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Jonathan F.P.  Rose, Founder & President of Jonathan Rose Companies and Scott J. Alter, Principal & Co-Founder of Standard Communities Dec 04, 2025

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On a special, in-person episode of the Walker Webcast, Willy was joined by Jonathan F.P.  Rose, Founder & President of Jonathan Rose Companies, and Scott J. Alter, Principal & Co-Founder of Standard Communities. They took to the stage at AHF Live in Chicago to tackle some of the hottest topics facing affordable housing.

They explored market dynamics, growth drivers behind their businesses, the maturation of the affordable housing industry, the integration of federal and local funding, the social dimension of affordable housing communities, and how the sector is attracting capital. They also discussed the establishment of the Nathan D. Taft Award for Leadership & Character in Affordable Housing, which was announced at AHF Live.

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Chris Nassetta, President & CEO of Hilton Nov 26, 2025

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On this Walker Webcast, Willy sat down with Chris Nassetta, President & CEO of Hilton, to discuss his experience running one of the world’s most iconic hospitality companies.

They explored Chris’ entry into the hospitality business, how to lead through complexity, strategies for building resilience, the tough decision to relocate the Hilton headquarters, the integration of AI in the industry, why Airbnb is helping rather than harming the business, Hilton’s distinct branding model, and much more.

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Mallory Walker, Former Chairman and CEO of Walker & Dunlop Nov 20, 2025

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On a special episode of the Walker Webcast, Willy sat down with his father, Mallory Walker, Former Chairman and CEO of Walker & Dunlop, at the UVA Real Estate Conference.

Together, they discussed the origins and early years of Walker & Dunlop, how the company evolved under Willy’s leadership, Mallory’s experience earning his degree at UVA 40 years after attending undergrad, advice for people entering into a family business, lessons that have defined Walker & Dunlop’s success, and much more.

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Jay Hartzell, President of SMU Nov 13, 2025

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On this Walker Webcast, Willy was joined by Jay Hartzell, President of Southern Methodist University (SMU) – one of the nation’s premier research and teaching universities.

At a time of historic momentum for the university – record applications, investments in technology, and an athletics program on the ascent – Jay brings a bold and forward-lookingvision to SMU.

He and Willy discussed key moments in Jay’s upbringing and career, his entry into the real estate world, how AI is influencing the SMU curriculum and driving a renaissance of liberal arts, how to produce well-rounded students, SMU’s move into the ACC, and much more.

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Erling Kagge, Legendary Explorer and Best-Selling Author Nov 06, 2025

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On this Walker Webcast, Willy was joined by legendary explorer and bestselling author, Erling Kagge. Erling was the first explorer in history to reach the North Pole, South Pole, and the summit of Mt. Everest on foot. He was also the first to walk alone to the South Pole, and the lessons he learned along the way about silence and the meaning of life are invaluable. He sat down with Willy at the Sun Valley Writers’ Conference to discuss his latest book, After the North Pole: A Story of Survival, Mythmaking, and Melting Ice . Their conversation explores the value of presence, the drive behind human adventure, the importance of gratitude, and what Erling sees as the secret to a happy life.

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David Neeleman, Founder and CEO of Breeze Airways Oct 30, 2025

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On this week’s Walker Webcast, Willy was joined by aviation-industry trailblazer David Neeleman, the Founder and CEO of Breeze Airways. Over the past three decades, David has launched some of the most successful airlines in the world — including JetBlue, Azul Brazilian Airlines, and WestJet. He and Willy discussed David’s entrepreneurial origin story, his entry into the aviation industry, his mission to “bring humanity back to air travel,” managing the growth of JetBlue, Breeze’s unique business model, the importance of transparency, and the convergency of technology and innovation.

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Stephen Scherr, Co-President of Pretium Oct 23, 2025

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On a special episode of the Walker Webcast, we aired Willy’s in-depth conversation with Stephen Scherr, Co-President of Pretium, recorded live from the 2025 Pretium Symposium. This episode featured Willy as the interviewee, offering his insights from the other side of the table.

Hear his perspective on how rate cuts may impact the real estate market, the role of banks in a lending and office rebound, modular housing’s potential in tackling America’s affordability crisis, top opportunities in today’s market, and the outlook for Fannie and Freddie under the new administration.

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Jonathan Goldstein, Co-Founder and Chief Executive Officer of Cain Oct 16, 2025

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Willy was joined by Jonathan Goldstein, Co-Founder and CEO of Cain, an investment firm with approximately $14 billion in assets under management.

They discussed Jonathan’s upbringing and the strong foundation his family instilled in him, key lessons in leadership that he’s carried forward, pivotal moments throughout his career journey, the biggest risk he’s ever taken, insights into the hospitality sector and why the details matter, the importance of connection, and much more.

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Dr. Peter Linneman, Leading Economist, Professor Emeritus, The Wharton School of Business Part 23 Oct 09, 2025

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Willy sat down with renowned economist Dr. Peter Linneman for another installment of the Most Insightful Hour in CRE where they unpacked the latest insights from the Fall Linneman Letter.

Peter shared his perspective on the forces shaping today’s economy, including GDP growth, hidden weakness in the labor market, Fed rate cut predictions, whether deficits and government shutdowns really matter, the housing market, oil prices, and what the uneven real estate recovery means for investors across all asset classes.

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Muriel Bowser, Mayor of Washington, D.C. Oct 02, 2025

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Willy sat down with Muriel Bowser, Mayor of Washington, D.C. In this highly anticipated conversation, she and Willy discussed her efforts to diversify the city in the wake of federal uncertainty, the role of sports in revitalizing the district, how they’re attracting top talent, affordable housing initiatives, D.C.’s next chapter, and so much more.

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