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Macrocast: What Satellites Tell Us About Markets May 28, 2021

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Tony, John, and Brendan are joined by special guest Ana Murgai of SpaceKnow to discuss the shifting information landscape for economic data. In particular, they dive into how the democratization and commoditization of satellite data is impacting investors. They also unpack the factors driving inflation and look forward to jobs numbers next week.

Insights: How To Get A Job In DC - Succeeding In Your First Job May 26, 2021

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In the final episode of a new HPS Insights special series on recent college graduates getting a job in DC, HPS Partner Matt McDonald sits down with three HPS associates Cole Kline, Matisse Rogers, and Koby Gordon to chat about how to approach the beginning of your career and make the most out of your first job out of college.

Insights: How to Get A Job In DC - The Insider's Take On How To Network In DC May 26, 2021

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In this installment of HPS' series on landing jobs in DC, HPS Partner Matt McDonald speaks with Tom Manatos, Vice President of Government Relations at Spotify and the mind behind Tom Manatos Jobs, and Mo Elleithee, Executive Director of Georgetown University’s Institute of Politics and Public Service. Tom and Mo break down the all-important topic of networking and explain how young professionals can find their path forward in the murky world of DC careers.

Insights: How To Get A Job In DC - Preparing The Perfect Resume May 26, 2021

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In the second installment of the new HPS Insight series, "How To Get A Job In DC," which demystifies the process of getting a first job in D.C., HPS Partner Matt McDonald speaks with Chandlee Bryan, Assistant Director for the Center for Professional Development at Dartmouth College, and Bob Coates, Assistant Director for Co-Curricular Programs for Dartmouth's Nelson A. Rockefeller Center for Public Policy, about translating your story into a compelling application. The three discuss pitfalls into which students often fall - conceptualizing their resume as a summary, submitting cover letters that don't demonstrate familiarity with the company, and more - and the steps students should take to ensure their applications stand out.

Insights: How To Get A Job In DC - Preparing For The Working World At School May 26, 2021

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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.

Macrocast: Reserving The Right To Surprise May 21, 2021

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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.

Insights: Understanding Healthcare Barriers For Muslims, A Conversation With Dr. Sana Syed May 18, 2021

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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.

Macrocast: Everyone Is An Expert On Inflation...Right? May 14, 2021

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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.

Insights: A Conversation With Mike Hayes On "Never Enough" May 10, 2021

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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.

Macrocast: Well That Number Was Unexpected May 07, 2021

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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.

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