This week's news has galvanized a new wave of conversations about what's at stake in the political landscape. We discuss the situation surrounding Jamal Khashoggi's death and The New York Times article questioning the place of nuance in our modern culture. Considering our whole deal is nuance, we have an extended conversation about what nuance and moderation mean to us and how power dynamics matter as a part of that conversation. Then, we share Beth's conversation with author Christina Dalcher w...
Oct 19, 2018•1 hr
The midterm elections are frequently described as possessing historic importance. Today, we're sharing resources and discussing how you can be an informed midterms voter. Recommended Resources: Politico Playbook Elizabeth Warren Releases DNA Test Beth's Gratitude Moment: Madelyn Ellen Linsenmeir Obituary The Lazy Genius Meal Planner Voter Resources: Pantsuit Politics Community Midterm Election Resource North Dakota Native IDs Georgia Voter Registration National Voter Registration (or change or c...
Oct 16, 2018•1 hr 6 min
Hurricane Michael has brutalized the Florida panhandle, and journalist Jamal Khashoggi disappeared after entering a Saudi consulate in Turkey. In the midst of these crises, the President is focused on campaigning. We discuss the news and his USA Today op-ed about American healthcare and the partisan divide. That discussion leads us into a deep dive about the practicality of changing the structure of our national healthcare. Recommended Resources: Hurricane Michael Death Toll Missing writer shows...
Oct 12, 2018•41 min
Brett Kavanaugh is now a justice on the Supreme Court, and international scientists have issued a landmark report on climate change. We talk about the weekend news before sharing our conversation with another exciting female candidate, Lindsay James. She decided to run for Iowa's legislature after President Trump was elected. In our Outside of Politics segment, we talk about movies we've seen recently. Recommended Resources: The IPCC Report Global Warming Warnings What You Can Do About Climate C...
Oct 09, 2018•55 min
Just when we think we've exhausted our emotions over the Kavanaugh nomination...another day, another news cycle. We talk through some of the reasons this process is hitting so close to home for us. We also discuss the deeply important The New York Times story about the Trump family and tax fraud. Then, we share our conversation with Sarah Riggs Amico, who is running to become Georgia's Lt. Governor. We hope you will be as excited by her balance, nuance, and passion for policy as we were. We are ...
Oct 05, 2018•54 min
A tsunami has killed more than 800 people in Indonesia. The Violence Against Women Act is set to expire, and the FBI is investigating the allegations against Brett Kavanaugh. We discuss all of those things and also share our wonderful conversation with Abigail Spanberger, a former CIA operative who is now running to represent the Virginia 7th in Congress. Recommended Resources: Indonesian Tsunami Violence Against Women Act Explained Violence Against Women Act Expiration March for Black Women The...
Oct 02, 2018•53 min
The entire nation watched as Dr. Christine Blasey Ford and Brett Kavanaugh testified before the Senate Judiciary Committee. We followed the hearings all day on Thursday and are sharing our reactions. On a more hopeful note, we're also sharing our interview with Missouri State Representative Crystal Quade. Crystal Quade: Crystal Quade Website Springfield Democrat works across the aisle to ensure filing of 'cliff effect' bill 'Cliff effect' testimony gets emotional as Springfield mothers share sto...
Sep 28, 2018•1 hr 7 min
Another woman has come forward with accusations of sexual misconduct by Supreme Court nominee Brett Kavanaugh. We spend our main segment talking about the ongoing drama surrounding his nomination and the varied emotional reactions to the ever-changing news. We also discuss various stories of diplomacy (or lack thereof) around the world. Foreign... President Trump at the United Nations Jeremy Corbyn and Brexit Theresa May and Brexit Ethiopia-Eritrea border reopens after 20 years ...And Domestic D...
Sep 25, 2018•55 min
Brett Kavanaugh's confirmation continues to be a source of conflict across the country. We are angry, discouraged, and frustrated by the narrative surrounding this story. Thankfully, this episode is balanced out by Beth's uplifting conversation with Jessica Morse , who is running for Congress in California's 4th District. To support the show and get access to regular bonus content, please visit our Patreon page . Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. See omnystudio.com/lis...
Sep 21, 2018•52 min
An account of sexual misconduct set off a firestorm around Brett Kavanaugh's nomination to the Supreme Court this weekend. We discuss what this means for his possible confirmation along with some other big stories from the weekend. We also share our conversation with Elise Larsen about the urgency of climate change. Recommended Resources: Christine Blasey Ford Speaks Out on Kavanaugh Megan Garber - The Phantom Reckoning Home Birth and Birth Certificates What "Problem" Kids Are Trying to Teach Us...
Sep 18, 2018•1 hr
Hurricane Florence is expected to wreak havoc on the Carolinas, Congress is racing to fund the government, and one of our favorite TV writers and producers has revealed that Les Moonves harassed her. We talk about how Designing Women impacted us and how rare strong female characters have been in the history of television. Then, we talk to Professor Michele Gelfand about her research regarding tight and loose cultures and how they affect our politics and our world. Recommended Resources: Linda Bl...
Sep 14, 2018•50 min
Today is the 17th anniversary of the attacks on September 11th. We visited the memorial and museum in New York City this weekend and were so impacted by the choices that have been made regarding that space. We share audio from our visit and all of our thoughts, as well as a quick lightning round about this week's news. The Life of Kathy Mazza The Oculus Listeners like you make this show - and research trips like our one to NYC - possible. To become a patron and get access to regular bonus conten...
Sep 11, 2018•39 min
A Supreme Court nominee, a new Bob Woodward book, and an anonymous editorial in the New York Times. The chaos presidency continues. We so appreciate those of you who support the show. If you aren't a part of our Patreon community yet, check out our page and consider joining the team. You'll receive our gratitude and a bunch of regular bonus content. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information....
Sep 07, 2018•35 min
The invasion and occupation of Iraq quickly unraveled the unity Americans found after 9/11. We discuss what happened and what we can learn from it. Recommended Resources: Education Isn't the Key to a Good Income George W. Bush Speech, September 20, 2001 To support the show and get access to regular bonus content, visit our Patreon page . Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information....
Sep 04, 2018•59 min
With every primary election we're learning that women voters are engaged and unhappy with our political status quo and the candidates who support it. We discuss yet another crisis at our southern border, more staffing changes in the Trump administration, and the female candidates who want to change it all, including Congressional candidate from Colorado, Dr. Stephany Rose Spaulding . To support the show and get access to regular bonus content, visit our Patreon page . Hosted on Acast. See acast....
Aug 31, 2018•44 min
Rachel Held Evans writes about faith, doubt, and life in the Bible belt. Today, we talk with her about politics, faith, and what her understanding of Scripture can teach us about resistance and community. Beth also shares her poignant eulogy for Senator John McCain. Don't miss out on our live show in Gettysburg ! To support the show and get access to regular bonus content, visit our Patreon page . Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. See omnystudio.com/listener for privac...
Aug 28, 2018•43 min
Join our book launch team! It's been quite a week in political news. We break down what's going on with Paul Manafort and Michael Cohen as well as what it all may or may not mean for President Trump. To support the show and get access to regular bonus content, including more thoughts about Manafort and Cohen, check out our Patreon page . Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information....
Aug 24, 2018•50 min
Amy McGrath's run for Congress has received national attention because her life story is amazing. We share our great conversation with her about her campaign, her military service, and her views on important American issues. We also talk about crises taking place around the world. Global News: Economic Crisis in Venezuela U.S. Embassy Shooting in Turkey Ebola Death Toll Rises in DRC Are You Unintentionally Buying Conflict Minerals? Conflict in the Congo Has to End to Stop Ebola Flooding in India...
Aug 21, 2018•1 hr 11 min
More painful information about abuse in the Catholic Church has come to light this week. We discuss the heartbreaking crimes that were perpetrated by those in positions of religious power. This leads right in to Sarah's conversation with Erin Wathen, author of Resist and Persist , about the intersections of faith and feminism. Recommended Resources: Catholic Church Abuse in Pennsylvania Resist and Persist by Erin Wathen To support the show and get access to regular bonus content, please visit ou...
Aug 17, 2018•51 min
One of the hardest questions to grapple with about 9/11 also sounds like the simplest: How'd we miss this? We discuss the history of the FBI and the CIA and their circumstances leading up to September 11. We also do a lightning round and cover Omarosa, the Unite the Right rally, Trump's latest tweets, and the pilot who stole and crashed a plane in Seattle. We end the episode with a discussion of Hannah Gadsby and tension in comedy. Recommended Resources: Afghan Forces Killed on Four Fronts Seatt...
Aug 14, 2018•1 hr 7 min
We share our reflections on each other's episodes with the guest hosts. We also talk about our takeaways from Tuesday night's elections. Recommended Resources: Drug Offenders and Mass Incarceration Newseum Event on Women in Office To support the show and get access to regular bonus content, visit our Patreon page . Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information....
Aug 10, 2018•37 min
It's impossible to understand 9/11 and the US response to it without knowing how and why al-Qaeda formed. For Part Two of our 9/11 series, we do a deep dive into recent Middle Eastern history and what led to the creation and successes of al-Qaeda and Osama bin Laden. We also talk about recent media conflicts, concerns around campaign finance, and share our weekly gratitude moments. Media Conflicts: Sarah Jeong and The New York Times Racism Row The New York Times Stands By Sarah Jeong Trump Attac...
Aug 07, 2018•1 hr 9 min
Beth covers a few current events on her own while Sarah is still on vacation. She shares some thoughts on shifting political parties and how the Trump administration has caused her to double down on conservatism. Then, we share an interview with Libby Jamison and Lauren Weiner about the Military Spouse JD Network and Homefront Rising, a non-partisan initiative that encourages and trains military spouses to speak up and get involved in the political process through advocacy and public service. Re...
Aug 03, 2018•35 min
Nine million Americans have some kind of active interface with incarceration. If incarceration were a city, it would be the largest city in the US. Guest host Sarah Shotland and Beth discuss this issue in depth and how you can make a difference. They also talk Paul Manafort's trial, Nia Wilson's death, and the ongoing crisis of family separation at our southern border. Paul Manafort's Trial: The Charges and the Stakes Manafort's Lavish Lifestyle Implications for the Russia Probe Nia Wilson's Dea...
Jul 31, 2018•1 hr 13 min
Mental health - specifically adolescent mental health - is an issue everyone likes to talk about but Will Powers is actually doing something about. We talk to him about the organization he represents, StAMINA , which works to end the stigma around youth mental health in Kentucky. Thanks to our sponsor: Care/Of . To get access to bonus content and support the show, visit our Patreon page . Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy informa...
Jul 27, 2018•16 min
Sarah welcomes guest host Jo Kroger to talk about the state of the progressive left and how it's impacted the Democratic party at large. Sarah also hosts a group of Pantsuit Politics listeners with real life campaign experience. They talk about their levels of involvement in a variety of campaigns and what led them to get involved in the first place. The Campaign Round Table Participants: Maddie Isch for Margaret O'Brien Abby Korb for Tammy Baldwin Carisa Weaver for Robin Kniech Maggie Penton fo...
Jul 24, 2018•1 hr 5 min
The odd grammatical clarifications President Trump and the White House keep offering are dominating headlines, but the policy and actions behind them are far more concerning. We return to our conversation about confronting strangers after so much great listener feedback. We also talk to Carri Hicks, who is running for State Senate in Oklahoma. Carri Hicks for State Senate Donate to Carri To support the show and get access to regular bonus content, including the bonus episode for July, visit our ...
Jul 20, 2018•57 min
Our plans for today's episode were upended by Donald Trump's extraordinary statements in Helsinki. We share our thoughts on Trump's foreign policy across Europe, the Peter Strzok hearing, the new indictments from the Mueller team, and the shocking Trump-Putin press conference in Helsinki. Recommended Resources: Trump in London Trump and Putin in Helsinki Peter Strzok Hearing More Indictments from the Justice Department Migrant Children Reunification Efforts Gratitude Moment: John Huntsman, U.S. ...
Jul 17, 2018•50 min
We're tackling the new Supreme Court nominee, NATO, and Sarah has some things to say to white people with cell phones. This leads us into a conversation about when and how to call out strangers for words and actions we find objectionable. Plus, Beth talks with Emily Fox about her new book about the Trump children, Born Trump . To support the show and get access to bonus content, visit the Pantsuit Politics Patreon page . Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. See omnystudio...
Jul 13, 2018•55 min
2,977 people were killed by 19 al Qaeda-backed terrorists on September 11, 2001. Today, as immigration and travel bans dominate the news, we begin a several month exploration of what that day has meant for American government, agencies, policies and culture. We start the show lightning round to cover the this week's headlines. We're also sharing our first gratitude moment, a new regular segment in our Tuesday episodes. Recommended Resources: World Health Assembly, America, and Breastfeeding Why ...
Jul 10, 2018•1 hr 19 min
