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Macrocast: Inflation Sensation Mar 26, 2021

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On this week's Macrocast, HPS Managing Director Bryan DeAngelis sits down with the gang from Markets Policy Partners to tackle the latest news on inflation, energy, and emerging markets. Plus, find out what the blockage of the Suez Canal means for global supply chains.

Insights: House Brew: A Special Edition of DistilledDC with the Women of HPS Mar 26, 2021

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In this special episode of Distilled DC, a new miniseries focusing on how communicators distill complexity HPS Managing Director, Andrea Christianson sits down with other women leading HPS. The group discusses the women they admire, from the ones they’ve only encountered in books to the ones they know well, what work from home has meant for professional women, and advice for women just starting out: cultivate mentors, embrace non-linear career paths, and always, always raise your hand.

Macrocast: Consumers Are Looking Up Mar 19, 2021

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Tony, John, and Brendan are joined by John Dick this week to discuss recent data showing economic sentiment hit its highest level since before the pandemic declaration. The gang discusses what this positive consumer outlook means for the real economy, the most recent statements and positions from the Fed, supply chain disruptions, and the continued focus on inflation.

Macrocast: Checking In On Europe: Draghi To The Rescue? Mar 12, 2021

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This week, Tony, John, and Brendan reflect on the one-year anniversary of COVID-19 in the US. The gang breaks down the diverging monetary and fiscal approaches to economic recovery in the US and EU, finding reasons for optimism in the former and reasons for concern in the latter. Plus, find out how the latest $1.9T stimulus could aid Europe's recovery.

Insights: Distilled DC: The Juggling Act Mar 12, 2021

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In the latest edition of Distilled DC, a new miniseries focusing on how communicators distill complexity, HPS Managing Director Stratton Kirton sits down with Natasha Dabrowski, Communications Director and Senior Advisor at The New Democrat Coalition. Natasha shares what she's learned from juggling communications for a coalition made up of dozens of Representatives, how to succeed in the current media environment, and her tips crafting messaging on issues that don't easily fit into a hashtag or bumper sticker.

Insights: Distilled DC: Fighting For Democracy Mar 08, 2021

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In the latest edition of Distilled DC, a new miniseries focusing on how communicators distill complexity, HPS Managing Director, Andrea Christianson sits down with Meaghan Leister, Chief of National Communications & Outreach at Longwell Partners. Meaghan shares her insight on what it was like managing the communications for Republican Voters Against Trump, what goes into an effective media pitch, and how to best build relationships in DC.

Macrocast: The Immaculate Correction Mar 05, 2021

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On this week’s Macrocast, Tony, Matt, John, and Brendan discuss a source of optimism: February’s robust job numbers. The team unpacks how good news for recovery and the economy has spelled some bad news for financial markets. Plus, they talk through OPEC’s decision to extend current output cuts.

Macrocast: Taperless Tantrum Feb 26, 2021

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Tony, John, and Brendan discuss Powell's Humphrey-Hawkins testimony, how inflation will play out post-pandemic, and the status of the $1.9T stimulus package. They also dive into the minimum wage fight and talk about the disproportionate impact of the pandemic on communities of color.

Insights: Distilled DC: Wine Not? Feb 24, 2021

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Distilled DC, a new miniseries hosted by HPS Managing Director, Andrea Christianson, focuses on how communicators distill complexity. In this inaugural episode, Andrea sits down with Sarah Pompei, founder at The Authentic Irpinia, a wine club focused on elevating small production, family-run wineries. Previously a Communications Director for Lyft, HP, and the House Majority Whip's Office, Sarah gives advice to new and seasoned communicators about building trust and turning doubters into allies. Her thoughts for communicators looking to make a change: wine not?

Macrocast: Steady As She Goes Feb 19, 2021

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On this week's Macrocast, Tony, John, and Brendan are joined by John Dick from CivicScience to discuss how the markets and consumers are handling this odd holding pattern of economic activity. While markets seem to have an eye towards recovery and the retail economy seems stable, a quarter of Americans are still struggling, with a disproportionate impact on women. The gang discusses what this means for the long-term health of the economy and how the shifting nature of remote work will ultimately impact the post-Covid world.

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