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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 PoliticsTrump's Trade War
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…
Pantsuit PoliticsThe US Aligns Itself with Russia
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…
Pantsuit PoliticsJavier Milei: MAGA’s Muse
Sarah and Beth discuss controversial figure Javier Milei, Argentina’s president whose unorthodox style and politics have captured the attention of Elon Musk…
Pantsuit Politics💰Mitch McConnell's Legacy, DOGE, and the Deficit💰
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…
Pantsuit PoliticsIs Elon Building or Destroying?
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…
Pantsuit PoliticsFederal Firings, Say Something, and SNL50
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…
Pantsuit PoliticsOn Trump, China, and Romance
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…
Pantsuit PoliticsConstitutional Crisis?
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…
Pantsuit PoliticsStalemate Is Not An Option with Holly Page
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…
Pantsuit PoliticsTariffs, DOGE, and What Democrats Should Do Now
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…
Pantsuit PoliticsTrump Is On A Bender with Rep. Greg Landsman
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…
Pantsuit PoliticsFirings, Freezes, and Raids
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…
Pantsuit PoliticsHow to (Not Just) Survive the Trump Administration
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…
Pantsuit PoliticsInauguration Day, TikTok, and Senator Cory Booker
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…
Pantsuit PoliticsCeasefire, Biden’s Legacy, and the Backlash Cabinet
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…
Pantsuit PoliticsThe LA Fires and the Home Insurance Crisis
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…
Pantsuit PoliticsRep. Ro Khanna is Willing to Name What’s Wrong
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…
Pantsuit PoliticsTerrorist Attacks, the New Congress, and the Legacy of President Jimmy Carter
Sarah and Beth discuss the domestic terror attacks that began the year in New Orleans and Las Vegas, the new Congress, and reflect on the life and legacy of…
Pantsuit PoliticsModern Friendship with Anna Goldfarb
As we head into 2025, the idea of community feels intrinsically important to our well-being - both as people and a country. For so many of us, adult friendship…
Pantsuit PoliticsOur Democracy in America Read Along
Throughout 2024, our community slowly read through Alexis de Tocqueville’s classic, Democracy in America. This book has a surprising amount to teach us about…
Pantsuit PoliticsPresidential Power with Doris Kearns Goodwin
Earlier this year, we were honored to speak with legendary historian and author Doris Kearns Goodwin about her latest book. This conversation was a highlight…
Pantsuit PoliticsBonus: Good news and A LOT of it!
Every week on our Substack page, Sarah shares a good news brief highlighting positive news from around the world. Here in this season of joy, we wanted to…
Pantsuit PoliticsThe Power of Ritual
We are delighted to share a conversation we had with Casper ter Kuile in early 2023 about the power of ritual. It feels so right for this moment, and we know…
Pantsuit PoliticsWhat 2025 Has In Store
If we know anything about 2025, it's that we know very little about what it will actually hold. Even with the anticipated unpredictability, there are…
Pantsuit PoliticsWhat 2024 Taught Us
“There are years that ask questions and years that answer.” Zora Neale Hurston Sarah and Beth the questions and answers they still have from 2024. TOPICS…
Pantsuit PoliticsOverconsumption
'Tis the season for overconsumption - or is that every season now? Sarah and Beth talk about the struggles they are facing in their own lives with consuming…
Pantsuit PoliticsBrain Rot
Today, Sarah and Beth are following up on some of our conversations from the headlines last week, discussing social media in the context of overconsumption and…
Pantsuit PoliticsEverything is Different
In the wake of the 2024 Presidential Election, everything is different. In the US, around the world, and in our own lives, Sarah and Beth discuss how Donald…
Pantsuit PoliticsPardons, Strategy, and the Joe Biden of It All
President Biden has chosen to pardon his son, Hunter. Sarah and Beth discuss that choice in light of incoming president Trump's latest nominations and how…
Pantsuit PoliticsShow Gun Safety: A New Approach to Gun Violence
We’re revisiting an episode from September 2023 about safe storage, the portrayal of weapons in media, and reducing gun violence. We hope this episode is…
Pantsuit PoliticsReturning Home with Chef Sara Bradley
Back in the spring, Sarah was featured on the cover of her hometown magazine, Paducah Life. As part of that cover story, she sat down with fellow Paducah…
Pantsuit PoliticsAmerica in 2024: A Problem Solving Exercise
Sarah and Beth use the Future Problem Solving process to look at what we know about America today and brainstorm solutions about where we go next.TOPICS…
Pantsuit PoliticsThe Time to Be Bold
Sarah and Beth discuss the responsibilities of Congress, the Supreme Court, and others will power at this time. TOPICS DISCUSSED Trump Appointments The Time to…
Pantsuit PoliticsClear Eyes about the Down Ballot
Sarah and Beth discuss Donald Trump's ongoing appointments and talk about what can be learned from the down ballot results. TOPICS DISCUSSED Trump Appointments…
Pantsuit PoliticsDonald Trump: Master Politician?
Sarah and Beth continue to process the results of the 2024 Presidential Election. TOPICS DISCUSSED The 2024 Trump Coalition What to expect from the second…
Pantsuit PoliticsThe Results Are In: Buckle Up
Sarah and Beth reflect on the reelection of Donald Trump and what's ahead for us as Americans. TOPICS DISCUSSED Processing the Reelection of Donald Trump The…
Pantsuit PoliticsWhat We’ve Learned After 9 Years of Political Podcasting
Sarah and Beth reflect on election day, anxiety, and the state of podcasting. TOPICS DISCUSSED Election Day Check-In Pantsuit Politics Turns Nine! Outside of…
Pantsuit PoliticsElection 2024: Closing Arguments
Sarah and Beth cover the last days of the campaign and what may come next. TOPICS DISCUSSED Closing Arguments from Harris and Trump Are the Polls Accurate?…
Pantsuit PoliticsThe Gender Election
Sarah and Beth discuss Michelle Obama, Beyonce, and host a roundtable with our husbands TOPICS DISCUSSED Beyonce and Michelle Obama Weigh in on the Election…
Pantsuit PoliticsThe Privatization of Public School
Sarah and Beth talk with KY Lt. Gov. Jacqueline Coleman and high school student Peter Jefferson about Amendment 2 and the broader national trends around how we…
Pantsuit PoliticsIs Democracy on the Ballot?
Sarah and Beth discuss what might happen after the US presidential election and the results of elections around the world. TOPICS DISCUSSED What can we expect…
Pantsuit PoliticsKamala Harris Goes to Fox
Sarah and Beth discuss Harris's interview with Brett Baier and recent Trump events. TOPICS DISCUSSED Brett Baier of Fox News Interviews Kamala Harris How Nine…
Pantsuit PoliticsThe Stress of a Close Election
Sarah and Beth discuss the final stretch of the Harris and Trump campaigns. TOPICS DISCUSSED Harris vs. Trump Outside of Politics: Our Pre-Election Exhale…
Pantsuit PoliticsA Teen, a YouTuber, and a Mom Talk Politics
On today’s show, we’re continuing our discussion and demonstration of how we talk politics with our kids. We are excited to share a conversation today between…
Pantsuit PoliticsMore to Say: Where's the Republican Party Headed (with Anna Musky-Goldwyn)
Beth is joined by Anna Musky-Goldwyn of Political Playlist Happy Hour to discuss the young Republicans and the future of the party. Anna is a co-founder of…
Pantsuit PoliticsTalking to Kids About the Election
We get so many questions about how to talk to kids about politics. Today, we're sharing some of what we have learned over the years with our own children…
Pantsuit PoliticsGovernor Wes Moore on Winning Over Skeptics
Sarah and Beth discuss the longshoreman strike and what it means for the economy and election and then share their interview with Maryland Governor Wes Moore…
Pantsuit PoliticsThe Vice Presidential Debate
Senator JD Vance and Governor Tim Walz had a substantive debate on Tuesday night. Sarah and Beth are discussing their reactions and critiques together. TOPICS…
Pantsuit PoliticsA Community Fight in Wisconsin, From To See Each Other
Sharing an episode of To See Each Other, a show that complicates the narrative about small town Americans in our most misunderstood, and often abandoned…
Pantsuit PoliticsBallot Measures from Abortion to Property Tax
There are more than 140 referendums, initiatives, and amendments on state ballots this November. Sarah and Beth are breaking them down and sharing their…
Pantsuit PoliticsAround the World and Down the Ballot
Sarah and Beth discuss the upcoming UN Summit, down-ballot races in the November election, and the rat race of parenting. TOPICS DISCUSSED UN Summit…
Pantsuit PoliticsSharon McMahon on Unsung American Heroes
We’re joined by Sharon McMahon, podcaster and author, to discuss her new book, The Small and the Mighty: Twelve Unsung Americans Who Changed the Course of…
Pantsuit PoliticsTrump Assassination Attempt and Campaign Chaos
Sarah and Beth discuss a chaotic political weekend, including an apparent second attempt on former President Donald Trump's life, what is and isn't happening…
Pantsuit PoliticsGovernment Funding and the National Debt
Sarah and Beth discuss the looming government funding deadline, fiscal responsibility, and how we got here. TOPICS DISCUSSED Government Funding and the SAVE…
Pantsuit PoliticsThe Harris-Trump Presidential Debate
The first - and maybe only - presidential debate between Vice President Kamala Harris and former President Donald Trump happened last night. Sarah and Beth are…
Pantsuit PoliticsMaternal Health is an Everybody Issue with Rep. Lauren Underwood
We talk to Rep. Lauren Underwood about supporting parents through legislation. Plus, Sarah and Beth discuss how the phrase "trust the science" is landing with…
Pantsuit PoliticsMegan Garber on the New Era of Scamming
We talk to Megan Garber of The Atlantic about the new era of scamming, what it means for our society, and the status of reality television. TOPICS DISCUSSED…
Pantsuit PoliticsA Conversation with Lt. Gov. Peggy Flanagan
We were delighted to talk to Minnesota Lt. Gov. Peggy Flanagan while at the DNC last week. Plus, we discuss the shifting attitudes about the labor movement in…
Pantsuit PoliticsReflecting on the DNC, RFK Jr, and Cussing
Sarah and Beth have had some time to process their week at the DNC and changes in the presidential race, including RFK Jr dropping out and endorsing former…
Pantsuit PoliticsDNC Conversations on Female Leadership
Sarah and Beth have been at the DNC all week, having a great time and some amazing conversations with elected leaders. We're sharing some of those with you…