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In this week's Macrocast, Tony, John, and Brendan discuss new Federal Reserve developments and the tentative bipartisan infrastructure deal. Plus, the group breaks down Beijing's offensive against Chinese private sector businesses and the frosty state of U.S.-China relations.

In this week's Macrocast, Bryan, John, and Brendan are joined by CG/LA Infrastructure's Norman Anderson to discuss his new book "VISION: Our Strategic Infrastructure Roadmap Forward", which has been lauded by many as a roadmap for President Biden's infrastructure plan. You can purchase a copy of Norman's book here: https://amzn.to/2UGImYw .  Plus, the group forecasts the Federal Reserve's nex...

In this week's Macrocast, Tony, John, and Brendan break down the latest retail sales data and look ahead to the uncertain future of the infrastructure negotiations. Plus, the group discusses the political and economic implications of the new child tax credit payments.

Tony, John, and Brendan are joined by CivicScience CEO John Dick to break down the new Economic Sentiment Index (ESI). They also discuss concerns about economic growth, COVID-19's implications on the future of work, and why more people than ever before are paying others to mow their lawns.

In this edition of HPS Insights, HPS Partner Michael Steel and Managing Directors Bryan DeAngelis and Meghan Pennington tackle the latest on the infrastructure negotiations set to resume as Congress returns from recess. With progressives, moderate Democrats, and Republicans at odds over the two major infrastructure bills, the group discusses which legislation—if any—will pass.

HPS Managing Director Meghan Pennington joins John and Brendan to discuss the jobs day news, the Fed, and the ongoing infrastructure negotiations. Plus, the gang discusses the international support for a global minimum tax and what it might take to get holdouts like Ireland on board.

 Tony, John, and Brendan discuss the infrastructure deal and the two-step approach to an infrastructure package with the bipartisan agreement and reconciliation. The crew also talks through Federal Reserve Chair Powell's comments on inflation and the conversation on tapering between the doves and hawks of the FOMC. Plus, they break down the latest on fiscal policy across the pond in Europe an...

Tony, John, and Brendan are joined by Diamondnia Mack of the Sadie Collective for a special Juneteenth edition of the Macrocast to discuss the pipeline problem in economics and how to get more Black women involved in the field. They also take a broader look at the economy to discuss transitory inflation concerns and the latest FOMC meeting.

Tony, John, and Brendan discuss Thursday's inflation report and break down the latest developments in Washington. The group analyzes President Biden's first trip to Europe for the G7 Summit and the ongoing infrastructure negotiations in Congress, where the window for a bipartisan deal may be closing.

Tony, John, and Brendan are joined by Stratton Kirton, Managing Director at HPS, to break down the solid May jobs numbers. The group discusses the historically low labor participation rate and what markets will be watching for at the Fed's Jackson Hole summit. They also cover what's going on with "meme stocks," including regulatory concerns and an explainer on shareholder rights and how companies...

Tony, John, and Brendan are joined by special guest Ana Murgai of SpaceKnow to discuss the shifting information landscape for economic data. In particular, they dive into how the democratization and commoditization of satellite data is impacting investors. They also unpack the factors driving inflation and look forward to jobs numbers next week. 

In this installment of HPS' series on landing jobs in DC, HPS Partner Matt McDonald speaks with Tom Manatos, Vice President of Government Relations at Spotify and the mind behind Tom Manatos Jobs, and Mo Elleithee, Executive Director of Georgetown University’s Institute of Politics and Public Service. Tom and Mo break down the all-important topic of networking and explain how young professionals c...

In the final episode of a new HPS Insights special series on recent college graduates getting a job in DC, HPS Partner Matt McDonald sits down with three HPS associates Cole Kline, Matisse Rogers, and Koby Gordon to chat about how to approach the beginning of your career and make the most out of your first job out of college. 

In the second installment of the new HPS Insight series, "How To Get A Job In DC," which demystifies the process of getting a first job in D.C., HPS Partner Matt McDonald speaks with Chandlee Bryan, Assistant Director for the Center for Professional Development at Dartmouth College, and Bob Coates, Assistant Director for Co-Curricular Programs for Dartmouth's Nelson A. Rockefeller Center for Publi...

In the first episode of a special HPS Insights series on how recent college graduates can land jobs in DC, HPS Partner Matt McDonald sits down with Sadie Polen, Program Lead at the Institute of Politics at the Harvard Kennedy School; Lynn Halton, Supervisor of the University of Michigan's Public Service Intern Program; and Ian Solomon, Dean of the Batten School of Leadership and Public Policy at t...

Tony, John, and Brendan discuss FOMC minutes, the Federal Reserve's messaging on economic recovery and inflation, and how other central banks are approaching easing. The crew also talks through cryptocurrency volatility and the challenges of regulation. 

In this installment of the new HPS Insights special series on health disparities and minority health, in partnership with the Rare Disease Diversity Coalition (RDDC), HPS Partner Stacy Kerr and Tammy Boyd of the Black Women's Health Imperative are joined by Dr. Sana Syed, Health Policy and Advocacy Director of the American Muslim Health Professionals. Dr. Syed discusses the work being done to impr...

Tony, John, and Brendan are joined by John Dick this week to discuss recent data showing a spike in consumer inflation concerns: 90% of consumers are now very or somewhat concerned about inflation. The gang discusses what consumers are mistaking for inflation (volatile food and energy prices, supply chain issues, increased demand), and why those misconceptions are powerful. Plus, they take a look...

Stacy Kerr and Bryan DeAngelis speak with Mike Hayes, the former Commanding Officer of SEAL Team TWO, a White House Fellow, and former Director of Defense Policy Strategy at the National Security Council. Now Chief Digital Transformation Officer at VMWare, Mike discusses the lessons shared in his new book, " Never Enough: A Navy SEAL Commander on Living a Life of Excellence, Agility, and Meaning ....

Tony, John, and Brendan are joined by Stratton Kirton, Managing Director at HPS, to break down the surprising April jobs numbers. The gang discusses why predictions may have missed the mark and what the numbers mean for the state of economic recovery. They also discuss Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen stepping on the Fed's toes and the implications of the Biden administration's COVID-19 vaccine pat...

 Tony, John, and Brendan are joined by Bryan DeAngelis to discuss President Biden's first 100 days in office, his infrastructure plan, and his speech to Congress. They also dive into the latest FOMC meeting and prospects for a taper.

Matt and Brendan are joined by Matt Dell Orfano for a special edition of the Macrocast to dive into what's happening on the inflation front, what the implications are for consumers and companies, and what this all means for monetary policy over the coming years. They talk through various factors causing a squeeze during the pandemic, from supply chain issues to raw material costs, and forecast how...

HPS Managing Director Bryan DeAngelis is joined by Brett Garson, Managing Director and Chief Counsel for Smith, Dawson & Andrews, a government affairs company in Washington, DC. With over a decade of experience in transportation and infrastructure issues, Brett breaks down the infrastructure debate and where there could be bipartisan agreement. Brett and Bryan also discuss how state and local...

Tony, John, and Brendan are joined by Megan Greene, Senior Fellow at the Harvard Kennedy School and accomplished economist. The team breaks down the debate between "old school" economists, like Larry Summers, who think there is a single equilibrium and heterodox economists and the Biden administration, who argue there are multiple equilibria. The crew discusses how this debate is touching the mark...

In the first episode of a new HPS Insights special series on health disparities and minority health, in partnership with the Rare Disease Diversity Coalition (RDDC), HPS Partner, Stacy Kerr, is joined by Tammy Boyd of the Black Women's Health Imperative and special guest Dr. Elena Rios, President and CEO of the National Hispanic Medical Association. During the conversation Dr. Rios shares more abo...