A quick ask! We need reviews for The Nuanced Life to help us get recognized by iTunes! So, if you're enjoying the show, stop on over and give us a review. We discuss President Trump declaring Jerusalem as the capitol of Israel, as well as the resignations of John Conyers and Al Franken. We talk about the concerns about false accusations in light of the #metoo movement and Jenny's awesome video she shared with us on consent . We send our love to California and consider how often we offer sympathy...
Dec 08, 2017•51 min
Michael Flynn has entered a guilty plea and is cooperating with the Mueller investigation, and the Senate took a big step toward tax cuts. With very few days left in the legislative year, we’re considering how our national priorities measure up to our professed love of children. Thanks to Crane & Canopy , Away , Zola , and ModCloth for sponsoring today's episode. Thanks as always to our patrons; if you would like to support Pantsuit Politics, please visit our Patreon page . We were thrilled ...
Dec 05, 2017•1 hr 10 min
Oscar Wilde said, “everything in the world is about sex except sex. Sex is about power.” Sex and power continue to dominate the headlines, and we’re still processing that along with our increasingly tenuous relationship with the truth. Thanks so much to ModCloth and VirtueLabs for sponsoring today's podcast. If you'd like to check out the Pantsuit Politics gift guide, visit our website , and if you'd like to support our work, please visit our Patreon page . In a wide-ranging discussion, we talk ...
Dec 01, 2017•49 min
The tsunami of sexual harassment and assault allegations continues and is causing cultural and political reflection. Today we continue our ongoing discussion of politics, partisanship, and the #metoo movement. Thank you for everyone supporting our work on Patreon . We also appreciate our sponsors for today's podcast: Credible.com , Away , and ThirdLove . We hope you'll check out our new podcast, The Nuanced Life. Congress has a very long to-do list through the end of the year. It's important to ...
Nov 28, 2017•1 hr 13 min
Happy Thanksgiving! We are taking a pause from politics this week and sharing the first episode of The Nuanced Life, our new podcast focused on bringing the principles we've learned through our political dialogue to non-political topics. Thanks so much to our patrons, who make Pantsuit Politics and The Nuanced Life possible. To support our work, please visit our Patreon page. Thanks to ModCloth for sponsoring today's episode. We hope that you'll enjoy The Nuanced Life enough to subscribe, rate, ...
Nov 24, 2017•46 min
The opioid epidemic impacts all of us in increasingly significant ways. Today, we’re discussing the impact of President Trump’s decision to declare this a public health emergency. It's Thanksgiving, and we're so grateful to everyone who makes Pantsuit Politics possible. We couldn't do the podcast without the support of our patrons , our advertising agency, and our sponsors. Thanks to today's sponsors: BeFrugal.com and ModCloth . If you're interested in advertising on Pantsuit Politics, please re...
Nov 21, 2017•1 hr 2 min
Somehow, we’re still debating the Alabama senate race to fill Jeff Sessions’s seat. We’re here with additional thoughts on Doug Jones, Roy Moore, and tax cuts, plus a later-recorded segment on Al Franken and George Bush...because 2017. Thanks so much to everyone supporting our work on Patreon . If you'd like to bring some nuance to your neighborhood in 2018, please reach out to beth@pantsuitpoliticsshow.com . We also appreciate ModCloth's sponsorship of today's podcast. Please stick around for t...
Nov 17, 2017•51 min
You know things have gone terribly wrong when we're having a national conversation about whether a 14-year-old girl consented to a relationship with a man in his thirties. We discuss the responses to Roy Moore, the President's presence in Asia, and the process and substance of the Republican tax cut plan. Thanks so much to everyone supporting our work on Patreon and to today's sponsors: ModCloth , The Flex Company , and VirtueLabs . We are scheduling speaking events for 2018. Please email Beth f...
Nov 14, 2017•1 hr 5 min
We kick off a series on the U.S. Constitution by talking about the structure of Articles I-VI. This is a very basic review that reminds us of the intricate balance between state and federal responsibilities the framers envisioned. On Tuesday's episode, we'll be talking about tax reform, so we spend some time on a specific power granted to Congress -- the power of the purse. Recommended resources: Budget Basics from National Priorities Congressional Research Service's Intro to Appropriations Stan...
Nov 12, 2017•24 min
A democratic wave on Tuesday signals that America might not be feeling great again. We discuss the election, listener feedback, and some fascinating articles on today’s episode. Thanks to everyone supporting our work on Patreon . And thanks to the sponsors of today's podcast: ModCloth and The Flex Company . We talk about the Virginia gubernatorial race , the election of Danica Roem , and other Democratic victories on Tuesday . Next, at listener Eva's recommendation, we discuss Peter Beinart's ar...
Nov 10, 2017•38 min
The weekend's headlines painted an incredibly depressing picture. In the wake of these events, we're realizing that America needs a serious conversation about what kind of country we want to be. Thanks so much to our listeners who support us via Patreon . And thanks to today's sponsors: Crane & Canopy , ThirdLove , The Flex Company , and ModCloth . We discuss the horrific shooting in a Sutherland Springs, Texas , church and ask how we can move past talking points on gun violence. Do we want ...
Nov 07, 2017•47 min
Pantsuit Politics is two years old! We celebrate, reflect, and discuss the week's news. We are so excited about our new book coming next year and our new podcast The Nuanced Life - coming soon! Thanks so much to all of you who financially support Pantsuit Politics. If you'd like to support our work, please visit our Patreon page . This month we're giving a shout-out to our international patrons! We also were so excited to be named in The Guardian's Best podcasts of 2017 ! Thanks to ModCloth and ...
Nov 03, 2017•54 min
Happy Halloween! Paul Manafort and Rick Gates surrendered to the FBI this week, and George Papadopoulos plead guilty to lying to the FBI. We discuss the news of the week and share our conversation with Gretchen Carlson about her book, Be Fierce . Thanks to Virtue Labs and ModCloth for sponsoring today's episode. You can also support Pantsuit Politics through our Patreon page . We review what we know so far about George Papadopoulos's guilty plea and the indictment issued against Paul Manafort an...
Oct 31, 2017•1 hr 2 min
Republican Senator Jeff Flake rebuked the tone of our politics on the Senate Floor this week. We discuss his remarks and the hard conversations we need to keep having to do real work in America. Thanks so much to ModCloth for sponsoring this episode. Here's Beth's favorite new piece. We begin by discussing the breaking news that five(+) women have described sexual harassment from Mark Halperin . We also talk about Senator Jeff Flake's speech on the Senate floor and the revolving doors of news re...
Oct 27, 2017•43 min
We received an overwhelming amount of discussion from listeners about sexual harassment and assault. We've learned a lot and continue the conversation in today’s episode. Thank you to our sponsors for this episode: BaubleBar , Away , and ModCloth . To support Pantsuit Politics, please visit our Patreon page and rate, subscribe, and review the podcast on the Apple Podcast Player. We discuss the horrific ambush of US troops in Niger and try to provide some context to military engagement in western...
Oct 24, 2017•54 min
Anne Bogel, author of Reading People: How Seeing the World Through the Lens of Personality Changes Everything , host of What Should I Read Next? , and the creator of Modern Mrs. Darcy , joins Sarah to discuss personalities. Thanks to ModCloth for sponsoring today's episode! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information....
Oct 20, 2017•41 min
On Capitol Hill, it feels like the gap between parties is increasingly wide. But across America, Republicans and Democrats build lives, homes, and families together every day. Today, we’re talking about how houses don’t have to be divided when you’re in a nuanced relationship. Thanks so much to the sponsors of today's episode: Crane & Canopy , ThirdLove , and ModCloth . We begin with a discussion on the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (the "JCPOA") and President Trump's unwillingness to c...
Oct 17, 2017•1 hr 18 min
While Sarah enjoys some time with family, Beth covers listener feedback on Harvey Weinstein and Class Dojo and shares an interview with Alana Jochum, Executive Director of Equality Ohio . Alana discusses advocacy for both legal and lived equality, the challenges presented by the Trump administration, and how she works to change hearts and minds to create a more inclusive society. Thanks so much to ModCloth for sponsoring today's podcast. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more informatio...
Oct 13, 2017•45 min
Russian agents bought Facebook ads targeted to voters in crucial swing states in last years elections, and the implications of the attention economy on our democracy go far beyond 2016. We focus on Facebook, Twitter, and the devices we use to distract ourselves from discomfort. Thanks so much to the sponsors for this episode: Baublebar , ModCloth , and Virtue Labs. We start today's podcast discussing an article on why mass shootings tend to be committed by men . We also talk about the Harvey Wei...
Oct 10, 2017•1 hr
The Las Vegas shooting seems to be fueling rather than calming the culture wars. We talk about how God and guns do not have to tear America apart. Thank you to ModCloth for sponsoring today's podcast. We discuss listener feedback, why gun sales spike after mass shootings, and how "thoughts and prayers" has become a cultural lightning rod. If you would like to help Las Vegas victims and their families, our listener Megan shared this link: https://www.gofundme.com/dr2ks2-las-vegas-victims-fund . H...
Oct 06, 2017•41 min
We're heartbroken over the mass shooting in Las Vegas. We recorded this episode on Monday morning (October 2), so we share our initial thoughts. We also discuss the humanitarian crisis in Puerto Rico, and we share Sarah's interview with Joshua Davis. Thanks so much to today's sponsors: Modcloth , Ellevest , and Wunder Capital . The preliminary reports out of Las Vegas have confirmed that the shooting near Mandalay Bay is the worst mass shooting in American history. Since information is developin...
Oct 02, 2017•1 hr 12 min
Sarah talks about Sebastian Junger's book Tribe: On Homecoming and Belonging with Kyla - a longtime listener. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Oct 02, 2017•27 min
If the Trump presidency is teaching us anything, it’s that Americans have some deep psychological issues to sort out. We continue working through our patriotic therapy in today’s episode. Thanks so much to our sponsors, ModCloth and Ellevest . We discuss intense listener feedback to our conversation about President Trump's remarks on NFL protestors. Why is this discussion so hard? What do our reactions say about race in America and our military? We continue this conversation by reacting Oprah's ...
Sep 29, 2017•50 min
America’s favorite sport has become the latest arena for partisan politics. We discuss the President’s statements on the NFL and the relationship between race, politics, and patriotism. We also talk about North Korean policy continuing to play out via Twitter and the incredible suffering Puerto Rico. We end the show with what's on our minds outside of politics--including Sarah's home purchase and an article on accidental killings that touched Beth. Thanks so much to our sponsors for today's epis...
Sep 26, 2017•1 hr 16 min
President Trump addressed the UN this week. We discuss his remarks, the continued debate on Graham-Cassidy as a last ditch effort to repeal the Affordable Care Act, and listener feedback. First, we celebrate reaching our first Patreon goal that will allow us to produce The Nuanced Life series. We're so excited and extraordinarily grateful. If you'd like to support our work and access our secret garden of bonus content, visit our Patreon page . Thank you, thank you, thank you. And thanks to Modcl...
Sep 22, 2017•35 min•Season 3Ep. 75
Republicans have promised tax reform by the end of the year. We talk about tax policy, the Trump plan, and the goals of our tax code. We also discuss the tragic shooting at Freeman High School, the reactions to Jason Stockley's acquittal, and the healthcare plan proposed by Senators Graham and Cassidy. We end the show with thoughts on parenting and the Emmys. We're still interested in hearing about your nuanced relationships! Send a voice memo to sarah@pantsuitpoliticsshow.com about your partner...
Sep 19, 2017•1 hr 10 min
Our alma mater is in the news for a truly heartbreaking reason . We continue our conversations about campus harassment and DACA in today’s episode Reminder to send us your nuanced relationship stories. You can record a voice memo and email it directly to us! Also, please help push us over the finish line on our Patreon page - where Sarah has launched her own House Hunters: Paducah Edition if you want to follow along! Here's the actual House Hunters set in Paducah she mentioned in the show. Thank...
Sep 15, 2017•48 min
In this conversation , Branden, Beth and Sarah, talk about bringing a distinctly women-centered perspective to the conversations happening around politics, intending only to learn from each other rather than walking into the discussions trying to win. CONNECT WITH BRANDEN Instagram Twitter Facebook Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information....
Sep 14, 2017•1 hr 1 min
This week, Betsy DeVos announced her intention to open a process that will lead to changed regulations for publicly-funded campuses responding to sexual assault allegations under Title IX. We discuss this announcement, a variety of social media hot topics, and Sarah's trip to Washington D.C. Please consider supporting Pantsuit Politics through a monthly contribution that will allow you to access the secret garden of content on Patreon . We'd also love to hear from you if you're in a relationship...
Sep 11, 2017•1 hr 10 min
Sarah is in Washington D.C. as part of her #CommissionerHolland duties, so this episode features two interviews. First, Beth talks with Angie Ferguson, a Kentucky state judicial secretary (and fellow Phi Mu and Transylvania University alum) about the public pension crisis. Then, Beth talks with Zahava Stadler, Manager of Policy and Research at EdBuild, about school funding, inequality, and new ways to think about education. Thanks so much to our sponsors for this episode: ModCloth is your go-to ...
Sep 07, 2017•53 min
