In today's episode of the Briefcase, we talk about the appointment of H.R. McMaster before discussing the town hall meetings taking place during the Congressional recess. We discuss the Affordable Care Act and the political climate surrounding it. We also talk about the Trump administration's decision to revoke the Obama administration's guidance on transgender restrooms in schools, the role of the judiciary and the legislature, and the cultural polarization around these issues. We end with list...
Feb 24, 2017•41 min
Today, we talk about a provocative New York Times essay, "Are Liberals Helping Trump?" But first, we continue our efforts to keep up with the chaotic pace of news. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Feb 21, 2017•1 hr 21 min
We bemoan the chaotic state of the news and try to tackle the highlights from the past few days' headlines. We discuss President Trump's frequent ( and expensive ) trips to Mar-a-Lago. Beyond the conflicts of interest, watching members of the club post pictures during what seemingly was a security crisis bother us and many others. We also discuss National Security Council Advisor Mike Flynn's resignation and President Trump's inability to take contradictory advice. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com...
Feb 17, 2017•35 min
First up, Trump and Kellyanne fight with Nordstrom. Trump earlier this week tweeted that "My daughter Ivanka has been treated so unfairly by @Nordstrom. She is a great person – always pushing me to do the right thing! Terrible!" (And it was retweeted by the official @POTUS account) Then, Kellyanne stated on Fox & Friends: "Go buy Ivanka's stuff, is what I would tell you," Conway said. "It's a wonderful line. I own some of it. I fully -- I'm going to just, I'm going to give a free commercial ...
Feb 14, 2017•57 min
Listeners Aaron and Sierra join Beth for a quick overview of executive power. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Feb 13, 2017•28 min
"Nevertheless, she persisted." Did Senator McConnell make a rare strategic mistake or was this all political theater? Was the raid on Yemen worth the cost? We talk about that and more on today's Briefcase, as well as sharing Sarah's talk with Jay Carson - the conservative counterpart on The Politics Guys podcast. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information....
Feb 10, 2017•58 min
Is Steven Bannon really in charge? Does Congress want to pollute our streams? Does Donald Trump have it out for the judiciary branch? We check in with all three branches and talk to Jason Murray, a former law clerk for Supreme Court nominee Judge Neil Gorsuch. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Feb 07, 2017•58 min
Sarah talks with Dr. Tamara Tweel, Director of Strategic Development for the Hillel International Office of Innovation, about how her involuntary miscarriage brought her before the Ohio state legislator discussing voluntary abortion. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Feb 03, 2017•46 min
Our executive producer Nicholas Holland and friend of the pod Annie Kratzsch help us process the chaos that ensued after President Trump's Executive Order on immigration and refugees. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Jan 31, 2017•59 min
We call our Friday episodes "The Briefcase." In each episode of the Briefcase, we cover listener feedback and news of the week. This week, we continue to talk about your thoughtful perspectives on the Women's March and reproductive rights. We also discuss the frenzy of news made by the White House this week as President Trump signs executive orders. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information....
Jan 27, 2017•36 min
We decided that our word for 2017 is “forward”. Today, we’re exploring what exactly that means for all of us in the Trump era. We'll also talk about Sean Spicer and alternative facts, the Women's March, and what we’re personally looking forward to this year. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Jan 24, 2017•40 min
We got a report from the ground as Bryn and Loree marched on Washington! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Jan 22, 2017•5 min
In our final episode of Season 2, we discuss your feedback on our mental health episode, the Trump inauguration, and the Women's March. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Jan 21, 2017•35 min
After discussing Rep. John Lewis's comments about President-elect Trump and our favorite speeches from Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., we dive into a wide-ranging discussion of mental health in the United States. In the Heels, for some reason, we talk about our high school senior superlatives. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information....
Jan 17, 2017•48 min
Thanks to our listener Debbie, we share background on mental health services in the United States. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Jan 16, 2017•18 min
We received SO much feedback about celebrities and abortions, and the news has been CRAZY. So, we do a lightning round of news and nuance in this episode of the Briefcase. Show Notes: The Pantsuit Politics Book Club The Problem with Being Paternalistic about Disabilities The Trump Press Conference The GOP's SLOW Going on an ACA Replacement Investigation of Ties to Russia Sister Women's Marches Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy in...
Jan 14, 2017•48 min
The Kentucky legislature wasted no time getting to work. We discuss new anti-choice and right-to-work laws and, of course, the Golden Globes. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Jan 10, 2017•46 min
In this episode of The Briefcase, we discuss your contenders for our focal word of 2017, along with the Friday Feedback. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Jan 06, 2017•24 min
Happy New Year! In The Pearls, we discuss the Trump administration, the UN resolution on Israeli settlements, and tragic events around the world. We also compliment the other party before launching into a discussion of what it means to be a woman in the Trump era and what "resistance" means. We particularly dive into Madeleine Davies's piece, Becoming Ugly. In The Heels, we share our one-word focal points for 2017 and ask for your thoughts on a 2017 Pantsuit Politics word. Hosted on Acast. See a...
Jan 03, 2017•52 min
In part 2 of the Middle East primer series, Beth attempts to describe the decades-long conflict between Israelis and Palestinians in about 25 minutes. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Dec 31, 2016•27 min
We're sharing our Second Annual Wish List, which takes us from a new conservative party to mental health, climate change, education, and changing the way we think and communicate. Merry everything, and happy nuanced year! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Dec 22, 2016•35 min
With emotions still running high post-election, we talk about our reflections on critical listener feedback and what we think the promise of Pantsuit Politics should be in 2017. We also discuss the humanitarian crisis in Syria and a blog post written about Sarah's run for office. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Dec 16, 2016•35 min
We attempt to sort out what we're hearing about Russian interference during the election and how the electoral college should respond. In The Pearls, we applaud the bipartisan 21st Century Cures Act and discuss the tragic bombings in Istanbul, the continued assault on Aleppo, and the treatment of refugees in Papua New Guinea. In The Heels, we talk about our current non-political passions. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy informa...
Dec 13, 2016•38 min
We take the Friday Feedback to a new level today in a conversation with Tamela Blalock on identity politics and race under a Trump administration. We know that the audio is difficult, and we appreciate your graciousness about that. We hope you enjoy this important and challenging conversation. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information....
Dec 09, 2016•41 min
Today we're talking with John Gable, Founder and CEO of AllSides, a news service dedicated to solving polarization through bias ratings and civil dialogue. In the Pearls, we briefly discuss current events--the Dakota Access Pipeline, the Italian referendum, and the Austrian election--and questions surrounding Betsy DeVos's faith. In the Heels, we discuss Sarah's love of movies. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information....
Dec 06, 2016•45 min
In this episode of the Briefcase, we discuss three articles that circle around the idea of a new center in American politics. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Dec 03, 2016•30 min
Today, we talk about what we learned from the #exittheechochamber challenge and somehow end up dissecting the uselessness of cable news. In the Pearls, we talk about Jill Stein's efforts to recount votes in three states, Trump's latest cabinet appointments, the delay of new overtime regulations, and Fidel Castro's death. Finally, in the Heels, we happily kick off the holiday season. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information....
Nov 29, 2016•53 min
We're here with Rebecca Wyhoff - co-creater Local Elections 101 - Campaign Essentials in 60 Minutes - Local Elections 101 is a guide for how to win a local election. You can get election advice without hiring a consultant or reading a library of books. The course is presented in a fast-paced, fun video format and would be a great solution for so many of you looking to get involved in local politics! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. See omnystudio.com/listener for priv...
Nov 25, 2016•19 min
We're about halfway through the #exittheechochamber challenge and just a few appointments into the Trump cabinet. We are talking about both plus Sarah's thoughts on The Crown in today's episode. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Nov 22, 2016•28 min
We're excited to launch our #exittheechochamber seven day challenge. For the next seven days, we're asking you to look beyond your own perspective by: Day 1 - Taking a selfie explaining why you want to exit the echo chamber Day 2 - Read three articles from news sources you don't usually read Day 3 - Have a conversation in real life with someone who voted differently than you Day 4 - Send a letter or email to someone you've disagreed with politically Day 5 - Compliment the other side Day 6 - Draw...
Nov 18, 2016•9 min
