Sarah Holder
@sarahholder.bsky.social
co-hosting the big take podcast + reporting for
@citylab / @business on urban policy. write me sholder6@bloomberg.net
@citylab / @business on urban policy. write me sholder6@bloomberg.net
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Happy election day! Vote!
Key races I'll be tracking:
—Gubernatorial races in NJ & VA
—Mayoral races in NYC, Jersey City, Minneapolis, & Seattle
—Housing funding in Knoxville, Denver, Columbus, OK City
—Housing propositions in NYC
—Transport funding in Charlotte
Many more key races @boltsmag.org ⏬
Key races I'll be tracking:
—Gubernatorial races in NJ & VA
—Mayoral races in NYC, Jersey City, Minneapolis, & Seattle
—Housing funding in Knoxville, Denver, Columbus, OK City
—Housing propositions in NYC
—Transport funding in Charlotte
Many more key races @boltsmag.org ⏬
Your Cheat Sheet to the 2025 General Elections - Bolts
Four contests have come to largely define the 2025 elections this fall: the elections to lead New Jersey, Virginia, and New York City, plus California’s redistricting measure. But there’s so... Read M...
boltsmag.org
November 4, 2025 at 1:38 PM
Happy election day! Vote!
Key races I'll be tracking:
—Gubernatorial races in NJ & VA
—Mayoral races in NYC, Jersey City, Minneapolis, & Seattle
—Housing funding in Knoxville, Denver, Columbus, OK City
—Housing propositions in NYC
—Transport funding in Charlotte
Many more key races @boltsmag.org ⏬
Key races I'll be tracking:
—Gubernatorial races in NJ & VA
—Mayoral races in NYC, Jersey City, Minneapolis, & Seattle
—Housing funding in Knoxville, Denver, Columbus, OK City
—Housing propositions in NYC
—Transport funding in Charlotte
Many more key races @boltsmag.org ⏬
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Two fair housing attorneys signed their names to a report warning that the US Department of Housing and Urban Development is eviscerating the offices that investigate and prosecute housing discrimination cases.
Today HUD removed both attorneys: www.bloomberg.com/news/article...
Today HUD removed both attorneys: www.bloomberg.com/news/article...
Trump Housing Agency Removes Lawyers Who Filed Whistleblower Report
The fair housing attorneys said they face retaliation for signing a report criticizing the US Department of Housing and Urban Development’s leadership.
www.bloomberg.com
September 29, 2025 at 10:09 PM
Two fair housing attorneys signed their names to a report warning that the US Department of Housing and Urban Development is eviscerating the offices that investigate and prosecute housing discrimination cases.
Today HUD removed both attorneys: www.bloomberg.com/news/article...
Today HUD removed both attorneys: www.bloomberg.com/news/article...
with HUD's rollback of fair housing enforcement and its plans to add rules that could kick millions off aid in the news, take some time to read our story on the upheaval at the agency and how it could make the housing crisis worse: www.bloomberg.com/news/feature...
Trump’s Housing Chief Wants to Build, But With What?
HUD Secretary Scott Turner says it’s time to put millions more Americans in homes. He’s also standing by while his agency’s staff and funding disappear.
www.bloomberg.com
September 29, 2025 at 6:26 PM
with HUD's rollback of fair housing enforcement and its plans to add rules that could kick millions off aid in the news, take some time to read our story on the upheaval at the agency and how it could make the housing crisis worse: www.bloomberg.com/news/feature...
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HUD is looking to target 20,000 mixed-status households (16,000 of those with children), promote work requirements, and time limits on housing aid
www.propublica.org/article/trum...
www.propublica.org/article/trum...
September 29, 2025 at 10:44 AM
HUD is looking to target 20,000 mixed-status households (16,000 of those with children), promote work requirements, and time limits on housing aid
www.propublica.org/article/trum...
www.propublica.org/article/trum...
we profiled Department of Housing and Urban Development Secretary Scott Turner at a crisis moment for affordable housing — and, sources say, for HUD: tinyurl.com/2njxm2m3
Trump’s Housing Chief Wants to Build, But With What?
HUD Secretary Scott Turner says it’s time to put millions more Americans in homes. He’s also standing by while his agency’s staff and funding disappear.
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September 5, 2025 at 12:12 AM
we profiled Department of Housing and Urban Development Secretary Scott Turner at a crisis moment for affordable housing — and, sources say, for HUD: tinyurl.com/2njxm2m3
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Housing Secretary Scott Turner wants to build-baby-build. But so far his tenure at HUD has looked more like slash-slash-slash — with plunging numbers for staff, grants and proposed funding.
@sarahholder.bsky.social and I profiled Turner and his unorthodox agenda: www.bloomberg.com/news/feature...
@sarahholder.bsky.social and I profiled Turner and his unorthodox agenda: www.bloomberg.com/news/feature...
Trump’s Housing Chief Wants to Build, But With What?
HUD Secretary Scott Turner says it’s time to put millions more Americans in homes. He’s also standing by while his agency’s staff and funding disappear.
www.bloomberg.com
September 4, 2025 at 1:54 PM
Housing Secretary Scott Turner wants to build-baby-build. But so far his tenure at HUD has looked more like slash-slash-slash — with plunging numbers for staff, grants and proposed funding.
@sarahholder.bsky.social and I profiled Turner and his unorthodox agenda: www.bloomberg.com/news/feature...
@sarahholder.bsky.social and I profiled Turner and his unorthodox agenda: www.bloomberg.com/news/feature...
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"Immigration raids on building sites - part of an expanding crackdown by Donald Trumpon work sites across the country - are causing major disruptions to the construction industry, according to Reuters interviews." www.reuters.com/world/us/thi...
This construction project was on time and on budget. Then came ICE.
Under a broiling Alabama sky a frustrated Robby Robertson, a construction site superintendent, surveys an 84,000 square foot, mostly built recreation center close to the Gulf coast port city of Mobile. The site is eerily quiet.
www.reuters.com
July 28, 2025 at 5:52 PM
"Immigration raids on building sites - part of an expanding crackdown by Donald Trumpon work sites across the country - are causing major disruptions to the construction industry, according to Reuters interviews." www.reuters.com/world/us/thi...
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Without federal funding, public media — and the truth-telling, community-connecting role it plays — is at risk.
Local stations may vanish. Millions could lose trusted news and vital information. If you are ready to join the fight for journalism, donate now: n.pr/458sOhq
Local stations may vanish. Millions could lose trusted news and vital information. If you are ready to join the fight for journalism, donate now: n.pr/458sOhq
July 25, 2025 at 2:32 PM
Without federal funding, public media — and the truth-telling, community-connecting role it plays — is at risk.
Local stations may vanish. Millions could lose trusted news and vital information. If you are ready to join the fight for journalism, donate now: n.pr/458sOhq
Local stations may vanish. Millions could lose trusted news and vital information. If you are ready to join the fight for journalism, donate now: n.pr/458sOhq
July 25, 2025 at 3:23 PM
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Moderated by @sarahholder.bsky.social a panel of experts including Arthur Gailes, Angela Habr, & Hannah Love, will examine how cities attract and retain skilled workers at different life stages.
July 4, 2025 at 9:01 PM
Moderated by @sarahholder.bsky.social a panel of experts including Arthur Gailes, Angela Habr, & Hannah Love, will examine how cities attract and retain skilled workers at different life stages.
Looking forward to this discussion next week!
How do #cities attract & retain skilled workers at different life stages?
On 7/10 @ 11 AM CT join the Chicago Fed for a virtual event to hear research from Sr. Economist Jason Faberman and a panel of experts
moderated by @sarahholder.bsky.social
Register: www.chicagofed.org/events/2025/...
On 7/10 @ 11 AM CT join the Chicago Fed for a virtual event to hear research from Sr. Economist Jason Faberman and a panel of experts
moderated by @sarahholder.bsky.social
Register: www.chicagofed.org/events/2025/...
Labor, Leisure, and Life Choices: How Child-Rearing and Local Amenities Impact Urban Migration - Federal Reserve Bank of Chicago
www.chicagofed.org
June 27, 2025 at 3:51 PM
Looking forward to this discussion next week!
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It includes deep dives into:
🏗️ Single-stair architecture
🏙️ Social housing
🚉 Automated metros
🚄 High-speed rail
🚲 Micromobility
🛍️ Downtown revitalization
🚧 Freeway removal
🌆 15-minute suburbs
... and illustrations by the incomparable Alfred Twu.
🏗️ Single-stair architecture
🏙️ Social housing
🚉 Automated metros
🚄 High-speed rail
🚲 Micromobility
🛍️ Downtown revitalization
🚧 Freeway removal
🌆 15-minute suburbs
... and illustrations by the incomparable Alfred Twu.
June 10, 2025 at 6:03 PM
It includes deep dives into:
🏗️ Single-stair architecture
🏙️ Social housing
🚉 Automated metros
🚄 High-speed rail
🚲 Micromobility
🛍️ Downtown revitalization
🚧 Freeway removal
🌆 15-minute suburbs
... and illustrations by the incomparable Alfred Twu.
🏗️ Single-stair architecture
🏙️ Social housing
🚉 Automated metros
🚄 High-speed rail
🚲 Micromobility
🛍️ Downtown revitalization
🚧 Freeway removal
🌆 15-minute suburbs
... and illustrations by the incomparable Alfred Twu.
ben's book breaks a lot of new ground and adds more history and texture to the "abundance"-y conversation around why American cities got so stuck, and what it would really take to make them better!
American cities have stagnated. Residential neighborhoods, transportation systems, and commercial districts have changed little in 50+ years.
My new book, "The Unfinished Metropolis," explores how that happened — and how to fix it.
Preorder now: shorturl.at/PInVb
My new book, "The Unfinished Metropolis," explores how that happened — and how to fix it.
Preorder now: shorturl.at/PInVb
The Unfinished Metropolis: Igniting the City-Building Revolution
www.amazon.com
June 10, 2025 at 6:54 PM
ben's book breaks a lot of new ground and adds more history and texture to the "abundance"-y conversation around why American cities got so stuck, and what it would really take to make them better!
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Today marks five years since George Floyd was killed by police. Our June 22, 2020 cover “Say Their Names,” by Kadir Nelson, illustrated how Floyd’s murder embodies the history of violence inflicted upon Black people in America. nyer.cm/UmfefJw
May 25, 2025 at 10:40 PM
Today marks five years since George Floyd was killed by police. Our June 22, 2020 cover “Say Their Names,” by Kadir Nelson, illustrated how Floyd’s murder embodies the history of violence inflicted upon Black people in America. nyer.cm/UmfefJw
spoke with @markgurman.bsky.social about his latest story, covering how Apple fell so far behind in the genAI race -- and what's at stake if they can't catch up
podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/d...
podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/d...
Did Apple Sleep Through the AI Revolution?
Podcast Episode · Big Take · 05/18/2025 · 16m
podcasts.apple.com
May 19, 2025 at 6:38 PM
spoke with @markgurman.bsky.social about his latest story, covering how Apple fell so far behind in the genAI race -- and what's at stake if they can't catch up
podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/d...
podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/d...
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Fun news: Today Businessweek launched Everybody’s Business, a new weekly (chatty, fun) podcast about what’s going on with the economy. It’s hosted by @chafkin.bsky.social and @svaneksmith.bsky.social, and I’m on our first episode talking about tariffs and Christmas! www.bloomberg.com/podcasts/ser...
Everybody's Business - Bloomberg
Listen Everybody's Business Podcast
www.bloomberg.com
May 16, 2025 at 3:53 PM
Fun news: Today Businessweek launched Everybody’s Business, a new weekly (chatty, fun) podcast about what’s going on with the economy. It’s hosted by @chafkin.bsky.social and @svaneksmith.bsky.social, and I’m on our first episode talking about tariffs and Christmas! www.bloomberg.com/podcasts/ser...
had the pleasure of moderating this conversation with @zoetillman.bsky.social @gregstohr.bsky.social @eelarson.bsky.social earlier today on all the lawsuits and court challenges the trump administration is facing rn. Have a listen! www.bloomberg.com/sessions/202...
Live Q&A: Tracking Trump’s Policies Challenged in US Courts
Bloomberg journalists answer your questions about legal challenges to Trump’s executive actions
www.bloomberg.com
May 9, 2025 at 12:36 AM
had the pleasure of moderating this conversation with @zoetillman.bsky.social @gregstohr.bsky.social @eelarson.bsky.social earlier today on all the lawsuits and court challenges the trump administration is facing rn. Have a listen! www.bloomberg.com/sessions/202...
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🎙️ TODAY: President Trump's expansive use of executive power has faced at least 328 lawsuits so far.
Bloomberg's @zoetillman.bsky.social, @gregstohr.bsky.social, @eelarson.bsky.social and @sarahholder.bsky.social are tracking these cases and will answer your questions.
Tune in: bloom.bg/430FAwh
Bloomberg's @zoetillman.bsky.social, @gregstohr.bsky.social, @eelarson.bsky.social and @sarahholder.bsky.social are tracking these cases and will answer your questions.
Tune in: bloom.bg/430FAwh
May 8, 2025 at 2:14 PM
🎙️ TODAY: President Trump's expansive use of executive power has faced at least 328 lawsuits so far.
Bloomberg's @zoetillman.bsky.social, @gregstohr.bsky.social, @eelarson.bsky.social and @sarahholder.bsky.social are tracking these cases and will answer your questions.
Tune in: bloom.bg/430FAwh
Bloomberg's @zoetillman.bsky.social, @gregstohr.bsky.social, @eelarson.bsky.social and @sarahholder.bsky.social are tracking these cases and will answer your questions.
Tune in: bloom.bg/430FAwh
talked to zach mider about a bonkers scheme originating from a former comedy writer to sell americans cheap, often bare-bones health insurance by using a loophole in Obamacare. yup. follow along with the big take podcast: open.spotify.com/episode/1oIL...
Telemarketers’ New Trick to Sell Bare-Bones Health Plans
Big Take · Episode
open.spotify.com
May 8, 2025 at 4:03 AM
talked to zach mider about a bonkers scheme originating from a former comedy writer to sell americans cheap, often bare-bones health insurance by using a loophole in Obamacare. yup. follow along with the big take podcast: open.spotify.com/episode/1oIL...
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#Bloomberg does some truly incredible podcasts about "things".
Spend the 20 minutes listening to how breakfast items are traded as commodities and why they increase.
We could all benefit from a better understanding of the "whys"!!
#econsky
#bluesky
#inflation
@sarahholder.bsky.social
Spend the 20 minutes listening to how breakfast items are traded as commodities and why they increase.
We could all benefit from a better understanding of the "whys"!!
#econsky
#bluesky
#inflation
@sarahholder.bsky.social
Forget the S&P or CPI. Meet the Bacon Egg and Cheese Index
Big Take · Episode
open.spotify.com
April 12, 2025 at 12:56 PM
#Bloomberg does some truly incredible podcasts about "things".
Spend the 20 minutes listening to how breakfast items are traded as commodities and why they increase.
We could all benefit from a better understanding of the "whys"!!
#econsky
#bluesky
#inflation
@sarahholder.bsky.social
Spend the 20 minutes listening to how breakfast items are traded as commodities and why they increase.
We could all benefit from a better understanding of the "whys"!!
#econsky
#bluesky
#inflation
@sarahholder.bsky.social
instead of checking your 401k… listen to our big take episode about how experts say regular people should be navigating the stock market rn podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/b...
podcasts.apple.com
April 11, 2025 at 12:09 AM
instead of checking your 401k… listen to our big take episode about how experts say regular people should be navigating the stock market rn podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/b...
abundance..meet momentum (via @benschneider.bsky.social) www.bloomberg.com/news/article...
The Secret Formula for Faster Trains
A new report shows how Amtrak and commuter railroads can reduce “dead time” and increase speeds for less than it would cost to build new high-speed rail lines.
www.bloomberg.com
April 10, 2025 at 8:17 PM
abundance..meet momentum (via @benschneider.bsky.social) www.bloomberg.com/news/article...
i truly feel we're in a post april fools day world
April 1, 2025 at 12:33 PM
i truly feel we're in a post april fools day world
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When you cut federal funding out of an affordable housing deal, everything else is at risk too, including asbestos abatement. Great look at real-world consequences from @kristoncapps.bsky.social and @sarahholder.bsky.social www.bloomberg.com/news/article...
Affordable Housing Developers Stalled by Blocked Federal Funds
Efforts by DOGE to claw back $1 billion in loans and grants for energy-efficiency upgrades have put plans for hundreds of housing developments at risk.
www.bloomberg.com
March 25, 2025 at 2:40 PM
When you cut federal funding out of an affordable housing deal, everything else is at risk too, including asbestos abatement. Great look at real-world consequences from @kristoncapps.bsky.social and @sarahholder.bsky.social www.bloomberg.com/news/article...
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After DOGE canceled $1 billion in green building retrofit grants, hundreds of affordable housing projects across the country stalled out. HUD says communities don't need solar panels. But for some of these projects now in limbo, the goal is to clear out asbestos. www.bloomberg.com/news/article...
Affordable Housing Developers Stalled by Blocked Federal Funds
Efforts by DOGE to claw back $1 billion in loans and grants for energy-efficiency upgrades have put plans for hundreds of housing developments at risk.
www.bloomberg.com
March 25, 2025 at 2:23 PM
After DOGE canceled $1 billion in green building retrofit grants, hundreds of affordable housing projects across the country stalled out. HUD says communities don't need solar panels. But for some of these projects now in limbo, the goal is to clear out asbestos. www.bloomberg.com/news/article...