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.

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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.

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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 perspectives.

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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.

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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 entrepreneurship, real-world startup insights, fraud detection, building a culture of experimentation, and advice for the next generation of professionals.

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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 peek at his next novel.

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Willy was once again joined by Jim Millstein, Co-Chairman of Guggenheim Securities to discuss today’s hottest topics facing the market.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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