# Freedom Cities Podcast - Episode 2: Edward Pinto

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Podcast: [Charter Cities Podcast](https://stenobird.com/podcast/charter-cities-podcast-434725)
Published: 2025-03-14T09:30:00+00:00
Episode link: https://www.chartercitiesinstitute.org/
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Duration seconds: 1126

## Resource

In this episode of the Freedom Cities Podcast, Edward Pinto discusses his work at the American Enterprise Institute Housing Center, focusing on the housing supply crisis and potential solutions. He emphasizes the importance of utilizing federal land for housing development, particularly through the Bureau of Land Management. Mark and Edward explore Freedom Cities as a solution to the housing shortage, aiming to make homes more affordable for first-time buyers. Pinto advocates for legalizing starter homes to stimulate economic growth and improve housing availability across the country.

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