The Penta Podcast Channel

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 the University of Virginia. Each guest shares advice on what campus resources current college students can tap into to prepare them for a post-grad world.

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 improve healthcare access in Muslim communities and beyond—both before and during COVID-19—and to address the bias embedded in healthcare delivery, including medical training and diagnostic tools. Dr. Syed shares insights from her research on representation in clinical trials, as well as what groups across the medical profession can do to better serve the diverse Muslim population.

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 at how inflation hysteria has affected the markets and the Fed.

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." He discusses the importance of trying and failing, leading and following, and how to foster compromise in the country.

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 patent decision.

 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 reopening will impact the cost of goods. 

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 governments are putting the pressure on for infrastructure spending and make predictions on when a package will be passed.

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 markets, taxes, and debt.