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Banking with Interest, a podcast by IntraFi, features in-depth analysis and insight into the policy changes reshaping the banking industry. With insightful interviews and previews of pending policy challenges, the podcast is an essential listen for anyone connected to the financial services industry. Banking with Interest is hosted by Rob Blackwell, an award-winning former journalist with more than two decades of experience as an expert on financial services policy. He is now Chief Content Officer and Head of External Affairs with IntraFi. The show is produced by Sam Navarro, senior principal writer at IntraFi. The podcast theme song was written and produced by Stellar Tracks. The information, views, and opinions expressed during Banking With Interest belong solely to Rob Blackwell and his guests and do not represent those of IntraFi LLC, its directors, management, or employees. Any ideas and strategies contained within the podcast are for informational purposes only and do not constitute legal or investment advice.

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'All Hell Might Break Loose': The High Stakes for the Fed's Future

2026/01/27

As the Supreme Court weighs the fate of Fed Gov Lisa Cook and the Justice Department launches a criminal probe into Chair Jerome Powell, the future of the U.S. economy may well be at stake. Victoria Guida, economics correspondent and columnist at Politico, goes in depth on how the high court may rule, why the Trump administration upped the pressure on Powell, and who it may appoint as his successor.

The Crypto Market Structure Bill Got Shelved. What's Next?

2026/01/21

Bowing to industry pressure, Senate Banking abruptly postponed its vote on the crypto market structure bill last week. Brendan Pedersen, senior policy reporter at Punchbowl News and editor of its Vault newsletter, details the dynamics behind the meltdown. He also discusses the odds for the Trump-led push to curb interchange fees and HFSC Chairman French Hill's efforts to pass community bank reg relief.

The Anti-Money Laundering Regime Is Broken. Can It Be Fixed?

2026/01/14

Juan Zarate, who helped create the current anti-money laundering regime 25 years ago while working at Treasury, assesses the system's faults and the Trump Administration's push for reforms. He outlines what a better system would look like and handicaps the odds of it happening

What Community Banks Are Facing in 2026

2026/01/06

Julieann Thurlow, CEO of Reading Cooperative Bank, talks about the opportunities and challenges for community banks this year. She discusses the economic conditions, how community banks can innovate and where she'd like to see changes by policymakers.

All I Want for Xmas Is a OCC Digital Charter

2025/12/17

As the year comes to a close, the OCC approved five crypto-related firms for new charters, a move that could have big consequences for the banking industry writ large. Ian Katz, managing partner at Capital Alpha Partners, discusses why the approvals happened, what they mean, and why banks may sue. He also tackles the other big issues of 2026 - M&A, housing, and deregulation - and makes predictions on the future of the Fed.

Inside the 2025 Bank Reg U-Turn

2025/12/04

It's safe to say 2025 has marked a dramatic change from the Biden-era bank regulatory agenda. The Trump-appointed regulators are talking about rethinking supervision, capital, and the Fed's entire approach to liquidity. What does this mean for banks and the system overall? Karen Shaw Petrou, managing director of Federal Financial Analytics, breaks it down.

Is this the End of the CFPB?

2025/11/19

The Trump administration is refusing to take funds to pay for ongoing operations at the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau, arguing the funding structure is illegal. What does this mean for the agency's future, including its recent efforts to curb the small business lending data rule and define open banking? Kate Berry of American Banker and Evan Weinberger of Bloomberg Law weigh in on what's going on and what happens next.

As Crypto Talks Heat Up Again, Can Congress Cut a Deal?

2025/11/05

Senate negotiators have started talking again on a crypto market structure bill after a breakdown in discussions earlier this year. Does the bill have momentum? Brendan Pedersen, the financial services reporter for Punchbowl News, breaks down the latest around the legislation, what it means for banks, and whether bank efforts to close loopholes around stablecoins paying interest have a chance of passage.

Why Gutting the CDFI Fund Hurts Banks, Communities

2025/10/22

As the government shutdown drags on, the Treasury Department fired the entire staff of the CDFI Fund, a program with substantial bipartisan support. Dennis Ammann, CEO of People's Bank, a CDFI in Mississippi, and Jeannine Jacokes, CEO of the Community Development Bankers Association, discuss the impact on CDFIs nationwide and why it has alarmed lawmakers on both sides of the aisle.

The Battle Over the Fed's Future

2025/10/08

Aaron Klein, senior fellow at the Brookings Institution, explains how the Supreme Court is likely to react to President Trump's efforts to fire Fed Gov. Lisa Cook, and what it means for the central bank's future as well as monetary policy. Klein also details how crypto is fighting banks' attempt to prevent stablecoins from paying interest or rewards.

HFSC Chair Hill on Agenda, Crypto, Fraud & Housing

2025/09/25

More than two dozen bills dedicated to Making Community Banks Great Again have passed House Financial Services Committee. Panel Chair French Hill handicaps which will have the most impact and what is most likely to be enacted. He also discusses the latest on the crypto market structure bill, how regulators can help banks in the fight against fraud, where the payments sector will be in five years, why he wants to end the Fed's dual mandate, the prospects for housing legislation and unfinished business after the fall of SVB in 2023.

Anchorage Digital: Inside the First Crypto Bank

2025/09/09

Nathan McCauley, Cofounder and CEO of Anchorage Digital, discusses how his institution obtained the first OCC digital trust charter five years ago, how it has changed his business, and why other crypto firms are rushing to apply for the same charter now. He also discusses stablecoins vs. crypto, and the changing attitudes around debanking.

Stablecoins, Tokenized Deposits and the Race to Win the Future of Money

2025/07/29

Alex Johnson, founder and publisher of FinTech Takes, sorts through what happens now that Congress has passed a new law to regulate stablecoins. Will stablecoins take over finance, and if so, are they a bigger threat to banks or money market mutual funds? What are the use cases for stablecoins vs. tokenized deposits? Can big banks beat stablecoin issuers at their own game?

What the Fight Over Fed's Powell is Really About

2025/07/22

Victoria Guida, economics correspondent and columnist for Politico, talks about President Trump's reported decision – and then quick reversal – of a move last week to oust Jerome Powell as chairman of the Federal Reserve Board. She goes behind the scenes on what the president is telling allies, how GOP lawmakers view the situation, and why firing Powell might not solve Trump's central concerns.

Why Crypto Firms Are Lining Up to Charter Banks

2025/07/09

Crypto firms often pitch themselves as an alternative to and the future of traditional finance. So why are firms like Ripple, Circle, Wise and Erebor attempting to charter banks? Penny Crosman, executive editor for technology at American Banker, talks about what's going on, how regulators will view these applications, and whether banks plan to fight back.

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Progrock 2024/06/03

The best podcast focused specifically on the banking industry

Excellent host and knowledgeable guests provide timely insights.

★★★★★

oliviabaker13 2021/10/14

Insightful informative! 🙏

If you’re looking to stay informed on the latest in an ever-evolving financial landscape - you’ve come to the right place! The interviews Rob leads ar...

★★★★★

OKC tops 2021/05/14

Just the best

No one is more connected in financial services than Rob Blackwell. An incredible storyteller, but even better at getting great stories out of both the...

★★★★★

12Neelu12 2020/04/24

Excellent!

Very informative topics and discussions.

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Myname2u 2020/04/22

Very Informative!!

Thank you for giving us insight into the Banking Industry, and the support Community Banks are providing to help their customers during this time.

★★★★★

Rovito69 2020/04/22

Topical and current...good stuff!

Rob’s interviews are engaging. He takes on big topics with his guests, but in an accessible way—a way that everyone can enjoy and digest, regardless o...

★★★★★

Cricketbar 2020/04/22

Overdraft instead of PPP

Interesting suggestion to allow companies to pay their expenses by over drafting their account. What would the cost be to the company? Probably not ...

★★★★★

GRodSr. 2020/04/21

Great Podcast - Listen!

Industry, Business and Banking Topics. What you need to stay informed during this turbulent times.

★★★★★

hb fin 2020/04/21

Smart

Good content, smart and insightful.

★★★★★

DeepBankThought 2020/04/21

Topical, Thoughtful, and Substantive

This podcast is highly topical, as reflected in the treatment of the payroll protection program. At the same time, it avoids sensationalism and provi...

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