The latest Muni Lowdown podcast features Senior Policy Analyst Javier Balmaceda of the Center on Budget and Policy Priorities and Senior Reporter Simone Baribeau discussing PREPA's bankruptcy proceedings with Managing Editor Paul Greaves.

Simone initiates the discussion with an overview of the Puerto Rico Electric Power Authority's (PREPA) and current status.

Javier moves the dialogue towards the following issues:

• PREPA operations
• Utility privatization (including the latest with New Fortress Energy and LUMA Energy).
• The affordability of rate hikes

The podcast closes with Javier providing a view on the perspective of island residents and customers.