Bond Buyer Reporter Christine Albano and Contributing Editor John Hallacy discuss the current landscape for retail investors who want to buy municipal bonds. They talk about what’s hot – and what’s not – and what’s up with the short-end. They also look ahead to the second half of the year. Chip Barnett hosts.

Stephen Eide of the Manhattan Institute explores the unfunded liability problems in the state's biggest communities. Paul Burton hosts.

Luke Tilley, chief economist at Wilmington Trust, discusses monetary policy and how a yield curve inversion could limit Fed rate hikes. Gary Siegel hosts.

Rudy Salo, a Nixon Peabody partner, discusses whether driverless cars will be a disruptive force in mass transit planning. Keeley Webster hosts.

Emily Metzler, Senior Vice President, MuniCap explains and explores the nuances of how development bonds are being brought to market in an environment where federal funding is scarce.  John Hallacy is host.

Jonathan Bowles of the Center for an Urban Future tells how New York City's parks infrastructure is crumbling through years of neglect. Paul Burton hosts.

Kristin Stephens of UBS explores recent trends in the municipal bond world in relation to the impact on the buyer base. Knowing what the concerns are and what structures appeal is also an important aspect of the of the sell side. John Hallacy is host.

Daniel Zarrilli, New York City’s Chief Resilience Officer, talks about how America’s largest city has taken on a global role in the fight to prepare the city against the effects climate change. He discusses the city’s efforts to divest its pension funds from fossil fuels to protect its economy and the lawsuit against energy companies. Chip Barnett and Paul Burton host.

State Sen. Scott Frantz examines Connecticut's budget and stringent bond provisions that he says give investors "a sense of empowerment." Paul Burton hosts.

The healthcare sector has been grappling with continuous
change as service delivery and financial operations remain under
pressure. Lisa Goldstein of Moody’s discusses the sector’s negative outlook and credit implications of federal policy uncertainty. John Hallacy is host.