About this podcast
OZ NewsHour covers the key stories happening right now in the world of Opportunity Zones. OZ Insiders hosts Andy Hagans and Jimmy Atkinson discuss the powerful trends that investors, fund managers, real estate developers, and industry professionals need to know. If it's a must-know development in the Opportunity Zone world, we cover it here.
Episodes
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- OZ NewsHour is now OZ LIVE · 1 minOZ NewsHour has been rebranded as OZ LIVE, which will continue to be part of The Opportunity Zones Podcast. This "OZ NewsHour" podcast feed will be shut down in the near future…
- LIVE Book Launch Party: The Opportunity Zones Playbook · 32 min · Season 2026 Episode 6A special Book Launch Party celebrating the release of Jimmy Atkinson's new book, The Opportunity Zones Playbook: Master the OZ Tax Incentive to Build Wealth, Fund Deals, and…
- House Flushes Warren's BTR Poison Pill: Big Win For OZs · 46 min · Season 2026 Episode 5The U.S. House just passed an amended version of the 21st Century ROAD to Housing Act, and it removed the one provision that had Opportunity Zone investors on edge: a 7-year…
- 2027 Opportunity Zone Eligible Tracts? · 31 min · Season 2026 Episode 4The IRS has published the list of census tracts eligible for nomination as 2027 Qualified Opportunity Zones... and the clock is now ticking for states to act. On this LIVE…
- The 21st Century ROAD to Housing Act · 40 min · Season 2026 Episode 3The 21st Century ROAD to Housing Act has advanced in the Senate with 89 yes votes — and it explicitly touches Opportunity Zones. Jimmy Atkinson and Andy Hagans break down what's…
- LIVE OZ NewsHour - February 2026 · 49 min · Season 2026 Episode 2A new AI tool built specifically for Opportunity Zones is here — and it may change how investors, fund managers, and advisors navigate the transition from OZ 1.0 to OZ 2.0. In…
- OZ 2.0 Tract Eligibility Data Coming Soon · 42 min · Season 2026 Episode 1New U.S. Census Bureau data that will determine OZ 2.0 eligibility is scheduled to be released on Thursday, January 29, 2026. But with a potential government shutdown looming…
- 2025 Opportunity Zones Survey Results · 39 min · Season 2025 Episode 12New survey data indicates a likely surge in Opportunity Zone investing in 2027. What else is coming down the pike? Plus, the long-awaited 2025 OZ Holiday Gift Guide! On this…
- The Best OZ 2.0 Resources · 48 min · Season 2025 Episode 11A new era of Opportunity Zone development is on the horizon. Plus, OZ Insiders is hosting a private networking dinner in Las Vegas next month, and you're invited! On this month's…
- OZ Insiders Hits A Major Milestone · 39 min · Season 2025 Episode 10Fueled by the momentum of Opportunity Zones 2.0, the OZ industry is surging into the final months of 2025 with record participation, a new rural map, and a wave of upcoming…
- A Perfect Storm For Opportunity Zones? · 42 min · Season 2025 Episode 9With many major asset classes at or near all-time highs, is a perfect storm brewing for Opportunity Zone investing? Plus, a recap of recent Opportunity Zone events, and a preview…
- Which Opportunity Zones Are Active In 2027? · 41 min · Season 2025 Episode 8New Opportunity Zones will go into effect on January 1, 2027. But there will be a two-year overlap with existing OZ 1.0 zones. What options do OZ investors have beginning in…
- Will The Senate Make Opportunity Zones Permanent? · 41 min · Season 2025 Episode 6The U.S. Senate has released draft legislation that could make Opportunity Zones a permanent part of the tax code. In this special OZ NewsHour edition of the podcast, Jimmy…
- OZ 2.0 Bill Heads To The Senate · 41 min · Season 2025 Episode 5The House has passed their OZ 2.0 bill as part of budget reconciliation. The bill now heads to the Senate. How should the Senate address OZ 2.0 and what are the next steps for…
- Budget Reconciliation Begins: A Green Light For New OZ Legislation · 46 min · Season 2025 Episode 4Budget reconciliation is underway, and new Opportunity Zone legislation now officially has a green light to move forward. Plus, Novogradac has released new QOF survey data, and…
- Trump's Big Budget Win Lifts Opportunity Zone Outlook · 1 h 1 min · Season 2025 Episode 3Trump's recent budget win has sparked renewed enthusiasm for new Opportunity Zones legislation in 2025. Plus, OZ Pitch Day attracted a record audience, proving the program's…
- Trump Says Opportunity Zones Are #1 · 40 min · Season 2025 Episode 2President Donald J. Trump just said that Opportunity Zones are "probably the number one economic development project ever." Plus, two more OZ champions join the Administration…
- Trump's Back: The First Week · 40 min · Season 2025 Episode 1As Trump's second Administration began last week, the OZ industry's lobbying effort kicked into high gear, with op-eds, articles, letters and more. Plus: Jimmy shows off his new…
- 2025 Opportunity Zones Preview & Holiday Gift Guide · 41 minTrump makes several OZ-friendly picks. Plus, our annual holiday gift guide for that special OZ someone in your life.
- Trump Won. What's Next For Opportunity Zones? · 35 minDonald Trump won a decisive victory in the Presidential election. Does that mean an OZ extension is a "lock"? Plus: Jimmy provides a recap of the 2024 Novogradac Opportunity…
