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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 PoliticsFive Things to Know About the American Disabilities Act
In honor of the 30th anniversary of the American Disabilities Act (ADA), we break down five things you need to know about this historic legislation. On…
Pantsuit Politics2020 Senate Races To Watch
Topics Discussed: Hurricane Laura Portland Shooting & Escalating Political Tensions Are We Still Bipartisan? Covid-19 Wastewater Testing 2020 Senate Races to…
Pantsuit PoliticsThe Republican National Convention
Topics Discussed: Hurricane Laura Kenosha, Wisconsin Protests and Killings Republican National Convention Cancel Culture Thank you for being a part of our…
Pantsuit PoliticsWhat Are the Democratic and Republican Party Platforms?
Topics Discussed: California Wildfires (with Jessica Morse) Jacob Blake and Trayford Pellerin 100th Anniversary of Women's Suffrage GOP and Democratic Party…
Pantsuit PoliticsThe Democratic National Convention
Recorded on Thursday morning before the final night of programming, we reflect on the highs and lows of the Democratic National Convention. Thank you for being…
Pantsuit PoliticsCelebrating 100 Years of Women's Suffrage
Topics Discussed: DNC Convention United States Postal Service Covid-19 and Healthcare Workers 100th Anniversary of Women's Suffrage Outside of Politics Many…
Pantsuit Politics5 Things You Need To Know About Kamala Harris
We’re reviewing Kamala Harris’s history and sharing our thoughts about her groundbreaking role on the Democratic party ticket. The child of immigrants, Kamala…
Pantsuit PoliticsA Proliferation of Conspiracy Theories (with Mike Rothschild)
Topics Discussed: Covid-19 Numbers Trump and Executive Orders Hong Kong and American Foreign Policy Belarus Election 100th Anniversary of Women’s Suffrage…
Pantsuit PoliticsWhat Jonathan Swan and Mary Trump Can Teach Us About the President
Topics Discussed: Beirut Explosion and Government Regulations Covid-19 Relief NRA Lawsuit Great American Outdoors Act 100th Anniversary of Women’s Suffrage…
Pantsuit PoliticsCovid-19 and Moral Reasoning
Topics Discussed: Vice Presidential Pick Tik Tok Conspiracy Theories 100th Anniversary of Women’s Suffrage American Response to Covid-19 Thank you for being a…
Pantsuit PoliticsHow To Be A Citizen: What's Next?
In the final installment of our How To Be A Citizen series, we look ahead to potential election reforms and what the next steps of citizenship might look like…
Pantsuit PoliticsHow To Be A Citizen: Media Literacy and Ballot Education
In the third installment of our How To Be A Citizen series, we talk about getting trustworthy information in a saturated news landscape. We discuss media…
Pantsuit PoliticsHow To Be A Citizen: Foundations
In the second installment of our How To Be A Citizen series, we get philosophical about our role as citizens of this country. We examine the foundations of…
Pantsuit PoliticsHow To Be A Citizen: 101
In the first installment of our How To Be A Citizen series, we discuss how we got here in the first place. We talk about the origins of our democracy, the…
Pantsuit PoliticsThe Future of the Republican Party
Topics Discussed: Reporting Covid-19 Data Wayfair Conspiracy Theory Overt Racism in America (Karens Gone Wild) Protester Arrests in Kentucky Federal Death…
Pantsuit PoliticsProblems and Priorities in Education
As decisions about returning to school are being made around the country, we are devoting this entire episode to the topic of education. We hear from women…
Pantsuit PoliticsThe Power and Burden of the Supreme Court
Sarah and Beth talk about the final Supreme Court decisions in this term and why we are asking too much of the Court right now. They also discuss the political…
Pantsuit PoliticsAmerica Under Pressure
Topics Discussed: Flooding in Japan Private Vanessa Guillen Russia and Putin Reproductive Rights and SCOTUS Patriotism and July 4th Removing Statues Cancel…
Pantsuit PoliticsPantsuit Politics 500th Episode!
Today's show is the 500th one we've launched into the world. It's been an incredible journey and we can't wait to see what comes next. We're celebrating by…
Pantsuit PoliticsCovid As An Accelerant
Topics Discussed: Russia Targets American Troops in Afghanistan SCOTUS Abortion Decision Covid As An Accelerant Outside of Politics Thanks so much to Marisa…
Pantsuit PoliticsIndividual Rights and Community Collectivism
Topics Discussed: Elijah McClain Policing Reform Bill Covid-19 Coverage Individualism vs. Collectivism The Kentucky Senate Primary Presidential Polling Party…
Pantsuit PoliticsTrump Drama, Veepstakes, and the Kentucky Primary
Topics Discussed: Geoffrey Berman Firing Reading Stabbing Attack Conflict Between China and India North Korea Destroys Embassy John Bolton Rosemary Ketchum…
Pantsuit Politics5 Things You Need to Know About Juneteenth
Juneteenth is the oldest national commemoration of the end of slavery in the United States. Today, it celebrates African American freedom and achievement…
Pantsuit PoliticsThe Personal Is Political
Several of our listeners have asked us to discuss our views on American obstetrics and birth. Today, we start that conversation and discuss the impact of U.S…
Pantsuit PoliticsCovid-19: Stories From Work
Topics Discussed: Rayshard Brooks Death Changes in Policing LGBTQ Policy and Rights Covid-19 Working Stories Outside of Politics Thank you for being a part of…
Pantsuit PoliticsWhy Local Activism Matters
We talk with local activists who are stepping up in their hometowns as well as journalist Anne Helen Petersen about why small town protests matter. Many thanks…
Pantsuit PoliticsHow We React to Systematic Racism and Reform
Topics Discussed: What Does "Defund the Police" Mean? Institutional Change Public Health and Protests in a Pandemic Tom Cotton Editorial 2020 Endorsements…
Pantsuit PoliticsImagining a World Without Police (with Lisa Sharon Harper)
In a moment when we are reexamining the role and practices of policing in America, we are thrilled to welcome back Lisa Sharon Harper, an author, activist, and…
Pantsuit PoliticsAnguish
Topics Discussed: *Breaking News* Trump Press Conference George Floyd Murder & Ongoing Protests Covid-19 Questions Answered with Michelle Becker Benediction…
Pantsuit PoliticsThe Hard Work of Change and Crises with Governor Gretchen Whitmer
Topics Discussed: George Floyd 100,000 American Deaths Governor Gretchen Whitmer Thank you for being a part of our community! We couldn't do what we do without…
Pantsuit PoliticsWomen in Leadership During a Crisis (with Swanee Hunt)
Topics Discussed: America's Return to Space Joe Biden Andy Beshear & Kentucky Protests President Trump and the 2020 Election Women Leaders and Pandemics (with…
Pantsuit PoliticsOrganizing and Mobilizing Voter Turnout (with Swing Left)
Topics Discussed: Flooding Hong Kong Georgia Canceled Election Obamagate Swing Left Join us for a virtual letter writing party with Swing Left on Sunday, May…
Pantsuit PoliticsBut Where Does the Money Come From?
Topics Discussed: Breonna Taylor Death (1:08) Public Service and Compliments (12:02) Where Does the Money Come From? (15:05) Outside of Politics (43:24) Thank…
Pantsuit PoliticsKids and Covid-19
We share kids' perspective on Covid-19. Ranging in age from toddlers to college students, we hear from kids and young adults who are processing the pandemic as…
Pantsuit PoliticsAmerica's Relationship with China (with Alayna Treene, Bethany Allen-Ebrahimian, and Alexi McCammond)
Topics Discussed: Covid-19 & Reopening the Economy (01:36) Michael Flynn & the Department of Justice (09:43) Tara Reade (17:42) Local Leader Compliments…
Pantsuit PoliticsThe Nuanced Life: Decisions for the Messy Middle of a Pandemic
The Nuanced Life Episode from May 6th, 2020. We've gotten so many messages from you all about how to make decisions in the midst of this pandemic. We're in the…
Pantsuit PoliticsProcessing Plandemic
So many of you wrote in asking us to talk about Plandemic, the viral video making its way around social media. We break down its content, intention, and what…
Pantsuit PoliticsSupreme Court Decisions
Topics Discussed: Covid-19 Fatigue (1:38) Joe Biden (22:28) Murder Hornets (38:24) Local Leader Compliments (39:27) Supreme Court Decisions (42:29) Outside of…
Pantsuit Politics2020 and Coronavirus Updates
Topics Discussed: Mental Health Awareness Month (2:32) 2020: Joe Biden (3:55) 2020: Justin Amash (15:55) Defense Production Act and Meat Supply (25:42)…
Pantsuit PoliticsThe Role of Government in a Crisis (with Trey Grayson)
Topics Discussed: Census Reminder (2:02) Food Waste and Hunger (3:33) The Role of Government in a Crisis (5:46) Covid-19 Medical Updates (20:56) Local Leader…
Pantsuit PoliticsCommunity Experiences with Covid-19
We share your personal experiences with Covid-19 - stories from patients, family members, medical professionals, and public officials. We hope this episode…
Pantsuit PoliticsThe Way Forward
Topics Discussed: Shutdown Protests (2:57) Canadian Shooting (18:04) What Happens Next? (28:32) Outside of Politics (47:57) Thank you for being a part of our…
Pantsuit PoliticsHandling Coronavirus Federally and Individually
Topics Discussed: President Trump's Response to Covid-19 (02:27) Call to Hear First Hand Experiences with Covid-19 (20:00) Celebrating Local Leaders (20:51)…
Pantsuit PoliticsWhat You Need to Know About Voting By Mail
Topics Discussed: Biden Sexual Assault Accusation (3:01) Easter Weekend Severe Weather (20:23) CARES Act Update (21:19) Celebrating Local Leaders (23:25)…
Pantsuit PoliticsThe Presidential Election and Coronavirus Research (with Michelle Becker)
Topics Discussed: The Presidential Election (2:20) Celebrating Local Leaders (16:12) Coronavirus Research - Michelle Becker (22:16) Thank you for being a part…
Pantsuit PoliticsAllyship and Justice with Lisa Sharon Harper
We are beyond thrilled to be sharing an incredible conversation we had with Lisa Sharon Harper, an author, activist, and founder and president of Freedom Road…
Pantsuit PoliticsTackling Misinformation and Celebrating Local Leaders
Topics Discussed: Extra Credit Books (01:33) Tackling Misinformation (06:05) Why We Keep Talking about Coronavirus Here (15:39) Celebrating Local Leaders…
Pantsuit PoliticsCoronavirus and Power
Topics Discussed: Opening Meditation (2:22) Jonesboro Tornado (5:05) CARES Act (5:59) Coronavirus Reveals Our Humanity (14:11) Compliments: Gov. Tim Walz…
Pantsuit PoliticsCoronavirus Rescue Package
Topics Discussed: Opening Meditation (02:24) CARES Act (04:09) International Covid-19 Numbers (25:21) Celebrating Local Leaders (35:44) 2020 Election Questions…
Pantsuit PoliticsConspiracy Theories and Coronavirus (with Joe Walsh)
Topics Discussed: Opening Meditation (2:14) Good Community Members (3:20) Covid-19 and the Senate (11:51) Compliments: Andy Beshear (27:53) QAnon and…
Pantsuit PoliticsWhere Do We Go From Here?
Topics Discussed: Anxiety in the Time of Coronavirus (01:08) Joe Biden is the Democratic Nominee (13:37) Connecting Our Community (16:43) Who Should We Bail…
Pantsuit PoliticsA Rapidly Changing World and the Eleventh Democratic Debate
Topics Discussed: Coronavirus (03:43) Economic Stimulus Bill (11:14) Compliments: Proactive, Brave Leadership (25:37) The Democratic Debate: Round Eleven…
Pantsuit PoliticsPolitical Therapy: Coronavirus Edition
Topics Discussed: Spring Tour Update (02:05) Coronavirus (03:26) Democratic Primary (34:19) Harvey Weinstein Sentencing (40:27) Sponsors: Blinkist Rothy's…
Pantsuit PoliticsThe Varied Effects of Coronavirus
Topics Discussed: Democratic Primary (02:20) Compliments: Women Marching and Rideshare Companies (15:16) Coronavirus (21:03) Outside of Politics (45:05)…
Pantsuit PoliticsJoe Biden Had a Super Tuesday
We discuss the Super Tuesday comeback of Joe Biden and what that means in the big picture for the primary. Sponsors: M.M. LaFleur Ritual Third Love Thank you…
Pantsuit PoliticsThe Democratic Field Narrows and Medicare for All
Topics Discussed: Coronavirus (4:45) Democratic Race Narrows (13:10) Taliban Agreement (27:24) Mississippi Prisons (32:17) Compliments: Taylor Swift & The Good…
Pantsuit PoliticsFive Things You Need to Know About Medicare for All
What You Need to Know About Medicare for All: Medicare: minus the "All" (02:19) Medicare is popular because it touches so many Americans. (09:09) Currently, 44…
Pantsuit PoliticsNevada Puts Sanders In the Lead
Topics Discussed: Harvey Weinstein Found Guilty (04:59) Coronavirus (07:59) President Trump in India (13:34) Cheating in Baseball (21:34) Negotiating with the…
Pantsuit PoliticsThe Democratic Debate: Round Nine
Sarah and Beth recap the ninth Democratic presidential primary debate and talk about how they think it will - and won't - impact the primary moving forward…
Pantsuit PoliticsPrimary Panic (Is Not Helpful)
Topics Discussed: Roger Stone & Bill Barr (3:58) Taliban Agreement (17:42) Harvey Weinstein Trial (23:28) Compliments: African Union Summit & Pete Buttigieg…