Advocacy Scoop Podcast

How States Can Turn NAR Advocacy Investment into Impact

More than half of NAR's advocacy dues are invested back into state and local associations through grants, political programs and other resources that help REALTORS® make

The Road to ROAD and No Recess for the Weary

The ROAD to Housing Act is now law—a landmark achievement that caps nearly two years of relentless advocacy by NAR. Powered by 1.4 million members, the campaign included

How 250 Years of Housing Policy Built the American Dream

As America celebrates 250 years, Shannon and Patrick look back at the public policies that helped make homeownership one of the defining pillars of the American Dream. Fr

Housing Has Its Moment as REALTORS® Go to Washington

As more than 7,000 REALTORS® prepare to take their message to Capitol Hill, momentum is building for bi-partisan housing policy in Congress. In this episode, Shannon and

Six Forces Shaping Commercial Real Estate Today

In this episode, Shannon and Patrick break down the key policy and market dynamics shaping Commercial real estate today. From tax policy to insurance, to construction and

Housing Momentum in D.C. and Why Fair Housing Still Matters

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 happ

A Bipartisan Breakthrough on Housing: How NAR Helped Lay the Groundwork

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

Exclusive Poll: What Voters Are Saying About Housing

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 find

Inside the Advocacy Strategic Plan – What It Means for Your Business

It's a new year and the Advocacy team is ready to go! In this episode, Shannon and Patrick outline the advocacy portion of NAR's new Strategic Plan and discuss our policy

A Year of Wins: How Your Advocacy Dues Fueled Big Victories in 2025

NAR is one of the most effective advocacy organizations in the country, and 2025 was no exception! From Congress to the White House to state capitols and the courts, NAR

Shutdowns and Elections: What's Next for Real Estate

The Advocacy team continues to play a leading role in every major policy discussion shaping real estate. In this episode, taped live at the NXT Conference in Houston, Sha

What a Shutdown Means for Real Estate

When the federal government closes for business, there's a ripple effect in the real estate economy. From the National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP) to rental assistance

Regulation Nation: Housing Edition

Buying or selling a home is one of the most highly regulated transactions in a person's life. In this episode, Shannon and Patrick unpack the complex world of real estate

Beyond the Tax Bill: What's Next for Advocacy?

Tax reform is done, so what's next for NAR's advocacy team as we head into the second half of the year? Shannon and Patrick explain what the policy team is doing to ensur

Bonus Episode! The Tax Bill Becomes Law

On July 4th, President Trump signed the One Big Beautiful Bill Act into law - and it's a game changer for the real estate economy! In this special, bonus episode, Patrick

The Senate Takes on the Tax Bill

The U.S. Senate is deep in debate over the "One Big Beautiful Bill Act," with lawmakers hoping to get it signed into law by the Fourth of July. But the Senate's version w

Live! from the REALTOR® Fly-in in DC

In this episode of the Advocacy Scoop, Shannon and Patrick take the stage live at the REALTORS® Legislative Meetings in Washington to highlight NAR's tax reform wins and

The Tax Survey Results Are In!

This month on the Advocacy Scoop podcast, we're celebrating one year of delivering real estate policy insights straight from the source. In this special anniversary episo

Fair Housing for All

April is Fair Housing Month, and Shannon and Patrick take us inside NAR's 360 degree approach to the topic. Fair Housing isn't just a feel-good phrase—it's the law. And N

Live! from President's Circle in Orlando

Live from the stage in Orlando, Shannon and Patrick explore the "Magic Kingdom" of advocacy, including the latest on tax reform, the new appointments at HUD, FHFA, Labor,