het publiceren van een short-rapport. Reken maar dat de advocaten van Pershing dondersgoed weten wat Bill wel en...
2025-01-1606 min
Keys to Real EstateBonus Episode | Dr. Mark Calabria - Safety, Soundness and a Second Trump AdministrationIn this special episode of Keys to Real Estate, we interrupt our season break to bring you a timely and insightful conversation with Dr. Mark Calabria, former FHFA Director and key figure in the first Trump administration. With the recent presidential election in November, we explore what the housing and lending industries might face in a potential Trump 2.0 term from someone widely speculated to be tapped for a position in a second Trump administration.Dr. Calabria shares his expert perspective on a wide array of critical topics, including:• The future of the GSEs and potential re...
2025-01-0857 min
Free The EconomyMortgage Market Analysis with Mark CalabriaThis week we cover weaponization of financial regulation, the Kroger-Albertsons merger, and a spirited defense of ultra-processed foods. Our interview this week is with Mark Calabria, former Director of the Federal Housing Finance Agency and author of the 2023 bookShelter from the Storm: How a COVID Mortgage Meltdown Was Averted. We talk about interest rates, affordability, the Fannie Mae conservatorship, housing policy in Trump’s second term, and the future of the mortgage market.Free the Economy is hosted and produced by Richard Morrison. Our co-producer is Destry Edwards, and the show is edited by Bilander Media. Ke...
2024-12-1944 min
The Big PictureThe Big Picture - Featuring Mark CalabriaIn today’s episode of The Big Picture with Rich and Rob, former FHFA Director Mark Calabria returned to provide insights into the future of housing finance under the potential changes brought by the Trump administration. A key focus was on the timeline for Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac’s potential exit from conservatorship, with Calabria offering a nuanced view of what steps could expedite the process. He also explored strategies to mitigate market disruption, emphasizing a careful, phased approach to ensure stability and prevent sudden shifts in mortgage rates or housing affordability.Calabria and the hosts delv...
2024-11-1453 min
The Big PictureThe Big Picture - Featuring Mark CalabriaIn Rich & Rob's interview with Mark Calabria on The Big Picture, the former FHFA Director offers his expert insights into the future of housing and finance policy. Calabria shares his unique perspective on the political landscape shaping housing finance reform, particularly regarding Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac's role in the mortgage market. Drawing from his tenure, he discusses the implications of potential policy changes and the increasing risks posed by the current structure of the government-sponsored enterprises (GSEs).Calabria delves into how the upcoming 2024 election could influence housing policy, with both...
2024-10-1846 min
Underworlds with Mark ShawChasing Shadows: A True Story of the Mafia, Drugs and Terrorism - Miles Johnson | Underworlds with Mark ShawWhat links the Italian mafia, the DEA, and Hezbollah? In this episode, Mark sits down with investigative journalist Miles Johnson, to discuss his book ‘Chasing Shadows: A True Story of the Mafia, Drugs and Terrorism’.Miles discovered a DEA investigation into a money laundering network in Europe, which branched out to reveal the truly global nature of organized crime, and how it intersects with the world of terrorism.Miles’ book reads like a cinematic thriller, a story about the globalization of organized crime. There are three central characters from three different institutions – the ‘Ndrangheta...
2024-10-1441 min
The Watchung Booksellers PodcastEpisode 24: Reviewing BooksIn this episode of the Watchung Booksellers Podcast, book critics Kate Tuttle and Mark Rotella discuss the process and importance of reviewing books. Kate Tuttle is a book critic, essayist, and editor. A past president of the National Book Critics Circle and judge for the National Book Award, she edits the books pages of the Boston Globe. Her work has appeared in the New York Times, Los Angeles Times, Washington Post, and elsewhere. A Kansas native, she now lives in New Jersey after stints in Boston and Atlanta.Mark Rotella is...
2024-10-0845 min
The Appraisal Update: The Official Podcast of Appraiser eLearningThe Appraisal Update - Episode 179 | Fed Cuts Interest RateIn this special edition of the Appraisal Update podcast, guest host Hal Humphreys asks economist Mark Calabria to explain what the Fed's .5% interest rate cut means for mortgage markets, homebuyers, and appraisers.Calabria is a senior adviser to the Cato Institute, former director of FHFA, and the author of Shelter from the Storm: How a Covid Mortgage Meltdown Was Averted.🔔 SUBSCRIBE to our YouTube channel to watch these episodes: /appraiserelearning✅ NEED APPRAISER CE? We've got you covered: appraiserelearning.com🔥 STAY INFORMED with daily appraisal news and updates on The Appraisal Buzz: appr...
2024-09-2410 min
Beyond the NumbersEconomics of the Current Real Estate Market with Dr. Mark CalabriaSend us a textWelcome to Beyond the Numbers with McKissock Appraisal. In this insightful episode, we delve deep into the economic forces shaping today’s real estate market. Join us as we welcome special guest Dr. Mark Calabria, Senior Advisor at the Cato Institute and former Chief Economist of the United States. Dr. Calabria brings a wealth of knowledge from his time overseeing housing policy and economic regulation. Together, we explore the key drivers of market fluctuations, the impact of rising interest rates, and what the future holds for buyers, sellers, and investors alike. Whether you're an...
2024-09-1320 min
What's Your 1 More?Ep. 180 - Where Do We Go From Here and Where Could We Go NextHow do recent political events impact your financial future? In this episode, Quinton examines the surprising market rally following a turbulent weekend. He shares an interview with a Fannie Mae official who predicts how different presidential administrations might affect the housing market. The episode explores the link between political uncertainty and market behavior, explaining why mortgage rates could drop soon. Quinton also reflects on leadership during challenging times and the importance of unity. Whether you're a homeowner, investor, or simply interested in the economy, this episode offers a clear look at how politics and finance intersect in today's complex...
2024-07-1717 min
HousingWire DailyLogan Mohtashami: Powell’s remarks bode well for lower mortgage ratesOn today’s episode, Editor in Chief Sarah Wheeler talks with Lead Analyst Logan Mohtashami about Powell’s press conference on Monday and HousingWire's interview with Mark Calabria where he talked about housing priorities in a potential second Trump administration.Related to this episode:
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2024-07-1632 minKeys to Real EstateS1E5 | Navigating the Politics and Policies of Now - Mark CalabriaDr. Mark Calabria, former director of the Federal Housing Finance Agency, a senior advisor at Cato Institute and author of Shelter from the Storm: How a Covid Mortgage Meltdown was Averted, sat down with Mary Schuster at the 2024 National Settlement Services Summit (NS3). The discussion begins with Dr. Calabria describing his background in government, challenges faced, and his core beliefs, principles, and perspectives on government policies and housing sector. You won’t want to miss Dr. Calabria’s view on title insurance alternative products, the future of Frannie Mae and Freddie Mac, and the need to focus on safety and...
2024-06-1349 min
Votes & VerdictsCalabria on Fannie, Freddie ConservatorshipsWhat’s the path and timeline for Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac to exit conservatorship? How should the Federal Housing Finance Agency’s independence be restored? Did the FHFA exceed its authority in implementing the Fannie-Freddie profit sweep? How should the Basel III Endgame proposal be improved? Do other regulators have problematic work environments like the FDIC? In this episode of the Votes and Verdicts podcast, Bloomberg Intelligence analysts Elliott Stein and Ben Elliott host Mark Calabria, former director of the FHFA and chief economist to former Vice President Mike Pence, to examine these questions and more. They also disc...
2024-06-1053 min
Cato AudioMay 2024 Introduction: Caleb O. BrownJennifer Huddleston and David Inserra on government overreach in TechKristin A. Shapiro and Robert Corn-Revere on Section 230 and other cases that impact Murthy v. Missouri and the First AmendmentErec Smith and Senator Eric Schmitt on DEI’s divisive programmingCaleb O. Brown and Mark Calabria on the fundamental problem of housing policyExclusive: Alexander Hammond on Hammond’s new book, Heroes of Progress Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2024-05-011h 10
Banking with InterestKlein vs. Calabria Round 2: How to Solve the Housing CrisisAaron Klein, senior fellow at the Brookings Institution, and Mark Calabria, former director of the Federal Housing Finance Agency, debate the best way to address the housing crisis, as well as the dangers of politicizing banking regulation, whether the Fed is too worried about consensus, if the central bank is secretly working on a central bank digital currency and who should play The Sphere next.
2024-04-1736 min
Banking with InterestCalabria vs. Klein Round 1: Bank Rescues, Fed Playing Politics, Liquidity FixesMark Calabria, former director of the Federal Housing Finance Agency, and Aaron Klein, senior fellow at the Brookings Institution, discuss how politics factors into the Fed's monetary policy decisions, decry the rescue of uninsured depositors last year, debate how to fix liquidity rules and weigh in on revamping the FHLBs.
2024-04-1040 min
Future of FreedomMark A. Calabria & Mary L. G. Theroux: How Should Homelessness Be Addressed?On this episode of Future of Freedom, host Scot Bertram is joined by two guests with different viewpoints regarding our approach to the homelessness crisis. First on the show is Mark A. Calabria, a senior advisor to the Cato Institute. Later, we hear from Mary L. G. Theroux, Chairman of the Board of Directors and Chief Executive Officer of the Independent Institute. You can find Mark on X, formerly Twitter, at @MarkCalabria and Mary at @MaryTheroux1.
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2024-03-2735 min
Cato PodcastThe President Proposes a Homeowner HandoutSubsidizing both the buying and selling of homes in a seller's market means most of the subsidy will be absorbed by sellers. Mark Calabria explains why the President's plan won't create much new housing and offers some better ways to help Americans secure affordable housing. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2024-03-1811 min
Cato PodcastThe President Proposes a Homeowner HandoutSubsidizing both the buying and selling of homes in a seller's market means most of the subsidy will be absorbed by sellers. Mark Calabria explains why the President's plan won't create much new housing and offers some better ways to help Americans secure affordable housing. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2024-03-1813 min
What the MEpisode 32 - Mark CalabriaThe 32nd episode of “What the M” features Mark Calabria. Mark is an author, advisor, economist, and the former Director of the Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA). Mark received his BA in Economics, as well as his PHD in Economics, from George Mason University. He then worked as a Senior Staff Member for the Senate Committee on Banking, Housing and Urban Affairs. From 2009 to 2017, he was the Director of Financial Regulation Studies at the Cato Institute. From 2017 through 2019, he was the Chief Economist to the Vice President of the United States. In 2019, he became the Director of the F...
2024-03-1539 min
Moody's Talks - Inside EconomicsBonus Episode: Divergence to ConvergenceInside Economics welcomes back Mark Calabria, the former director of the Federal Housing Finance Agency. We discuss the current housing affordability crisis and what policymakers should do to address it, the FHFA’s response to the COVID-19 pandemic, and the risks posed by nonbank mortgage companies. The group also takes up the role of the Federal Home Loan Banks. Plenty of debate, and even some agreement.For more info on Mark CalabriaFor more info on Mark Calabria's book, Shelter from the Storm, click hereFollow Mark Zandi @MarkZandi, Cris deRitis @MiddleWayEcon, and Ma...
2024-02-231h 11
SitusAMC's On The HillEp 26: Mark Calabria, Former FHFA DirectorTim Rood speaks with Mark Calabria, Former Director of the Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA), about policy trends in the year ahead and his new book, "Shelter from the Storm: How a COVID Mortgage Meltdown Was Averted."
2024-01-0853 min
Let People ProsperDid Mike Pence Avert a Housing Crisis During Lockdowns? His Former Chief Economist ExplainsEpisode 77 is with Dr. Mark Calabria, former chief economist for former Vice President Mike Pence, senior advisor at The Cato Institute, and author of “Shelter from the Storm: How a COVID Mortgage Meltdown Was Averted.”
Today, we discuss:
1) Mark's lessons learned from working as Former Vice President Mike Pence's chief economist;
2) How he helped the nation avert a mortgage crisis during COVID and issues with pandemic policies and their ongoing impacts; and
3) Why 2019's economy was so successful and how to improve the state and federal governments in 2024.
Check out Mark's book: https://www.cato.org/books/shelter-storm
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2024-01-0134 min
New Books in FinanceGSEs, Financial Regulation, Fiscal Policy and Monetary PolicyMark Calabria (Former FHFA Director and Cato Senior Advisor) joins the podcast to discuss his tenure as director of the FHFA (Federal Housing Finance Agency), his legacy of creating a capital rule for the GSEs which remains in place, financial regulation in wake of the global financial crisis, as well as fiscal and monetary policy amid the recent surge in inflation following the COVID-19 pandemic. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSupport our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/finance
2023-10-091h 05
Arch MIPolicyCast: Mark Calabria: Do Fannie and Freddie Still Matter?Mark Calabria returns to the Arch MI PolicyCast for a discussion on the benefits of risk-based pricing, whether the GSEs are necessary and what steps are needed to avert a financial meltdown.
2023-09-0718 minArch MIPolicyCast: How Housing Avoided Disaster during the PandemicIn the first of a two-part episode, Dr. Mark Calabria, former FHFA Director and author of “Shelter from the Storm: How a COVID Mortgage Meltdown Was Averted,” discusses how his experiences during the Great Recession shaped his response to the pandemic and his involvement with policymakers to protect homeowners and renters.
2023-07-0519 min
Nearest And Dearest Podcast - Bridging Family DynamicsDiscovering My Italian Roots - Part 3Hello! 👋 send me a text message! Tell me what your thoughts 💭 are about this episode Come along, as I journey into the heart of my Italian heritage, starting at the Guardia Piemonte's Cultural Center. Surrounded by the rich traditions protected by the dedicated local ladies, I was able to leave a mark in the form of a guest book signature and heartfelt donation. But the journey didn't stop there; with the guidance of Agostino, I ventured to Fagnano Castello Municipality, tracing my roots through the pages of old records. This heartfelt exploration promises to offer a deepe...
2023-06-3020 minMoody's Talks - Inside EconomicsShelter from the Storm(s)The Inside Economics team takes shelter from a tornado (true story), and Mark Calabria, senior advisor to the Cato Institute and former director of the Federal Housing Finance Agency, describes the FHFA’s efforts to provide shelter to the housing and mortgage finance markets during the pandemic. His new book “Shelter from the Storm,” is a fascinating telling of that difficult period.For more on Mark Calabria, click here.For more information on Mark Calabria's book "Shelter from the Storm," click here.For the full transcript, click here.Follow Mark Zandi @MarkZa...
2023-06-161h 21Appraisal BuzzcastAppraisal Policies and the Aftermath of the PandemicIn today's episode, host Hal Humphreys talks with Mark Calabria about his new book, Shelter from the Storm: How a COVID Mortgage Meltdown was Averted, as well as some of the major changes in the appraisal industry in the aftermath of the pandemic.At The Appraisal Buzzcast, we host weekly episodes with leaders and experts in the appraisal industry about current events and relevant topics in our field. Subscribe and turn on notifications to catch our episode premieres every Wednesday! At The Appraisal Buzzcast, we host weekly episodes with leaders and experts in the appraisal i...
2023-05-3116 min
Show-Me Institute PodcastA New Normal in the Housing Market with Mark A. CalabriaSusan Pendergrass speaks with Mark A. Calabria about new mortgage regulations designed to increase equity in home ownership, if today's housing market has echoes of the pre-2008 market, what higher interest rates for longer could mean for first-time home buyers, and more.
Mark A. Calabria is a senior advisor to the Cato Institute. He provides strategic input and direction on the federal economic policymaking process. He previously served as director of financial regulation at the Cato Institute, where he cofounded Cato’s Center for Monetary and Financial Alternatives.
Find Mark's latest book "Shelter from the Storm: How a COVID Mortgage Me...
2023-05-2628 min
Manhattan InsightsThe Mortgage Crisis That Wasn'tWhen the pandemic hit, it threatened to cause not only a health and economic catastrophe, but a financial one. While businesses closed and jobs lost, emergency relief programs for renters and mortgages helped avoid a wider crisis in housing markets. Mark Calabria, senior advisor at the Cato Institute, was the former director of the Federal Housing Finance Agency. He joins Manhattan Insights (with guest host Judge Glock) to discuss his new book, Shelter from the Storm: How a COVID Mortgage Meltdown Was Averted. Follow Mark Calabria on Twitter: https://twitter.com/MarkCalabria Learn...
2023-05-231h 01Cato AudioMay 2023Introduction: Caleb O. BrownJennifer Huddleston and Will Duffield on social media regulations and big tech policySenator Tim Kaine on repealing the 1991 and 2002 Authorization for Use of Military Force against IraqFormer U.S. Secretary of Defense Chris Miller and Justin Logan on cutting the defense budgetMark Calabria, Dana Wade and Norbert Michel on challenges faced at the Federal Housing Finance AgencyExclusive: Thomas Berry on executive power and the administrative state Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2023-05-051h 14
Banking with InterestHow a Former FHFA Director Would Reform the FHLBsMark Calabria, the former director of the Federal Housing Finance Agency, offers his take on recent criticisms that the Federal Home Loan Banks have gone too far outside their mission—and what he would do to address them.
2023-04-2546 min
Macro Musings with David BeckworthMark Calabria on *Shelter From the Storm: How a COVID Mortgage Meltdown Was Averted*Mark Calabria was the Director of the Federal Housing Finance Agency and prior to that, he was formerly a chief economist for Vice President Mike Pence. Mark is also a previous guest of Macro Musings, and he rejoins the podcast to talk about his new book titled, Shelter From the Storm: How a COVID Mortgage Meltdown Was Averted. Specifically, David and Mark discuss Mark's time as the director of the Federal Housing Finance Agency, the relief programs his agency ushered through during the peak of the COVID crisis, the history and handling of Fannie and Freddie, and a lot...
2023-04-2455 min
Unintended ConsequencesRailroad Profiteering and Mortgage ForbearanceIn this episode of the Unintended Consequences podcast, we start by investigating whether railroads are making excessive profits by cutting back labor expenses. That’s the subject of Peter’s new paper, which is particularly timely given the reaction to the train derailment in eastern Ohio. Then, Mark Calabria joins to discuss his cover article about his time as the head of the Federal Housing Finance Agency and the steps he took to prevent a mortgage meltdown during the pandemic. Finally, Peter and Paul tackle the limits of zoning reform as a solution for runaway housing inflation. Hosted on Acast...
2023-04-1951 min
The Great AntidoteMark Calabria on Shelter from the StormSend us a textMark Calabria was the director of the Federal Housing Finance Agency and the director of Financial Regulation Studies at the Cato Institute. Today, he is a senior advisor to the Cato Institute, and recently wrote a book on his experiences in the Agency, called Shelter From the Storm. Today, he talks to us about the book, and saving the United States from a 2008-like financial crisis by respecting congressional statutes in agency behavior and resisting calls for bailouts. He explains what the agency is and what it looks like “on the in...
2023-04-1448 min
Kibbe on LibertyEp 220 | How We Avoided a Second Housing Crisis | Guest: Mark CalabriaThe housing crash of 2008, leading into the Great Recession, was one of the worst economic crises in the last hundred years. As governments around the world locked down their economies during the COVID-19 pandemic, the stage was set for a similar collapse in the real estate market, yet for the most part, it didn’t happen. Mark Calabria, author of “Shelter from the Storm,” talks with Matt Kibbe about the ways in which some policymakers were able to avoid making the mistakes of their predecessors, and avoid making a bad situation even worse. This points to the importance of having...
2023-03-291h 00
Banking with InterestThe Industry Demanded a Bailout. This Regulator Said No.Mark Calabria, former director of the Federal Housing Finance Agency and author of the new book Shelter from the Storm, talks about why he resisted calls to bailout mortgage servicers during the pandemic, and how he knew their predictions of another mortgage crisis were overblown.
2023-03-1641 minCato PodcastShelter from the Storm: How a COVID Mortgage Meltdown Was AvertedIn his new book, Shelter from the Storm, Cato's Mark Calabria details his time as head of the Federal Housing Finance Agency during one of the most turbulent times for housing finance. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2023-03-1425 minCato PodcastShelter from the Storm: How a COVID Mortgage Meltdown Was AvertedIn his new book, Shelter from the Storm, Cato's Mark Calabria details his time as head of the Federal Housing Finance Agency during one of the most turbulent times for housing finance. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2023-03-1425 min
The Capitalism and Freedom in the Twenty-First Century PodcastGSEs, Financial Regulation, Fiscal Policy and Monetary PolicyMark Calabria (Former FHFA Director and Cato Senior Advisor) joins the podcast to discuss his tenure as director of the FHFA (Federal Housing Finance Agency), his legacy of creating a capital rule for the GSEs which remains in place, financial regulation in wake of the global financial crisis, as well as fiscal and monetary policy amid the recent surge in inflation following the COVID-19 pandemic.
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2022-09-091h 05The Capitalism and Freedom in the Twenty-First Century PodcastGSEs, Financial Regulation, Fiscal Policy and Monetary PolicyMark Calabria (Former FHFA Director and Cato Senior Advisor) joins the podcast to discuss his tenure as director of the FHFA (Federal Housing Finance Agency), his legacy of creating a capital rule for the GSEs which remains in place, financial regulation in wake of the global financial crisis, as well as fiscal and monetary policy amid the recent surge in inflation following the COVID-19 pandemic.
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2022-09-091h 05KP Talks Dollars and SenseEpisode 28: How an Adverse Market Fee Affected Home Affordability!Forbearance data has decreased to 0.74% in July.A year ago, previous FHFA director Mark Calabria, hit the entire industry with a 50 basis point adverse market fee. A tax on the American homeowner of 50 basis points.Can we imagine what rates would be like right now when home affordability, according to the National Association of Realtors in June, hit like the lowest number in two decades or some crazy three decades?Do you imagine, what 50 extra basis points would be doing right now when we had the fastest rise in interest rates at the...
2022-08-1921 min
Toolroom RadioToolroom Radio EP643 - Presented by Mark KnightToolroom Radio is now live! Mark Knight’s back some brilliant new music from Dombresky, Mattei & Omich, Marco Lys, Lizzie Curious and Butch. There’s all the usual features with Hot Right Now, another Toolroom Academy Track of the Week, Mark catches up with Spanish talent Crusy and before he jumps In The Mix, there’s Staff Picks for this week’s Shakedown, and of course we reveal the biggest record in the world right now with the Killer Cut!
Stick around for Hour 2 as the ruff groovers themselves Mattei & Omich are in the Guest Mix and Mark pushes play on the H...
2022-07-252h 00Untold Italy travel podcast130. How to Spend a Week in Calabria - Beaches, Castles, Quaint Towns and more!This week we're heading to Italy's deep south and visiting Calabria on the toe of the boot. A region best known for its stunning beaches, you'll find so much to fall in love with if you plan to spend some time there as part of your Italy itinerary. Our guest today is Karen Haid, the foremost English-speaking expert on Calabria. Karen spent years living in the region. She now leads tours throughout the region and helps people with Calabrese heritage throughout the world discover the land of their ancestors. Read the full episode show notes, including...
2022-07-0147 min
Your Choice Our FightEP129: Busting Myths on the Housing Crisis (w/ Mark Calabria)Mark Anthony Calabria was the Director of the Federal Housing Finance Agency. He was formerly the chief economist for Vice President Mike Pence. He is now a senior advisor at the Cato Institute. We talk all things housing! Broadcast on Consumer Choice Radio on June 25, 2022. Syndicated on Sauga 960AM and Big Talker Network. Website: https://consumerchoiceradio.com ***PODCAST*** Podcast Index: https://bit.ly/3EJSIs3 Apple: http://apple.co/2G7avA8 Spotify: http://spoti.fi/3iXIKIS RSS: https://omny.fm/shows/consumerchoiceradio/pl...
2022-06-2444 min
Mercatus Policy DownloadWill the White House Housing Supply Action Plan Fix the Housing Crisis?On this episode, Salim Furth, a Senior Research Fellow and Co-Director of the Urbanity Project here at Mercatus discusses the new White House Housing Supply Action Plan with Mark Calabria, who is a Senior Advisor at the Cato Institute. They dig into what the action plan can do to fix the housing crisis in the United States and where it might fall short.If you would like to connect with a scholar featured on this episode, please email the Mercatus Outreach team at mercatusoutreach@mercatus.gmu.edu. Full transcript of this episode
2022-06-1432 min
The Penta Podcast ChannelHPS Insights: Real Estate Run Down with Mark CalabriaOn today's episode of HPS Insights, HPS Managing Director Jonathan Graffeo sits down with Mark Calabria, senior advisor at the Cato Institute and former director of the Federal Housing Finance Agency to talk about the current state of the housing market. Mark also previously served as the chief economist for Vice President Mike Pence and as a senior aide to the U.S. Senate Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs.
The two talk about the current state of the housing market, including how it compares to the housing market in 2008. They examine how factors related to C...
2022-06-0729 min
Reactivate Asia Podcast180. Bangers & Mash - Jerms (Singapore) Mixed by Jerms (Singapore)01. DNCE vs Black Eyed Peas - Cake By The Ocean (BPM Supreme Jump Off Edit) 02. Pitbull vs Enur - Roof On Fire vs Calabria03. Bingo Players - Rattle04. Dr. Dre ft Snoop Dogg, Kurupt & Nate Dogg - The Next Episode05. bbno$ ft. Rich Brian - edamame06. Robin Thicke ft. Juicy J - One Shot (K-Mac Tequila Bootleg)07. Ariana Grande ft. Iggy Azalea - Problem (ZIGGY Remix)08. Iggy Azalea ft. Charli XCX - Fancy (Yellow Claw Remix)
2022-02-101h 14
Free ThoughtsA Libertarian in Government (with Mark Calabria)Mark Calabria is the former director of the Federal Housing Finance Agency, which regulates and supervises Fannie Mae, Freddie Mac, and the Federal Home Loan Banks. During his service at the agency, Calabria led the response to COVID-19, as well as laid the groundwork for a removal of Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac from government conservatorship.Prior to his heading of the Federal Housing Finance Agency, Calabria served as chief economist to Vice President Mike Pence. In that role, he led the vice president’s work on taxes, trade, labor, financial services, manufacturing, and general economic is...
2021-12-0354 min
Alive Events PodcastAlive Events Podcast | Episode 23 - Let's Party VibezWe made it to episode 23! Keeping the party going we have music from amazing artists like Drake, Rihanna, Ummet Ozcan, Robin S, Loud Luxury and more! Be sure to start the party wherever you're listening. Subscribe and follow us on Instagram: @AliveEventsENTTracklist:
Show_Me_Love_Vs._Be_(Hardwell_Remix Robin_S_Vs._Steve_Angello
Joel Corry - Lonley - Mark Anthony The Light Edit
Blink 182 x Martin Solveig & GTA x BYOR - All The Small Things x Intoxicated x Keep On Dancin' (Jason Jani Bootleg)
Pitbull & Lil Jon vs Cornetto...
2021-10-2253 min
Jon Divine LiveAlive Events Podcast | Episode 23 - Let's Party VibezWe made it to episode 23! Keeping the party going we have music from amazing artists like Drake, Rihanna, Ummet Ozcan, Robin S, Loud Luxury and more! Be sure to start the party wherever you're listening.
Subscribe and follow us on Instagram: @AliveEventsENT
Tracklist:
Show_Me_Love_Vs._Be_(Hardwell_Remix Robin_S_Vs._Steve_Angello
Joel Corry - Lonley - Mark Anthony The Light Edit
Blink 182 x Martin Solveig & GTA x BYOR - All The Small Things x Intoxicated x Keep On Dancin' (Jason Jani Bootleg)
Pitbull & Lil Jon vs Cornetto - Krazy (DJ OD Guaracha Bootleg) Clean CK Cut 8...
2021-10-2253 min
Yalalt's ParadeYalaltiin Parade Radio Show - 2021.06.28 Hosted By Yalalt 1. LF System - Paradise Dance (Extended Mix)2. Diplo & Damian Lazarus - Don't Be Afraid (feat. Jungle)3. John Summit & Parachute Youth - Better Than This (Extended Mix)4. Hayla - Colours (Extended Mix)5. Khukhjim - Toirog (Extended Mix) 6. Gorgon City - Roped In (Extended Mix) 7. BURNS - Talamanca (Extended Mix)8. Purple Disco Machine - PlayBox (Original Mix) 9. DJ Zinc feat. Boy Matthews - This Time (Extended Mix) 10. Vato Gonzalez feat. Foreign Beggars - Badman Riddim (Jump) 11. Prospa - Want Need Love...
2021-06-282h 00
Unwined Live Hosted By Roger BissellSkyler Mapes' Delicious Journey Into The Olive Oil IndustryTwenty years from now you will be more disappointed by the things that you didn't do than by the ones you did do. So throw off the bowlines. Sail away from the safe harbor. Catch the trade winds in your sails. Explore. Dream. Discover. – Mark Twain Oakland, California native Skyler Mapes truly personifies what it means to follow your passion. With studies in architecture and a successful career in design, starting an olive oil company would seem like something that is only possible in the movies. But sometimes life, thankfully, imitates what we see on th...
2021-04-1330 min
SitusAMC's On The HillEp. 6: Mark Calabria, FHFA DirectorIn this episode of On the Hill, Tim Rood, SitusAMC Head of Industry Relations, speaks with Mark Calabria, Director of the Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA).
Prior to joining FHFA in 2019, Calabria was Chief Economist for Vice President Mike Pence, spent eight years as Director of Financial Regulation Studies at the Cato Institute, and served as a senior aide on the Senate Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs. Calabria drafted significant portions of the Housing and Economic Recovery Act of 2008 (HERA), which created a new regulatory framework for the government-sponsored enterprises, Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac, and the Federal...
2021-03-2339 min
Housing DevelopmentsHousing Finance Expert Weighs in on ReformNAHB EO Jerry Howard and Chief Lobbyist Jim Tobin are joined by EVP of Housing Finance, Dave Ledford, to review recent updates in housing finance. Jerry, Jim and Dave discuss the future of Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac’s conservatorship, the uncertain fate of Mark Calabria as FHFA director, the implications of HUD Secretary-Designate Marcia Fudge’s focus on low-income housing, and the steps needed to truly make housing reform comprehensive.
2021-02-0118 min
Peoples ProcessingEnterprises to Purchase Qualified Loans in Forbearance to Keep the Lending FlowingEarlier this week, Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) in a release, announced that enterprises will purchase qualified loans in forbearance to keep the lending flowing. This move comes in to support homeowners and mortgage lenders. FHFA has said that they are approving the purchase of certain single-family mortgages in forbearance that meet specific eligibility criteria by Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac (the Enterprises).
In the release, Director Mark Calabria said “We are focused on keeping the mortgage market working for current and future homeowners during these challenging times. Purchases of these previously ineligible loans will help provide li...
2020-09-2802 minUntold Italy travel podcast24. Getting to know Calabria - The Other Italy#024 Getting to know Calabria - the other Italy - with Karen HaidCome with us on a journey to the southern Italian region of Calabria. Home to stunning beaches, beautiful mountains and a fascinating past, this region is full of wonders to explore. We talk to author Karen Haid, an expert on this lesser-known area of Italy.Karen shares with us the many reasons why we should visit Calabria including where to go, what to eat and where to take a selfie with 2,500-year-old statues rescued from the sea.Grazie, thank you...
2020-06-0440 min
Realtor Mortgage Market UpdateWhat does the 5/19/20 FHFA announcement mean to you as a real estate agent.FHFA Director Mark Calabria said "Homeowners who are in COVID-19 forbearance, but continue to make their mortgage payment, will not be penalized," Here is what this allows 1. keeps the real estate and mortgage market functioning as efficiently as possible 2. Gives borrowers in forbearance faster access to these record-low rates. 3. As for you, the real estate agent, it allows you to list more homes and sell more homes. #remmu
2020-05-2004 min
Power HouseMBS Highway’s Barry Habib on Calabria, forbearance and the job marketThis week, MBS Highway Founder and CEO Barry Habib joins the Housing News Podcast to discuss how the COVID-19 pandemic continues to impact the nation’s housing ecosystem.In the second half of this two-show episode, Habib explains why U.S. markets now face an uphill battle as the unemployment rate falls to Great Recession levels, and why first-payment defaults on forbearance are problematic for the housing finance sector.Additionally, Habib discusses a conversation he had with Federal Housing Finance Agency Director Mark Calabria regarding the state of U.S. mortgage servicing. According to Habib, Cal...
2020-05-1148 min
Real Estate EspressoNo Bailout For YouOn today’s show we’re talking about the difference between Main Street and The Fed.The bailouts of the economy have been making headlines over the past month. The Federal Reserve has agreed to buy back hundreds of billions of in mortgage backed securities from the banks and from the mortgage insurers. They have allowed banks to temporarily drop their deposit reserves from the traditional 10% reserve to zero. Under normal times, that would mean the bank is insolvent, but not today. The Fed has their back.The US Federal Government has pledged $2.7 trillion in bail...
2020-04-2905 min
Real Estate News: Real Estate Investing PodcastCOVID-19: Bankruptcy Risk for NonbanksForbearance will help save property owners who can't pay their mortgage, but who's going to save the mortgage service companies that have to pay the bond holders? Major players in the housing industry say that without a bailout, companies like Quicken Loans, Freedom Mortgage, Mr. Cooper, and other nonbank mortgage companies could have a serious liquidity problem. FHFA Director, Mark Calabria, doesn't agree. He says there's no evidence of a systemic failure among nonbanks. The pandemic has triggered concerns about another foreclosure crisis because of all the job losses. That prompted the creation of a mortgage forbearance program for homeowners a...
2020-04-1006 min
Create the VillagePart 1: Fannie and Freddie Step in to Help Renters During COVID-19Mark Calabria, Director, Federal Housing Finance Agency. Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac offering multifamily property owners mortgage forbearance with the condition that they suspend all evictions for renters unable to pay rent due to the impact of COVID-19.
2020-04-0926 min
The King and IHouston Hall Spring 2020 Live - IIIWe're a few steins into the set and the bodies are moving!
Playlist
Sicko Mode (Transition 100-70) (Explicit) - Travis Scott f. Drake, Juicy J & Swae Lee
Routine (BPM Supreme Break Intro) (Dirty Extended) - Wale ft Clemm Rishad, Meek Mill & Rick Ross
Famous - Kanye West
Plain Jane (Remix) (Explicit) - A$AP Ferg f. Nicki Minaj
On To the Next One (Feat. Swizz Beatz) - Jay-Z
Salt Shaker - Ying Yang Twins
Poor Lil Rich - 50 Cent
Dreams and Nightmares - Meek Mill
Jump Around (Kerry Glass 105-128 Transition 'Jump Up' Bootleg) (Clean Extended) - House Of Pain...
2020-03-3000 min