The Penta Podcast Channel

On today's episode of HPS Insights, Michael Steel, Partner at HPS, and Kelly Wanser, Executive Director at SilverLining, discuss the organization's work to drive research and policy on understanding and responding to near-term climate risk.

On today's Macrocast, Bryan, John, and Brendan discuss a hectic week on the Hill, from the averted government shutdown to the urgency surrounding the debt ceiling, infrastructure vote, and reconciliation package. The trio also dug into whether Federal Reserve Chair Powell will be renominated by Biden and how several other Fed governor and regional president seats are likely to be filled in the coming months.

On today's Macrocast, Tony, John, and Brendan are joined by former Treasury official Bob Dohner to discuss the consequences of the Evergrande debt crisis, its effects on Chinese domestic politics, the global economy, and U.S.-China relations. The group also looks ahead to next week's CPI numbers and the upcoming election in Germany.

HPS Partner Stacy Kerr and John and Brendan from Markets Policy Partners talk through the debt ceiling, budget negotiations, and the latest news from China. Plus, the gang discusses takeaways from California's recall election.

Bryan, John, and Brendan are joined by John Dick of Civic Science to discuss the implications of Biden's new vaccination plan and what that means for job seekers and return to office plans. They also talk about inflation and its impact on consumer spending—including how long spending habits during the pandemic can go on, and the potential of warming relations between the US & China.

On today's Macrocast, ​Matt McDonald and Market Policy Partners' John Fagan and Brendan Walsh discuss​ ​the broader economic implications of the disappointing August jobs data ​and ​China's recent heavy-handed anti-private sector activity.

On Today's Macrocast, Tony Fratto and Market Policy Partners' John Fagan and Brendan Walsh discuss regional FOMC Presidents' pushes to rollback quantitative easing measures as the economy recovers from the pandemic and as inflation increases. The group also discusses oil price fluctuations amidst perceived economic uncertainty.

In this edition of HPS Insights, HPS Partner Michael Steel sits down with Stewart McLaurin, President of the White House Historical Association and author of "James Hoban: Designer and Builder of the White House." Stewart and Michael discuss the work of the White House Historical Association and shed light on the story of James Hoban, an overlooked figure in American history whose legacy is known around the world.

On this week's Macrocast, Tony, John, and Brendan share their thoughts on the state of consumer spending, potential Federal Reserve tapering, and recent corporate earnings. They also discuss economic developments in China and oil prices.

In this week's Macrocast, Tony, Brendan, and John discuss how the Chinese Communist Party is reacting to the global reach of their private sector companies. They also share their expectations for what's next on the infrastructure bill and upcoming changes in inflation.