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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

Jay Inslee: The Longest Serving Governor in America

We were honored to talk with Governor Jay Inslee about the Reproductive Freedom Alliance and the other good work he’s doing in Washington State. Visit our website for complete show notes and episode resources. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Mar 26, 202431 min

Should We Ban TikTok?

Sarah and Beth debate the pros and cons of the TikTok bill as well as explore why conspiracy theories are so prevalent on the platform, including ones about Catherine, the Princess of Wales. TOPICS DISCUSSED The Pros and Cons of the TikTik Bill The Proliferation of Conspiracy Theories on TikTok Outside of Politics: Does It Hold Up? 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 ...

Mar 22, 20241 hr 3 min

Crime: What Do We Do When We Don't Feel Safe?

Sarah and Beth discuss rollbacks of crime and policing reforms in traditionally blue cities and what that means for the movement for restorative justice. TOPICS DISCUSSED Shifting Policies, Data, and Attitudes about Criminal Justice Outside of Politics: Going to the Mall 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....

Mar 19, 202451 min

Lessons from the Covid War with Dr. Charity Dean

Four years out from the Covid-19 shutdown in the United States, Sarah and Beth talk to Dr. Charity Dean, one of the co-authors of Lessons from the Covid War: An Investigative Report , about what America did well and did poorly and how we should be thinking about preparations for the next pandemic. 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....

Mar 15, 20241 hr 1 min

The State of the Union is Feisty

Sarah and Beth discuss Joe Biden's SOTU address, Senator Katie Britt's response, and spring cleaning. TOPICS DISCUSSED Joe Biden’s State of the Union Address Outside of Politics: Spring Cleaning with House Peace If you are a Premium subscriber on Apple Podcasts, make sure to share your email with us through this link so you get information about upcoming events. Visit our website for complete show notes and episode resources. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. See omnys...

Mar 12, 20241 hr 4 min

Super Tuesday: The General Election Has Begun

Sarah and Beth break down the results of the many Super Tuesday primary elections and what they mean for the general election in November. TOPICS DISCUSSED The 2024 Presidential Race & Political Priorities 2024 State Races Congress at Work Daylight Savings Time Outside of Politics: Sarah’s Oscar Predictions & Beth’s Survivor Takes If you are a Premium subscriber on Apple Podcasts, make sure to share your email with us through this link so you get information about upcoming events. Visit ...

Mar 08, 202454 min

Super Tuesday and the Super Stakes of 2024

Catch up on the weekend's headlines with Sarah and Beth. TOPICS DISCUSSED The Humanitarian Crisis in Gaza Donald Trump and the Supreme Court Mitch McConnel Retires from Senate Leadership The House Passes a (very) Short-Term Government Funding Agreement Super Tuesday, Joe Biden’s Polling, and the General Election Outside Politics: Our “Don’t” List If you are listening on the Apple Podcasts app, please go to our show. Look for the three dots at the top right that take you to the settings for our s...

Mar 05, 202459 min

Your Personality Shapes Your Politics: The Enneagram and the 2024 Election

Sarah and Beth talk with certified expert Erin Baute about how your Enneagram number and personality may impact how you view the presidential election. TOPICS DISCUSSED The Enneagram and the Election Outside of Politics: Solving Laundry If you are listening on the Apple Podcasts app, please go to our show. Look for the three dots at the top right that take you to the settings for our show. Then, set the Downloads option to "automatically download the 5 latest episodes." This will not only ensure...

Mar 01, 20241 hr 9 min

The South Carolina Primary, TikTok Mental Health, and Skin Care for Kids

Sarah and Beth talk about the South Carolina primary results and Nikki Haley's path forward. Then, they take a deep dive into a topic that is personally and politically important: TikTok trends on teen mental health. They wrap up with a conversation outside of politics about their different attitudes about skin care for kids. TOPICS DISCUSSED Nikki Haley’s Future After the South Carolina Primary Results TikTok Mental Health Outside of Politics: Skin Care for Young Girls Join us on our Premium Ch...

Feb 27, 202450 min

The Star Witness Against Hunter Biden and the End of IVF in Alabama

Sarah and Beth talk about the major update concerning the star witness against Hunter Biden as well as break down the controversial decision by the Supreme Court of Alabama to legally consider embryos used in the IVF process as children. TOPICS DISCUSSED Updates on the Hunter Biden Investigations Alabama’s Supreme Court on IVF Outside of Politics: Why You Should Never Retire Join us on our Premium Channels on Patreon or Apple Podcast Subscriptions for more analysis and coverage of the headlines....

Feb 23, 202456 min

Navalny’s Death, Trump’s Verdict, and Your Beds

Sarah and Beth discuss Alexei Navalny's death in a Russian prison and Trump's civil fraud judgment in New York. TOPICS DISCUSSED Alexey Navalny’s Death in Russia Trump Found Liable for Civil Fraud in New York Outside of Politics: Making the Bed Part 2 Join us on our Premium Channels on Patreon or Apple Podcast Subscriptions for more analysis and coverage of the headlines. Find out how to bring Sarah and Beth to your organization here. Visit our website for complete show notes and episode resourc...

Feb 21, 20241 hr 5 min

Christian Nationalism Hurts Both America and the Church with Rob Reiner

We talk with producer Rob Reiner and director Dan Partland about their new documentary God & Country and explore the impact of Christian nationalism in America. Then, Beth and Sarah have the same intensity about one household chore and it's absolute necessity. TOPICS DISCUSSED God & Country with Rob Reiner and Dan Partland Outside of Politics: Making the Bed Visit our website for complete show notes and episode resources. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. See o...

Feb 16, 202456 min

Joe Biden’s Memory, Mercy Ships, and the Super Bowl

Sarah and Beth discuss President Biden, Donald Trump's comments on NATO, and more in today's new episode. Then, they share a conversation with Dr. Mark Shrime of Mercy Ships about providing medical aid and training in war-torn and impoverished regions of the world. TOPICS DISCUSSED Special Council Robert Hur’s Report and President Biden’s Response Mercy Ships with Dr. Mark Shrime Outside of Politics: The Super Bowl Join us on our Premium Channels on Patreon or Apple Podcast Subscriptions for our...

Feb 13, 20241 hr 14 min

More to Say: DC Circuit - Trump Doesn't Have Absolute Immunity

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 . The Court of Appeals has unanimously determined that former president Donald Trump does not have absolute immunity from criminal prosecution. Beth is breaking down this case for us. RESOURCES: United States v. Donald...

Feb 09, 202423 min

Congressional Debacles and Convicting a School Shooter’s Mom

Sarah and Beth discuss the Michigan case against the mother of a school shooter as well as a variety of political debacles from the week. TOPICS DISCUSSED The Nevada Primary & Caucus The Failure of the Immigration Negotiations The Attempted Impeachment of Alejandro Mayorkas What’s Happening in Court This Week Michigan Mom Convicted of Involuntary Manslaughter in School Shooting Case Outside of Politics: Sarah’s New Substack Join us on our Premium Channels on Patreon or Apple Podcast Subscrip...

Feb 09, 202452 min

What's Going On in Latin America and Grace at the Grammys

Sarah and Beth discuss Latin American strongmen, reformers, and elections. Plus, this year's Grammy awards and performances. TOPICS DISCUSSED Latin America: Elections and Political Trends Outside of Politics: The Grammys Join us on our Premium Channels on Patreon or Apple Podcast Subscriptions for our book club reading Democracy in America by Alexis De Tocqueville. Visit our website for complete show notes and episode resources. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. See om...

Feb 06, 20241 hr

The Immigration Election: A Crisis on the Southern Border

Sarah and Beth identify the various problems at the southern border and what is keeping us from solutions. TOPICS DISCUSSED The Southern Border & Immigration Issues The Political Roadblock to Immigration Solutions Outside of Politics: Scruffy Hospitality Join us on our Premium Channels on Patreon or Apple Podcast Subscriptions for our book club reading Democracy in America by Alexis De Tocqueville. Visit our website for complete show notes and episode resources. Hosted on Acast. See acast.co...

Feb 02, 202454 min

E. Jean Carroll, Gaza, Ukraine, Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce

Sarah and Beth discuss Trump's defamation case, international crises and conflict, and the pop culture phenomenon of Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce's real-life rom-com. TOPICS DISCUSSED E. Jean Carroll Awarded $83.3 Million Dollars in Second Trump Defamation Case Escalating Tensions in the Middle East The Ongoing War in Ukraine Outside of Politics: Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce Join us on our Premium Channels on Patreon or Apple Podcast Subscriptions for our book club reading Democracy in America...

Jan 30, 20241 hr

Do the New Hampshire Results Mean the Primary is Over?

A lot of reporting is stating that the Republican primary for president is over and Trump has it sown up. Is that true? Sarah and Beth discuss the results of the New Hampshire primary and what may happen from here. TOPICS DISCUSSED New Hampshire Primary Results What Comes Next for the Campaigns Outside of Politics: Oscar Nominations 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...

Jan 26, 202451 min

Donald Trump's 2024 Legal Calendar

Sarah and Beth discuss Trump's 2024 calendar and the DOJ Critical Incident Report from Uvalde. TOPICS DISCUSSED DeSantis Drops Out of the Presidential Race Trump’s Legal and Electoral Questions The Uvalde Report Outside of Politics: A Different Approach to Scheduling 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....

Jan 23, 20241 hr 9 min

New Laws in 2024 That Impact Your Wallet, Your Driving, and are Just Bizarre

State legislatures are often the laboratory for American democracy in the sense that they birth lots of legislative experiments. Today, we're looking at a wide range of laws from both blue and red states that are taking effect this year and how they may impact you. TOPICS DISCUSSED New Laws: What a Crappy Idea New Laws: It’s About Time New Laws: Old-Fashioned Good Work New Laws: Interesting Experiments Outside of Politics: Teaching Cursive Handwriting Visit our website for complete show notes an...

Jan 19, 202452 min

How Scared Should We Be That Trump Won the Iowa Caucus?

57,000 Iowa Republicans voted for Donald Trump in the Iowa Caucus. Sarah and Beth discuss whether or not we should be concerned. TOPICS DISCUSSED Iowa Caucus Results Outside of Politics: Snow Days and Winter Weather 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....

Jan 17, 202452 min

Can Iowa Shake Up the Presidential Primary?

The Iowa Caucus is on Monday, so we're devoting the episode today to discussing if it will actually make a difference in the GOP primary race and what it's like on the ground in Iowa. TOPICS DISCUSSED NY Times Focus Group Iowa Inside the Iowa Caucuses with Dr. Andy McGuire Outside of Politics: The Crown Visit our website for complete show notes and episode resources.Sarah and Beth process reporting on the SCOTUS's overturning of Roe v. Wade and the impact on pregnancy care in America. Hosted on ...

Jan 12, 202452 min

The Tragedy of Abortion Bans

Sarah and Beth process reporting on the SCOTUS's overturning of Roe v. Wade and the impact on pregnancy care in America. TOPICS DISCUSSED Reporting on the Supreme Court’s Dismantling of Roe v. Wade The Life-changing Fallout of Abortion Bans in Pregnancy Care Outside of Politics: Football as Our Shared Experience UPCOMING SPEAKING EVENTS Diabetes Connection Mom’s Night Out in Charlotte, North Carolina, on Friday, February 2nd at 7 pm. You can register here and use promo code Pantsuit to save $30 ...

Jan 09, 202456 min

Trump on the Ballot, Conflict Abroad, and the Need for Congressional Leadership

Inevitably, when we're off for a break, news abounds. Today, Sarah and Beth are catching up on the news from over the winter holiday break including Trump's potential disqualification from state ballots, the ongoing wars in Ukraine and Gaza, and why Congress really ought to step up and do its job. TOPICS DISCUSSED Upcoming Presidential Election: Should Trump Be Disqualified from the Ballot? Wars in Ukraine and Gaza The Need for Congressional Leadership Outside of Politics: Intentions for the New...

Jan 05, 202457 min

Best of 2023: Infrastructure is Personal with Sec. Pete Buttigieg

As we reflect on our best episode of 2023, we would be remiss not to include this wonderful conversation with Secretary of Transportation, Pete Buttigieg. We’ve wanted to talk to Pete for years and it was so exciting and enjoyable to finally make that happen. 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....

Jan 02, 202429 min

Best of 2023: What We Got Wrong About Covid

We invited our community to vote on their favorite episodes of the year. This episode originally aired in August and is such a wonderful representation of the work we try to do here at Pantsuit Politics. We’re always trying to learn and grow individually and as a society and the Covid-19 pandemic gave us a unique opportunity to do that. 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 pri...

Dec 29, 20231 hr 21 min

Best of 2023: Why the Modern Male is Struggling with Richard V. Reeves

We invited our community to vote on their favorite episodes of the year. This episode, featuring author Richard V. Reeves, was a huge hit and easily earned the most votes of all our episodes from the second quarter 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 26, 20231 hr 5 min

Best of 2023: Why Ukraine Still Matters with Marie Yovanovich

We invited our community to vote on their favorite episodes of the year. This episode, featuring Ambassador Marie Yovanovitch, was a stand-out. So much of this conversation remains relevant as the war in Ukraine continues. 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 22, 202358 min

Working for Peace on Earth with Gregory Khalil

The war in Israel and Gaza has been one of the hardest news stories we’ve ever covered here on the show. Today, we’re talking with Gregroy Khalil of The Telos Group about what he sees in his work and the way forward to a future of true peace for a region long fraught with violence. 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 21, 202351 min
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