Today’s spicy bonus episode is available to all listeners. These bonus episodes are where Sarah and Beth let loose a bit more than the main show. Their feelings are often more raw and their conversation often has more heat. This episode, like many of our spicy bonus episodes , is explicit. If you enjoy this type of conversation from Sarah and Beth, we hope you’ll join us as a paid subscriber here on Substack. Being part of the Spice Cabinet — as we lovingly refer to our paid subscribers — gets y...
Jul 23, 2025•29 min
Today, we're sharing our conversation with Stanford University College of Medicine researcher Keith Humphreys about his research on what went wrong with post-COVID and post-George Floyd drug policy, and how communities can effectively support people in recovering from addiction. Visit our website for complete show notes, premium shows, show merchandise, and more. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information....
Jul 22, 2025•55 min
Pantsuit Politics is celebrating ten years of podcasting this year! A lot has happened politically, culturally, and personally in the last ten years. This summer, we’re revisiting each of the years we’ve been podcasting with a special flashback episode. Today, we look back at 2021 and present our theory that it - not 2020 - is the year that actually broke us. Topics Discussed January 6th What We Got Wrong in 2021 Outside of Politics: Nostalgia in a Disrupted Time Visit our website for complete s...
Jul 18, 2025•53 min
Sarah and Beth talk to Michigan representative Haley Stevens about how the BBB will impact her constituents in Michigan and why she actually loves Congress and the work of being a representative. Join us for our live show in Cincinnati with a virtual ticket ! Visit our website for complete show notes, premium shows, show merchandise, and more. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information....
Jul 15, 2025•46 min
Pantsuit Politics is celebrating ten years of podcasting this year! A lot has happened politically, culturally, and personally in the last ten years. This summer, we’re revisiting each of the years we’ve been podcasting with a special flashback episode. Today, we are looking at the big moments and lessons learned from the rich text that is 2020. Topics Discussed Parts of 2020 that were Not Covid Covid-19 Outside of Politics: Tiger King and TikTok Visit our website for complete show notes, premiu...
Jul 11, 2025•1 hr 4 min
This week, we’re introducing you to a show we think you’ll really enjoy—it’s called Hasan Minhaj Doesn’t Know , and it blends humor with genuine curiosity in a way that feels both fresh and thoughtful. You probably know Hasan from The Daily Show or Patriot Act , but in this podcast, he sits down with guests from across politics, culture, and tech to ask big, sometimes absurd, but always honest questions. In this episode, he talks with Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist Ronan Farrow about his HBO ...
Jul 10, 2025•49 min
Sarah and Beth discuss the news of the weekend, the heartbreaking flooding in Texas, the FBI's admission that the Epstein files aren't real, and the passage of the Republican Reconciliation bill. Topics Discussed The Big Backward Bill The Epstein Files are Not Coming Flash Flooding at Texas Camp Mystic Austyn Gaffney on Local Climate Resilience and Rebuilding Outside of Politics: Summer Music Visit our website for complete show notes, premium shows, show merchandise, and more. See omnystudio.com...
Jul 08, 2025•1 hr 26 min
Pantsuit Politics is celebrating ten years of podcasting this year! A lot has happened politically, culturally, and personally in the last ten years. This summer, we’re revisiting each of the years we’ve been podcasting with a special flashback episode. Today, we are looking at the big moments and lessons learned from 2019. Topics Discussed The Year of Ugh: Government Shutdown, the First Impeachment, and Jeffrey Epstein Learning Lessons and Rising Temperatures on Social Media Outside of Politics...
Jul 04, 2025•58 min
Sarah and Beth discuss the status of the President's Reconciliation bill, the end of the Supreme Court term, and share their big ideas for our three branches of government to work better. Topics Discussed The One Big Beautiful Bill and Budget Reconciliation The Supreme Court Avoids Big Decisions Outside of Politics: Little Things that Make Life Better Visit our website for complete show notes, premium shows, show merchandise, and more. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information....
Jul 01, 2025•1 hr 15 min
Pantsuit Politics is celebrating ten years of podcasting this year! A lot has happened politically, culturally, and personally in the last ten years. This summer, we’re revisiting each of the years we’ve been podcasting with a special flashback episode. Today, we are looking at what, in reflection, is one of the hardest years of the past ten. Topics Discussed Horrific Headlines: Parkland Shooting, Family Separation, and the Death of Jamal Khashoggi The Confirmation of Brett Kavanaugh Outside of ...
Jun 27, 2025•37 min
Sarah and Beth discuss the implications of the US strike in Iran and Iran's response. Topics Discussed Operation Midnight Hammer and Iran’s Response Outside of Politics: Golden Girls and Designing Women Visit our website for complete show notes, premium shows, show merchandise, and more. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information....
Jun 24, 2025•1 hr 21 min
We're sharing this special episode that normally would be available exclusively to our premium members. We hope it's helpful for you as you take in the news of the weekend. If you'd like to receive more episodes like this, make sure you join us at pantsuitpoliticsshow.com. It’s been a heavy weekend and your kids, like ours, may have some questions about what is going on with Iran. Beth is joined by her 14-year-old daughter, Jane, to talk through the bombings, why they happened, and answer her qu...
Jun 23, 2025•32 min
Pantsuit Politics is celebrating ten years of podcasting this year! A lot has happened politically, culturally, and personally in the last ten years. This summer, we’re going to revisit each of the years we’ve been podcasting with a special flashback episode. Today, we are looking back at the first year of Donald Trump's first term as president. Topics Discussed The Year of Resistance The Beginnings of #metoo and Reflecting on Our Work Outside of Politics: Cultural Highlights of 2017 Visit our w...
Jun 20, 2025•43 min
In (another) politically tumultuous weekend in the US and around the world, Sarah and Beth catch up on the headlines and step back to talk about the political scene with Ben Wikler of the Wisconsin Democratic Party. Topics Discussed Political Assassination in Minnesota Israel vs. Iran “No Kings” Protest and a Military Parade Ben Wikler on Rebuilding the Democratic Brand Outside of Politics: Kid Rotting or Wild Summer Visit our website for complete show notes, premium shows, show merchandise, and...
Jun 17, 2025•1 hr 30 min
Pantsuit Politics is celebrating ten years of podcasting this year! A lot has happened politically, culturally, and personally in the last ten years. This summer, we’re revisiting each of the years we’ve been podcasting with a special flashback episode. Today, we continue the conversation by looking at 2016. Topics Discussed The Biggest News Stories of 2016: The Presidential Election, Brexit, and the MAGA takeover of the Republican Party Outside of Politics: Cultural Highlights of 2016: Hamilton...
Jun 13, 2025•36 min
Sarah and Beth are together to discuss the immigration raids in Los Angeles, the subsequent protests, and the decision by the Trump administration to send in the military. Plus, the bromance between Elon and Donald has come to an end - why? Topics Discussed ICE Raids and Protests in Los Angeles The Feud Between Elon Musk and Donald Trump Outside of Politics: Sarah’s Trip to Italy Visit our website for complete show notes, premium shows, show merchandise, and more. See omnystudio.com/listener for...
Jun 10, 2025•1 hr 8 min
Pantsuit Politics is celebrating ten years of podcasting this year! A lot has happened politically, culturally, and personally in the last ten years. This summer, we’re going to revisit each of the years we’ve been podcasting with a special flashback episode. Today, we begin with a look back on our earliest days as podcasters in 2015. Topics Discussed The Biggest News Stories of 2015: Terror, Shootings, and the Rise of Donald Trump Starting Our Work in 2015 Outside of Politics: Cultural Highligh...
Jun 06, 2025•56 min
Today, we're celebrating 1,000 episodes of Pantsuit Politics with our friend Jen Hatmaker. Jen Hatmaker is a writer, podcaster, speaker, and long-time friend of our show. She's with us today to reflect on our journey to this podcasting milestone and discuss her new memoir, Awake , coming out in September. Whether you've been listening to Pantsuit Politics for 1 episode or 1,000, we're delighted to have you join us for a mom-hug of an episode. Don't forget Reimagining Citizenship, our 30-day medi...
Jun 03, 2025•1 hr 10 min
Vanessa Zoltan joins Beth to discuss the Trump administration's attacks on universities, specifically Harvard, and what that tells us about their priorities. Topics Discussed: The Trump Administration Comes for Harvard Antisemitism and Campus Protests Outside of Politics: What Happens and Guiding Art Visit our website for complete show notes, premium shows, show merchandise, and more. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information....
May 30, 2025•1 hr 10 min
We ask a lot of our public school systems and teachers. We want our kids to know the basics, to learn new technology, and be prepared for the jobs of the future. We want schools to fill in gaps left by broken homes and communities, pay teachers fairly, and cost less money. Today, Sarah and Beth ask at the end of a school year, 'How's that working for us?' Visit our website for complete show notes, premium shows, show merchandise, and more. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information....
May 27, 2025•1 hr 2 min
We’ve spent a lot of time recently talking about the aging leadership in Washington. Today, we’re looking forward with not one but two compelling voices representing a new generation of leadership. First, we'll hear from Michigan State Senator Mallory McMorrow, whose powerful speeches defending inclusive policies have resonated nationwide. Then, we'll sit down with rising star Jake Rakov to explore his vision for progressive governance in practice. Visit our website for complete show notes, prem...
May 23, 2025•1 hr 12 min
Sarah and Beth discuss the revelations about Joe Biden's health and capacity and what it means for future democratic politics and our democracy. Topics Discussed: Former President Biden’s Health and an Aging Democratic Party The Responsibility of the Media, What We Can Say, and Who Decides Outside of Politics: Valedictorians Visit our website for complete show notes, premium shows, show merchandise, and more. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information....
May 20, 2025•1 hr 26 min
Potential cuts to Medicaid are a major cause of Republican infighting over the federal budget. Sarah and Beth discuss what that might look like and why it divides Republicans so deeply. Topics Discussed: The Costs of Medicaid Republicans Divided on the Budget Outside of Politics: Personal Creativity Visit our website for complete show notes, premium shows, show merchandise, and more. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information....
May 16, 2025•40 min
Sarah and Beth discuss the President's state visit to the Middle East, the 'gift' of a plane from Qatar, and the Trump Administration's open corruption. Topics Discussed Trump Heads to the Middle East to Make Deals Open Corruption in the Trump Administration Outside of Politics: Disappearing Southern Accents Visit our website for complete show notes, premium shows, show merchandise, and more. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information....
May 13, 2025•51 min
Today, we talk with Emily Ley, whose small business has put her into an unexpected role: plaintiff against the Trump administration. She candidly discusses how recent tariff policies are impacting her business, employees, and will impact customers in the weeks and months ahead. Listen for a revealing conversation about the personal cost of trade politics for American entrepreneurs. Visit our website for complete show notes, premium shows, show merchandise, and more. See omnystudio.com/listener f...
May 09, 2025•44 min
Sarah and Beth are discussing Diddy's trial and the state of the #metoo movement, as well as checking in on the cost of Trump's tariffs. Topics Discussed The Cost of the Trade War Sean 'P Diddy' Combs Trial and the #metoo Cabinet Outside of Politics: Thrifting Visit our website for complete show notes, premium shows, show merchandise, and more. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information....
May 06, 2025•1 hr 6 min
We're delighted to be joined by Rep. Morgan McGarvey, who has represented Kentucky's 3rd Congressional District since 2023. He spoke to us about the budget process, practical ways to care for veterans, and pushing back against the Trump administration. Plus, outside of politics, he shares a truly unique life experience. Visit our website for complete show notes, premium shows, show merchandise, and more. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information....
May 02, 2025•1 hr 6 min
Sarah and Beth are assessing the successes, failures, and chaos of the first 100 Days of President Trump's second administration. Topics Discussed FBI arrests State Judge Hannah Dugan in Wisconsin President Trump’s First 100 Days Outside of Politics: The Best of Veggies Visit our website for complete show notes, premium shows, show merchandise, and more. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information....
Apr 29, 2025•1 hr 9 min
Sarah and Beth delve into Elon Musk's tumultuous week, offering insights into DOGE's “success” and the profit decline at Tesla that has investors on edge. We also explore Musk's complicated family dynamics and his controversial pronatalist views. Outside of politics, we move from talking about monitoring babies to monitoring teens. Topics Discussed Updates on DOGE’s Work Profit Decline and Panic at Tesla Elon Musk’s Children and the Pronatalist Movement Outside of Politics: Tracking Your Teenage...
Apr 25, 2025•1 hr 1 min
Sarah and Beth dive into the Trump administration's troubling deportation policies targeting protesters and examine what happens when presidential power collides with constitutional rights and due process. Topics Discussed Episode Feedback: Death with Dignity The Legacy of Pope Francis Detangling Evil and Incompetence in Trump’s Government Due Process for Non-Citizens Outside of Politics: When is it safe to leave your child alone? Visit our website for complete show notes, premium shows, show me...
Apr 22, 2025•1 hr 7 min
