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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 PoliticsThe Briefcase: Glenn Greenwald on Trump's war
We tackle Glenn Greenwald's The Spoils of War: Trump Lavished With Media and Bipartisan Praise For Bombing Syria point by point as well as tackle listener…
Pantsuit PoliticsPantsuit Politics Book Club: Hillbilly Elegy
Sarah discusses the Pantsuit Politics Book Club March pick - J.D. Vance's memoir Hillbilly Elegy with Jean, a stay-at-home mom from Central New York who was…
Pantsuit PoliticsSyria: Can we achieve peace through strength?
Today, in the pearls, we have a Kentucky theme—we’re going to talk a little about President Trump’s actions on coal and the Washington Post’s scathing…
Pantsuit PoliticsThe Briefcase: Focus on Foreign Policy
Sarah returns to Pantsuit Politics on Tuesday's episode. For today's Briefcase, we have a special episode focused primarily on foreign policy. We're delighted…
Pantsuit PoliticsGlobal Citizenship with Tsh Oxenreider
We are delighted to be jointly hosting a discussion of global citizenship with Tsh Oxenreider, founder of The Art of Simple, The Simple Show, and author of…
Pantsuit PoliticsThe Briefcase: Ivanka's new role and Pence's marriage
Before we got started, we thanked everyone for their patience as our feed repopulated. The good news is you can now go all the way back to our premiere episode…
Pantsuit PoliticsFISA, Flynn, and Failure
We're talking about the FISA process, Retired General Michael Flynn, and the failure of the American Health Care Act. The Pearls We comfort ourselves about our…
Pantsuit PoliticsThe Briefcase: A report from the ground
We began by encouraging everyone to share the #trypod hashtag. The idea is to introduce someone who doesn’t listen to podcasts to the medium. Show them how to…
Pantsuit PoliticsOur Empathy Deficit
In the Pearls, we discussed President Trump's proposed budget. The big winners under this budget were the Departments of Defense and Homeland Security, as well…
Pantsuit PoliticsThe Briefcase: Someone Else's Babies
This week, Americans are squarely confronting the rights and responsibilities of our government, our citizens, and our fellow humans. With the travel ban, news…
Pantsuit PoliticsRepeal and Replace: The American Health Care Act
Republicans have been saying "repeal and replace" for seven years. Today, we're talking about their proposal, the American Health Care Act, to repeal and…
Pantsuit PoliticsPrimer: Medicaid and the American Health Care Act
In preparation for Tuesday's podcast on the Republican health care proposal, Beth gives a quick overview of Medicaid and the American Health Care Act. Hosted…
Pantsuit PoliticsThe Briefcase: Transparency, Wikileaks, and Listener Feedback
We discuss Noah Dyer - candidate for governor in Arizona - who posted a VERY transparent statement on his sex life on his website. Is total transparency…
Pantsuit PoliticsWhat the Russia?!?
We start the episode with a mini-Russian primer then attempt to work our way through the connections between Russia and the Trump campaign and administration…
Pantsuit PoliticsPantsuit Politics Book Club: Strangers In Their Own Land
Sarah chats with Megan Hart, the founder of our Pantsuit Politics Book Club, to talk about the February book club pick, Strangers in Their Own Land: Anger and…
Pantsuit PoliticsWhat Are Democrats to Do?
With Republicans controlling Congress and the White House, we focus on what Democrats can and should do to move forward before the midterms. Hosted on Acast…
Pantsuit PoliticsThe Briefcase: The Psychology of It All
In today's episode of the Briefcase, we talk about the appointment of H.R. McMaster before discussing the town hall meetings taking place during the…
Pantsuit PoliticsResistance and Backlash
Today, we talk about a provocative New York Times essay, "Are Liberals Helping Trump?" But first, we continue our efforts to keep up with the chaotic pace of…
Pantsuit PoliticsS*** Keeps Happening
We bemoan the chaotic state of the news and try to tackle the highlights from the past few days' headlines. We discuss President Trump's frequent (and…
Pantsuit PoliticsTesting President Trump
First up, Trump and Kellyanne fight with Nordstrom. Trump earlier this week tweeted that "My daughter Ivanka has been treated so unfairly by @Nordstrom. She is…
Pantsuit PoliticsPrimer: Presidential Power
Listeners Aaron and Sierra join Beth for a quick overview of executive power. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. See…
Pantsuit PoliticsElizabeth Warren, Yemen, and Jay Carson from The Politics Guys
"Nevertheless, she persisted." Did Senator McConnell make a rare strategic mistake or was this all political theater? Was the raid on Yemen worth the cost? We…
Pantsuit PoliticsSeason 3, Episode 5: Updates from the 3 branches
Is Steven Bannon really in charge? Does Congress want to pollute our streams? Does Donald Trump have it out for the judiciary branch? We check in with all…
Pantsuit PoliticsSeason 3, Episode 4: Dr. Tamara Tweel on Involuntary Miscarriages and Voluntary Abortions
Sarah talks with Dr. Tamara Tweel, Director of Strategic Development for the Hillel International Office of Innovation, about how her involuntary miscarriage…
Pantsuit PoliticsSeason 3, Episode 3: "Muslim Ban" Roundtable
Our executive producer Nicholas Holland and friend of the pod Annie Kratzsch help us process the chaos that ensued after President Trump's Executive Order on…
Pantsuit PoliticsSeason 3, Episode 2: Challenging Topics, Challenging News
We call our Friday episodes "The Briefcase." In each episode of the Briefcase, we cover listener feedback and news of the week. This week, we continue to talk…
Pantsuit PoliticsSeason 3, Episode 1: Forward
We decided that our word for 2017 is “forward”. Today, we’re exploring what exactly that means for all of us in the Trump era. We'll also talk about Sean…
Pantsuit PoliticsBonus Content: Bryn and Loree from the #WomensMarch
We got a report from the ground as Bryn and Loree marched on Washington! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. See…
Pantsuit PoliticsSeason 2 Finale: The Inauguration
In our final episode of Season 2, we discuss your feedback on our mental health episode, the Trump inauguration, and the Women's March. Hosted on Acast. See…
Pantsuit PoliticsSeason 2, Episode 44: Mental Health Services
After discussing Rep. John Lewis's comments about President-elect Trump and our favorite speeches from Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., we dive into a wide-ranging…
Pantsuit PoliticsPrimer: Mental Health Services in the US
Thanks to our listener Debbie, we share background on mental health services in the United States. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information…
Pantsuit PoliticsSeason 2, Episode 43: Lightning Round
We received SO much feedback about celebrities and abortions, and the news has been CRAZY. So, we do a lightning round of news and nuance in this episode of…
Pantsuit PoliticsSeason 2, Episode 42: Right to Work
The Kentucky legislature wasted no time getting to work. We discuss new anti-choice and right-to-work laws and, of course, the Golden Globes. Hosted on Acast…
Pantsuit PoliticsSeason 2: Episode 41: The Word of the Year
In this episode of The Briefcase, we discuss your contenders for our focal word of 2017, along with the Friday Feedback. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy…
Pantsuit PoliticsSeason 2, Episode 40: New Year, New Landscape
Happy New Year! In The Pearls, we discuss the Trump administration, the UN resolution on Israeli settlements, and tragic events around the world. We also…
Pantsuit PoliticsPantsuit Primer: Israel and Palestine
In part 2 of the Middle East primer series, Beth attempts to describe the decades-long conflict between Israelis and Palestinians in about 25 minutes. Hosted…
Pantsuit PoliticsSeason 2, Episode 39: Our Christmas Wish List
We're sharing our Second Annual Wish List, which takes us from a new conservative party to mental health, climate change, education, and changing the way we…
Pantsuit PoliticsSeason 2, Episode 38: Intense Feedback
With emotions still running high post-election, we talk about our reflections on critical listener feedback and what we think the promise of Pantsuit Politics…
Pantsuit PoliticsSeason 2, Episode 37: It Keeps Getting Stranger
We attempt to sort out what we're hearing about Russian interference during the election and how the electoral college should respond. In The Pearls, we…
Pantsuit PoliticsSeason 2, Episode 36: Rethinking Identity Politics
We take the Friday Feedback to a new level today in a conversation with Tamela Blalock on identity politics and race under a Trump administration. We know that…
Pantsuit PoliticsSeason 2, Episode 35: AllSides
Today we're talking with John Gable, Founder and CEO of AllSides, a news service dedicated to solving polarization through bias ratings and civil dialogue. In…
Pantsuit PoliticsSeason 2, Episode 34: Crazy Moderate Isn't So Crazy
In this episode of the Briefcase, we discuss three articles that circle around the idea of a new center in American politics. Hosted on Acast. See…
Pantsuit PoliticsSeason 2, Episode 33: What We Learned from the #exittheechochamber Challenge
Today, we talk about what we learned from the #exittheechochamber challenge and somehow end up dissecting the uselessness of cable news. In the Pearls, we talk…
Pantsuit PoliticsSeason 2, Episode 32: Interview with Rebecca Wyhoff, Co-Creator of Local Elections 101
We're here with Rebecca Wyhoff - co-creater Local Elections 101 - Campaign Essentials in 60 Minutes - Local Elections 101 is a guide for how to win a local…
Pantsuit PoliticsSeason 2, Episode 31: The Post-Election Universe
We're about halfway through the #exittheechochamber challenge and just a few appointments into the Trump cabinet. We are talking about both plus Sarah's…
Pantsuit PoliticsSeason 2, Episode 30: Exit the Echo Chamber
We're excited to launch our #exittheechochamber seven day challenge. For the next seven days, we're asking you to look beyond your own perspective by: Day 1 -…
Pantsuit PoliticsSeason 2, Episode 29: You Do You
Recognizing that we are all in different places post-election, we talk about ways to move forward. In The Pearls, we discuss the Bannon and Preibus…
Pantsuit PoliticsSeason 2, Episode 28: Reacting to the Election
We talk about President Obama and President-elect Trump's meeting in the White House. Voters dissatisfaction with the system and what sanitation has to do with…
Pantsuit PoliticsSpecial Episode - Results
We recorded our first conversation post-election results and are sharing with you as we all process things together. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for…
Pantsuit PoliticsSpecial Episode: Election Day
We made it, America! Get out there and vote, and while you're doing that, try not to take responsibility for how other people feel about this election. Hosted…
Pantsuit PoliticsSpecial Episode: One Day Out
Down to the wire: We're talking about the FBI's latest report, Jill Filipovic's controversial essay "The Men Feminists Left Behind," and more on…
Pantsuit PoliticsSpecial Episode: Two Days Out
We're closing in on Election Day, and early voting is winding down. We talk about efforts to get out the vote, international affairs, and an interesting…
Pantsuit PoliticsSpecial Episode: Three Days Out
Three days before the election, the media, governmental agencies, and politicians seem intent on undermining the public trust. We discuss verdicts in the…
Pantsuit PoliticsFour Days Out
Four days from Election Day, we're asking whether it's worth talking politics with friends and family and how reconciliation can begin on November 9. Hosted on…
Pantsuit PoliticsSpecial Episode: Five Days Out + Our Birthday
We celebrate our birthday (can you believe it?!?!) and talk about the "tightening" polls, momentum, and news cycles with five days until Election Day. Hosted…
Pantsuit PoliticsSpecial Episode: Six Days Out
With six days to go, we talk about important Senate races, the Trump effect in the Republican Party, and the commoditization of "nasty women" and…
Pantsuit PoliticsSeason 2, Episode 27: Seven Days Out
With one week to go before the election, there's plenty to discuss. In this episode, we kick off a week of daily podcasts. We're talking Wikileaks, the FBI…
Pantsuit PoliticsSpecial Episode: Libertarian v. Green Party - Alex Merced and Robin Laverne Wilson Debate
In today's special episode, Beth moderates a debate between Robin Laverne Wilson (Green Party) and Alex Merced (Libertarian party), candidates for U.S. Senator…
Pantsuit PoliticsSeason 2, Episode 26: Anne Bogel from What Should I Read Next
Anne Bogel of Modern Mrs Darcy and What Should I Read Next has suggestions for our fans for political fiction and other great reads! Hosted on Acast. See…
Pantsuit PoliticsSeason 2, Episode 25: How to talk politics with your kids
Sarah gives a campaign update and we address tough political conversations we've had with other adults, before turning to how we handle these conversations…