Podcasts

Randy Gerardes, a senior municipal bond analyst at Wells Fargo Securities, examines how a Minor League Baseball restructuring proposal that could ax dozens of teams would impact publicly funded ballparks. Hosted by Andrew Coen and Paul Burton.

Daryl Clements, portfolio manager at AllianceBernstein, breaks down what trends from 2019 will carry into 2020 and those that might emerge in the new year. Hosted by Aaron Weitzman.

Pennsylvania Treasurer Joe Torsella discusses his state's lead role in a lawsuit against banks that led to a settlement over price fixing of government agency bonds. Paul Burton hosts.

George Boyan, president of Leumi Investment Services, discusses negative interest rates, recession, and what challenges the Fed faces in the coming year. Gary Siegel hosts.

New York City Council member Daniel Dromm and Citizens Budget Commission president Andrew Rein explore the effects of looming state Medicaid cuts on the city's $95.3 billion preliminary budget. Paul Burton hosts from City Hall.

A calm rate outlook, a focus on taxable municipals, and a stable credit outlook are drivers of the current outlook and market convictions for Gary Pollack of Deutsche Bank. John Hallacy hosts.

The Bond Buyer's Paul Burton and Chip Barnett explore variables and pressure points in advance of the city's FY21 preliminary budget release.

Retired Lt. Gen. Robert Walsh, an advisory board member of Academy Securities, talks with The Bond Buyer’s Chip Barnett about the current situation in the Middle East and what states and cities can do to safeguard their municipalities against the threat of cyber attacks.

Many investors are positioning for the late cycle, according to guest Robert Waldner Jr., CFA , chief strategist and head of macro research at Invesco. He points to the demise of the Phillips curve; the Fed thinking in "real" terms, and a gradual increase in yields on the long end. He also discusses the appeal to global clients of taxable municipals. John Hallacy hosts.

Laura Lightbody and Colin Foard of Pew Charitable Trusts discuss how states and cities can fund resilience measures. Paul Burton hosts.