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The Penta Podcast Channel is home of Penta's podcast - "What's At Stake". "What's at Stake" features in-house experts and often special guests for analysis on the biggest issues shaping business and public policy.
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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.

Feb 21, 2020 • 36min
Macrocast: Royal Rumble
On this episode of the Macrocast, Tony, John, and Brendan discuss how coronavirus is impacting markets, the dollar, and the yen. On the heels of the latest Democratic debate, HPS Managing Director Bryan DeAngelis joins to talk about the upcoming Nevada Caucus and how the primary race is shaping up. Plus, they take a look ahead at how upcoming economic data could shed light on the Fed's policy decisions.

Feb 20, 2020 • 32min
Insights: Privacy In The Era Of Big Data
On this episode of HPS Insights, Alec Stapp, Director of Technology Policy at the Progressive Policy Institute (PPI), joins HPS Senior Director Lloyd Miller to discuss privacy in the age of big tech and big data. The pair discuss the history of privacy legislation with CCPA and GDPR, the future of a federal privacy law, the FTC's role in prosecuting data privacy violations, and the unintended consequences of too much regulation.For more information on the Progressive Policy Institute, visit progressivepolicy.com or @ppi on Twitter. Alec Stapp on Twitter: @alecstapp

Feb 14, 2020 • 38min
Macrocast: I Wish Love Was The Only Thing In The Air…
On today's Valentine's Day episode of the Macrocast, Tony, John, and Brendan discuss all things markets. Why are markets rising despite the spread of the novel coronavirus and how is it impacting certain sectors of the economy? Is the Fed heading into a newly politicized season, and what can recent testimonies tell us? What does the UnitedHealth stock have to do with the Democratic primary? Tune in to this week's episode of the Macrocast to find out!

Feb 7, 2020 • 34min
Macrocast: Splurging On A Steak Dinner
On this Jobs Day episode of the HPS Macrocast, HPS Partner Matt McDonald joins John and Brendan to discuss the latest Jobs Day numbers, a look back at the State of the Union and Iowa Caucuses, and how the Democratic field is shaping up going into the New Hampshire primary.

Feb 5, 2020 • 15min
Insights: State Of The Union 2020
In this episode of Insights, HPS partner Michael Steel is joined by Declan Garvey, a reporter for The Dispatch and HPS alum, to recap the State of the Union address and how it plays into the 2020 election. Declan shares insight from his reporting, more information about The Dispatch, and how his work at HPS has helped him as a reporter for the new digital media company.The Dispatch: thedispatch.com & @thedispatch on TwitterFollow Michael Steel on Twitter: @michael_steel

Jan 31, 2020 • 36min
Macrocast: Cover Your Mouth, Wash Your Hands
Tony, John, and Brendan analyze the "known unknowns" of the coronavirus and its economic impacts, then turn to recent liquidity measures by the Fed. Plus, HPS Managing Director Bryan DeAngelis joins for a look at the upcoming Iowa Caucuses and beyond.

Jan 30, 2020 • 39min
Insights: So You Want To Work On A Campaign?
On this episode of HPS Insights, HPS Partner Matt McDonald and HPS alum Jess Pavel join Managing Director Andrea Christianson to discuss their political campaign experience, from how to get a job, to campaign organization, and how campaigns work. The group also discusses post-campaign life, networking, and the valuable career opportunities that stem from campaign experience.


