In this episode, we discuss the aftermath of the Orlando tragedy, Chris Murphy's filibuster, and efforts to enact stricter gun laws. We also discuss how Donald Trump seems to be sabotaging himself. Show Notes: Our Episode on Guns Sarah's Hopelessness Filibuster Trump Boosted, Clinton Hurt By Coverage Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information....
Jun 17, 2016•33 min
Pantsuit Politics Family: We recorded this episode early Sunday morning before much was known about the tragedy at Pulse in Orlando. We will attempt to discuss more about the complexities of this act of terror, hate crime, and mass shooting at another time. For now, our hearts are with every person impacted. We are emotionally drained this week. In the Pearls, Sarah gets to celebrate the nomination of Hillary Clinton and President Obama's and Elizabeth Warren's endorsements. We then sadly turn o...
Jun 14, 2016•48 min
With the news that Paul Ryan has endorsed Donald Trump, Beth and Sarah struggle with the acceptance of Donald Trump as a "regular" nominee. We also talk about the UCLA shooting and Trump University. We also spend The Heels talking about our favorite concerts! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Jun 07, 2016•59 min
In this episode of the Briefcase, we try to bring a little nuance and a whole lot of grace to the Clintons and the Cincinnati Zoo incident. We also talk about the idea that "a vote for a third party is a vote for Hillary Clinton." Spoiler alert: Beth strongly disagrees. Show Notes: Shaming is Easy; Mourning Is Hard Did it Have to Be So Hard? Sarah's Been Cheated On Don't Fall For the Lesser of Two Evils Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. See omnystudio.com/listener for ...
Jun 02, 2016•30 min
Inspired by a message from our listener, Lindsay, this episode tackles how to talk through political disagreement. Beth discusses the importance of engagement and some tips for hearing and understanding others in The Suit. First, in the Pearls, Beth talks about the Libertarian Party's convention, the State Department IG report on Hillary Clinton's emails, Memorial Day, and President Obama's historic visit to Hiroshima. In the Heels, Beth talks about her new obsession with Alone on The History Ch...
May 31, 2016•56 min
In this episode of the Briefcase, we tackle some of the more provocative subjects we've discussed lately. We start by discussing feedback on our birth episode from Michael and Ashley. Then, we discuss your reactions to our "Double the Partisans" episode, which takes us into a discussion of Hillary Clinton's "likeability," as prompted by David Brooks. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information....
May 27, 2016•35 min
With Memorial Day around the corner, we invited some friends to the Pantsuit Politics virtual kitchen table. Our friends Loree (a Democrat, who briefly felt the Bern but now is #WithHer) and Stephen (a #NeverTrump Republican) join the discussion in the Suit. We talk about the likely nominees for both parties and how the general election might shake out. In the Pearls, we discuss the tragic Egyptian Air crash and Congress's failure to pass a budget, and we wrap things up by talking about our disd...
May 24, 2016•44 min
The Democratic Party seems far from unifying after a contentious Nevada state party convention. Donald Trump seems to have a long and complicated history with sexist behavior. Oklahoma seems to have forgotten a little decision called Roe v. Wade. But on a positive note... it also seems Sarah is on her way to becoming the next Paducah City Commissioner! Also, Walk With Us: How The West Wing Changed Our Lives is FINALLY here! Get your copy today! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more inf...
May 20, 2016•24 min
Today, we talk about liberal intolerance on campus and inspiring remarks from Loretta Lynch and President Obama. We also discuss our tendency to lose our nuance about social conservatism and commit to do better. Don't forget to order your copy of Walk With Us: How the West Wing Changed Our Lives by Claire Handscombe! We appreciate your iTunes reviews and would love to hear your voices (859-568-2330). Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. See omnystudio.com/listener for pri...
May 13, 2016•35 min
In this episode, Sarah and Beth talk about the Detroit sickouts, Hillary Clinton's discussions around coal in West Virginia, and the Illinois race between Mark Kirk and Tammy Duckworth. In The Suit, we talk about the Affordable Care Act -- what it gets right, what it gets wrong, and where we go from here. Finally, in the Heels, we recap our Mother's Day weekends. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information....
May 10, 2016•54 min
We spend this episode of the Briefcase confronting the reality of a Donald Trump vs. Hillary Clinton general election following the Indiana primary. Thanks to Brett and Bryn for feedback that contributed to our discussion and to all of you have provided comments on the Affordable Care Act in advance of Tuesday's episode. Reminder that you can also leave us a voice message by calling 859-568-2330. We're excited to welcome our second new sponsor. We all love The West Wing at Pantsuit Politics, so ...
May 06, 2016•36 min
On Tuesday, we're talking about the Affordable Care Act -- what it gets right, what it gets wrong, and where to go from here. In advance, Beth takes a whirlwind tour through the 2,700-page law. If you aren't familiar with insurance, the exchanges, and the myriad initiatives contemplated in the ACA, hopefully this 18-minute summary will get you started. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information....
May 05, 2016•20 min
Inspired by our listenersSierra and Michael, we set out in this episode to truly test ournuance. In the Suit, we talk about the five remaining candidatesfor president -- Clinton, Sanders, Cruz, Kasich, and Trump -- andprovide our thoughts on the pros and cons of their candidacies. Itwasn't an easy task, but we stepped up to the plate. In the Pearls, we discussMaryland down-ballot races, the upcoming Indiana primary, andChina's refusal to allow a U.S. ship to dock in Hong Kong. Finally,in the Hee...
May 03, 2016•51 min
We share Friday Feedback about our Election Reform issue. Then, we dive into Cruz/Fiorina, HBO's Confirmation and Governor Matt Bevin's recent actions. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Apr 29, 2016•29 min
In this episode, we briefly take a look at the McCain and Ayotte Senate races before diving into Election Reform. We talk about first-past-the-post voting in the primaries and the general election, the primary calendar, and the electoral college. And, of course, no discussion of election reform is complete without a little campaign finance (spoiler: we almost subtitled this episode, "Beth Says Unpopular Things") and gerrymandering conversation. In The Heels, in honor of National Poetry Month, we...
Apr 26, 2016•51 min
A nuanced perspective requires you to see all sides of a topic or person. In this episode of the Briefcase, after discussing some Friday Feedback on the wage gap, we discuss President Obama's achievements and shortcomings. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Apr 22, 2016•36 min
Beth is back with a Pantsuit Primer on party primaries, elections, and campaign finance in preparation for Tuesday's episode. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Apr 20, 2016•18 min
Today we're talking to the writer, producer, and director of Raising Ms. President Kiley Lane Parker. Kiley joined us for the whole show and shared insight and advice about female leadership. In the Pearls, we followed up on Beth's solo Briefcase and issues surrounding paid family leave. In the Suit, we discussed the film and the challenges women considering public office face. In the Pearls, Kiley shared her current projects and how you can see Raising Ms. President. Hosted on Acast. See acast....
Apr 19, 2016•1 hr 1 min
In today's Briefcase, Beth discusses Friday feedback from Kaitlyn and Bryn on the presidential nomination processes, takes a look at Donald Trump's new Wall Street Journal op-ed, and spends some soapbox time on parental leave and Equal Pay Day. We hope Sarah will feel better soon so that we'll be fully balanced for our Tuesday episode. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information....
Apr 15, 2016•27 min
We're so excited to share our interview with Sellus Wilder, who is seeking the Democrat's nomination to the United States Senate in Kentucky. He's a Pantsuit Politics kind of candidate--he's campaigning with his entire heart, fueled by his desire to have an honest conversation with voters about making our state and our nation healthier. In the Pearls, we discuss the presidential race with a focus on process. While we have frustrations with the current process from different angles, our common gr...
Apr 12, 2016•52 min
We received so many insightful listener questions this week about barriers--from national and religious borders to barriers to voting with our dollars. We talk about trade, immigration, and Brussels. We also answer one of our favorite listener questions ever: "Was Dwight Eisenhower a #crazymoderate?" Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information....
Apr 08, 2016•25 min
Anti-globalization sentiments underlie some of the populism shaping this presidential cycle. In this episode, we discuss trade and the absence of nuance in trade discussions (Note: if you're brand new to discussing trade, you might like to check out our bonus episode: Pantsuit Primer). In The Pearls, we talk about a few key senate races in 2016, the nuclear summit, and the release of the #PanamaPapers. Finally, we return to our very strong feelings about dessert. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/p...
Apr 05, 2016•51 min
In this bonus episode, Beth provides a very brief and basic overview of trade in preparation for our discussion of trade on Tuesday-- the language used in trade discussions, NAFTA, the TPP, and considerations for listeners in evaluating politicians and forming their opinions about trade agreements. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information....
Apr 04, 2016•27 min
The hits just keep coming. On this episode of The Briefcase, we spend a few brief and lovely moments on feedback from our brilliant listeners before turning to more awfulness from the news cycles - specifically the Trump campaign. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Apr 01, 2016•32 min
Sarah and Beth dive into the controversial waters of so-called religious liberty laws. We talk about the impact, purpose, and social consequences of these laws, and we talk a little about our own spiritual perspectives on these issues. In the Pearls, we discuss Bernie Sanders' big victories in Washington, Alaska, and Hawaii as well as the devastating attacks in Belgium and Pakistan. We wrap up with the most intense discussion of Easter candy you'll find in podcasting. Hosted on Acast. See acast....
Mar 29, 2016•52 min
This week was BRUTAL. After reviewing some fantastic Friday Feedback, we give the week of March 21 a much-needed do-over. We discuss how US politicians SHOULD have handled the Flint hearings, the Brussels attack, the candidate-spouse-twitter-feud, and the western primaries. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Mar 25, 2016•39 min
This week, Jimmy Williams (host of Decode DC) joins us to discuss strange happenings in politics. We talk about the embarrassing congressional hearings on the Flint water crisis, President Obama's visit to Cuba, and, of course, the 2016 presidential race (yes, we spend some time on Ivanka's dad. Sigh.). Finally, in the Heels, we talk about our favorite West Wing characters, because we needed to end on a happy note. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. See omnystudio.com/l...
Mar 22, 2016•48 min
In this episode of The Briefcase, we share some very touching messages from listeners about the election and the rhetoric associated with the election. We also discuss President Obama's SCOTUS nominee and the bizarre refusal of Senate Republicans to advise and consent. We recap the results from Tuesday's primaries, and we weigh on the criticism of Hillary Clinton's, ahem, demeanor during her post-sweep speech. Finally, we take a moment to reflect on our interview with Rebecca Traister. Hosted on...
Mar 18, 2016•39 min
Today, the amazing Rebecca Traister joins us to discuss her new book, the influence of single women on the political landscape, and feminism and politics. First, in The Pearls, we discuss violence at Ivanka's Dad's events and the state of the race. We end on a light note--talking about things we are looking forward to! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information....
Mar 16, 2016•1 hr 15 min
We cover these topics plus your (always amazing) Friday feedback, which ranges from the distinction between being pro-market and pro-business, the Catholic Church, the impact of technology on the parties, and white working-class nostalgia. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Mar 11, 2016•45 min
