Podcasts

Urban planner and author Dag Detter, speaking from Stockholm, explains a concept that he says could revolutionize U.S. public finance. Paul Burton hosts.

Dan DiSalvo, a City University of New York professor and Manhattan Institute senior fellow, breaks down the pending U.S. Supreme Court case Janus v. AFSCME, which could stand public-sector policy on its head. Andrew Coen and Paul Burton host.

What’s in store for muniland in 2018 in a post tax reform world? How is low issuance expected to make things even harder for underwriters? Kevin Dunphy, managing director and head of public finance for Mitsubishi UFJ Financial Group, helps dissect the issues. Hosted by Aaron Weitzman.

Dan Aschenbach of Moody’s Investors Service gives us an in-depth look at the U.S. public power sector. He discusses the different roles that energy efficiency, renewables, and cybersecurity contribute to the marketplace. John Hallacy is the host.

New York City First Deputy Mayor Dean Fuleihan discusses Mayor Bill de Blasio's second-term goals, how it will cope with uncertainty from Washington, its approach to transit funding and the merits of new city budget director Melanie Hartzog. Chip Barnett and Paul Burton host.

Jeff Diehl, CEO of the Rhode Island Infrastructure Bank, talks about the bank's progress, and funding and policy matters that resonate nationally. Paul Burton hosts.

Payden & Rygel Chief Economist Jeffrey Cleveland says estimates for the fed funds rate are too low and the Phillips curve’s death has been greatly exaggerated. Hosted by Gary Siegel.

Storm financing expert Alan Rubin, the "Hurricane Czar," examines ways to finance resiliency and recovery amid unprecedented natural disasters. Paul Burton hosts.

Uncertainties surrounding tax reform and a spike in supply are creating opportunities in the municipal market. Natalie Cohen, head of Municipal Research at Wells Fargo Securities, weighs the various factors. John Hallacy hosts.

The challenges local governments face with capital planning in 2018 are explored by Brien Desilets, who leads Grant Thornton’s infrastructure advisory practice and previously advised local governments on public-private partnerships at Public Financial Management. Hosted by Andrew Coen.