Podcasts

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.

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.