Sarah and Beth discuss the domestic terror attacks that began the year in New Orleans and Las Vegas, the new Congress, and reflect on the life and legacy of President Jimmy Carter. Outside of Politics, they discuss the podcasts, books, and movies they enjoyed over the holidays. TOPICS DISCUSSED: A Violent Beginning A New Congress President Jimmy Carter’s Legacy Outside of Politics: What we watched over the break Join our Premium Community on Substack for news, deep dives, and processing all this...
Jan 07, 2025•1 hr
As we head into 2025, the idea of community feels intrinsically important to our well-being - both as people and a country. For so many of us, adult friendship can be a challenging landscape to navigate. Anna Goldfarb has written a wonderful new book about friendship in the modern era. We loved this conversation with her and know you will, too. Visit our website for complete show notes and episode resources. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information....
Jan 03, 2025•40 min
Throughout 2024, our community slowly read through Alexis de Tocqueville’s classic, Democracy in America . This book has a surprising amount to teach us about our modern political climate, as well as how we got here. As we close out the year, Sarah and Beth close out our read along and reflect on what they learned about the present by looking to the past. Join our Premium Community on Substack for news, deep dives, and processing all this together. Looking for a gift for the Pantsuit Politics fa...
Dec 31, 2024•35 min
Earlier this year, we were honored to speak with legendary historian and author Doris Kearns Goodwin about her latest book. This conversation was a highlight of our year and also still feels full of wisdom for us as we head into a second Trump administration and consider presidential power. Join our Premium Community on Substack for news, deep dives, and processing all this together. Looking for a gift for the Pantsuit Politics fan in your life? Check out our Pantsuit Politics Fan Gift Guide . C...
Dec 27, 2024•43 min
Every week on our Substack page , Sarah shares a good news brief highlighting positive news from around the world. Here in this season of joy, we wanted to share her final good news brief of the year with all of you. 2024 was a hard year in many ways, but we don't want to lose sight of what there is to celebrate. If you enjoy this, we hope you'll join us on Substack in the new year to get your good news from Sarah every Thursday. RESOURCES: The Government Is Finally Cracking Down On Those Sneaky...
Dec 25, 2024•14 min
We are delighted to share a conversation we had with Casper ter Kuile in early 2023 about the power of ritual. It feels so right for this moment, and we know you are going to enjoy it, whether you are hearing it for the first time or returning it for a second listen. Join our Premium Community on Substack for news, deep dives, and processing all this together. Looking for a gift for the Pantsuit Politics fan in your life? Check out our Pantsuit Politics Fan Gift Guide . Check out our premium com...
Dec 24, 2024•44 min
If we know anything about 2025, it's that we know very little about what it will actually hold. Even with the anticipated unpredictability, there are indicators from this current moment that offer us some suggestions. Sarah and Beth are together to share what they are expecting in 2025 and to share their words of the year. TOPICS DISCUSSED: Elon Musk and Funding the Government What We Expect in 2025 Outside of Politics: Words of the Year Join our Premium Community on Substack for news, deep dive...
Dec 20, 2024•1 hr 6 min
“There are years that ask questions and years that answer.” Zora Neale Hurston Sarah and Beth the questions and answers they still have from 2024. TOPICS DISCUSSED: Reflecting on 2024 Outside of Politics: Open Houses Join our Premium Community on Substack for news, deep dives, and processing all this together. Looking for a gift for the Pantsuit Politics fan in your life? Check out our Pantsuit Politics Fan Gift Guide . If you’d like to order a Pantsuit Politics Cameo for the holidays, the deadl...
Dec 17, 2024•1 hr 3 min
'Tis the season for overconsumption - or is that every season now? Sarah and Beth talk about the struggles they are facing in their own lives with consuming and being consumed. TOPICS DISCUSSED: Overconsumption Outside of Politics: Microtrends for 2025 Join our Premium Community on Substack for news, deep dives, and processing all this together. Looking for a gift for the Pantsuit Politics fan in your life? Check out our Pantsuit Politics Fan Gift Guide . Check out our premium community gifting ...
Dec 13, 2024•57 min
Today, Sarah and Beth are following up on some of our conversations from the headlines last week, discussing social media in the context of overconsumption and the many (many) words of the year. TOPICS DISCUSSED: Good News Makes Headlines Social Media, Our Brains, and How We Handle It Outside of Politics: So Many Words of the Year Join our Premium Community on Substack for news, deep dives, and processing all this together. Looking for a gift for the Pantsuit Politics fan in your life? Check out...
Dec 10, 2024•57 min
In the wake of the 2024 Presidential Election, everything is different. In the US, around the world, and in our own lives, Sarah and Beth discuss how Donald Trump's re-election seems to have shaken things loose for better (and certainly) for worse. TOPICS DISCUSSED: Killing of United Health Care CEO Brian Thompson International News from South Korea, France, Lebanon, and Syria Outside of Politics: Errand Brain Join our Premium Community on Substack for news, deep dives, and processing all this t...
Dec 06, 2024•1 hr 1 min
President Biden has chosen to pardon his son, Hunter. Sarah and Beth discuss that choice in light of incoming president Trump's latest nominations and how Biden's choices over the last few years have had rippling consequences. Plus, Sarah and Beth are divided on their Wicked takes! TOPICS DISCUSSED: President Biden Pardons Hunter Biden The Joe Biden of It All Outside of Politics: Wicked Join our Premium Community on Substack for news, deep dives, and processing all this together. Looking for a g...
Dec 03, 2024•1 hr 20 min
We’re revisiting an episode from September 2023 about safe storage, the portrayal of weapons in media, and reducing gun violence. We hope this episode is helpful to you as you prepare to spend time with friends and family over the holidays. Join our Premium Community on Substack for news, deep dives, and processing all this together. Looking for a gift for the Pantsuit Politics fan in your life? Check out our Pantsuit Politics Fan Gift Guide . Visit our website for complete show notes and episod...
Nov 29, 2024•32 min
Back in the spring, Sarah was featured on the cover of her hometown magazine, Paducah Life . As part of that cover story, she sat down with fellow Paducah native Chef Sara Bradley. They talked about leaving Paducah, coming back, and how they have worked to integrate personal and professional choices. You can see a video version of this interview on YouTube. Join our Premium Community on Substack for news, deep dives, and processing all this together. Looking for a gift for the Pantsuit Politics ...
Nov 26, 2024•52 min
Sarah and Beth use the Future Problem Solving process to look at what we know about America today and brainstorm solutions about where we go next. TOPICS DISCUSSED: Future Problem Solving: America Outside of Politics: Paying Kids for Chores Join our Premium Community on Substack for news, deep dives, and processing all this together. Looking for a gift for the Pantsuit Politics fan in your life? Check out our Pantsuit Politics Fan Gift Guide . Visit our website for complete show notes and episod...
Nov 22, 2024•1 hr 30 min
Sarah and Beth discuss the responsibilities of Congress, the Supreme Court, and others will power at this time. TOPICS DISCUSSED Trump Appointments The Time to Be Bold Outside of Politics: The Sexiest Man Alive Join our Premium Community on Substack for news, deep dives, and processing all this together. Looking for a gift for the Pantsuit Politics fan in your life? Check out our Pantsuit Politics Fan Gift Guide . Visit our website for complete show notes and episode resources. See omnystudio.co...
Nov 19, 2024•49 min
Sarah and Beth discuss Donald Trump's ongoing appointments and talk about what can be learned from the down ballot results. TOPICS DISCUSSED Trump Appointments and Expectations Lessons from the Down Ballot Outside of Politics: Is It Time for Christmas? Join our Premium Community on Substack for news, deep dives, and processing all this together. Looking for a gift for the Pantsuit Politics fan in your life? Check out our Pantsuit Politics Fan Gift Guide . Visit our website for complete show note...
Nov 14, 2024•1 hr 3 min
Sarah and Beth continue to process the results of the 2024 Presidential Election. TOPICS DISCUSSED The 2024 Trump Coalition What to expect from the second Trump Adminsitration Outside of Politics: Common Ground Pilgrimages Join our Premium Community on Substack for news, deep dives, and processing all this together. Sarah and Beth will be leading a Common Ground Pilgrimage to Switzerland in October 2025 . We'd love for you to consider joining them. Visit our website for complete show notes and e...
Nov 13, 2024•52 min
Sarah and Beth reflect on the reelection of Donald Trump and what's ahead for us as Americans. TOPICS DISCUSSED Processing the Reelection of Donald Trump The Path Ahead Outside of Politics: Jason Kelce Join us on Substack for more of our thoughts and coverage of this election. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information....
Nov 08, 2024•1 hr 27 min
Sarah and Beth reflect on election day, anxiety, and the state of podcasting. TOPICS DISCUSSED Election Day Check-In Pantsuit Politics Turns Nine! Outside of Politics: Self-Care During Election Week Join us on Substack for live election night coverage! We’ll be in the chat and then live video at 9pm ET. Process your post-election stress with Sarah, Beth, and Vanessa Zoltan of Harry Potter and the Sacred Text! Join us in Boston via live stream on November 7 - for a fun night among friends. See om...
Nov 05, 2024•54 min
Sarah and Beth cover the last days of the campaign and what may come next. TOPICS DISCUSSED Closing Arguments from Harris and Trump Are the Polls Accurate? Will There Be More Political Violence? Christian Nationalism and Trump Outside of Politics: The Best Time Zone Join us on Substack for live election night coverage! We’ll be in the chat and then live video at 9pm ET. Process your post-election stress with Sarah, Beth, and Vanessa Zoltan of Harry Potter and the Sacred Text! Join us in Boston v...
Nov 01, 2024•1 hr 3 min
Sarah and Beth discuss Michelle Obama, Beyonce, and host a roundtable with our husbands TOPICS DISCUSSED Beyonce and Michelle Obama Weigh in on the Election Trump’s Madison Square Garden Rally A Roundtable with Our Husbands Outside of Politics: Halloween SPECIAL ANNOUNCEMENT: Process your post-election stress with Sarah, Beth, and Vanessa Zoltan of Harry Potter and the Sacred Text! Join us in Boston via live stream on November 7 - for a fun night among friends. Visit our website for complete sho...
Oct 29, 2024•1 hr 30 min
Sarah and Beth talk with KY Lt. Gov. Jacqueline Coleman and high school student Peter Jefferson about Amendment 2 and the broader national trends around how we fund education. TOPICS DISCUSSED Lt. Gov. Jacqueline Coleman on KY Amendment 2 Peter Jefferson of the Kentucky Student Voice Team Outside of Politics: The Failure of Memory SPECIAL ANNOUNCEMENT: Our Premium Community is now exclusively on Substack! Join Us! If you previously subscribed to Good Morning and More to Say through Apple Podcast...
Oct 25, 2024•1 hr 2 min
Sarah and Beth discuss what might happen after the US presidential election and the results of elections around the world. TOPICS DISCUSSED What can we expect after election day? Global Election Results from 2024 Outside of Politics: Should you write your own obituary? SPECIAL ANNOUNCEMENT: Our Premium Community is now exclusively on Substack! Join Us! If you previously subscribed to Good Morning and More to Say through Apple Podcast Subscriptions , please check your feed for instructions on how...
Oct 22, 2024•52 min
Sarah and Beth discuss Harris's interview with Brett Baier and recent Trump events. TOPICS DISCUSSED Brett Baier of Fox News Interviews Kamala Harris How Nine Years Campaigning Has Changed Donald Trump Outside of Politics: Was Email a Good Idea? SPECIAL ANNOUNCEMENT: Our Premium Community is now exclusively on Substack! Join Us! Process your post-election stress with Sarah, Beth and Vanessa Zoltan of Harry Potter and the Sacred Text! Join us in Boston vis live stream on November 7 - for a fun ni...
Oct 18, 2024•55 min
Sarah and Beth discuss the final stretch of the Harris and Trump campaigns. TOPICS DISCUSSED Harris vs. Trump Outside of Politics: Our Pre-Election Exhale SPECIAL ANNOUNCEMENT: Our Premium Community is now exclusively on Substack! Join Us! Visit our website for complete show notes and episode resources. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information....
Oct 16, 2024•59 min
On today’s show, we’re continuing our discussion and demonstration of how we talk politics with our kids. We are excited to share a conversation today between Brian Tyler Cohen, Sarah, and Sarah’s teenage son Griffin. A conversation between a teenage content consumer, the content creator, and the teen’s parent is a rare combination - one we think offers a lot of insight. We are thrilled to be hosting a joint live show this November 7th with one of our favorites, Vanessa Zoltan of Harry Potter an...
Oct 11, 2024•57 min
Beth is joined by Anna Musky-Goldwyn of Political Playlist Happy Hour to discuss the young Republicans and the future of the party. Anna is a co-founder of Political Playlist which highlights members of Congress under 45-years-old, informing its audience about the next generation of leadership across the political spectrum. As a co-host of the Political Playlist Happy Hour podcast, Anna and her fellow Millennial co-hosts discuss news coming from these young politicians and have the kind of polit...
Oct 09, 2024•47 min
We get so many questions about how to talk to kids about politics. Today, we're sharing some of what we have learned over the years with our own children, including a demonstration conversation between Beth and her daughter Ellen. TOPICS DISCUSSED Talking to Your Kids About Politics Beth and Ellen Discuss the Presidential Debate Outside of Politics: Screen Time We are thrilled to be hosting a joint live show this November 7th with one of our favorites, Vanessa Zoltan of Harry Potter and the Sacr...
Oct 08, 2024•50 min
Sarah and Beth discuss the longshoreman strike and what it means for the economy and election and then share their interview with Maryland Governor Wes Moore. TOPICS DISCUSSED Longshoremen’s Strike Our Conversation with Governor Wes Moore SPECIAL ANNOUNCEMENT: We are thrilled to announce a joint live show this November 7th with one of our favorites, Vanessa Zoltan of Harry Potter and the Sacred Text! Join us in Boston - or via live stream - for a fun night among friends. Visit our website for co...
Oct 04, 2024•46 min
