Justice Anthony Kennedy announced his retirement from the Supreme Court this week. We discuss what it may mean for the future of the Court. We also talk about the varied reactions to Justice Kennedy's announcement and how they relate to our discussion of political civility. To support the show and get access to bonus content - including lots more about the Supreme Court - visit our Patreon page and become one of our valued patrons. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. See...
Jun 29, 2018•32 min
Social media has been dominated by the serious stories of immigration atrocities and less serious stories about jackets and restaurants. We cover these stories in our lightning round before talking about the need for civility in our political discourse. Plus, we chat with Tiffany Bond about her run to represent the citizens of Maine in Congress. Recommended Resources: Obliterating Culture Where Is Barack Obama? Trump Supporters Dig In Zero-Tolerance Prosecution and Family Reunification Trump Dec...
Jun 26, 2018•1 hr 15 min
All week, we've heard from listeners who, like us, are struggling to process what's happening at our southern border. We talk through the various elements of this crisis as well as our thoughts and feelings surrounding it. Additionally, we discuss how and why we talk politics with our kids. Recommended Resources: VA Governor Orders Investigation Into Potential Child Abuse President Obama and Family Detention The Profit of Private Immigrant Jails Thanks to our sponsor: TomboyX . Thanks to our won...
Jun 22, 2018•51 min
It's being reported that 2000 children have been separated from their families at the US border between April 19 and May 31. We discuss our perspectives on this horrifying policy as well as reflect on how we view immigration to the United States. We also discuss the recent Supreme Court decision on gerrymandering, immigration issues in the European Union, and our weekly Pride Month moment. Recommended Resources: Angela Merkel and Immigration in the E.U. Jose Garcia, Legal Resident, Arrested Pabl...
Jun 19, 2018•51 min
We address the separation of families at the border, share our reflections on the summit with North Korea, and Beth talks with James Kirchick , author of The End of Europe . Beth and James discuss historical context for our modern diplomacy with European countries, including Russia. Thanks to today's sponsor: Grove Collaborative . To support the show and get access to regular bonus content, visit the Pantsuit Politics Patreon page . Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Se...
Jun 15, 2018•52 min
The President faces backlash from the G7 heading into talks with North Korea, and Robert Mueller's work. We take a closer look at the new indictments and what they mean for the continuing case. We also talk with Diana Butler Bass about the need for civic gratitude. Recommended Resources: The G7 Summit Communique The North Korea Summit Mueller's Latest Charges The Special Counsel's Office Background on the Hapsburg Group Pride Month Moment: Bayard Rustin Thanks to our sponsors: Stitcher Premium ,...
Jun 12, 2018•42 min
There's so much tension in the news this week. International leaders are unhappy with the United States over tariffs, leading to concerns about the ability of the G7 to issue a joint statement. American diplomats in China are being brought home after experiencing neurological symptoms caused by sustained and mysterious sounds. And House GOP leaders are trying to quell and immigration revolt among their members. We discuss all of this, the idea of negative capability, and listener feedback on lan...
Jun 08, 2018•42 min
We've discovered that it's hard to talk about what you think is important without talking about what everyone is talking about, so we set a timer to tick through the public frenzy stories of the week: the pardon memo, Roseanne and Samantha Bee, and the Bill Clinton interview. Then, we get down to business, talking about contemplated cuts to U.S. Special Forces in Africa and the Niger report, the impact of trade tariffs on America's alliances in the world, and news that Facebook had partnerships ...
Jun 05, 2018•1 hr 18 min
We talk about the social media outrage machine in the wake of stories that families are being separated at the border, ICE has abused its power, and the Office of Refugee Resettlement has been unable to verify the status of children placed with sponsor families. In the #wherearethechildren outrage, we are missing key policy and enforcement issues that could help improve outcomes for immigrant families and Americans in the long run. We also discuss the devastating aftermath of Hurricane Maria in ...
Jun 01, 2018•45 min
We took a trip back to Transylvania University, our alma mater, for a live podcast recording. We discussed all sorts of women in political leadership, including some of our favorite fictional portrayals, with Dr. Emily Goodman, Assistant Professor of Art History. Thanks to our sponsors: Smart for Life , Tripping.com , and TomBoy X . To support the show and get access to bonus content, visit our Patreon page and become a patron. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. See omn...
May 29, 2018•37 min
From North Korea to primary elections to Steve Almond, our inboxes have been full this week. We talk about this week's news as well as share some of the great listener feedback we've gotten recently. Thanks to our sponsors: Smart for Life and Grove Collaborative . Recommended Resources: The Myth of Conservative Feminism Boston and the Holland City Council As our May membership drive comes to a close, don't miss your chance to get some Pantsuit Politics swag. Become a supporter of the show at our...
May 25, 2018•46 min
Another school shooting. Another twitter rant. We talk current events and also have a conversation with author Steve Almond about his new book, Bad Stories , a literary investigation of what is happening in America. Thanks to our sponsors: Stitcher Premium , Third Love , and TomBoy X . Recommended Resources: Santa Fe Shooting Steve Mnuchin and Trade with China Trump and Trade with China The Mueller Investigation: Trump Demands Inquiry Trump Jr.'s Campaign Meeting Donald Trump Has All the Power T...
May 22, 2018•1 hr 35 min
Reports confirm Russia interfered in our election and that the President lied to the American people. Plus, North Korea throws cold water on the upcoming summit and the President of the United States described our fellow human beings as animals. Thanks to our sponsors: Stitcher Premium and Brandless . Recommended Resources: Missing Files and Michael Cohen Trump vs. the Deep State Richard Burr and the Senate Intelligence Committee We rely on our amazing patrons to help us support and grow the sho...
May 18, 2018•40 min
The United States has opened its embassy in Jerusalem, and national issues keep surfacing in local races. We also discuss race, education, and policy with Dr. Wendy Osefo. Thanks to our sponsors: Smart for Life , Just Fab , and TomBoy X . Israel: The Jerusalem Embassy Prime Minister Netanyahu and Corruption Other Resources: Compliment the Other Side: Dianne Feinstein Wendy Osefo The 1954 Equity Project Stay tuned to the end of today's episode to hear a sneak preview of The Nightly Nuance. If you...
May 15, 2018•1 hr 8 min
The Iran Nuclear deal, North Korean detainees, and Russian oligarchs. We discuss lots of foreign policy, lots of lawyers, and lots of books. Thanks to our sponsors: Stitcher Premium and Brandless . Recommended Resources: Trump's Shadowy Money Trail Michael Cohen's Shell Company Israel and Iran's Proxy War in Syria To hear Beth's full conversation with Jennifer Pett about James Comey's book, A Higher Loyalty , or access the any of our other exciting bonus content, visit the Pantsuit Politics Patr...
May 11, 2018•1 hr
In Part 2, Beth discusses the creation and activities of the Iranian Revolutionary Guard Corps, concerns about Iran's nuclear program during the Bush years, and the negotiation of the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action. Recommended Resources: Sunni and Shi'a Terrorism:Differences that Matter JCPOA Fact Sheet Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information....
May 10, 2018•17 min
To understand the Trump Administration's decision to exit the "Iran deal," a little history lesson in order. Beth discusses Iran's history through the Reagan years in Part 1. In Part 2, she talks about growing concerns over Iran's nuclear program during the Bush years through President Trump's decision to exit the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Agreement. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information....
May 09, 2018•28 min
We often ask ourselves "what kind of country do we want to live in?" Today, we ask that question in several contexts: national leadership, foreign policy, and the dairy industry. Thanks to our sponsors: Smart for Life , Casper , and Tripping.com . Recommended Resources: North Korea and President Trump Tunisian Election Compliment the Other Side: Senator Tokuda The Dairy Industry: Pricing Concepts for Dairy Farmers You can find Carilynn Coombs online as The Modern Milkmaid at her blog , Instagram...
May 08, 2018•1 hr 9 min
We've been thinking about the President, and we've got some things to say. So do women across the country. Spaceship Media's bipartisan Facebook project, The Many, is allowing them to do that. We also discuss what nuance means to us and a few of the headlines of the week. Thanks to our sponsors: Audible and Brandless . Recommended Resources: Beth's Original Blog on Nuance Marianne Williamson on Oprah's SuperSoul Conversations Join The Many Listeners like you make Pantsuit Politics possible. We'r...
May 04, 2018•47 min
Jen Hatmaker is an evangelical leader who has made headlines for going public with her politics. We talk with her about how her Christian faith informs her political beliefs and about the modern marriage of evangelicalism and conservatism. We also discuss this week's news, including Michelle Wolf's performance at the White House Correspondents' Dinner. Plus, we chat about Avengers: Infinity War and its potential political symbolism. Thanks to our sponsors: SmartNews , Lola Tampons , and Away Tra...
May 01, 2018•1 hr 26 min
The Virginia House of Delegates seated a record number of women in January, and those women aren't messing around. We attended The Blue Victory Dinner in Arlington, Virginia and spoke to some of them about their successful campaigns and the importance of women in political leadership. Thanks to our sponsors: SmartNews and Brandless. The Delegates: Jennifer Carroll Foy, 2nd district : A public defender, Jennifer is a graduate of the third class of female cadets to ever attend the Virginia Militar...
Apr 27, 2018•27 min
The Democratic National Committee has filed a lawsuit against the Trump Campaign, and speculation about Michael Cohen is reaching a fever pitch. We also discuss the Waffle House shooting and share our interview with the gracious Mark McKinnon of Showtime's The Circus . Thanks to our sponsors: SmartNews , ThirdLove , and TomBoyX . Recommended Resources: Waffle House Shooting Michael Cohen's Flips? Unpacking the DNC Lawsuit Compliment the Other Side: Pompeo Nomination To support the show and get a...
Apr 24, 2018•51 min
Barbara Bush passed away this week and Trump administration officials are making headlines. We discuss this week's news and the importance of student civic engagement in a live recording from Walsingham Academy in Williamsburg, Virginia. Thanks to today's sponsors: SmartNews and Martha Stewart Wine Company. Thanks also to Walsingham Academy who graciously hosted us in their classes and for the recording of this podcast. Walsingham Academy is the only Coed Pre-K through 12th grade Mercy School in...
Apr 20, 2018•42 min
The weekend brought a military strike in Syria, breaking news about Michael Cohen, and a bombshell interview with James Comey. We also talk with David Singleton, the Executive Director of the Ohio Justice and Policy Center after its work on criminal justice reform in Ohio. Thanks to our sponsors: Acer , TomboyX , Forto Coffee , and SmartNews. Syria: Debates Ensure After Missiles Hit Obama's Red Line Led Here What Was Hit in Syria? Michael Cohen: Michael Cohen and the End Stage of the Trump Presi...
Apr 17, 2018•1 hr 24 min
A description of this week's headlines would sound a little like "We Didn't Start the Fire" lyrics. We tackle some of the many news stories of the week including the FBI raid of Michael Cohen's office, Mark Zuckerberg's testimony before Congress, and Paul Ryan's resignation announcement. Plus, we share the second half of Beth's conversation about military policy with Air Force Major Jason Baker. Thanks to our sponsors: Acer and Tripping.com . Recommended Resources: Donald Trump Relied on Michael...
Apr 13, 2018•46 min
On Saturday, an apparent chemical weapons attack killed 25 people and injured more than 500 in Syria. Major Jason Baker adds his experienced voice to the conversation. Plus, Beth shares an update on the Mueller investigation. Thanks to the sponsors of this episode: Acer and Forto Coffee . Veterans Affairs and Ronny Jackson Mueller Investigation: Government's Response in Opposition to Motion to Dismiss Paul Manafort's Lawsuit Manafort's Motion to Suppress Evidence Manafort's Trial Alex van der Zw...
Apr 10, 2018•56 min
It’s beginning to look a lot like trade wars? We continue our discussion of ongoing trade issues with China as well as some of the negative patterns within the current administration. Thanks to today's sponsor, Acer . China Strikes Back For bonus content and to support the show, please visit the Pantsuit Politics Patreon page . Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information....
Apr 06, 2018•34 min
March for Our Lives and the Parkland survivors continue to dominate public debate. We also cover the Kentucky pension crisis, our trade tiff with China, and the responsibilities that come with a public platform. Thanks to our sponsors: Breach and Forto Coffee . Kentucky Pension: Teachers Rally in Frankfort Kentucky Schools Shut China and Trade China Tariffs on U.S. Products Tariffs and Intellectual Property Trump Country and China Tariffs Alton Sterling & Stephon Clark The Stephon Clark Trag...
Apr 03, 2018•1 hr 15 min
John Bolton is the new National Security Advisor, and the census is bizarrely in the headlines. Plus, we share some of the live recording from our day at Ripon College in Wisconsin. Thanks to our sponsors: Acer and EverlyWell Ripon College Keynote Address To support the show and get access to bonus content including our newest bonus episode about Waco and Roseanne, visit the Pantsuit Politics Patreon page . Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. See omnystudio.com/listener ...
Mar 30, 2018•56 min
Should we all just delete Facebook? We talk about the political ramifications of social media along with a host of current events. Thanks to our sponsors: Acer , goodcleangrapes.com , and Third Love . Stormy Daniels: The 60 Minutes Interview Stormy Daniels, Donald Trump, and Harvey Weinstein What We Learned From Stormy Daniels #MarchforOurLives: The Story Behind Naomi Wadler's Speech How the Parkland Students Planned the March in 5 Weeks The Omnibus Budget: What's Included in the Omnibus Trump S...
Mar 27, 2018•57 min
