Capitol Gains

Dive into the overlap of climate change, insurance and community interests. How does the frequency and ferocity of disastrous natural events makes its way into our daily lives, even if we live hundreds of miles inland? More and more often we are finding communities in such situations that five, ten years ago, would have seemed unthinkable. The way we are calculating climate change, addressing and...

In recent years several foundations have taken the lead in incubating new ideas around equity, environmental justice and U.S. community finance. One team that has taken a unique look at public finance and quietly and effectively changed the way municipalities approach health and outcomes is the Robert Woods Johnson Foundation. One of the impact project managers that is part of the team doing this...

Capitol Gains features people moving the ball forward with one-on-one discussion in Off the Cuff. Today we look at data science, GIS and economic development with Calandra Cruickshank. Her company, Statebook , is moving the ball forward on these fronts. We discuss the evolution of the internet, the value of company relocation stats and learning to fly. You can read specific reports from her firm h...

In this episode of Capitol Gains , hosts Matt Posner and James McIntyre sit down with University of Wisconsin-Madison Professor Joel Rogers, a leading advocate for high road development. They explore how local governments can foster equitable growth through sustainable infrastructure, workforce development, and democratic participation. Joel shares insights on the challenges cities face when finan...

This is Off the Cuff , a periodic interview with doers, thinkers and conveners when it comes to the world of community finance. Here, we keep it short and lively to get to know the people behind the big ideas shaping our shared future. Shayne Kavanagh is head of research and development at the Government Finance Officers Association - a very large membership organization of government finance offi...

In this episode of Capitol Gains , hosts Matt Posner and James McIntyre explore the pivotal role Community Development Financial Institutions (CDFIs) are playing in driving the clean energy transition. As CDFIs shift from their traditional focus on affordable housing and small business lending, they are stepping up to help deploy billions of dollars from the Greenhouse Gas Reduction Fund (GGRF) un...

Welcome, to a fresh, quick-take episode of  Capitol Gains  — our "sub-pod," if you will, titled  Off The Cuff .   If you've tuned in before, you know Capitol Gains usually dives deep into the waters of community development, public finance and the intersection of deep thinking and muni bonds, but today, we're taking a different approach: light, unfiltered, and off the cuff. This...

Welcome, to a fresh, quick-take episode of  Capitol Gains  — our "sub-pod," titled  Off The Cuff.  If you've tuned in before, you know Capitol Gains usually dives deep into the intricate waters of community development, public finance and the intersection of deep thinking and muni bonds, but today, we're taking a different approach: light, unfiltered, and off the cuff. This mini-...

Capital flows in, and out, of our communities is the principal topic for this episode of Capitol Gains. Race and rurality are the two most influential vectors, all else being equal, when reviewing the many community reports Brett Theodos of the Urban Institute has written. Co-hosts James McIntyre and Matt Posner spend time with Theodos in this episode to dig into the data behind what drives a comm...

In this episode of Capitol Gains , hosts James McIntyre and Matt Posner chat with Homero Radway, senior analyst at Activest, about the role of fiscal justice in promoting racial equity and community investment. Drawing from his extensive financial background, Homero explains how data-driven strategies can hold financial issuers accountable and drive systemic change. The discussion covers how inves...

In recent years, tensions around race and culture in the U.S. have intensified, revealing deep divides that often manifest through state preemption of local laws and regulations. The relationship between different levels of government is a hallmark of America's unique approach to governance. When functioning effectively, it can surpass the more centralized systems seen in Europe and elsewhere....

These days, there isn't a lot that can happen without a form of insurance. From buying a home, hopping in an Uber, using public WiFi, to investing in a mutual fund - insurance is everywhere. Weather-related events are increasing in size and frequency around the country and this is making property insurance unaffordable for many, which causes a lot of problems many may not be fully considering....

Former Congressman Ben McAdams talks about his past and present and opines on the future of community finance given the hyper-partisan nature of national politics. The views expressed are solely those of the hosts and do not necessarily reflect the views of their employers or other associated parties.