{"podcast":{"title":"Housing Matters Podcast","slug":"housing-matters-podcast-7058173","podcast_index_feed_id":7058173,"rss_url":"https://feed.podbean.com/housingmatters/feed.xml","website_url":"https://housingmatters.podbean.com","image_url":"https://pbcdn1.podbean.com/imglogo/image-logo/19615879/HOUSING_matters_podcast_logo_2500_x_2500_px__zygnmc.jpg","author":"Matt Pouliot","episode_count":37,"summary":"Housing Matters is a podcast dedicated to discussing the importance of housing and development in our State. Hosted by Matt Pouliot of Pouliot Real Estate, the podcast aims to educate and inform the public about the significance of housing initiatives, the intricacies of development, and how individuals can secure their dream homes. Through engaging conversations and expert insights, we aim to: ° Advocate for the importance of housing initiatives in fostering thriving communities ° Educate the public about the complexities of real estate development and its impact on local economies ° Empower individuals with knowledge and resources to navigate the housing market effectively ° Spark meaningful discussions on topics ranging from affordable housing solutions to the legal and regulatory challenges facing developers ° Cultivate a deeper understanding of the intricate connections between housing, quality of life, and economic opportunity","last_synced_at":"2026-06-25T06:18:36.975302+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/housing-matters-podcast-7058173"},"episode":{"title":"23. Maine’s Future — Housing, Policy & Entrepreneurship with Collin McGarr","slug":"23-maine-s-future-housing-policy-entrepreneurship-with-collin-mcgarr","published_at":"2025-11-12T18:46:16+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/housing-matters-podcast-7058173/23-maine-s-future-housing-policy-entrepreneurship-with-collin-mcgarr","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/housing-matters-podcast-7058173","url":"https://housingmatters.podbean.com/e/23-maine-s-future-%e2%80%94-housing-policy-entrepreneurship-with-collin-mcgarr/","audio_url":"https://mcdn.podbean.com/mf/web/x5vcfc8zfymn594z/CollinMcGarr.mp3","summary":"Maine’s next generation is stepping up — and few voices capture that energy better than Collin McGarr, founder and host of The Maine-ifesto Podcast. In this episode, Matt Pouliot sits down with Collin to talk about how law, business, and community can work together to shape Maine’s future. From housing policy and local control to entrepreneurship, education, and workforce renewal, this conversation dives into the mindset shift needed to unlock Maine’s full potential. They explore: Why housing is economic development How Maine can attract and retain young talent The “silver wave” and the future of the trades Law school insights, leadership, and civic engagement How storytelling and optimism can change Maine’s narrative Whether you’re a policymaker, investor, or proud Mainer, this episode will leave you inspired about what’s possible when passion meets purpose. 🎧 Listen to Housing Matters Episode 23 — “Maine’s Future: Housing, Policy & Entrepreneurship with Collin McGarr” — and discover how today’s young leaders are redefining what it means to build community in Maine.","meta_description":"Maine’s next generation is stepping up — and few voices capture that energy better than Collin McGarr, founder and host of The Maine-ifesto Podcast. In th…","key_points":[],"chapters":[],"topics":[],"duration_seconds":3419,"processing_state":"not_requested","actions":[{"name":"request_transcript","method":"POST","url":"https://stenobird.com/v1/public/podcasts/housing-matters-podcast-7058173/episodes/23-maine-s-future-housing-policy-entrepreneurship-with-collin-mcgarr/transcription-requests","description":"Idempotently request low-priority transcript generation for this episode."},{"name":"read_markdown","method":"GET","url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/housing-matters-podcast-7058173/23-maine-s-future-housing-policy-entrepreneurship-with-collin-mcgarr.md","description":"Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource."}]}}