Sarah and Beth explore the complex intersection of medicine, ethics, policy, culture, and personal autonomy surrounding physician-assisted death. They discuss the challenging terrain of end-of-life choices and examine how different countries approach this from a legal perspective. This conversation offers compassionate insight without easy answers about one of healthcare's most nuanced ethical frontiers. Topics Discussed Physician-Assisted Death Outside of Politics: How to Be Happy in Old Age Vi...
Apr 18, 2025•1 hr 8 min
Sarah and Beth process the violence targeting Governor Shapiro, the Trump administration's sweeping deportation policies, and how the administration's approach to trade, tariffs, and immigration is reshaping relationships with big law, big tech, and big business—creating instability that affects us all. Topics Discussed Violence at Pennsylvania Governor Shapiro's Residence The Trump Administration Doubles Down on Deportation President Trump's Chaotic Tariff Policy Outside of Politics: Sarah's Tr...
Apr 15, 2025•1 hr
Beth and comedian Matt Ruby explore how stand-up comedy reveals what Americans truly think about political issues. What audiences laugh at can be a stronger political indicator than any focus group. Topics Discussed Comedian Matt Ruby on Political Insights from Stand-Up Outside of Politics: Nachos and Overrated Foods Visit our website for complete show notes, premium shows, show merchandise, and more. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information....
Apr 11, 2025•50 min
Beth is joined by her daughter Ellen to discuss tariffs, the economy, and DEI. Then, we share a conversation with author Lindsey Cormack about her book, How to Raise a Citizen , and the importance of civic education if we hope to make a better future. Topics Discussed Beth and Ellen discuss tariffs, the economy, and DEI How to Raise a Citizen with Lindsey Cormack Outside of Politics: Ellen goes to Broadway Visit our website for complete show notes, premium shows, show merchandise, and more. See ...
Apr 08, 2025•1 hr 9 min
Sarah and Beth examine President Trump's controversial new tariff proposals and their economic implications, the growing divide within the Republican Party over several different issues, and Senator Cory Booker's history-making speech on the Senate floor. Topics Discussed Tariffs and Liberation Day Congressional Republicans and the Federal Budget Cory Booker’s Speech and a Glimmer of Hope for Democrats Outside of Politics: Produce Wars Visit our website for complete show notes, premium shows, sh...
Apr 04, 2025•1 hr 3 min
Sarah and Beth examine the ripple effects of President Trump's recent executive orders targeting law firms, businesses, and universities and how these policies have created a 'fight or flight' response among institutions. They explore the consequences for the legal system and higher education and the path toward meaningful resistance in this challenging landscape. Topics Discussed Big Law Meets the Trump Administration The Resistance Grows Up Outside of Politics: April Fools Visit our website fo...
Apr 01, 2025•1 hr 12 min
Last year, the Supreme Court changed college sports. Sarah and Beth are taking in the field (no pun intended) to see how the ruling has changed the amateur athletic landscape and how it continues to shift. They discuss NIL (name, image, likeness), transfer portals, and the continued commercialization of the amateur space. Topics Discussed March Madness and Professionalizing College Athletes Outside of Politics: Bodily Fluids and Discomfort Visit our website for complete show notes, premium shows...
Mar 28, 2025•53 min
We're excited to share with you a show we love, Choice Words with Samantha Bee. In this episode, Congressman Maxwell Frost joins Sam to talk about what it’s like to be the first member of Gen Z in Congress, and why it’s so important for Democrats to choose to see themselves as the opposition party, not the minority party. They talk about how to make decisions that impact millions of people and why the Kennedy Center coup was more significant than people think, and that he has been reading a lot ...
Mar 27, 2025•47 min
Today, Sarah and Beth are discussing the Signal controversy, in which Jeffrey Goldberg (editor-in-chief of The Atlantic ) was accidentally added to a group chat discussing war plans among top US officials. They discuss the national security implications and what this tells us about the second Trump administration's approach to governance. Topics Discussed The War Plans Group Chat Donald Trump’s Revenge Tour Outside of Politics: Tasks You Hate vs. Tasks You Miss Visit our website for complete sho...
Mar 25, 2025•1 hr 13 min
Today, Sarah is joined by Maggie, Director of Community Engagement at Pantsuit Politics, to explore their experiences within the 'crunchy mom' community. From Ricki Lake's 'The Business of Being Born' documentary to 'Make America Healthy Again,' Sarah and Maggie share what they've learned from their crunchy journeys and why they ultimately left. Topics Discussed Home Birth Childhood Vaccination and MAHA Outside of Politics: Changing Schools Visit our website for complete show notes, premium show...
Mar 21, 2025•1 hr 21 min
Topics Discussed A Sort-Of Ceasefire The Impact of the Fall of Syria The Influence of Saudi Arabia Outside of Politics: Book Clubs and Comfort Reading Visit our website for complete show notes, premium shows, show merchandise, and more. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Mar 18, 2025•42 min
Topics Discussed Rep. Thomas Massie and the Budget Deal The Escalating Trade War Ceasefire Negotiations Between Ukraine and Russia The Detention of Mahmoud Khalil Outside of Politics: Rituals of Joy Visit our website for complete show notes, premium shows, show merchandise, and more. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information....
Mar 14, 2025•55 min
In our ongoing whiteboard series, we are having conversations about where we are getting it wrong in American politics - specifically Democratic politics - and dreaming of a better way for the future. Tyler Austin Harper is a perfect guest for a conversation like that. On today’s show, Sarah and Beth sit down with the writer to examine the strategic errors Democrats are making both in the political arena and higher education spaces. Together, they challenge some of what has become conventional w...
Mar 11, 2025•1 hr 7 min
On today’s show, we welcome Peter Goodman, The New York Times global economist correspondent, for a discussion on President Trump’s imposition of large tariffs, the escalating trade war they are triggering, and the rippling effects across supply chains for so much of what we buy. Topics Discussed Tariffs, Trade War, and the Global Supply Chain with Peter Goodman Outside of Politics: Wedding Registries Visit our Substack page for complete show notes and episode resources. See omnystudio.com/liste...
Mar 07, 2025•52 min
Is Trump putting America first? Is he playing four-dimensional chess for the greater good? Is he incompetent? Sarah and Beth unpack and discuss the geopolitical ramifications of his Oval Office meeting with President Zelenskyy, tariffs, and what it will mean when the impacts come knocking on our doors. Topics Discussed President Trump Meets with President Zelenskyy in the Oval Office President Trump’s Tariffs Go into Effect Outside of Politics: Lent Visit our Substack page for complete show note...
Mar 04, 2025•56 min
Sarah and Beth discuss controversial figure Javier Milei, Argentina’s president whose unorthodox style and politics have captured the attention of Elon Musk and America’s MAGA movement. They examine how he came to power in Argentina, what he’s done there, and how his ideology has influenced conservative thinking in the United States. Outside of politics, we want to hear about your whimsical habits! Topics Discussed Argentina Under the Leadership of Javier Milei Milei’s Influence and Ideology in ...
Feb 28, 2025•1 hr 1 min
In today's episode, Sarah and Beth discuss Senator Mitch McConnell's announcement that he will not seek an eighth term in the United States Senate. They also discuss the potential impact of DOGE on the national debt, and, outside of politics, they talk about school snow days and how we learn at home. Topics Discussed Senator Mitch McConnell’s Legacy DOGE The US Deficit Outside of Politics: Snow Days and Non-Traditional Instruction Visit our Substack page for complete show notes and episode resou...
Feb 25, 2025•1 hr 1 min
Destruction can be part of the building process; it certainly is a key part of Elon Musk’s approach to business and his new - legally ambiguous - role with DOGE. There is, however, a fine line between disruption and destruction. The tech mantra of “move fast and break things” can be dangerous, particularly when applied to the government. On today’s show, Sarah and Beth explore this idea and how the new Trump administration is letting Musk run full steam ahead. Plus, they discuss the Trump admini...
Feb 21, 2025•1 hr 22 min
On today’s show, Sarah and Beth talk about President Trump's mass firings of probational federal employees and what that means for our communities and government, a mass shooting that was averted and why we're hearing about it, and outside of politics, SNL's 50th-anniversary celebration. Topics Discussed DOGE Fires Federal Employees Sandy Hook Promise Prevents Mass Shooting Outside of Politics: SNL 50 and the next great thing in TV Visit our Substack page for complete show notes and episode reso...
Feb 18, 2025•55 min
It’s not lost on us that we are taking a more unique approach to the second Trump administration than many other creators. On today’s show, Sarah and Beth explain some of the thinking behind their approach - including why we want to make space for conversations like the next one on today’s show. We share a fabulous conversation with Jane Perlez about China - its economy, its use of surveillance techniques, and its potential future. Plus, it’s Valentine’s Day, so outside of politics, we’re talkin...
Feb 14, 2025•1 hr 21 min
Sarah and Beth discuss the recent actions of Trump's DOGE, the courts, the tweets, and how we as citizens might think about the current state of the Federal Government. Visit our Substack page for complete show notes and episode resources. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Feb 11, 2025•1 hr 20 min
Beth sits down with Holly Page, who co-founded No Labels, to talk about why they aren't giving up on bipartisan work in Washington D.C., even in this period of intense partisan entrenchment. Plus, outside of politics, they talk networking tips. Visit our Substack page for complete show notes and episode resources. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information....
Feb 07, 2025•1 hr 1 min
Sarah and Beth are together today to discuss the chaotic beginning of the third week of the Trump administration. They discuss the on-again-off-agency tariffs, the Department of Government Efficiency and its attempts to close USAID, and what they think the Democratic response should be. TOPICS DISCUSSED Tariffs DOGE Outside of Politics: Glitching Visit our Substack page for complete show notes and episode resources. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information....
Feb 04, 2025•1 hr 4 min
Rep. Greg Landsman joins us to talk about the early days of the administration and what Democrats should be doing right now. Visit our Substack page for complete show notes and episode resources. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Jan 31, 2025•1 hr 12 min
Sarah and Beth process the Executive Orders from the Trump administration, their on-the-ground impact, and what comes next. TOPICS DISCUSSED The Shock and Awe of Executive Orders Outside of Politics: Games Email our team at hello@pantsuitpoliticsshow.com to find out more about having Sarah and Beth come to discuss the value of disagreement with your group or organization. Visit our Substack page for complete show notes and episode resources. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information....
Jan 28, 2025•47 min
Today, Sarah and Beth discuss their approach to the second Trump administration. Outside of politics, they discuss whether or not they read more than one book at the same time. TOPICS DISCUSSED Not Just Surviving the Trump Administration Outside of Politics: Reading Multiple Books at Once Email our team at hello@pantsuitpoliticsshow.com to find out more about having Sarah and Beth come to discuss the value of disagreement with your group or organization. Visit our website for complete show notes...
Jan 24, 2025•1 hr 3 min
Donald Trump returned to office on January 20 in a ceremony held in the Capitol Rotunda. Sarah and Beth discuss his first day in office, his flurry of executive orders, and the TikTok ban and un-ban over the weekend. Then, Senator Cory Booker joins them to discuss what's giving him hope and how he thinks Senate Democrats can work effectively in this administration. TOPICS DISCUSSED President Trump Takes Office Inauguration Executive Orders TikTok Senator Cory Booker on his vision for the Democra...
Jan 21, 2025•1 hr 10 min
After 15 months, a ceasefire deal has been reached in the Middle East. Sarah and Beth discuss that as well as the legacy of President Biden. Plus, cabinet hearings have begun for Donald Trump's second cabinet. Outside of politics, Beth and Sarah debate the merits of pens vs. pencils. TOPICS DISCUSSED Ceasefire in the Middle East The Legacy of President Biden The Backlash Cabinet Outside of Politics: Pens vs. Pencils Join our Premium Community on Substack for news, deep dives, and processing all ...
Jan 17, 2025•1 hr 21 min
Sarah and Beth discuss the fires in Los Angeles and the implications of Climate Crisis for home owners insurance, and how we want to give to good causes in the new year. TOPICS DISCUSSED Los Angeles Fires Home Insurance Crisis Outside of Politics: Magnificent Giving Join our Premium Community on Substack for news, deep dives, and processing all this together. Visit our website for complete show notes and episode resources. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information....
Jan 14, 2025•58 min
Sarah and Beth are joined by Rep. Ro Khanna of California to discuss the new Congress, the future of the Democratic Party, and the barriers to positive change. Join our Premium Community on Substack for news, deep dives, and processing all this together. Visit our website for complete show notes and episode resources. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information....
Jan 10, 2025•56 min
