Podcast: Major League Baseball Lobbyist Weighs in on Elections
On the latest episode of NAHB's Housing Developments podcast, CEO Jerry Howard and Chief Lobbyist Jim Tobin talk with Major League Baseball's VP of Government Relations, Josh Alkin, about predictions for the 2022 midterm elections and their impact moving forward. Tune in to the show to get an inside look at lobbying strategies from a different industry and some well-placed bets for what the field will look like after November's midterms.
Hear the conversation below or wherever you listen to podcasts.
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