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Pantsuit Politics

Hosted by two women from the American heartland with different personalities, different priorities, and more in common than cable news would have you believe. Sarah Stewart Holland and Beth Silvers bring civility, nuance, and good faith to the week's biggest news — no outrage required. New episodes every Tuesday and Friday. Sales and Distribution by Lemonada Media https://lemonadamedia.com/
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Episodes

Chaos in Congress/Stability in Germany

Topics Discussed Congress’s busy week: Raising the debt ceiling, Funding the Government, and the future of the Bipartisan Infrastructure Bill The German Election (with Ali Cain) Outside of Politics: Ring Theory Please visit our website for full show notes and episode resources . Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information....

Sep 28, 202142 min

5 Things You Need to Know About Parliamentary Systems

We’re breaking down what you need to know about parliamentary systems around the world. Parliamentary systems have a long history that spans the globe. The key feature of a parliamentary system: the legislature is supreme! Parliamentary systems depend on strong parties and accountability. Like all systems, parliamentary systems have pros and cons. In the US, we don't have a parliamentary system, but Congress acts like we do. Please visit our website for full show notes and episode resources . Ho...

Sep 24, 202129 min

Chasing Achievement in American Childhood

Topics Discussed Biden’s Foreign Policy Problems The College Gender Gap The Professionalization of Kids’ Activities Outside of Politics: The Eyes of Tammy Faye Please visit our website for full show notes and episode resources . Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information....

Sep 21, 20211 hr 4 min

Did Reagan Start the Fire?

Topics Discussed California Recall Election Enduring Impacts of Reagan’s Presidency Outside of Politics: LuLaRich Please visit our website for full show notes and episode resources . Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information....

Sep 17, 20211 hr 8 min

Divided by Disaster

Topics Discussed Vaccine Mandate and Battling Delta Understanding the Post-9/11 Generation (with Dr. Karla Vermeulen) Outside of Politics: Kevin Costner in Baseball Movies Please visit our website for full show notes and episode resources . Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information....

Sep 14, 202154 min

20 Years Since September 11

We return to our 2018 series on September 11, 2001 to mark the 20th anniversary of the deadly attacks. Please visit our website for full show notes and episode resources . Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Sep 10, 20211 hr 14 min

Your Body, Whose Choice?

Topics Discussed Afghan Refugee Resettlement Masks, Abortion, and Bodily Autonomy Outside of Politics: Adult Friendships Please visit our website for full show notes and episode resources . Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information....

Sep 08, 202158 min

Texas Puts a Bounty on Abortion

Topics Discussed Texas, Abortion, and Judicial Review Local Advocacy with Nikki Zellner Outside of Politics: We Work Please visit our website for full show notes and episode resources . Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information....

Sep 03, 202151 min

When the News is Overwhelming

Topics Discussed Hurricanes, Explosions, and a Wall of Hard Things Local Civics & Placemaking with Ryan Salzman Outside of Politics: The White Lotus Please visit our website for full show notes and episode resources . Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information....

Aug 31, 20211 hr 11 min

How to Hear California’s Warnings

Topics Discussed California Gubernatorial Recall Election Western Drought Outside of Politics: Planners & Productivity Click here for our Premium content on Apple Podcasts Subscriptions. Please visit our website for full show notes and episode resources . Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information....

Aug 24, 202152 min

Should School Board Meetings Be Public?

Topics Discussed Afghanistan Process, Strategy, and Sunshine Laws Outside of Politics: Rooting for Friends Click here for our Premium content on Apple Podcasts Subscriptions. Please visit our website for full show notes and episode resources . Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information....

Aug 20, 202149 min

“Afghanistan has a lot to teach us”

Topics Discussed Delta, Vaccines, and Schools Afghanistan Outside of Politics: Telling Our Stories Click here for our Premium content on Apple Podcasts Subscriptions. Please visit our website for full show notes and episode resources . Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information....

Aug 17, 20211 hr 13 min

“We've got to stop pretending our choices don’t affect others.”

Topics Discussed Hospital Capacity Climate Change Report The Great Resignation Outside of Politics: Returning to Community Click here for our Premium content on Apple Podcasts Subscriptions. Please visit our website for full show notes and episode resources . Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information....

Aug 13, 202151 min

"The Olympics show us that we are together but separate"

Topics Discussed Dealing with the Delta Variant Governor Ron DeSantis The Olympics Outside of Politics: Preparing for School Click here for our Premium content on Apple Podcasts Subscriptions. Please visit our website for full show notes and episode resources . Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information....

Aug 10, 202157 min

“Being mad is not going to get a single person vaccinated”

Topics Discussed Eviction Moratorium Mask & Vaccine Mandates Outside of Politics: Food & Veganism Click here for our Premium content on Apple Podcasts Subscriptions. Please visit our website for full show notes and episode resources . Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information....

Aug 06, 202152 min

“No one promised a linear pandemic”

Topics Discussed Bipartisan Infrastructure Bill Covid-19 and the Delta Variant Outside of Politics: Our Julys Click here for our Premium content on Apple Podcasts Subscriptions. Please visit our website for full show notes and episode resources . Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information....

Aug 03, 202152 min

Infrastructure in Real Life: Emerging Infrastructure

We've talked water, electricity, and transportation, but today's final episode of our Infrastructure In Real Life series is about the 21st century infrastructures that are still emerging. ⁠ ⁠We spoke to Dr. Nicol Turner-Lee, Adie Tomer, and Kathryn de Wit about broadband and how vital it is for communities to have high-speed access. We also spoke to Savitha Moorthy and Anne Helen Petersen about why dependable childcare is essential to our economy and how we should be supporting both parents and ...

Jul 30, 20211 hr 5 min

Infrastructure in Real Life: Transportation

Our Infrastructure In Real Life series continues down the road with its third installment today. We're talking transportation! ⁠ Even though America is a very car-centric country, we're not limiting our conversation to transportation with wheels. Plus, we talk about why infrastructure projects are just so dang expensive and what that means for the innovating in this space.⁠ Click here for our Premium content on Apple Podcasts Subscriptions. Please visit our website for full show notes and episod...

Jul 27, 202156 min

Infrastructure in Real Life: Electricity

When the power goes out, it's like a record scratching and pushing our normal lives into a weird pause. For most of us, we take for granted the predictability and reliability of our power supply. We count on the infrastructure that brings us energy, but that system needs attention. ⁠ ⁠On this, the second episode of our Infrastructure In Real Life series, we're talking about energy, climate, jobs, and the politics of how these things intersect. We're sharing more insight from our Brookings Instit...

Jul 23, 202150 min

Infrastructure in Real Life: Water

It's here! Today is the first day of our Infrastructure In Real Life series! ⁠ We're talking about water - drinking water, waste water, storm water. How it gets where we want it and how we keep it safe and clean. We spoke to local experts like Dr. Crystal Tulley-Cordova of the Navajo Nation and John Hodges of Paducah, KY. We also talked to Adie Tomer and Joseph Kane from the Brookings Institute to get a big-picture perspective on how water infrastructure works. ⁠ Click here for our Premium conte...

Jul 20, 202147 min

Nightly Nuance: Nuclear Power

While we're on break, we're sharing a special sneak peek at our Premium content. This is a compilation episode featuring four episodes of the Nightly Nuance on nuclear power that we aired for subscribers earlier this year. If you like what you hear, make sure to check out our Patreon page or click here for our Premium content on Apple Podcasts Subscriptions. Please visit our website for full show notes and episode resources . Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. See omnys...

Jul 06, 20211 hr 12 min

“Boundaries are for everybody”

Topics Discussed Live Show Announcement Bill Cosby Release The Supreme Court and Voting Rights Infrastructure Negotiations Boundaries and Business Outside of Politics: Our July Plans Click here for our Premium content on Apple Podcasts Subscriptions. Please visit our website for full show notes and episode resources . Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information....

Jul 02, 20211 hr 2 min

"What does an overheated economy look like?" (with Paul Krugman)

Topics Discussed Surfside Condominium Collapse Unmarked Graves Discovered at Canadian School Moment of Hope: Vaccine Effectiveness & CRISPR Paul Krugman Outside of Politics: People Being Jerks Click here for our Premium content on Apple Podcasts Subscriptions. Please visit our website for full show notes and episode resources . Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information....

Jun 29, 20211 hr 21 min

"Every transgender family has a different story"

Topics Discussed The Supreme Court Rules on the NCAA and Cheerleading Rights for Trans Children Outside of Politics: Britney Spears Click here for our Premium content on Apple Podcasts Subscriptions. Please visit our website for full show notes and episode resources . Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information....

Jun 25, 20211 hr

“I repotted your plant without permission”

We discuss the New York mayoral race, some decisions the Supreme Court has been making about religious liberties, and share some reflections from our time together last week. Please visit our website for full show notes and episode resources : https://www.pantsuitpoliticsshow.com/podcast Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information....

Jun 22, 202151 min

Fathers and Daughters

We cover the Bidens trip to Europe, share a conversation with historian Jon Grinspan about his new book, and reflect on our own relationships with our fathers. Thank you for being a part of our community! We couldn't do what we do without you. To become a financial supporter of the show, please visit our Patreon page , purchase a copy of our book, I Think You're Wrong (But I'm Listening) , or share the word about our work in your own circles. Follow us on Instagram , Twitter , and Facebook for o...

Jun 18, 202157 min

“The nicest possible way I can put it”

Topics Discussed: Leak Investigation Moment of Hope: Novavax Vaccine Critical Race Theory Outside of Politics: The Arrogance of Age Thank you for being a part of our community! We couldn't do what we do without you. To become a financial supporter of the show, please visit our Patreon page , purchase a copy of our book, I Think You're Wrong (But I'm Listening) , or share the word about our work in your own circles. Follow us on Instagram , Twitter , and Facebook for our real time reactions to br...

Jun 15, 20211 hr

"We're not going back"

Topics Discussed: Travels of President Biden and Vice President Harris Kids & Covid with Jessica Malaty Rivera Outside of Politics: Advice for Your 30s Thank you for being a part of our community! We couldn't do what we do without you. To become a financial supporter of the show, please visit our Patreon page , purchase a copy of our book, I Think You're Wrong (But I'm Listening) , or share the word about our work in your own circles. Follow us on Instagram , Twitter , and Facebook for our r...

Jun 11, 20211 hr 13 min

"There is an imbalance"

Topics Discussed: Voting Rights Trump Returns to Public Speaking Pandemic Parenting with Julia Edelstein Outside of Politics: Marital Conflict Thank you for being a part of our community! We couldn't do what we do without you. To become a financial supporter of the show, please visit our Patreon page , purchase a copy of our book, I Think You're Wrong (But I'm Listening) , or share the word about our work in your own circles. Follow us on Instagram , Twitter , and Facebook for our real time reac...

Jun 08, 20211 hr 8 min

“We’re not all one thing”

Topics Discussed: Celebrating Pandemic Progress The Republican Party Olivia Rodrigo’s Sour Thank you for being a part of our community! We couldn't do what we do without you. To become a financial supporter of the show, please visit our Patreon page , purchase a copy of our book, I Think You're Wrong (But I'm Listening) , or share the word about our work in your own circles. Follow us on Instagram , Twitter , and Facebook for our real time reactions to breaking news, GIF news threads, and person...

Jun 04, 202156 min
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