Best Muniland Podcasts (2024)

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NCAA settlement and declining enrollment shift the higher education landscape 12:40

5d ago12:40

12:40

Higher expenses after a $2.78 billion agreement on student athlete payments pose a credit risk for smaller colleges, which already face rising competition from larger, cheaper institutions. Guests: Patrick Ronk, AVP-Analyst - Moody’s Ratings; Nicole Serrano, VP-Sr Credit Officer - Moody’s Ratings Host: Nick Samuels, Senior Vice President, Moody’s …

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Good times ahead for munis 31:51

2h ago31:51

31:51

Scott Colbert, Executive Vice President and Chief Economist at Commerce Trust Company, says the bond market remains attractive despite recent fluctuations, noting investment-grade taxable bonds and long-term municipal bonds offer solid opportunities for investors, especially in the current interest rate environment. He also discusses monetary polic…

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Understanding Florida's economic boom 37:37

4d ago37:37

37:37

Economist Sean Snaith joins the podcast to share insights on Florida's economic growth, housing market issues, and labor market trends.

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Blockchain technology meets munis in Quincy, Massachusetts 42:49

18d ago42:49

42:49

Finance officials for the city decided to be the first municipal issuer to use the distributed ledger technology for a $10 million deal, banking on cost savings, better liquidity and more access for retail investors to their bonds. Mayor Tom Koch, CFO Eric Mason and Strategic Asset Manager Rick Coscia say it should be the first of many blockchain d…

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Revenue shortfall leaves California facing a budget squeeze 15:48

2M ago15:48

15:48

Spending cuts of $25 billion will ease the deficit, though out-migration of high earners remains a drag on revenue. K-12 education will avoid significant cuts, but is vulnerable if the economy slows. Guests: Matt Butler, VP-Sr Credit Officer - Moody’s Ratings; Helen Cregger, VP-Sr Credit Officer - Moody’s Ratings Host: Nick Samuels, Senior Vice Pr…

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Investing in tomorrow: U.S. infrastructure’s challenges and solutions 25:13

1M ago25:13

25:13

Darren Olson of the American Society of Civil Engineers joins to discuss the importance of resilient infrastructure and the impact of federal funding on America's future.

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The rise of automation in municipal markets 41:17

2M ago41:17

41:17

Explore how automation and electronic trading are creating more opportunities and better outcomes for municipal market participants, including making muni bonds more accessible to a broader range of investors.

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How Automation is Transforming Municipal Bond Trading 36:50

2M ago36:50

36:50

James Morris of Investortools joins the podcast to discuss the significant impact of electronic trading and automation on the municipal finance sector, revealing insights into improved efficiencies, trading workflows, and the evolving role of bond traders.

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Insurance crisis poses credit risks for hurricane-prone Florida and Louisiana 15:44

3M ago15:44

15:44

As climate issues mount, residents face escalating property insurance costs and, in some cases, difficulty obtaining coverage at all, which threatens to hurt the economy and curtail tax collections. Guests: Bola Kushimo, Vice President - Senior Credit Officer, Moody’s Ratings and Denise Rappmund, Vice President - Senior Analyst, Moody’s Ratings Hos…

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A hedge funder’s journey from ‘library quiet’ to ‘trading floor buzz’ 30:54

3M ago30:54

30:54

BNP Paribas’ Lindsay Costigan discusses the progress and ongoing challenges for women in the financial sector, her role in pushing for gender parity and diversity in finance, and how critical career decisions at pivotal moments can define success.

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What fewer institutional buyers mean in a retail-centric market 41:47

3M ago41:47

41:47

Barclays' Mikhail Foux talks shifting demand, BABs refundings, election effects and more.

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Graying of America poses financial risks for many local governments 11:24

4M ago11:24

11:24

Local governments face a loss of economic vitality and tax revenue as the working-age population declines. Meanwhile, a tighter labor supply remains a chronic issue for the hospital sector. Guests: Frank Mamo, Vice President - Senior Analyst, Moody’s Ratings and Dan Steingart, Vice President - Senior Credit Officer, Moody’s Ratings Host: Nick Samue…

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The past is prologue in Muniland: Hallacy & Ciccarone look back, ahead 53:01

3M ago53:01

53:01

John Hallacy of John Hallacy Consulting and Rich Ciccarone, president emeritus of Merritt Research Services, talk with Chip Barnett about the municipal bond business over the past 40 years. They take a look back at where the industry has been, where it is and where it will be going.

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Women in municipal finance: Don't be afraid to push boundaries, Shank says 21:50

4M ago21:50

21:50

In the celebration of Women's History Month, The Bond Buyer invited one of the icons of public finance, Suzanne Shank, to talk about the importance of women in the municipal bond business. She reveals what led her into the municipal bond business and discusses her firm's continuing commitment to munis and strategy for growth.…

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Intensifying droughts turn up the heat on US state and local governments 11:15

5M ago11:15

11:15

As water shortages threaten to curb economic growth, governments in many parts of the country are stepping up investment in water management and conservation. Guests: Sunny Zhu, AVP – Analyst, Moody’s Ratings; Maddie Atkins, Analyst - Moody’s Ratings Host: Nick Samuels, Senior Vice President, Moody’s Ratings Related content on Moodys.com (may only…

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Customization, technology aiding massive SMA growth 24:44

5M ago24:44

24:44

Investor demands and lower account minimums have grown separately managed accounts across fixed-income markets, particularly in munis. Russell Feldman, CEO and co-founder of IMTC, discusses this evolution and how technology has contributed to changing market dynamics.

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Bond Buyer Podcast relaunches March 5 1:06

5M ago1:06

1:06

Though it will still feature in-depth, insightful conversations between our reporters and editors and thought leaders from all corners of municipal finance, our long-running podcast will reboot with a format change. Bond Buyer Editor in Chief Mike Scarchilli explains and previews the changes on the horizon.…

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Talking transportation P3s with Robert Poole 38:04

5M ago38:04

38:04

Robert Poole, a leading expert in the U.S. public-private partnership transportation sector, joins infrastructure reporter Caitlin Devitt to talk about upcoming deals including toll lanes and bridges in the Southeast and high speed rail in the West as well as states that are advancing P3s and action on the federal front.…

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Red Sea disruptions reshape cargo dynamics on America's East and Gulf Coasts 12:28

6M ago12:28

12:28

Suspension of commercial shipping in the Suez Canal and reduced activity in the drought-afflicted Panama Canal have the potential to reduce revenue at key US ports. Guest: Moses Kopmar, Vice President – Senior Analyst, Moody’s Investors Service Host: Nick Samuels, Senior Vice President, Moody’s Investors Service Related content on Moodys.com (may o…

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Automation, algos and odd lots — an evolution of electronification 44:42

6M ago44:42

44:42

Chad Wildman, executive director, Quantitative Strategies at FMSbonds, and Matthew Smith, founder and CEO of Spline Data, discuss how automation has repositioned the muni market and where participants can find value by using technology tools. Lynne Funk hosts.

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The year ahead for the broker-dealer community 16:53

6M ago16:53

16:53

SIFMA's Leslie Norwood joins Bond Buyer Executive Editor Kyle Glazier for a discussion about the regulatory and legislative outlook for broker-dealers.

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Major US cities’ pension risks are easing, but far from retired 14:17

7M ago14:17

14:17

Pension liabilities for large local governments are falling because of higher interest rates. This dynamic — and greater contributions —bodes well for credit quality, though investment risk lingers. Guest: Tom Aaron, Vice President – Senior Credit Officer, Moody’s Investors Service Host: Nick Samuels, Senior Vice President, Moody’s Investors Servic…

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ESG complexities multiply as muni market segment matures 24:49

7M ago24:49

24:49

Red state-blue state battles have complicated ESG issuance even as the muni market strives to make it an accepted asset class. The Bond Buyer's Lynne Funk, Karen Pierog, Chip Barnett and Keeley Webster discuss how it's playing out nationally and regionally.

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The Outlook from Washington 15:37

7M ago15:37

15:37

Bond Buyer Executive Editor Kyle Glazier discusses the coming year in D.C. with Bond Dealers of America's Brett Bolton.

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Higher education outlook returns to stable 9:49

8M ago9:49

9:49

While pandemic pain lingers, our higher education outlook has improved to stable from negative as revenue grows, margins steady and balance sheets remain generally healthy. Guest: Chris Collins, Vice President – Senior Analyst, Moody’s Investors Service Host: Nick Samuels, Senior Vice President, Moody’s Investors Service Related content on Moodys.c…

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Western states are tapping munis to lessen housing crises 23:34

8M ago23:34

23:34

Justin Cooper, Orrick's co-head of public finance breaks down how states like Oregon, Washington and California are funding efforts to lessen their affordable housing and homelessness crises.

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Building bridges and bonds: the power of public finance is strong 39:07

8M ago39:07

39:07

The 2023 Freda Johnson Award winners, Megan Kilgore and Virginia Wong, discuss why they are bullish on the municipal industry. Lynne Funk hosts. (39 minutes)

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Attorney Karol Denniston talks P3s 38:38

8M ago38:38

38:38

Well-known municipal restructuring and P3 attorney Karol Denniston, the Global Projects Partner at Squire, Patton Boggs, talks with infrastructure reporter Caitlin Devitt about the growing popularity of predevelopment agreements as well as the P3 pipeline and legal challenges like the University of Iowa's litigation over its 50-year energy concessi…

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A marriage of munis and tech 24:59

9M ago24:59

24:59

Stephen Winterstein, founder of SP Winterstein and Associates, discusses how technology has changed, challenged and the improved product set and efficiencies in the muni market. Lynne Funk hosts. 25 minutes.

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Hospitals’ prospects improve after severe struggles starting with the pandemic 10:41

9M ago10:41

10:41

We have revised our outlook for the US not-for-profit healthcare sector to stable from negative as a recovery takes hold, largely driven by a slowdown in the growth rate of labor costs. Guest: Matt Cahill, Assistant Vice President – Analyst, Moody’s Investors Service Host: Nick Samuels, Senior Vice President, Moody’s Investors Service Related conte…

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California Treasurer Ma talks policy, bonds and her run for Lt. Governor 29:26

9M ago29:26

29:26

Bond Buyer Senior Reporter Keeley Webster shares an interview with California Treasurer Fiona Ma on her run for lieutenant governor as a prelude to a fireside chat Wells Fargo Director Julia Kim conducted with the state treasurer at The Bond Buyer's California Public Finance conference.

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Kentucky & Arizona: A deep dive into their muni bonds, economic landscape 18:15

10M ago18:15

18:15

Royden Durham and Tony Tanner, portfolio managers at the Aquila group of funds, talk with Chip Barnett about what’s special about Kentucky and Arizona – what’s the same and what’s different within their municipal bond markets. (18 minutes)

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US states get pension relief; English local governments face mounting financial stress 16:23

10M ago16:23

16:23

States’ pension liabilities, a source of credit stress for years, are declining and providing financial flexibility. In England, some local governments are grappling with substantial deficits. Guests: Sunny Zhu, Assistant Vice President – Analyst, Moody’s Investors Service and Zoe Jankel, Vice President – Senior Credit Officer, Moody’s Investors Se…

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Breaking down BART's barriers to success. 33:51

10M ago33:51

33:51

The Bond Buyer's Keeley Webster talks ratings, fair integration and potential solutions to Bay Area Regional Transits current challenges with Bryant Jenkins, a managing principal with Sperry Capital.

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An update from Washington 16:04

10M ago16:04

16:04

Bond Buyer Senior Reporter Caitlin Devitt joins Bond Buyer Executive Editor Kyle Glazier to discuss the looming government shutdown and the progress of the historic bipartisan infrastructure law two years after its passage.

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San Francisco’s outlook dims as remote work cools downtown activity 15:11

11M ago15:11

15:11

With a slower economy in the central business district, the city projects deficits and we’ve changed our outlook to negative. We’ve done the same for Bay Area Rapid Transit with its ridership drop. Guests: Joe Manoleas, Assistant Vice President - Analyst, Moody’s Investors Service and Maddie Atkins, Analyst, Moody’s Investors Service Host: Nick Sam…

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Utah transportation chief talks about projects, challenges and the future 33:59

11M ago33:59

33:59

Carlos Braceras, Utah's transportation secretary, talks about overseeing the largest transportation program in the state's history. He discusses the projects and challenges that go along with creating safe and efficient transportation infrastructure for the fastest-growing state in the union. Caitlin Devitt hosts. (33 minutes).…

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Climate woes hang heavy 32:45

11M ago32:45

32:45

Breckinridge's Ruth Ducret discusses how her firm takes ESG factors into consideration into their credit and investment strategies, the market's vulnerabilities in the face of climate change and how transition risk is a real threat. Lynne Funk hosts.

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Housing bonds and sustainable infrastructure with Atlanta CFO Mohamed Balla. 21:49

11M ago21:49

21:49

CFO of the city of Atlanta, Mohamed Balla, talks housing bonds and his participation in the recent National Association of Security Professionals’ annual conference.

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How the markets are faring 20:28

11M ago20:28

20:28

Tracey Manzi, senior investment strategist at Raymond James, talks with Chip Barnett about the fixed income markets today and how munis and Treasuries are doing. She says the number one issue clients are asking about is inflation. (20 minutes)

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Recreational marijuana sales provide modest revenue lift for states 7:51

12M ago7:51

7:51

States with legal recreational marijuana are generating tax dollars for various needs, but no more than Nevada’s 2.5% of state revenue. Policy changes, however, have the potential to boost the amount. Guest: Greg Sobel, Assistant Vice President – Analyst, Moody’s Investors Service Host: Nick Samuels, Senior Vice President, Moody’s Investors Service…

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Mass Transportation Post Pandemic; coping with the end of federal aid 21:57

12M ago21:57

21:57

Bill Glasgall of the Volcker Alliance talks about the future of mass transportation across the U.S. as federal pandemic aid nears an end. Thomas Nocera hosts.

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What’s on tap for the rest of '23? 14:23

1y ago14:23

14:23

Eric Merlis, managing director and co-head of global markets at Citizens Bank, talks with Chip Barnett about the economy and financial markets and what the Federal Reserve might do. He also discusses possible near- and long-term economic scenarios. (15 minutes)

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College closures gradually increase as higher education faces myriad challenges 10:53

1y ago10:53

10:53

With bankruptcy to shed debt and stay open largely unviable, colleges grappling with falling enrollment and rising costs are increasingly closing. In a shutdown, bondholder outcomes are a wild card with the amount of reserves on hand and value of real estate assets playing a role. Guest: Susan Shaffer, Vice President – Senior Credit Officer, Moody’…

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A midyear look at the market — a bullish take on the second half 24:24

1y ago24:24

24:24

Nick Venditti of Allspring Global Investments talks about evolving demand components, compelling yields and expectations for second half performance. Jessica Lerner hosts.

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Muni mentorship & a path to success 16:28

1y ago16:28

16:28

Virginia Wong, a partner in Nixon Peabody’s public finance group, talks with Chip Barnett about effective mentorship and building successful teams. (15 minutes)

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Finding value in munis versus corporates 36:28

1y ago36:28

36:28

Matthew Gastall and Daryl Helsing of Morgan Stanley delve into how municipals are performing versus other asset classes, where taxable munis fit and how they see the market performing heading into the summer reinvest. Jessica Lerner hosts.

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Artificial intelligence’s credit effects unfold for universities; US ports’ outlook remains stable 19:22

1y ago19:22

19:22

ChatGPT’s rollout has sharpened universities’ focus on AI pitfalls such as cheating and benefits like improved educational outcomes. Plus, US ports’ cargo volumes are way down, but business models and finances provide stability. Guests: Patrick Ronk, Analyst – Moody’s Investors Service and Moses Kopmar, Vice President – Senior Analyst, Moody’s Inve…

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From sea to shining sea: A spotlight on our military veterans in public finance 45:02

1y ago45:02

45:02

From the battlefield to the boardroom, military veterans are making their mark in the financial services industry today. Hear their stories in this special podcast featuring Academy Securities, AmeriVet Securities, Bancroft Capital, Drexel Hamilton, Mischler Financial Group and Roberts & Ryan. Chip Barnett hosts. (45 minutes)…

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The debt ceiling showdown: what's at stake 22:09

1y ago22:09

22:09

Lawmakers are playing another game of brinksmanship as the nation's ability to pay its bills nears its limit. GFOA's Emily Brock discusses how a failure to reach a compromise could be a serious blow for municipal issuers. Kyle Glazier hosts.

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