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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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Congress May Flip. What Actually Changes for Banks?

2026/10/14

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 — changes hands.

Is CRA Reform Stuck in a Regulatory Doom Loop?

2026/10/06

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 nationwide.

ICBA's Rainey on Crypto, AI and the Future of Community Banking

2026/09/29

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 community banking.

How New Reciprocal Deposit Rules Help Community Banks Compete

2026/09/22

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 deposits heats up.

Inside Treasury's Push to Reset Bank Regulation

2026/09/15

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

2026/09/08

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 Financial Services Committee.

If AI Can't See Your Bank, Does It Really Exist?

2026/08/04

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?

2026/07/28

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, discusses how the CFPB may change and what it will mean for banks.

The Affordability Debate Comes for Banks

2026/07/21

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?

2026/06/30

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 Democrats win back one chamber or both.

What Policymakers Still Get Wrong About Housing Finance

2026/06/24

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, private credit and fraud could reshape housing finance in the years ahead.

Banks Are Asking the Wrong Question About AI

2026/06/17

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.

Have Banks Already Lost the Fight Over Stablecoin Yield?

2026/06/10

Banks have fought a comprehensive effort to ensure stablecoins cannot offer yield. But the Senate Banking Committee passed a bill that the banking industry still says falls short. Does that mean banks have lost the fight? Will a crypto market structure bill pass this year? Brendan Pedersen of Punchbowl News offers insights into the current and future state of play.

Is Washington Finally Rewriting Bank Supervision?

2026/06/02

Andrew Olmem, managing partner of Mayer Brown's Washington office and a former deputy director of the National Economic Council, talks about how the second Trump administration has moved much faster than the first to reshape financial regulation. He discusses why he believes bank supervision became too bureaucratic and too focused on process, how the administration is approaching capital and the Fed, and what stablecoins, the Clarity Act and OCC preemption could mean for the future of the regulatory system.

The New Front in the Swipe Fee Fight

2026/05/20

Richard Hunt, executive chairman of the Electronic Payments Coalition, discusses the expanding fight over interchange and why the battle is no longer centered only in Washington. He explains what is happening in states like Illinois and Colorado, why the OCC stepped in, and what could happen next in the courts and legislatures.

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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.

★★★★★

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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