Charles Blain – Writer, Policy Entrepreneur, Public Commentator

Past 12 Months

Recent Work

Feb 2026 · Commentary

Washington Times

Restricting real estate investment won't help housing affordability

A new provision targeting institutional investment in single-family rentals would destabilize the housing market and erode affordability for millions of Americans.

Jan 2026 · Article

City Journal

Texas's $8 Billion Convention Center Gamble

If the red state's new projects become white elephants, taxpayers will be the ones to pay the price.

Dec 2025 · Television

CNN

The Lead with Jake Tapper

Live analysis on municipal debt and local government accountability in Texas metro areas.

Dec 2025 · Video

Texas Scorecard

Texas Tomorrow: Hidden Local Debt

How special districts and municipal authorities accumulate billions in debt voters never approved.

Dec 2025 · Article

Houston Chronicle

Metro's $4 million microtransit pilot has gone off the rails

Evolve Houston has ballooned into a multimillion-dollar operation with little transparency.

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Television · Dec 2025

What's Your Point 12/21

Fox 26 Houston

Video · Dec 2025

Texas Tomorrow: Episode 14

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Television · Nov 2025

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Restricting real estate investment won't help housing affordability