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Simply Put

Will Compernolle

Booking Overview

A finance and macroeconomics interview show focused on fixed-income markets, monetary policy, banking, and economic trends, typically featuring prominent academics, former Federal Reserve officials, think-tank fellows, and financial-sector leaders. Credible pitches include economists, central-bank policy experts, finance professors, senior banking or investment executives, and cybersecurity specialists with substantial financial-industry expertise; booking difficulty is high because guests generally have distinguished institutional roles and specialized expertise.

Metrics

Episodes: 91

Frequency: Every two weeks

Rating: 5.0/5.0

Estimated listeners: 100 - 1,000

Gender skew: Male

Listener location: USA

Contact Information

Publicly listed emails

info@fhnfinancial.com

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Host

Will Compernolle - Macro Strategist at FHN Financial focused on fixed-income markets, monetary policy, banking, and macroeconomic trends.

Booking Intelligence

Booking Requirements

high
Typical Credentials:  
Recognized economists, finance professors, former central-bank officials, senior fellows at major policy institutions, and executives with deep expertise in financial markets or financial-sector risk.
Required Achievements:  
Senior academic appointments, Leadership at central banks or major policy institutions, Research or analysis influencing economic and financial policy, Executive leadership in financial-sector organizations

Recent Guest Discussions

Brad Setser - Treasury Buyback Operations, U.s. Treasury Markets, Yen Intervention, And The Lasting Effects Of Government Intervention.

John Graham - How Cfos Are Implementing Artificial Intelligence, AI Spending Decisions, Productivity, Employment, And Parallels With The Desktop Computer Revolution.

Narayana Kocherlakota - Federal Reserve Communication, FOMC Procedures, Monetary-policy Flexibility, And Guidance.

Stefan Nagel - How Lifetime Experiences Shape Inflation Expectations, The Economic Effects Of Pandemic-era Inflation, And Implications For Federal Reserve Policy.

Ulrike Malmendier - How Lifetime Experiences Shape Inflation Expectations, The Economic Effects Of Pandemic-era Inflation, And Implications For Federal Reserve Policy.

Recent Topics

Fixed Income, Monetary Policy, Macroeconomics, Banking, Financial Markets

Episodes

Here's the recent few episodes on
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Jonathan Wallen on How Hedge Funds Seized the Treasury Market

October 02, 2026

Hedge funds have absorbed much of the recent surge in Treasury issuance and now own a larger share of the market than domestic private banks. Unlike other market actors that are less price sensitive and hold the securities to maturity, hedge funds engage in highly leveraged trades over short time horizons that, in turn, exacerbate episodes of bond market volatility. With Fed officials hoping to reduce their footprint in the Treasury market, policymakers could have a limited toolkit to mitigat...

Robin Wigglesworth on How AI Investment Echoes the 1800s Railroad Boom

September 18, 2026

The prosperity promised by railroads in the 1800s caused unprecedented investment in the United States that eventually led to the Panic of 1873, the steepest downturn in the US up to that point. The amount of capital being spent on AI today has some wondering if we are likewise in the midst of a bubble about to burst. But as the American experience with railroads shows, a technology can live up to all its hype and still cause a messy and painful adjustment along the way. In this episode, we t...

Katherine Loughead on the State of State Tax Policy

September 04, 2026

As the pandemic-era shocks of federal stimulus and domestic migration fade, some states are looking for new taxes to increase revenue while others consider tax cuts to address affordability concerns. Proposed reforms for property taxes in Florida, income taxes in Illinois, and a wealth tax in California show how the differences in states’ tax environments are widening even further. In this episode, we talk with Katherine Loughead, Vice President of State Tax Policy at the Tax Foundation, abou...

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Frequently asked questions

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Simply Put
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How do I get in touch with Simply Put?

Simply Put is hosted by Will Compernolle. Its publicly listed email is info@fhnfinancial.com. For guest bookings, the host or producer is usually the best person to reach. Podseeker helps you find direct host and producer contacts and pitch from your own inbox.

What is the email for Simply Put?

The publicly listed email for Simply Put: info@fhnfinancial.com.

How many listeners does Simply Put have?

Podseeker estimates Simply Put reaches 100 to 1,000 listeners per episode. Only the publisher has exact numbers.

Who is an ideal guest for Simply Put?

Simply Put typically books well-known public figures. Typical guest background: Recognized economists, finance professors, former central-bank officials, senior fellows at major policy institutions, and executives with deep expertise in financial markets or financial-sector risk. Common among recent guests: Senior academic appointments; Leadership at central banks or major policy institutions; Research or analysis influencing economic and financial policy. Recent guests include Brad Setser, John Graham, and Narayana Kocherlakota.

How hard is it to get booked on Simply Put?

High. It mostly books established leaders in its field.

What topics does Simply Put cover?

Recent episodes cover Fixed Income, Monetary Policy, Macroeconomics, Banking, and Financial Markets. Pitch an idea tied to one of these topics and mention a recent episode.

Publicly listed emails

info@fhnfinancial.com

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