Podcasts

Kathy Wylde, president of the Partnership for New York City, gauges the effect of the transportation infrastructure crisis on New York’s regional economy and recommends solutions. Paul Burton hosts.

Michael Zezas, municipal strategist at Morgan Stanley, explains why investors should hold on to and continue to invest in munis and looks at how munis affect federalism. John Hallacy hosts.

Liz Miller, president of Summit Place Advisors, talks about what her clients look for — and what they need — when they buy municipal bonds. She also looks at what clients should look for in 2018. Chip Barnett hosts.

Bryce Doty, senior vice president with Sit Investment Associates, says the Fed needs to appear more aggressive in order to stay ahead of inflation expectations. Gary Siegel hosts.

Supply is down; rates are up; outflows have begun in municipals. However, Peter DeGroot , our guest from JP Morgan, points out opportunities in a higher coupon environment. John Hallacy is host.

Howard Cure of Evercore and Maria Doulis of the Citizens Budget Commission parse the $88.7 billion preliminary budget, the Washington and Albany effects and problem units Health + Hospitals and NYCHA. Paul Burton hosts.

HJ Sims Managing Director Puerto Rico German Ramirez de Arellano and Senior Vice President Richard Prann talk from the Commonwealth about the situation on the island, both in terms of the financial and the human costs. Chip Barnett hosts.

Former New York City Comptroller William Thompson, now a partner at Siebert Cisneros Shank & Co., discusses his firm’s success in 2017 and looks ahead to an uncertain market landscape for 2018. “We’re all unsure, we’re all holding our breath … everybody on the Street looks at 2018 as a down year ... 2018 is going to be a challenging year for everyone.” Chip Barnett hosts.

Jonnel Doris, Director of the Mayor’s Office of Minority and Women-owned Business Enterprises, talks about strides the de Blasio administration has made in expanding business opportunities for small business owners who work with NYC and how this benefits the city’s economy. Chip Barnett hosts.

Former MTA Chairman Richard Ravitch elaborates on what ails New York's transit system and what is necessary to fix it. Paul Burton hosts.