Podcasts

State Treasurer Shawn Wooden discusses the state's across-the-board bond rating upgrades, its immediate challenges and initiatives such as "CT Baby Bonds." Paul Burton hosts. (19 minutes)

John Hallacy, founder of John Hallacy Consulting LLC, talks with Chip Barnett about the pandemic’s lingering credit impacts on state finances in a wide-ranging discussion of the many issues affecting the municipal market today. (17 minutes)

Adam Andrzejewski, CEO and founder of transparency organization OpenTheBooks.com, pinpoints examples of wasteful government spending and "filthy rich" communities and institutions getting federal bailout money. Paul Burton hosts (15 minutes).

In Part 2 of this special series, Northeast Regional Editor Paul Burton and guests Anthony Figliola, Andrew Rein and Nicole Gelinas discuss what the next New York mayor will inherit and what's needed to win back businesses and tourists. (11 minutes)

In Part 1 of this special series, Northeast Regional Editor Paul Burton and guests Nicole Gelinas, Anthony Figliola and Andrew Rein explore what this year's New York mayoral race means for the city and its people, investors and business leaders. (15 minutes)

Todd Cipperman, founding principal of Cipperman Compliance Services, talks with Chip Barnett about the rise of cryptocurrencies and how cities like Miami are looking to integrate them into day-to-day functions. He also talks about the regulatory outlook for cryptocurrencies. (15 minutes).

Sheila King of Eagle Asset Management talks with Chip Barnett on the growing importance of environmental, social and governance issues for municipal governments. She gives examples of what works and what doesn't and why it matters. (14 minutes)

Eli Dvorkin of the Center for an Urban Future suggests how New York City can save millions by improving its capital construction process. He also examines the city's tech growth. Paul Burton hosts. (23 minutes)

Tom Kozlik of Hilltop Securities explores federal guidance over rescue aid use, whether states and local governments are ready to allocate the funding, and how a "golden age" could loom for public finance. Paul Burton hosts. (20 minutes)

Andrew Rein of the Citizens Budget Commission and Howard Cure of Evercore Wealth Management dive into the New York City's operating and capital budgets. Paul Burton hosts. (38 minutes)