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The Penta Podcast Channel is home to all of Penta's podcasts, including the Macrocast and What's At Stake: A Penta Podcast. The Macrocast, produced by Penta and Markets Policy Partners, features weekly insight and analysis on the latest macroeconomic trends. What's at Stake: a Penta Podcast features in-house experts and often special guests for analysis on the biggest issues shaping business and public policy.
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Apr 1, 2020 • 39min
Macrocast: No Time For April Fools' Jokes
On this bonus episode of the HPS Macrocast, John and Brendan join Tony to discuss the Fed's expanded currency swap lines, the global increased demand for the dollar, and the importance of repo facilities. The crew also discusses the new small business lending and paycheck protection programs to boost the economy before this week's unemployment claims and jobs numbers are published.

Mar 27, 2020 • 42min
Macrocast: The Lifeline Across Really Troubled Waters
On this episode of the Macrocast, Tony, John, and Brendan discuss how the federal government will execute the stimulus package and compare it to the economic relief following the 2008 financial crisis. The crew also talks through unemployment claims, upcoming jobs numbers, and how leaders can help explain these complex situations to everyday Americans.

Mar 25, 2020 • 32min
Macrocast: $2 Trillion Is A Nice Down Payment
On this week's bonus episode of the HPS Macrocast, Tony, John, and Brendan discuss the Federal Reserve's latest interventions, from small business lending programs and liquidity provisions, to how the Fed will administer and keep up with new fiscal response programs. The crew also discusses the latest details of the newly reached Phase 3 stimulus plan and how American families and companies of all sizes will rebound following the crisis.

Mar 20, 2020 • 37min
Macrocast: All Hands On Deck
On this week's Macrocast, Tony, John, and Brendan break down the fast-changing economic news of the week. The gang tackles the proposed $1T stimulus, the actions of global central banks, and is joined by a special guest to dig into the data behind the headlines on what COVID-19 actually means for businesses.

Mar 19, 2020 • 33min
Insights: Live From The Home Office: A Conversation On Coronavirus And Its Impact On Business
HPS' Bryan DeAngelis hosts Partner Matt McDonald and Managing Director Christina Pearson to discuss HPS' decision making process for remote work, keeping employees safe and healthy, and how to best manage working from home while still maintaining office and company culture. The crew also discusses the short- and long-term business impacts of remote work and advice for clients on how to best prepare and plan to navigate virtual connection during the coronavirus pandemic.

Mar 13, 2020 • 41min
Macrocast: March Sadness
On a Friday the 13th episode of the HPS Macrocast, Tony, John, and Brendan recap the market's reaction to coronavirus, the latest fiscal response, and how the government plays an important role. John explains how OPEC negotiations and oil prices have accelerated these issues and the crew discusses how upcoming data might start to show more of the effects of the virus.

Mar 11, 2020 • 40min
Insights: Super TWOsday -- What Does It All Mean?
On this episode of HPS Insights, HPS Partner Stacy Kerr and Senior Director Meghan Pennington join Managing Director Bryan DeAngelis to discuss the state of the Democratic primary with Super Tuesday and Big Tuesday now in the rearview mirror. They take a look into the (near) future with insights on the general election, how the coronavirus is affecting American politics and who might be on the VP shortlist.

Mar 6, 2020 • 49min
Macrocast: The Best Jobs Report That Nobody Will Care About
Special guest Mark Sobel, US Chairman of the Official Monetary and Financial Institutions Forum (OMFIF), joins Tony, John, and HPS Partner Matt McDonald to talk the latest Jobs Day numbers, changes in the dollar's valuation, the Fed's emergency rate cut, and the economic impacts of the coronavirus on domestic travel and the labor force. The crew also discusses Mark's latest paper on currency manipulation in China.

Mar 3, 2020 • 20min
Macrocast: Special: A Conversation On Coronavirus
On a special episode of the HPS Macrocast, John sits down with Dr. Chris Mores, a virologist and Program Director for the Global Health Epidemiology and Disease Control MPH program at the Milken Institute School of Public Health at George Washington University, to discuss the latest virus updates. The pair discuss the virus' spread, containment strategies in South Korea and Japan, how to keep economies running smoothly during the outbreak, and the best methods to stay safe and healthy in the United States.

Feb 28, 2020 • 38min
Macrocast: Financial Contagion
On this episode of the Macrocast, Tony, John, and Brendan discuss the market correction, the economic impact of the coronavirus, and what steps the Fed may take in the coming months. They also dive into the happenings on the campaign trail leading up to the South Carolina primary and Super Tuesday.