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Tony, John, and Brendan are joined by John Dick to discuss the state of the economy and how consumers are navigating the slow return to "normal." While optimism and pessimism seem to be butting heads, John Dick breaks down the state of consumer economic sentiment, vaccine uptake, and more. The crew also discusses the current state of return to work, earnings results, and the new Treasury foreign e...

In this edition of DistilledDC, HPS Managing Director Andrea Christianson sits down with Marneé Banks, Chief Communications Officer at the Theodore Roosevelt Conservation Partnership and former Communications Director for U.S. Senator Jon Tester (D-MT). Marneé traces her path from journalism to the Hill to conservation, breaking down the greatest challenges along the way. She also knows a thing or...

Tony, John and Brendan talk through the highly-anticipated producer price index (PPI) report, the vaccine rollout in the U.S. and internationally, and the signs of inflation. They discuss the central banks' wait-and-see approach and reminisce on the old days of inflation. The crew also breaks down the debate on the Biden infrastructure package and the proposed pay-fors.

In the latest edition of Distilled DC, a miniseries focusing on how communicators distill complexity, HPS Managing Director Andrea Christianson speaks with Rayna Farrell, Chief of Staff, Public Affairs at Business Roundtable. Rayna shares her insight on working with CEOs and business leaders, engaging with various legislative issues, and being a new mom in the workplace (or at home) during the pan...

 Matt, John, and Brendan unpack the strong jobs report, discuss the Biden infrastructure package, and talk through how increasing vaccination numbers will help the economy rebound. They also chat about demand for oil and the recent OPEC meeting. 

On this week's Macrocast, HPS Managing Director Bryan DeAngelis sits down with the gang from Markets Policy Partners to tackle the latest news on inflation, energy, and  emerging markets. Plus, find out what the blockage of the Suez Canal means for global supply chains.

In this special episode of Distilled DC, a new miniseries focusing on how communicators distill complexity HPS Managing Director, Andrea Christianson sits down with other women leading HPS. The group discusses the women they admire, from the ones they’ve only encountered in books to the ones they know well, what work from home has meant for professional women, and advice for women just starting ou...

Tony, John, and Brendan are joined by John Dick this week to discuss recent data showing economic sentiment hit its highest level since before the pandemic declaration. The gang discusses what this positive consumer outlook means for the real economy, the most recent statements and positions from the Fed, supply chain disruptions, and the continued focus on inflation.

This week, Tony, John, and Brendan reflect on the one-year anniversary of COVID-19 in the US. The gang breaks down the diverging monetary and fiscal approaches to economic recovery in the US and EU, finding reasons for optimism in the former and reasons for concern in the latter. Plus, find out how the latest $1.9T stimulus could aid Europe's recovery.  

In the latest edition of Distilled DC, a new miniseries focusing on how communicators distill complexity, HPS Managing Director Stratton Kirton sits down with Natasha Dabrowski, Communications Director and Senior Advisor at The New Democrat Coalition. Natasha shares what she's learned from juggling communications for a coalition made up of dozens of Representatives, how to succeed in the current m...

In the latest edition of Distilled DC, a new miniseries focusing on how communicators distill complexity, HPS Managing Director, Andrea Christianson sits down with Meaghan Leister, Chief of National Communications & Outreach at Longwell Partners. Meaghan shares her insight on what it was like managing the communications for Republican Voters Against Trump, what goes into an effective media pit...

On this week’s Macrocast, Tony, Matt, John, and Brendan discuss a source of optimism: February’s robust job numbers. The team unpacks how good news for recovery and the economy has spelled some bad news for financial markets. Plus, they talk through OPEC’s decision to extend current output cuts. 

Tony, John, and Brendan discuss Powell's Humphrey-Hawkins testimony, how inflation will play out post-pandemic, and the status of the $1.9T stimulus package. They also dive into the minimum wage fight and talk about the disproportionate impact of the pandemic on communities of color.

Distilled DC, a new miniseries hosted by HPS Managing Director, Andrea Christianson, focuses on how communicators distill complexity. In this inaugural episode, Andrea sits down with Sarah Pompei, founder at The Authentic Irpinia, a wine club focused on elevating small production, family-run wineries. Previously a Communications Director for Lyft, HP, and the House Majority Whip's Office, Sarah gi...

On this week's Macrocast, Tony, John, and Brendan are joined by John Dick from CivicScience to discuss how the markets and consumers are handling this odd holding pattern of economic activity. While markets seem to have an eye towards recovery and the retail economy seems stable, a quarter of Americans are still struggling, with a disproportionate impact on women. The gang discusses what this mean...

HPS Partner Stacy Kerr and Managing Director Kriston McIntosh are joined by Linda Goler Blount, the President & CEO of the Black Women's Health Imperative (BWHI). Linda discusses the work of BWHI to help protect and advance the health of Black women and women of color. She also explores the impact of COVID-19 on the Black community and the potential for future action to remove discriminatory b...

Tony, John, and Brendan discuss the economic debate on the stimulus package prompted by Larry Summers' op-ed. The group discusses the Fed's approach to inflation and how optimism on vaccinations are impacting markets. Plus, they talk through the latest on bitcoin and cryptocurrency. 

Tony, Matt, John, and Brendan unpack the complicated jobs report, discuss the Biden stimulus package and its critics, and take a moment to review the Trump economy — including discussing how the jobs numbers would have played out in an alternate universe with no pandemic. They also chat about the potential for a pandemic-related baby bust and its economic impact. 

Tony, John, and Brendan talk about short squeezes - from Piggly Wiggly to Reddit campaigns, the Federal Reserve’s attempts to talk markets down, and next week’s jobs numbers. The crew reluctantly discusses GameStop and goes long on its implications for how we understand SIFIs and the Fed’s blunt recovery instruments.

Tony, Brendan, & John are joined by John Dick from CivicScience to discuss the outlook for consumers and investors after President Biden's inauguration and first executive actions. The gang discusses the impact of the latest stimulus and the lingering concerns of an unequal, K-shaped recovery. As Tony puts it, "We don't have an output problem, we have acute problems in really important parts o...

HPS Managing Director Bryan DeAngelis speaks with former Senator Chris Dodd (D-CT) about Joe Biden’s inauguration and how he will accomplish the enormous tasks he faces upon assuming office. Senator Dodd, one of President-elect Biden’s closest friends, spent nearly three decades serving alongside the President-elect in the United States Senate and worked closely with then Vice President Biden duri...

Tony, John, and Brendan assess President-Elect Biden's stimulus plan, how markets are reacting, and the implications of going big with the initial package. The crew talks through Federal Reserve Chair Powell's recent remarks from his kitchen and Trump's impeachment. As inauguration approaches, they also talk through the Biden administration's road ahead.  

In the first Marcoast episode of Season 3, guest host Matt McDonald, John and Brendan from Markets Policy Partners, and Bryan DeAngelis, discuss the fast-moving start to 2021 — from the Georgia Senate elections to the insurrection at the Capitol to the December jobs report. The crew talks market reactions to both and makes predictions on how the Trump presidency will come to a close. They also dis...

In the final Macrocast episode of 2020, Tony, John, and Brendan discuss the wild and unpredictable year — from the COVID-19 pandemic to its economic impacts and the government's fiscal and monetary policy reactions to both. The squad also talks about the socioeconomic and racial divisions highlighted in the past year and makes some predictions looking ahead to 2021. 

On this week's Macrocast, Tony, John, and Brendan discuss the last-minute stimulus drama, what to expect in the bill, and the impact this will have on the economy. The gang also discusses the news coming out of the Fed's recent FOMC meeting and what this means for its changing monetary mandate heading into 2021, the (continuing) Brexit drama, and the important consumer metrics to look for next wee...