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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

Choosing Hope to Close 2023

In our final new episode of 2023, we look at positive trends across the US and the wider world. TOPICS DISCUSSED Positive Trends from 2023 Outside of Politics: 2024 Words of the Year Visit our website for complete show notes and episode resources. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information....

Dec 19, 20231 hr

Hillary Clinton on Diplomacy, Democracy, and the Year of the Girl

We are delighted to share this conversation with former Secretary of State, Hillary Clinton. She graciously spoke with us about the conflict in Israel and Gaza, the delicate balance of diplomacy, the impact of social media on our modern democracies, and the Year of the Girl. We could not have enjoyed this more and we know you’ll feel the same. Visit our website for complete show notes and episode resources. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. See omnystudio.com/listener ...

Dec 15, 202351 min

What We Can't Ignore from 2023

We discuss Congress, college presidents, and conflicts around the world. TOPICS DISCUSSED University Presidents go to Washington Turmoil in Congress State Legislature Stories from 2023 that We’re Still Thinking About Outside of Politics: Beyoncé Visit our website for complete show notes and episode resources. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information....

Dec 12, 20231 hr

Mitt Romney's Soul Searching with McKay Coppins

We share Beth's conversation with McKay Coppins, author of the new Mitt Romney biography. TOPICS DISCUSSED McKay Coppins on Romney’s Political Soul-Searching Jane Ferguson for the Pantsuit Politics Premium Book Club Visit our website for complete show notes and episode resources. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information....

Dec 08, 202356 min

How to Think (and What to Do) About Another Trump Term

Sarah and Beth discuss the DeSantis/Newsom Debate and the 2024 Republican Primary. TOPICS DISCUSSED The Red State/Blue State Debate with Ron DeSantis and Gavin Newsome The Threats of Another Trump Term Outside of Politics: Ghost Influencers Visit our website for complete show notes and episode resources. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information....

Dec 05, 20231 hr 13 min

How Reading Humbled Us in 2023

Sarah and Beth share the books, articles, and news sources that challenged and shaped their views in 2023. TOPICS DISCUSSED Content that Shaped our Perspective in 2023 What we loved about the Culture Zeitgeist of 2023 To support the show and get early access to our 2023 book club boxes for January 2024, please subscribe to our Premium content on our Patreon page or Apple Podcasts Subscriptions . Visit our website for complete show notes and episode resources. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/priva...

Dec 01, 20231 hr 1 min

A Fragile Ceasefire

We discuss the shakeup - or lack thereof - at OpenAI and the tenuous ceasefire in Gaza. TOPICS DISCUSSED OpenAI Corporate Drama Misinformation and Social Media News A Fragile Ceasefire in Gaza Outside of Politics: Guy Friends If you subscribe to our Premium content via Apple Podcasts Subscriptions, make sure to share your contact information with us in this form , so we can always let you know about upcoming events. Visit our website for complete show notes and episode resources. Hosted on Acast...

Nov 28, 202349 min

Why Flying is Miserable with Ganesh Sitaraman

It’s one of the biggest travel weeks of the year in the United States, so we’re sharing a conversation with Ganesh Sitaraman, Professor of Law and Director of the Vanderbilt Policy Accelerator and author of the new book, Why Flying is Miserable: And How to Fix It . He shares how flying got to be such a slog and some ideas about how we can change it. Ganesh Sitaraman Website Why Flying Is Miserable: And How to Fix It by Ganesh Sitaraman (Bookshop) Visit our website for complete show notes and epi...

Nov 24, 202332 min

A Guide to Enjoying Your People

We know the holidays can be a tough time, particularly when you are entering into gatherings with people who stress you out. We’re devoting the entire show today to real strategies and conversation about how to not just get through these gatherings, but enjoy them. Visit our website for complete show notes and episode resources. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information....

Nov 21, 202352 min

Congress, Inflation, and the Ongoing War in Gaza

Sarah and Beth discuss the near physical violence in Congress this week. They also return to their conversations about the economy and the ongoing war in Gaza. TOPICS DISCUSSED Congress: Funding the Government and Throwing Punches Economic Indicators vs. Citizen Feelings War in Gaza Outside of Politics: Naked Attraction Sign up for the Pantsuit Politics Newsletter so you don’t miss our 2023 Holiday Gift Guide Visit our website for complete show notes and episode resources. Hosted on Acast. See a...

Nov 17, 20231 hr 5 min

Elections, Exits, and an Embittered Primary

Sarah and Beth discuss last week's election results and what they can or can't tell us to expect in 2024, the wave of moderate officials announcing they won't be seeking reelection next year, and the candidates still seeking the Republican nomination. TOPICS DISCUSSED 2023 Election Results 2024 Dropouts 2024 Presidential Primary Outside of Politics: Taylor and Travis in Argentina Sign Up for the Pantsuit Politics Newsletter so you don’t miss our 2023 Holiday Gift Guide Visit our website for comp...

Nov 14, 202342 min

More to Say: On Offense for VP Harris

We're sharing an episode of our Pantsuit Politics Premium show, More to Say, that Beth released earlier this week. To support the show and get access to content like this multiple times each week, subscribe to our Premium content on our Patreon page or Apple Podcasts Subscriptions . Vice President Kamala Harris can’t seem to catch a good news cycle. But why? She’s not perfect, but she’s doing good work. Beth has taken it upon herself to play offense for the Vice President and today starts that i...

Nov 11, 202313 min

Making Meaning without Religion

Sarah and Beth talk to Jessica Grose about her work reporting on religiosity (and the lack thereof) in America. Jessica has reported in depth on the "religious nones," people who identify as having no religious practice or faith. Then, we share a conversation with Vanessa Zoltan about finding sacred meaning in secular work. TOPICS DISCUSSED Religious Nones with Jessica Grose Finding the Sacred in Secular Texts with Vanessa Zoltan Find out about how to have Sarah and Beth speak to your organizati...

Nov 10, 202357 min

Biden’s Dilemma: The Economic News is Great. The Polling is Terrible.

Sarah and Beth discuss Biden's persistently poor poll numbers in the face of positive economic trends. TOPICS DISCUSSED Positive Economic Numbers and Low Consumer Confidence Should Biden Drop Out of the 2024 Presidential Race? Outside of Politics: The Holiday Hodgepodge Find out about how to have Sarah and Beth speak to your organization and learn about upcoming events. Visit our website for complete show notes and episode resources. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. S...

Nov 07, 20231 hr 8 min

Spheres of Influence: Israel, Gaza, and State Elections

Sarah and Beth discuss the invasion of Gaza and upcoming American elections. TOPICS DISCUSSED The Ground Invasion in Gaza Upcoming Local and State Elections Outside of Politics: Our Roman Empires Find out about how to have Sarah and Beth speak to your organization and learn about upcoming events. Visit our website for complete show notes and episode resources. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information....

Nov 03, 202358 min

The New Satanic Panic

Happy Halloween. Sarah and Beth share their conversation about moral panic in music and culture this Halloween. TOPICS DISCUSSED Matthew Perry’s Tragic Death All Saints Day The New Satanic Panic Outside of Politics: Happy Halloween Find out about how to have Sarah and Beth speak to your organization and learn about upcoming events. Visit our website for complete show notes and episode resources. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy ...

Oct 31, 202351 min

A Complicated War and an Amateur Speaker

We discuss the discourse around Israel and Palestine in the United States, Rep. Mike Johnson becoming Speaker of the House and the recent developments in Georgia's RICO case. TOPICS DISCUSSED Israel-Hamas War Rep. Mike Johnson: Speaker of the House Plea Deals in the Georgia RICO case Outside Politics: Online Shopping and Disconnecting from our Phones Find out about how to have Sarah and Beth speak to your organization and learn about upcoming events. Visit our website for complete show notes and...

Oct 27, 202359 min

When the World is Scary and the Economy is Confusing

We discuss uncertain global situations, the Speaker debacle, and what exactly is going on with bonds, inflation, debt, deficit, and the economy generally. TOPICS DISCUSSED Unrest in the World Disarray in the House Bonds, Inflation, and the Economy Outside of Politics: Pantsuit Politics Live in Paducah Find out about how to have Sarah and Beth speak to your organization and learn about upcoming events. Visit our website for complete show notes and episode resources. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com...

Oct 24, 202357 min

Infrastructure is Personal with Secretary Pete Buttigieg

We’re delighted to be sharing out conversation with a special guest today, Secretary of Transportation, Pete Buttigieg. He chatted with us about the personal impact of infrastructure and transportation projects, as well as shared his concerns over the budget negotiations. Plus, a glimpse into his life as a dad. Find out about how to have Sarah and Beth speak to your organization. To learn more about our weekend of events in Paducah this fall, check out our website . Visit our website for complet...

Oct 20, 202329 min

America's Aging Population

Sarah and Beth discuss the conflict between Israel and Hamas, the race for Speaker of the House, and our aging population. TOPICS DISCUSSED The Conflict Between Israel and Hamas The Race for Speaker of the House Aging Populations in Congress and the American Public Outside of Politics: Taylor Swift Find out about how to have Sarah and Beth speak to your organization. To learn more about our weekend of events in Paducah this fall, check out our website . Visit our website for complete show notes ...

Oct 17, 202359 min

The Latest: Israel, the Speaker's Race, and the Primary

Sarah and Beth discuss updates in some of the biggest stories of the week: the violence in Israel, the race for Speaker, and the 2024 presidential primary. TOPICS DISCUSSED The World Responds to the Attack in Israel The Race for Speaker of the House 2024 Presidential Candidate Updates Outside of Politics: Fall Break Find out about how to have Sarah and Beth speak to your organization. To learn more about our weekend of events in Paducah this fall, check out our website . Visit our website for co...

Oct 13, 202349 min

The October 7th Terrorist Attack in Israel

Sarah and Beth discuss Hamas's terrorist attack in Israel and the aftermath for both Israeli and Palestinian people. TOPICS DISCUSSED The October 7th Terrorist Attack in Israel Conflict and Terrorism in Israel and Palestine with Kerry Boyd Anderson Outside of Politics: The Role of Social Media when the News is Intense Find out about how to have Sarah and Beth speak to your organization. To learn more about our weekend of events in Paducah this fall, check out our website . Visit our website for ...

Oct 11, 20231 hr 5 min

Good Morning: October 10, 2023 - Terror in Israel

In the wake of the horror in Israel, we're sharing an episode of our Pantsuit Politics Premium show, Good Morning. Sarah records a news brief like this one to cover the headlines Monday-Thursday. To support the show and get access to content like this each week, subscribe to our Premium content on our Patreon page or Apple Podcasts Subscriptions . RESOURCES: IDF: We have full control of Gaza border Hamas Threatens to Kill Israeli Hostages as Rhetoric Escalates Netanyahu’s recklessness has brough...

Oct 10, 20234 min

Chaos in the House

Sarah and Beth discuss Kevin McCarthy's ouster and chat with The Puberty Podcast about walking kids through political engagement. Find out about how to have Sarah and Beth speak to your organization. To learn more about our weekend of events in Paducah this fall, check out our website . Visit our website for complete show notes and episode resources. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information....

Oct 06, 20231 hr 20 min

The Turmoil in Israeli Democracy with Yair Rosenberg

Sarah and Beth discuss the ongoing political turmoil in Israel with Yair Rosenberg. TOPICS DISCUSSED Weekend News Review Israel’s Political Crisis with Yair Rosenberg Outside Politics: Redeeming Social Media Find out about how to have Sarah and Beth speak to your organization. To learn more about our weekend of events in Paducah this fall, check out our website . Visit our website for complete show notes and episode resources. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. See omny...

Oct 03, 202356 min

A Wider Lens on 2024 with Heather Cox Richardson

Sarah and Beth talk with Heather Cox Richardson about the state of political parties in the United States and her new book Democracy Awakening. TOPICS DISCUSSED Democracy Awakening with Heather Cox Richardson Outside of Politics: Preparing Your Kids for Higher Education Find out about how to have Sarah and Beth speak to your organization. To learn more about our weekend of events in Paducah this fall, check out our website . Visit our website for complete show notes and episode resources. Hosted...

Sep 29, 202349 min

More to Say: Love and Marriage and Disabilities and Money

We're sharing an episode of our Pantsuit Politics Premium show, More to Say, that Beth released earlier this week. To support the show and get access to content like this multiple times each week, subscribe to our Premium content on our Patreon page or Apple Podcasts Subscriptions . On September 13, 20 couples got married in a ceremony on the National Mall. It was both a celebration and a protest. The couples included people with disabilities who risk losing life-sustaining benefits by marrying ...

Sep 28, 202311 min

Gold Bars, Hoodies, and School Car Lines

Sarah and Beth cover the Sen. Menendez indictment, the Senate dress code, and the strike updates. Then, they chat about school car lines. TOPICS DISCUSSED Senator Menendez Indictment The Senate Dress Code A Looming Government Shutdown A Deal in Hollywood The Auto Workers Strike Outside of Politics: School Lines Find out about how to have Sarah and Beth speak to your organization. To learn more about our weekend of events in Paducah this fall, check out our website. Visit our website for complete...

Sep 26, 202356 min

Elon Musk, UFOs, and the Mysteries of the Universe

Sarah and Beth discuss the state of the technology industry, the complexity of Elon Musk's role in our society, and what's going on with all the alien discussion lately. TOPICS DISCUSSED Technological Advances & Elon Musk UFOs & Extraterrestrial Life Outside of Politics: Astrology Find out about how to have Sarah and Beth speak to your organization. To learn more about our weekend of events in Paducah this fall, check out our website. Visit our website for complete show notes and episode...

Sep 22, 202349 min

Conspiracy Theories and Antisemitism with Mike Rothschild

Sarah and Beth discuss Jewish Space Lasers: 200 Years of Conspiracy Theories with Mike Rothschild (no relation) TOPICS DISCUSSED Jewish Space Lasers: The Rothschilds and 200 Years of Conspiracy Theories with Mike Rothschild (no relation) Outside of Politics: Conspiracy Theories, Secrets, and the Unexplained Find out about how to have Sarah and Beth speak to your organization. To learn more about our weekend of events in Paducah this fall, check out our website. Visit our website for complete sho...

Sep 19, 202346 min
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