Podcasts

Dawn Mangerson, senior portfolio manager at McDonnell Investment Management talks about the ramifications of the new tax legislation and articulates her concerns for municipals in 2018. Aaron Weitzman and Chip Barnett co-host.

State Sen. Scott Frantz, R-Greenwich, examines what lies ahead as the state comes off a tumultuous 2017 that included a late budget, rating downgrades, political gridlock and Hartford's bankruptcy threat. Paul Burton hosts.

Gary Pollock, managing director at Deutsche Bank, talks about what’s successful in a wealth management approach to municipals. John Hallacy is the host.

Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority executives Paul Brandley and Mike Abramo shine a spotlight on the many changes in place at the agency that runs Boston's transit system. Paul Burton is host.

Marcia Clark, head of California’s Fixed Income Academy, says business schools need to offer more bond classes. Co-hosted by Paul Burton and Keeley Webster.

Martin Robins, founding director of the Alan M. Voorhees Transportation Center, discusses New Jersey's transportation infrastructure needs in the face of state fiscal pressures. Robins, who helped create New Jersey Transit, explores how funding may change under Gov.-elect Phil Murphy. Hosted by Andrew Coen.

What does the new tax legislation mean for the municipal bond market? Bond Buyer Washington Bureau Chief Lynn Hume and Contributing Editor John Hallacy sort it out. Chip Barnett hosts.

Tim Blake of Moody’s Investors Service talks with The Bond Buyer about why the level of pension funding is now linked to the ratings of state and localities and shares the firm’s views on the financial realities many municipalities face today. John Hallacy is host.

Bill Glasgall of the Volcker Alliance in New York breaks down his organization’s report card on how the states manage budgeting, legacy costs and transparency. Hosted by Paul Burton and Chip Barnett.

The Fed plans to raise rates in December and three times next year. Mary Ann Hurley, vice president of fixed income trading at D.A. Davidson & Co., warns this could invert the yield curve, which often signals recession.