Scott Turner: podcast appearances and interviews

Eric Scott Turner, born February 26, 1972, is an American politician who has been serving as the 19th United States Secretary of Housing and Urban Development since February 2025. Prior to his political career, he was a professional football player, playing as a cornerback in the National Football League for eight seasons. His career in the NFL included stints with the Washington Redskins and the San Diego Chargers. Turner also held the position of Executive Director of the White House Opportunity and Revitalization Council from 2019 to 2021 under President Donald Trump. Before his federal service, he served as a state representative for Texas's 33rd House district from 2013 to 2017, a district that includes parts of Collin County and all of Rockwall County. In November 2024, President-elect Donald Trump announced his intent to nominate Turner as Secretary of Housing and Urban Development in the second Trump administration. His nomination was confirmed by the United States Senate on February 5, 2025, by a vote of 55–44, and he was sworn into office on the same day. Turner is affiliated with the Washington State Department of Ecology.