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Pantsuit Politics
Pantsuit Politics is the news and politics podcast for people exhausted by outrage. Hosts Sarah Stewart Holland and Beth Silvers tackle the week's biggest political stories from genuinely different perspectives, and prove that civility, nuance, and good-faith disagreement are still possible. New episodes every Tuesday and Friday. Distributed by Lemonada Media.
Episodes
Pantsuit Politics“The National Parks are being loved to death”
Topics Discussed: Derek Chauvin Trial & Daunte Wright Shooting Troop Removal from Afghanistan Nicholas Holland’s Politics National Parks Outside of Politics…
Pantsuit Politics"A road map to love our backstories" (with Laura Tremaine)
Topics Discussed: A Pandemic in Your 20s Laura Tremaine Outside of Politics Thank you for being a part of our community! We couldn't do what we do without you…
Pantsuit Politics"What's happening at the pumpkin patch?"
Topics Discussed: Cryptocurrency & Blockchain Kentucky Department of Corrections Blunder The Fairness Doctrine Beth and Chad on Disagreement Outside of…
Pantsuit Politics"I want my own keys" (with Doug Broughton)
Topics Discussed: Capitol Police Attack Voting Laws & Economic Repercussions Moment of Hope: LADD Inc. Cryptocurrency & NFTs Outside of Politics Thank you for…
Pantsuit Politics"We're all strange combinations of things."
Topics Discussed: Derek Chauvin Trial Breaking Down Vaccine Hesitancy Thank you for being a part of our community! We couldn't do what we do without you. To…
Pantsuit PoliticsThe Stories Continue (with Kerry Boyd Anderson)
Topics Discussed: Transgender Day of Visibility Gun Violence and Reform in America Georgia Voting Law Western Asia Dynamics (with Kerry Boyd Anderson) Outside…
Pantsuit PoliticsFive Things You Need to Know About the Upcoming Amazon Union Vote
Topics Discussed: Boulder Shooting Victims Five Things You Need to Know About the Upcoming Amazon Union Vote The effort to unionize an Amazon plant is…
Pantsuit Politics“Very specific problem solving” (with Rep. Jim Himes)
Topics Discussed: Atlanta Spa Shootings Immigration Surge Moment of Hope: Low-Income Water and Sewer Investments Rep. Jim Himes Outside of Politics: Mara’s…
Pantsuit Politics"Small steps of hope" (with Derek Lowe)
Topics Discussed: Atlanta Spa Shootings Derek Lowe & the Covid-19 Vaccine Outside of Politics: Daylight Saving Time Thank you for being a part of our…
Pantsuit Politics“Post-traumatic growth” (with Dr. Karla Vermeulen)
Topics Discussed: Breonna Taylor Anniversary Moment of Hope: Covid-19 Vaccination Update Dr. Karla Vermeulen Outside of Politics: Courtney Martin Thank you for…
Pantsuit Politics“We don’t vote just to win elections."
Topics Discussed: Covid-19 Pandemic Anniversary Vaccination Rates New State Voting Legislation HR1 Outside of Politics: Sarah’s Hips Thank you for being a part…
Pantsuit Politics"Everything is really about story"
Topics Discussed: Derek Chauvin Trial The American Rescue Plan Dr. Seuss and the Republican Party Moment of Hope: Proxy Voting Governor Cuomo, #MeToo, and…
Pantsuit PoliticsThe Equality Act and Immigration Policy
Topics Discussed: The Equality Act Moment of Hope Immigration Policy Outside of Politics: Beth's Birthday Thank you for being a part of our community! We…
Pantsuit PoliticsCivic Education and Democratic Representation (with Sharon McMahon)
Topics Discussed: Covid-19 Vaccine Updates Military Force Used in Syria American Rescue Plan Moment of Hope: Virginia Abolishes the Death Penalty Sharon…
Pantsuit PoliticsInfrastructure and Earmarks
Topics Discussed: Stories from Texas and Infrastructure Needs Moment of Hope: Vaccinations Earmarks and the Federal Budget Thank you for being a part of our…
Pantsuit PoliticsMilitary Culture, Extremism, and Politics (with Amy McGrath)
Topics Discussed: The American Rescue Plan & Senate Procedure Moment of Hope: Gender Policy Council Amy McGrath & Military Culture Outside of Politics: Boudoir…
Pantsuit PoliticsThe Texan Emergency and Child Tax Credits
Topics Discussed: The Disaster in Texas Moment of Hope: Local Leadership Child Tax Credit Proposals Outside of Politics: Sharing Journals with Children Thank…
Pantsuit PoliticsAcquittal and Aftermath (with Olivia Beavers)
Topics Discussed: The Acquittal of Donald J. Trump The 117th Congress and Processing January 6th (with Olivia Beavers) Outside of Politics: Revenge Bedtime…
Pantsuit PoliticsThe Senate Trial of Donald J. Trump
Topics Discussed: The Senate Impeachment Trial Moment of Hope: Covid-19 Decline Outside of Politics Thank you for being a part of our community! We couldn't do…
Pantsuit PoliticsDeplatforming and Defamation: Free Speech on Social Media
Topics Discussed: Trump’s Second Impeachment Trial The Coup in Myanmar Moment of Hope: The Momnibus (Black Maternal Health Package) The Deplatforming of Donald…
Pantsuit PoliticsForeign Policy and International News
Topics Discussed: The State of Foreign Policy Russia, Putin, and Alexei Navalny Moment of Hope: Sonceria “Ann” Berry, Secretary of the Senate China, Myanmar…
Pantsuit PoliticsGameStop, Economic Democratization, and the Power of Oversight
Topics Discussed: Covid-19 Relief Proposals, Bipartisanship, and Unity Stock Market Definitions and Explanations GameStop & Robinhood Moment of Hope: Black…
Pantsuit PoliticsPutting Policy Through the Social Media House of Mirrors
Topics Discussed: Keystone XL Pipeline Transgender Athletes Moment of Hope: Ending Private Prison Contracts The Biden Administration Outside of Politics Thank…
Pantsuit PoliticsWhat Do We Do With the Rage?
Topics Discussed: Processing All the Anger Moment of Hope: Vaccine Assistance Biden’s Immigration Proposal Outside of Politics Thank you for being a part of…
Pantsuit PoliticsInauguration Day: Commonplace and Miraculous
Topics Discussed: Our Inaugural Feelings Moment of Hope: Republicans and Biden Inauguration Fashion Reflecting on the Inauguration Outside of Politics Thank…
Pantsuit PoliticsUnity and the American Rescue Plan
Topics Discussed: The Particulars of Impeachment Moment of Hope Public Reaction to Impeachment Outside of Politics Thank you for being a part of our community!…
Pantsuit PoliticsImpeachment... Again
Topics Discussed: The Particulars of Impeachment Moment of Hope Public Reaction to Impeachment Outside of Politics Thank you for being a part of our community!…
Pantsuit PoliticsThe Aftermath of the Capitol Siege
As we continue to learn more about the deadly intent of the domestic terrorists who stormed the Capitol last Wednesday, Sarah and Beth share what we know so…
Pantsuit PoliticsAn Attempted American Coup
Sarah and Beth share their thoughts on the attempted coup by violent domestic terrorists who stormed the Capitol building in Washington, D.C. They discuss the…
Pantsuit PoliticsOur Political Resolutions for 2021
Topics Discussed: Lightning Round News Update Our 2021 Political Resolutions Moment of Hope Covid-19 Relief Bill & National Defense Authorization Act Nancy…
Pantsuit PoliticsHow 2020 Has Changed Us
This year has held so much. Before we move into 2021, we wanted to hold space to reflect on the multitudes 2020 has contained. We will carry the lessons and…
Pantsuit PoliticsAsk Us Anything
When we asked for your AUA questions, you delivered! We received well over 100 questions from you all. We can’t answer them all in one episode, but we’re…
Pantsuit PoliticsConsidering the Covid-19 Vaccine (with Dr. Chris Beyrer)
As Covid-19 vaccines begin to roll out around the world, we talk to Johns Hopkins epidemiologist Dr. Chris Beyrer about how these vaccines were developed…
Pantsuit PoliticsReevaluating Money in Senate Races (with Tiffany Bond)
Topics Discussed: Covid-19 Vaccine Educational Outcomes & Inequalities Moment of Hope: Marijuana Opportunity Reinvestment and Expungement Act Evaluating Money…
Pantsuit PoliticsTrump's Long Farewell
Topics Discussed: Covid-19 Spread and Processing Federal Budget and Potential Shutdown Republican Women in Leadership The Dregs of Trump Thank you for being a…
Pantsuit PoliticsReligious Liberty and Covid-19
Topics Discussed: The Future of Trumpism Mohsen Fakhrizadeh Assassination Biden-Harris Transition & Staffing Religious Liberty and Covid-19 Outside of Politics…
Pantsuit PoliticsTransracial Adoption, Faith, and Confirmation Bias (with Kristen Howerton)
In a special holiday week episode, we're sharing a wide-ranging conversation between Sarah and author and blogger Kristen Howerton. Kristen shares her…
Pantsuit PoliticsPaying for the News: A Holiday Gift Guide
Topics Discussed: Election Lawsuit Updates Biden Transition Updates Covid-19 Vaccine Updates Thinking Differently About the Holidays Moment of Hope: KY Hopeful…
Pantsuit PoliticsHow Mindfulness Can Change Your Brain and Your News-Related Stress (with Dan Harris)
After a brief check-in on the rising wave of Covid-19 cases, we talk to Dan Harris, who you may know from weekend Good Morning America or Ten Percent Happier…
Pantsuit PoliticsCovid-19 Surge and the Electoral College
Topics Discussed: Covid-19 Surge & Vaccines Lisa Marie Montgomery Case Moment of Hope: NASA & SpaceX Election Update & Electoral College Outside of Politics…
Pantsuit PoliticsFive Things You Need to Know About the Electoral College
We break down the history of the Electoral College, the original intent behind it, and how it has shaped presidential elections. Thank you for being a part of…
Pantsuit PoliticsReflecting on the Presidential Election Results
Topics Discussed: Covid-19 Update & Potential Vaccine Election Results & Lawsuits Moment of Hope: Dave Chappelle Our Reflections on the Election Outside of…
Pantsuit PoliticsPatience Is A Political Act
Recorded on late Thursday afternoon, we discuss our reactions to the election, what the polarization of the race says about America, and what will come next…
Pantsuit PoliticsWhat We Have Gained In This Election Cycle
Topics Discussed: Covid-19 Update Living with Uncertainty Phillip Walton - American Hostage in Niger Election Day Plans Paths to Victory Election Gratitude…
Pantsuit PoliticsLawsuits, Polling, and Preparing for Election Day
Topics Discussed: Hurricane Zeta Amy Coney Barrett Confirmation SCOTUS Decisions on Elections and Voting Polls and Predictions Covid-19 Update Thank you for…
Pantsuit PoliticsWhy We're Voting For Joe Biden
Topics Discussed: Covid-19 Updates Supreme Court Confirmation Moment of Hope: A’shanti Gholar (Emerge) Why Biden? Outside of Politics Thank you for being a…
Pantsuit PoliticsBallot Initiatives, Constitutional Amendments, and Referendums
We discuss the issues on state ballots across the country. Ever wondered about specific initiatives, constitutional amendments, and referendums? This episode…
Pantsuit PoliticsAll the Prognostications
Topics Discussed: Final Presidential Debate Disinformation and the NY Post Story Governor Whitmer's Response to Threats Moment of Hope: (dis)connected Short…
Pantsuit PoliticsAmy Coney Barrett, Bush v. Gore, and the Future of the Supreme Court
Topics Discussed: Amy Coney Barrett Confirmation Hearings Bush v. Gore The Future of the Supreme Court Thank you for being a part of our community! We couldn't…
Pantsuit PoliticsPolitical Shifts and the VP Debate (with Susan Page)
Topics Discussed: #ThisIsWhy Post Responses Abortion and Political Shifts Matthew Shepard Anniversary Moment of Hope Susan Page on the VP Debate Outside of…
Pantsuit PoliticsSen. Elizabeth Warren on Political Definitions, Childcare, and Hope
We were thrilled to talk with Senator Elizabeth Warren this week. We chatted about how to respond when people accuse Democrats of being socialist, why…
Pantsuit PoliticsTrump's Health and Practicing Disagreement on Abortion and Guns
Topics Discussed: President Trump's Health Federal Leadership Around Covid-19 Breonna Taylor's Case Moment of Positivity with Celeste Williams Disagreeing on…
Pantsuit PoliticsProcessing the Presidential Debate Debacle
We share our reactions to the first presidential debate which was....um...messy, to say the least. We talk about why we think it went down the way it did, the…
Pantsuit PoliticsAmy Coney Barrett and Donald Trump's Taxes
Topics Discussed: Amy Coney Barrett Moment of Positivity Donald Trump's Taxes Outside of Politics Thank you for being a part of our community! We couldn't do…
Pantsuit PoliticsBreonna Taylor, Protecting Democracy, and Burnout (with Anne Helen Petersen)
Topics Discussed: Update on Beth's Mom Breonna Taylor Decision Protecting Democracy Work and Burnout with Anne Helen Petersen Thank you for being a part of our…
Pantsuit PoliticsRBG, Gender Roles, and the Pandemic
Topics Discussed: Beth's Family Update Ruth Bader Ginsburg Gender Roles and the Pandemic Outside of Politics Thank you for being a part of our community! We…
Pantsuit PoliticsThe Social Dilemma of Social Media
We watched The Social Dilemma on Netflix and it brought up all kinds of thoughts and feelings for us about social media. We tease apart some of those thoughts…
Pantsuit PoliticsPandemic Prioritization and Election Interference
Topics Discussed: It's Ok That We're Not Ok Wildfires and Climate Change Police Shooting in Los Angeles Schools and Covid-19 Alabama Voting Options Moment of…
Pantsuit PoliticsWildfires, Woodward, and the Weight of the Work
Topics Discussed: World Suicide Prevention Day September 11 Anniversary West Coast Wildfires Leadership in a Crisis Bob Woodward Book Brian Murphy - Homeland…
Pantsuit PoliticsCovid at College and Americans with Disabilities
Topics Discussed: Covid and Colleges Moment of Positivity Americans with Disabilities Outside of Politics Many thanks to our guests: Mary Sue Welch, President…