The Bond Buyer Podcast

The Bond Buyer Podcast episodes:

• 11.30.2021

  Build What Better: The Big Reboot

  Peter Keating and guests discuss the state of American infrastructure and how much the Biden Administration’s Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act will move the needle when it comes to launching new projects.

  
• 11.23.2021

  Takeaways from Boston

  City historian Larry DiCara discusses the breakthrough election of Michelle Wu as mayor, and recalls crises of yesteryear including the school busing chaos and the Blizzard of 1978. Paul Burton hosts. (26 minutes)

  
• 11.16.2021

  Is the ‘Great Migration’ an urban myth?

  Jennifer Johnston, director of research, municipal bonds, at Franklin Templeton, talks with Chip Barnett about whether a “Great Migration” from cities like New York and San Francisco is really taking place or is it just an urban myth. (19 minutes)...

  
• 11.09.2021

  Let the sun in

  New York State Comptroller Thomas DiNapoli discusses his COVID-19 federal funding tracker, and initiatives that range from transparency to pensions. Paul Burton hosts. (28 minutes)

  
• 11.02.2021

  COVID curtailed Canada crossing

  Chuck Stavitski and Elaine Brennan of Roosevelt & Cross and Ken Bieger of the Niagara Falls Bridge Commission talk about how the Canadian border closing due to COVID-19 affected upstate New York issuers. Chip Barnett hosts. (16 minutes)

  
• 10.26.2021

  Will Fed have to delay liftoff?

  Jeffrey Cleveland, chief economist at Payden & Rygel, discusses the Federal Reserve’s upcoming meeting, inflation, what taper will mean, when the Fed might decide to lift off, and possible leadership changes. Gary Siegel hosts.

  
• 10.19.2021

  Powering up

  Neeraj Arora of Morgan Lewis explores trends and risks in energy storage and its continued growth during the pandemic. Paul Burton hosts.   

  
• 10.12.2021

  Why cities get into crypto

  Geoffrey Buswick and Todd Kanaster of S&P; Global Ratings, talk with Chip Barnett about all things cryptocurrency. They look at why municipalities are getting into blockchain technology and crypto. What are the risks and rewards?

  
• 10.06.2021

  Tailoring ESG to fit a vast muni market

  Challenges abound in meeting the needs of both investors and issuers in incorporating environmental, social and governance factors into the municipal market. Jasper Cox, Fixed Income Analyst at the PRI, Principles for Responsible Investment, gives insights into how the market...

  
• 09.28.2021

  Return of the BABs: What's good and bad for the tax-exempt market

  Chris Johns and JT Thompson, portfolio managers at the Aquila Group of Funds talk about the possible return of a BABs-like program and if it’s good or bad news for the tax-exempt bond market. They also discuss infrastructure, tax-exempt advance refundings...

  
• 09.21.2021

  A call for transparency

  Rachael Fauss of watchdog organization Reinvent Albany has a wish list for New York's new governor, Kathy Hochul, that includes a culture shift in budgeting. "We don't want to see business conducted in the dead of night." Paul Burton hosts....

  
• 09.14.2021

  Deadly legacy: Exposure to 9/11 toxic dust affects financial district workers

  With the 20th anniversary of the 9/11 attacks still fresh in our minds, Michael Barasch, managing partner at Barasch & McGarry, says less than 8% of the civilians who were in Lower Manhattan that day and the months after have...

  
• 09.07.2021

  Remembering 9/11

  On the 20th anniversary of the Sept. 11 attacks, Howard Cure of Evercore Wealth Management and Andrew Rein of the Citizens Budget Commission share memories of that day, how New York managed the crisis and prospects today as the city...

  
• 08.31.2021

  What’s in store for munis?

  Cooper Howard, director of fixed income strategy at the Schwab Center for Financial Research, talks with Chip Barnett about what municipal bond investors can expect in the second half of the year – low yields and strong fundamentals. He looks...

  
• 08.24.2021

  In a return to normal, cities face risks

  John Ceffalio, Senior Municipal Research Analyst at CreditSights, talks with Chip Barnett about what to expect in the second half of the year. He discusses municipal bond market fundamentals, credit and climate disclosure. And he looks at the pandemic’s long-term...

  
• 08.17.2021

  Kentucky Gov. Beshear: Our state’s economy is on fire right now

  Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear talks with Chip Barnett about economic progress the Commonwealth has made this year and how the state-local government partnership strengthened during the pandemic. He describes the heartbreaking human cost of the virus, the deadly toll it...

  
• 08.10.2021

  How New York manages debt

  Deputy budget director David Womack explains what generates investor confidence in the city. Paul Burton and Chip Barnett host. (14 minutes)

  
• 08.03.2021

  Will Fed taper be delayed?

  Joe Kalish, chief global macro strategist at Ned Davis Research, discusses his thoughts on when the Federal Reserve will announce it will cut back on its asset purchases, the possibility of Chair Jerome Powell’s renomination and what to expect from...

  
• 07.27.2021

  Balancing act

  New York City budget director Jacques Jiha says proactive moves such as building reserves helped the city weather COVID-19 fiscal challenges. Paul Burton and Chip Barnett host. (23 minutes)

  
• 07.20.2021

  Why the Fed needs to be patient

  Ed Moya, senior market analyst for the Americas at OANDA, talks with Bond Buyer Managing Editor Gary Siegel about the upcoming FOMC meeting, inflation, the possibility of tapering and the future make-up of the Fed in a wide-ranging discussion on...

  
• 07.13.2021

  Against cyber threats, an ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure

  S&P;’s Tiffany Tribbitt and Geoffrey Buswick talk with Chip Barnett about what municipalities can do to counter the growing threat of cyber attacks and what steps cities and states can take after an incident happens. (15 minutes)

  
• 07.06.2021

  Unexpected turns

  Joseph Krist, publisher of Muni Credit News, explores state budgets, federal aid, climate change and cybersecurity. Paul Burton hosts. (34 minutes)

  
• 06.29.2021

  Connecticut comeback

  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)

  
• 06.22.2021

  The lingering effects of COVID-19

  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)

  
• 06.15.2021

  Follow the money

  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).

  
• 06.14.2021

  Special edition: High-stakes election, Part 2

  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...

  
• 06.11.2021

  Special edition: High-stakes election, Part 1

  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....

  
• 06.08.2021

  Bitcoin rising: Cities embracing crypto

  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...

  
• 06.01.2021

  Why ESG is vital for municipalities

  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)

  
• 05.25.2021

  More bang for the buck

  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)

  
• 05.18.2021

  Treasury dos and don'ts

  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)

  
• 05.11.2021

  Microscope on New York

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

  
• 05.04.2021

  'Something's out of whack'

  Regina Egea, president of the Garden State Initiative, analyzes New Jersey's fiscal landscape, including the proposed state budget, unfunded pension liability and deficit borrowing. Paul Burton hosts. (20 minutes)  

  
• 04.27.2021

  Why closed-end funds are valuable

  Jim Robinson, portfolio manager of the Robinson Tax Advantaged Income Fund at Liberty Street Advisors, talks about the changing ways investors should view stocks and bonds. Within the municipal bond market, closed-end municipal bond funds may represent a particularly attractive...

  
• 04.20.2021

  Transit gets tech savvy

  Natalia Quintero of the Partnership for New York City discusses the Transit Tech Lab accelerator program, which involves the MTA and other regional transportation agencies. Paul Burton hosts. (14 minutes)

  
• 04.13.2021

  Infrastructure redefined

  Roddy Devlin, a partner at Nixon Peabody, explores President Biden's $2.3 trillion bill, which he says "dwarfs anything we've seen for decades." Paul Burton hosts. (23 minutes)

  
• 04.06.2021

  Will inflation be a big sticking point this year?

  Jack Janasiewicz, senior vice president, portfolio manager and portfolio strategist at Natixis Investment Managers Solutions, DISCUSSES inflation and why there is disagreement on whether it will become an issue this year. He discusses how stimulus money and the employment situation...

  
• 04.01.2021

  Technicals remain supportive amid volatility

  Susan Courtney, head of the Municipal Bond Team at PGIM Fixed Income, talks inflation, muni credit in COVID times and infrastructure. Lynne Funk hosts.  

  
• 03.30.2021

  How Penn can be mightier

  Sam Turvey of ReThinkNYC explores ways to make New York's Pennsylvania Station complex more functional and aesthetic. Paul Burton hosts (17 minutes).  

  
• 03.25.2021

  Fiscal lessons of COVID pandemic

  Veneta Dimitrova, senior U.S. economist at Ned Davis Research, says the COVID pandemic showed us the government has more fiscal space than thought. She also discusses inflation, housing, the manufacturing sector, global supply chain challenges and the Fed’s balance...

  
• 03.23.2021

  Perfect storm

  Alan Rubin of Blank Rome Government Relations examines the Texas grid fiasco and resilience concerns nationally, including California and the Northeast. Paul Burton hosts. (17 minutes)

  
• 03.18.2021

  How to navigate bond pricing and evaluations in evolving marketplace

  The rise of machine learning. Continued growth of electronic trading. Intensifying automation. Stephanie Sparvero, Global Head of BVAL Evaluated Pricing at Bloomberg talks about these issues and more in how the muni market is charting a changing muni landscape....

  
• 03.16.2021

  Pension monster

  Paul Gray, co-founder of IronHold Capital, links the unfunded liability problem to bad public policy decisions and bad hedge-fund actors. Paul Burton hosts (13 minutes).

  
• 03.11.2021

  Why Wall Street is frustrated with Fed

  Hank Smith, head of Investment Strategy at Haverford Trust, discusses the upcoming Federal Open Market Committee meeting, the coronavirus pandemic, inflation, and economic growth. He says, “at some point the Fed will have to acknowledge the economy may really take...

  
• 03.09.2021

  How the pandemic has affected public finance

  The pandemic has caused some special circumstances for state and local governments in juggling their finances. Jeffrey Previdi, the vice-chairman of the Governmental Accounting Standards Board who spent more than 20 years of his career at Standard & Poor’s Ratings...

  
• 03.04.2021

  Why the market shouldn't dismiss retail

  A year after COVID disrupted the markets, Sylvia Yeh and Scott Diamond, co-heads of fixed income at Goldman Sachs Asset Management discuss their strategies for 2021 and the important role of retail, consider the new regime in Washington, and contemplate...

  
• 03.02.2021

  Tax-induced exodus

  Greg Sullivan of Boston's Pioneer Institute explores the migration from Massachusetts and Connecticut to lower-tax states, and the ripple effects of a lawsuit regarding cross-state remote employees that could reach the U.S. Supreme Court. Paul Burton hosts. (13 minutes).

  
• 02.25.2021

  How markets are reading the Fed wrong

  In a wide-ranging conversation, Manulife Investment Management Global Chief Economist & Global Head of Macroeconomic Strategy Frances Donald discusses the COVID pandemic, inflation, how the markets may be misreading the Fed, why economic indicators may not be telling economists what...

  
• 02.23.2021

  Recovery and resilience

  Jonathan Bowles of Center for an Urban Future explores how New York City could benefit from a green public works program. He also calls for unlocking the potential of CUNY and improving the city's capital construction process. Paul Burton hosts...

  
• 02.17.2021

  BDA sees opportunities in Washington

  From the return of advanced refundings to a direct-pay bond option, Michael Decker and Brett Bolton highlight the work the Bond Dealers of America are focused on in 2021, and the challenges and ultimate resilience of the municipal market since...