Podcast Center
Welcome to the Credit Union Times Podcast Center, featuring ongoing discussions and professional insights on the latest trends impacting the industry.
July 23, 2026
Velera's Lotz: Tech Turning Credit Union Data Into Real-Time ActionVelera SVP Jeremiah Lotz says the company's new Atmos ecosystem aims to simplify analytics, improve member experiences and help credit union leaders make faster decisions.
July 06, 2026
Jeremy Empol Takes the Reins at California's Credit Unions & Nevada's Credit UnionsEmpol, who brings deep roots in advocacy and government affairs paired with a passion for the CU mission, discusses his return to the state associations and priorities for the months ahead.
June 24, 2026
Credit Unions Must Rethink Their Value PropRaddon's Bill Handel says younger consumers are gravitating toward big banks and fintechs, while AI and operational efficiency will shape the future of credit unions.
June 11, 2026
The Credit Union Fraud DetectiveCarrie Foran Sepulveda, VP of Fraud and Physical Security at Navy Federal, talks romance scams and other top fraud threats facing credit unions today.
May 27, 2026
Q2: Fraud Controls Critical as Account Takeover Threats EvolveWe explore AI, member behavior monitoring and the growing sophistication of digital fraud with Jeff Scott, VP of Fraud Intelligence at Q2.
May 12, 2026
From Arizona Tech Leader to Oregon Credit Union CEO2025 CU Times Luminaries finalist Bryce Mortensen, who took the helm at Oregonians CU earlier this year, takes us inside his journey of moving to a new CU, his first CEO role and a new state all at once.
May 11, 2026
Velera Executives Discuss BNPL Trends, Debit Growth & AI's Expanding Role in Credit UnionsVelera's Denise Stevens and Cody Banks explore changing consumer payment habits, financial stress signals and how credit unions can use data, digital strategy and AI to stay competitive. We also have a side conversation about Taylor Swift, because why not?
April 13, 2026
A Wellness Check With Pam CohenAffinity FCU's COO teaches credit union professionals how to maintain a healthy work-life balance without sacrificing on-the-job success.
March 24, 2026
One-on-One With Velera's Chuck FaganWhat's on Chuck Fagan's mind? In short, the ominous interchange problem on the horizon.
March 11, 2026
Stablecoin's Growing Influence on Credit UnionsTruStage Ventures President/Managing Director Brian Kaas explains this new "collaborative stablecoin model" and what it means for credit unions.