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Join us at the Missouri Bankers Association as we invite guests from across the banking industry to engage in informative and thought provoking conversations. We'll discuss a wide variety of critical topics, including legislative priorities, regulatory updates, major technology trends, attracting and retaining talent, and much more.

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December 31, 2025Episode 123 min

The Federal Reserve Bank’s New Supervisory Operating Principles

This episode of Our Two Cents With MBA features Ryan Harwell with the Federal Reserve Bank of Kansas City and Megan Kahlenberg with the Federal Reserve Bank of St. Louis. They join MBA President and CEO Jackson Hataway to discuss the changes banks can expect with exam practices based on the Fed’s new supervisory operating principles that refocus bank supervision on material financial risks to ensure bank safety and soundness.This episode is brought to you by two MBA associate members — Anders and Integris. The views expressed do not reflect the views of the Federal Reserve Bank of Kansas City and the Federal Reserve Bank of St. Louis.Connect with MBAFacebook | X | LinkedIn | Instagram

May 16, 2025Episode 228 min

A Conversation with MBA Chairman David M. Gohn

As his time as MBA chairman draws to a close, David M. Gohn, president and CEO of West Plains Bank and Trust Company, looks back on his past year as chairman. A third-generation banker, David shares his thoughts on the importance of a strong banking environment, as well as legislation and regulations affecting the industry. He also reflects on following in his father’s steps as a community banker and MBA chairman. Connect with MBAFacebook | X | LinkedIn | Instagram

February 7, 2025Episode 118 min

MBA State Legislative Priorities & Advocacy Resources

The Missouri General Assembly is back for the 2025 state legislative session, and MBA’s government relations team has hit the ground running with its advocacy efforts. In this episode, MBA Senior Vice President David Kent and MBA Vice President Emily Lewis discuss the association’s legislative priorities. They also share how bankers can be part of MBA’s advocacy efforts through the Target Banker program and resources to help bankers advocate for their customers and communities. Connect with MBAFacebook | X | LinkedIn | Instagram

December 12, 2024Episode 537 min

Beyond Banking: Mark Ramsey, County Bank, Brunswick

Welcome to our Two Cents with MBA. I’m Lori Bruce, communications director for the Missouri Bankers Association.Every year, MBA publishes a calendar featuring photos of Missouri scenery and landscapes. These photos are submitted by bankers throughout the state. Mark Ramsey, president of County Bank in Brunswick, has had a photo featured in MBA’s calendar 16 times since 2009. The 2025 calendar showcases Mark’s last photo for MBA’s calendar. After a career spanning 45 years in banking, Mark is retiring at the end of the year to pursue his passion — wildlife photography. Listen as Mark shares stories about some of his favorite MBA calendar photos and his thoughts about being a community banker. This episode is our first in a series, Beyond Banking, that features bankers in Missouri and their passions outside of banking.Connect with MBAFacebook | X | LinkedIn | Instagram

August 23, 2024Episode 419 min

2024 Legislative Session & Advocacy Initiatives

MBA Senior Vice President David Kent and Vice President Emily Lewis join us on the podcast to discuss state legislation passed by the Missouri General Assembly in 2024. One of the measures addressed consumer loans, and MBA Senior Vice President Carol Barnett stops by to talk about changes affecting consumer loans. David and Emily also highlight opportunities and resources for bankers to become more involved with MBA’s advocacy efforts. Connect with MBAFacebook | X | LinkedIn | Instagram

July 31, 2024Episode 321 min

Get Out & Vote Aug. 6 in Missouri's Primary Election

Before Missourians head to the polls Aug. 6 for Missouri’s primary election, MBA President and CEO Jackson Hataway joins MBA’s government relations team —Senior Vice President David Kent and Vice President Emily Lewis — to share their insights on races affecting the banking community and to highlight the importance of voting in the August primary election. Connect with MBAFacebook | X | LinkedIn | Instagram

April 25, 2024Episode 232 min

A Conversation on Financial Wellness with MBA Chairman Adrian Breen

Throughout April, banks join various organizations and community groups to celebrate National Financial Literacy Month as they emphasize the important role that budgeting and saving play in managing finances. On this podcast episode, MBA Chairman Adrian Breen, CEO/president of The Bank of Missouri, talks about how his upbringing influenced his banking career and how The Bank of Missouri is guiding customers in their financial journeys. Connect with MBAFacebook | X | LinkedIn | Instagram

March 28, 2024Episode 117 min

Missouri General Assembly Reaches Halfway Point

The Missouri General Assembly returned from its annual spring break this week for the last half of 2024 state legislative session, and MBA has several priority bills that are in good position in the Missouri House and Senate. David Kent and Emily Lewis with MBA’s government relations team join us on the podcast to discuss these measures and how the conversations that bankers have with state lawmakers are vital for MBA’s advocacy efforts. Connect with MBAFacebook | X | LinkedIn | Instagram

May 19, 2023Episode 418 min

MBA Wraps Up Successful 2023 State Legislative Session

Welcome to Our Two Cents with MBA. I’m Lori Bruce, communications director for the Missouri Bankers Association.In this episode, we discuss the 2023 state legislative session with MBA’s government relations team — Senior Vice President David Kent and Vice President Emily Lewis. David and Emily highlight MBA-priority bills that were passed by the Missouri General Assembly and the vital role that MBA-member banks played during this legislative session. Connect with MBAFacebook | X | LinkedIn | Instagram

May 16, 2023Episode 336 min

A Conversation with Congressman Blaine Luetkemeyer

Joining us for this episode of Our Two Cents with MBA is Congressman Blaine Luetkemeyer, who represents Missouri's third congressional district in the U.S. House of Representatives. Congressman Luetkemeyer joins MBA President Jackson Hataway to discuss the current banking system and environment, FDIC insurance reform, the debt ceiling, CFPB reform, SBA lending and his work on the House Financial Services Committee.Connect with MBAFacebook | X | LinkedIn | Instagram