Podcasts

Susan Fitzgerald, Moody’s associate managing director, discusses the higher education sector, noting both long-term and near-term considerations, while hitting topics including net tuition pricing, student demographics, derisking of debt portfolios and endowment giving. John Hallacy hosts.

New York City Council Member Daniel Dromm, chair of the Finance Committee, talks about the recently passed budget, the Council’s priorities in the upcoming session, and the challenges and successes he has had in his life. Chip Barnett and Paul Burton host.

Steven Friedman, senior economist at BNP Paribas Asset Management, discusses the flattening yield curve, the neutral rate and Federal Reserve rate hikes. Gary Siegel hosts.

Buffalo Comptroller Mark Schroeder addresses the city’s latest fiscal challenges stemming from dwindling reserves and his political future after an unsuccessful Democratic primary challenge against longtime Mayor Byron Brown. Andrew Coen hosts.

William Cox, managing director at Kroll Bond Rating Agency, explains the rationale behind the firm’s recent policy departure from the more traditional notched rating ceiling approach for revenue credits. John Hallacy is host.

City Budget Director Melanie Hartzog discusses the $89.16 billion fiscal 2019 budget, spending priorities, reserves and the dynamic between Mayor Bill de Blasio’s office and the City Council. Chip Barnett and Paul Burton host.

Philip Howard, founder of the group Common Good, advocates measures to simplify government and end paralysis. Paul Burton hosts.

Former New Jersey State Senator Ray Lesniak discusses his lengthy journey fighting to legalize sports betting and the revenue impact wagers will have on the Garden State and nationally. Andrew Coen hosts.

Gregory Gizzi, senior vice president and portfolio manager at Macquarie Investment Management, looks at the effects of tax reform on municipal bond market this year. He also discusses what investors should look for in the second half of the year. Chip Barnett hosts.

New York's City Council approves Hudson Yards financing and regulations on e-hail ride services. Paul Burton and Chip Barnett host.