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The Walker Webcast

The Walker Webcast, hosted by Willy Walker, CEO of Walker & Dunlop, brings renowned leaders and brilliant minds together for engaging conversations. Insights for life.

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62:41

Kate Moore, Chief Investment Officer at Citi Wealth

The Walker Webcast ·

2025/08/07

On this episode of the Walker Webcast, we featured the timely and insightful remarks of Kate Moore, Chief Investment Officer at Citi Wealth, live from the Walker & Dunlop Summer Conference.Kate unpacked what’s driving investor paralysis, how consumer behavior is shifting, what higher-for-longer rates mean for portfolios, and why corporate confidence is faltering behind closed doors. She also gives her take on the labor market, tax reform, and how the Fed’s future could reshape the macroeconomic

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65:29

Michael Levy, CEO of Crow Holdings

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2025/07/31

Willy sat down with Michael Levy, CEO of Crow Holdings, a Dallas-based real estate investment and development firm with over $33 billion in assets under management. They discussed Michael’s broad macro view of the CRE market, opportunities he’s seeing across the asset classes, secular trends shaping the industry, opportunities in private credit, as well as his career journey, managing through the financial crisis, and leadership lessons learned along the way. Learn more about your ad choices

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58:44

Dr. Theodore Schwartz, Neurosurgeon & Author

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2025/07/24

On a special episode of the Walker Webcast, Willy sat down with Dr. Theodore Schwartz—one of the nation’s leading neurosurgeons and author of Gray Matters: A Biography of Brain Surgery—at the Sun Valley Writers’ Conference.Together, they discussed Dr. Schwartz’s approach to patient care and balancing transparency with compassion, making the decision to become a neurosurgeon, the power of the human brain, cutting edge technologies like Deep Brain Stimulation and Brain Computer Interface, and so

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81:24

Gillian Tett, Journalist, King's College Provost,...

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2025/07/17

On this special episode of the Walker Webcast, recorded live at the Walker & Dunlop Summer Conference, guest host Gary Pinkus — Walker & Dunlop board member and former Chairman of McKinsey & Company — sits down with Gillian Tett, award-winning journalist, author, Chair of the Financial Times’ Editorial Board, and Provost of King’s College, Cambridge.You won’t want to miss Gillian’s unique perspective on everything from the global repercussions of the Trump presidency and the use of tariffs as a

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69:44

Dr. Peter Linneman, Leading Economist, Professor...

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2025/07/10

Willy was joined once again by renowned economist Dr. Peter Linneman for the Most Insightful Hour in CRE. They unpacked key takeaways from the Q2 Linneman Letter, including employment data, tariffs, GDP, oil, geopolitical impacts, supply chain issues, the Fed, single and multifamily supply, hot markets, and much more.Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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59:12

Lessons in Leadership, Service, and Patriotism

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2025/07/02

In a special episode of the Walker Webcast, we’re celebrating past guests whose dedication to public service, leadership, and governance defines the American spirit.From former governors and policymakers to decorated veterans and civic leaders, this video highlights key moments of insight and inspiration—on democracy, leadership, and what it means to serve the public good. Whether you're reflecting on how far we’ve come or looking toward the future, you won’t want to miss these inspiring

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55:25

Christian Vande Velde & George Hincapie, Former...

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2025/06/26

With the Tour de France just around the corner, we couldn’t think of a better duo to join Willy than legendary racing cyclists George Hincapie and Christian Vande Velde.They discussed predictions ahead of the 2025 tournament, their experiences competing in the Tour de France, how the physiology of riders has changed over the last two decades, their personal health and fitness regimens, and their transitions from the competitive circuit to their latest entrepreneurial ventures. Learn more about

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62:20

Jeff Bussgang, Co-Founder and General Partner,...

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2025/06/12

The AI era is here – is your business ahead of the curve or playing catch-up?Willy sat down with Jeff Bussgang, Co-Founder of Flybridge Capital Partners, serial entrepreneur, and Senior Lecturer at Harvard Business School. He and Willy explored key themes from Jeff’s recent book The Experimentation Machine, including the importance of reinvention in the age of AI, why we need to have an abundance mindset when it comes to new technology, ethical leadership, rapid changes in tech-driven

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65:37

Amor Towles, New York Times Best-Selling Author

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2025/05/29

Willy sat down once again with bestselling author—and his childhood friend—Amor Towles, whose literary hits include Rules of Civility, A Gentleman in Moscow, and his newest collection, Table for Two.He and Willy covered the adaptation of A Gentleman in Moscow – including conversations with lead actor Ewan McGregor, his writing process and utilizing both the left and right brain, how fiction plays a role in building empathy, the inspiration and true circumstances behind Table for Two, and a sneak

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67:18

Jim Millstein, Co-Chairman, Guggenheim Securities

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2025/05/22

Willy was once again joined by Jim Millstein, Co-Chairman of Guggenheim Securities to discuss today’s hottest topics facing the market.They explored the revolutionary impact of AI, the truth about the sovereign debt market, implications of the Mar-a-Lago Accord, rising trade barriers, Jim’s insights on the potential privatization of Fannie and Freddie, and the warning bell he’s sounding for the U.S. Whether you're a policymaker, lender, investor, or market observer, you won't want to miss this

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50:00

Jay Parsons, Economist, Strategist, and Housing...

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2025/05/15

Willy was once again joined by economist, strategist, and industry expert Jay Parsons – and you won’t want to miss his sharp, data-driven perspective on the rental housing landscape.He and Willy covered everything from the macroeconomic outlook and Fed policy to construction trends, core markets, immigration impacts, and Jay’s latest take on rates, spreads, and overall market sentiment. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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55:48

David Petraeus, Former U.S. Army General and Director...

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2025/05/08

With today's dramatically shifting global landscape, we couldn't think of a better time to welcome back General David Petraeus, a retired four-star U.S. Army general who also served as the director of the CIA.He and Willy discussed a wide range of geopolitical topics, including the ongoing situation in Ukraine, developments in the Middle East, the trade war and U.S.-China relations, broad effects of tariffs and new administration policies, investments in national defense, and much more. Learn more

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59:48

Dr. Ben Ebert, President and CEO of Dana-Farber...

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2025/05/01

When it comes to breakthroughs in medical research, the future is closer than you think. Willy was joined by one of the most influential voices in oncology, Dr. Ben Ebert, President and CEO of Dana-Farber Cancer Institute.They explored Dana-Farber’s strategy for navigating threats to medical funding and research, competition and collaboration in the medical field, how Dana-Farber attracts world-class talent, cutting-edge new technologies (including blood biopsies), the transformative potential of

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61:31

Chris Cassidy, President & CEO of the National Medal...

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2025/04/24

Willy sat down with Chris Cassidy to discuss his extraordinary journey from highly decorated U.S. Navy SEAL to NASA’s Chief Astronaut, and now President and CEO of the National Medal of Honor Museum.They explored what it means to overcome fear—on the battlefield and in space—the power of quiet, humble leadership, what it’s really like to live in orbit (including two-hour daily workouts!), how he carved out opportunities throughout his career, and much more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit

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56:14

Dr. Peter Linneman, Leading Economist, Professor...

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2025/04/17

Willy and renowned economist Dr. Peter Linneman took their quarterly discussion to YPO’s Real Estate Multi-Family Symposium.They covered the hottest topics shaping the economy – tariffs, Fed cuts, inflation, GDP, employment, debt, the stock market, and so much more. Don’t miss this timely update from two of the greatest minds in the CRE industry. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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60:11

Tom Michaud, Keefe, Bruyette & Woods

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2025/04/10

Thank you for tuning into the Walker Webcast, where Willy was joined by Tom Michaud, President and CEO of Keefe, Bruyette & Woods. Do you know someone who would find this webcast interesting? Willy and Tom discussed timely topics, including tariff uncertainty and trade deals, challenges facing small businesses, the evolving world of crypto and stablecoins, and current trends in M&A. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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54:02

Aaron Appel, Senior Managing Director, Capital...

The Walker Webcast ·

2025/04/03

On this episode of the Walker Webcast, Willy sat down with Walker & Dunlop experts Aaron Appel, Kris Mikkelsen, and Ivy Zelman to break down key market trends, attention-worthy asset classes, and what’s shaping the industry’s future.Tune in for expert perspectives on everything you need to know, from the impact of tariffs on the single- and multifamily markets and if you’re better off renting or owning to the most investable markets, key deregulatory moves, and much more. Learn more about your ad

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38:34

A Legacy of Conversations | Walker Webcast |...

The Walker Webcast ·

2025/03/27

To celebrate five years of the Walker Webcast, we featured a handpicked compilation of the most insightful, impactful, and memorable moments throughout the years. Join us as we relive defining conversations and celebrate the journey of the Walker Webcast. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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65:36

Jon Gray, President and COO of Blackstone

The Walker Webcast ·

2025/03/20

Willy sat down with Jon Gray, President and Chief Operating Officer at Blackstone, the world’s largest alternative asset manager with more than $1 trillion in AUM. With over three decades at Blackstone, Jon brings unmatched expertise in commercial real estate, private equity, and global financial markets.Their conversation explored pivotal moments from Jon’s upbringing and his 33-year journey at Blackstone, key lessons from the financial crisis, and strategies for navigating economic uncertainty

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39:24

Joanna Zabriskie, CEO of BH Management

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2025/03/13

On a special episode of the Walker Webcast, Willy sat down with multifamily industry powerhouse Joanna Zabriskie, CEO of BH Management, for a dynamic overview of the state of the multifamily market live from RETCON.They discussed opportunities and challenges shaping the industry, data visualization, BH Management’s investment in technology, the importance of data and innovation, multifamily trends, and much more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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