Lusk Perspectives
Booking Overview
Metrics
Episodes: 79
Frequency: Irregular
Rating: 5.0/5.0
Estimated listeners: < 100
Gender skew: Male
Listener location: USA
Contact Information
Publicly listed emails
jonls@usc.edu
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Host
Richard K. Green - Professor and Director of the USC Lusk Center for Real Estate. He leads the Lusk Perspectives resource focused on timely conversations about real estate and urban economics, emphasizing practical i...
Booking Intelligence
Booking Requirements
Recent Guest Discussions
Kyle Ransford - Multifamily Workforce/affordable Housing Operations, Section 8 In Practice, Property Management Value, Operating Costs Vs Achievable Rents, And Housing Supply/condo Development Considerations.
Joel Bryant - Post-wildfire Rebuilding Mechanics: Insurance Constraints, Surveys, Permitting And Approvals, Construction Costs/timelines, And Rebuilding For Community Outcomes (including Adus And Density).
Sean Burton - California City Recovery And Urban Market Fundamentals: Regulatory Risk And Investor Sentiment, Housing/investment Impacts, And Permitting Dynamics; Includes Outlook Contrasts Across Major CA Metros.
Recent Topics
Episodes
Rebuilding Public Housing, Reshaping Neighborhoods
October 05, 2026
Redeveloping public housing can improve surrounding neighborhoods, but those benefits are not always shared equally. Lizhong Liu (RAND) joins Richard K. Green (USC Lusk Center for Real Estate) to discuss how housing shapes access to opportunity and how redevelopment can extend that opportunity beyond the public housing site itself. Drawing on national research and examples including Chicago's Robert Taylor Homes and Los Angeles' Jordan Downs, Liu highlights measurable neighborhood gains along...
Restructuring Real Estate When Assumptions Change
August 17, 2026
Valuing real estate increasingly means forecasting industries that may look very different a decade from now. Cynthia Nelson (FTI Consulting) joins Richard K. Green (USC Lusk Center for Real Estate) to discuss the forces reshaping commercial real estate, from distressed debt and refinancing challenges to the future of entertainment production, data centers, and California's economy. Drawing on her experience in restructuring, Nelson explains how investors, lenders, and owners find solutions w...
When Water Rewrites the Rules
May 05, 2026
Water is increasingly behaving in ways that defy our plans. How should cities prepare when the risks keep changing? Roni Deitz (Arcadis) joins Richard K. Green (USC Lusk Center for Real Estate) to explore how water is reshaping real estate, infrastructure, and long-term investment. Starting with recent storms like Hurricane Helene and their devastating impacts, the conversation expands to examine a new reality: the baseline assumptions guiding water and development may no longer hold. Highlig...
Frequently asked questions
How do I get in touch with Lusk Perspectives?
Lusk Perspectives is hosted by Richard K. Green. Its publicly listed email is jonls@usc.edu. For guest bookings, the host or producer is usually the best person to reach. Podseeker helps you find direct host and producer contacts and pitch from your own inbox.
What is the email for Lusk Perspectives?
The publicly listed email for Lusk Perspectives: jonls@usc.edu.
How many listeners does Lusk Perspectives have?
Podseeker estimates Lusk Perspectives reaches fewer than 100 listeners per episode. Only the publisher has exact numbers.
Who is an ideal guest for Lusk Perspectives?
Lusk Perspectives typically books industry leaders. Typical guest background: Professionals and leaders in real estate and urban economics—e.g., multifamily developers/investors/operators, housing finance/management executives, and urban market research or planning professionals; often with California market or policy/permitting expertise. Common among recent guests: Track record in affordable/workforce housing development or investment; Leadership roles at real estate firms, investment platforms, or market intelligence firms; Demonstrated expertise in underwriting, operations (including Section 8), or permitting/regulatory execution. Recent guests include Kyle Ransford, Joel Bryant, and Sean Burton.
How hard is it to get booked on Lusk Perspectives?
Medium. Guests usually need solid credentials in the topic and an idea that fits the show.
What topics does Lusk Perspectives cover?
Recent episodes cover Real Estate, Urban Economics, Housing, Affordable Housing, and Multifamily. Pitch an idea tied to one of these topics and mention a recent episode.
Publicly listed emails
jonls@usc.edu
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