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Banking with Interest

Banking with Interest

IntraFi 100 Episodes Oct 14, 2026

Banking with Interest is a podcast from IntraFi that examines the policy changes shaping the banking industry. It features interviews and previews of upcoming policy challenges relevant to financial services professionals. The show is hosted by Rob Blackwell, a former journalist and IntraFi's Chief Content Officer and Head of External Affairs. It is produced by Sam Navarro, with theme music by Stellar Tracks.

Episodes

Congress May Flip. What Actually Changes for Banks?
Congress May Flip. What Actually Changes for Banks? Oct 14, 2026 39:59 Cam Fine, former head of ICBA, and Ed Yingling, former head of ABA, break down what different midterm election outcomes could actually mean for banks, from congressional oversight and agency confirmations to crypto, the CFPB and regulatory relief. They also examine whether the Trump administration's bank regulatory changes can endure as control of Congress — and eventually the White House — change
Is CRA Reform Stuck in a Regulatory Doom Loop?
Is CRA Reform Stuck in a Regulatory Doom Loop? Oct 6, 2026 39:47 The OCC and FDIC, but not the Fed, have released a new proposal to rework implementation of the Community Reinvestment Act. Is this one liable to stick when the past two have not? Jesse Van Tol, president of the National Community Reinvestment Coalition, offers his take, including why he sees this latest effort as deeply flawed because it will weaken community-development obligations for banks nat
ICBA's Rainey on Crypto, AI and the Future of Community Banking
ICBA's Rainey on Crypto, AI and the Future of Community Banking Sep 29, 2026 39:54 ICBA President and CEO Rebeca Romero Rainey discusses the failed Senate vote on crypto market structure legislation, community bank concerns about stablecoin yield, and the broader fight over who gets to compete for deposits under what rules. She also weighs in on how AI could help and hurt institutions, core providers, novel charters, CRA reform and the competitive pressures shaping the future of
How New Reciprocal Deposit Rules Help Community Banks Compete
How New Reciprocal Deposit Rules Help Community Banks Compete Sep 22, 2026 25:51 Community banks have more room to compete for deposits following a new law that changes how reciprocal deposits are treated. Drew Keith of Texas Security Bank, Matt Nightingale of Katahdin Trust, and Kevin King of Saint Louis Bank discuss how it changes their funding options, why reciprocal deposits proved critical after Silicon Valley Bank failed, and what the change means as competition for depo
Inside Treasury's Push to Reset Bank Regulation
Inside Treasury's Push to Reset Bank Regulation Sep 15, 2026 42:37 Former Treasury undersecretary Jonathan McKernan explains why the department took a more active role coordinating bank regulation and what officials hoped to accomplish with a broader regulatory reset. He also discusses lessons from the 2023 bank failures, changes to capital, liquidity and AML rules, and how AI could reshape deposit competition and the banking system itself.
How Banks Clouded the CLARITY Act's Future
How Banks Clouded the CLARITY Act's Future Sep 8, 2026 40:25 Brendan Pedersen, financial services reporter for Punchbowl News, breaks down why the CLARITY Act's prospects have deteriorated, including a renewed revolt by community banks over stablecoin yield and growing Democratic resistance to the crypto industry. He also discusses whether crypto's political clout is beginning to fade and a potential challenge to Maxine Waters for leadership of the House Fi
If AI Can't See Your Bank, Does It Really Exist?
If AI Can't See Your Bank, Does It Really Exist? Aug 4, 2026 35:31 Penny Crosman, American Banker's executive editor for technology, discusses why some banks dominate AI-generated answers while others are nearly invisible, including tackling what community banks can do to improve their visibility.   
After Vought's Exit, Will CFPB Return to Normal?
After Vought's Exit, Will CFPB Return to Normal? Jul 28, 2026 47:18 Over the past year and a half, Acting CFPB Russell Vought has sought to largely shut down the CFPB by severely cutting staff, stopping enforcement actions and cutting back on supervision. But with the nomination of a new director, Brian Johnson, is that about to change? Alan Kaplinsky, senior counsel at Ballard Spahr and author of the Consumer Finance Monitor blog and host of its weekly podcast,
The Affordability Debate Comes for Banks
The Affordability Debate Comes for Banks Jul 21, 2026 44:19 Lindsey Johnson, president and CEO of the Consumer Bankers Association, talks about why affordability concerns are putting renewed political pressure on banks over credit card rates, overdraft and late fees. She also tackles the future of the CFPB, open banking, crypto legislation, agentic AI and why she's optimistic in the fight against fraud.
The Big Question for Banks: How Durable Is This Moment?
The Big Question for Banks: How Durable Is This Moment? Jun 30, 2026 50:54 Brian Gardner, chief Washington policy strategist at Stifel, tackles how durable the Trump administration's fast-moving regulatory and other changes are likely to be for banks. He discusses what banks still misunderstand about Washington, why the M&A environment is improving, what Kevin Warsh's first press conference signaled, and what the midterm elections could mean for bank regulation if Democr
What Policymakers Still Get Wrong About Housing Finance
What Policymakers Still Get Wrong About Housing Finance Jun 24, 2026 44:06 Michael Bright, CEO of the Structured Finance Association and a former head of Ginnie Mae, joins the show to discuss the state of the U.S. housing finance system nearly two decades after the financial crisis. He explains why he does not think the system is fundamentally broken, what policymakers still misunderstand about the secondary mortgage market, and how issues like GSE reform, Basel III, pri
Banks Are Asking the Wrong Question About AI
Banks Are Asking the Wrong Question About AI Jun 17, 2026 51:14 Alex Johnson, founder of Fintech Takes, details why many banks are thinking about AI the wrong way. He updates his views on stablecoins vs. tokenized deposits, discusses why fintech competition remains a potent threat to banks and talks about why the bigger issue may be how customers use AI to make financial decisions.

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