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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 PoliticsMore to Say: DC Circuit - Trump Doesn't Have Absolute Immunity
We're sharing an episode of our Pantsuit Politics Premium show, More to Say, that Beth released earlier this week. To support the show and get access to…
Pantsuit PoliticsCongressional Debacles and Convicting a School Shooter’s Mom
Sarah and Beth discuss the Michigan case against the mother of a school shooter as well as a variety of political debacles from the week. TOPICS DISCUSSED The…
Pantsuit PoliticsWhat's Going On in Latin America and Grace at the Grammys
Sarah and Beth discuss Latin American strongmen, reformers, and elections. Plus, this year's Grammy awards and performances. TOPICS DISCUSSED Latin America…
Pantsuit PoliticsThe Immigration Election: A Crisis on the Southern Border
Sarah and Beth identify the various problems at the southern border and what is keeping us from solutions. TOPICS DISCUSSED The Southern Border & Immigration…
Pantsuit PoliticsE. Jean Carroll, Gaza, Ukraine, Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce
Sarah and Beth discuss Trump's defamation case, international crises and conflict, and the pop culture phenomenon of Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce's real-life…
Pantsuit PoliticsDo the New Hampshire Results Mean the Primary is Over?
A lot of reporting is stating that the Republican primary for president is over and Trump has it sown up. Is that true? Sarah and Beth discuss the results of…
Pantsuit PoliticsDonald Trump's 2024 Legal Calendar
Sarah and Beth discuss Trump's 2024 calendar and the DOJ Critical Incident Report from Uvalde. TOPICS DISCUSSED DeSantis Drops Out of the Presidential Race…
Pantsuit PoliticsNew Laws in 2024 That Impact Your Wallet, Your Driving, and are Just Bizarre
State legislatures are often the laboratory for American democracy in the sense that they birth lots of legislative experiments. Today, we're looking at a wide…
Pantsuit PoliticsHow Scared Should We Be That Trump Won the Iowa Caucus?
57,000 Iowa Republicans voted for Donald Trump in the Iowa Caucus. Sarah and Beth discuss whether or not we should be concerned. TOPICS DISCUSSED Iowa Caucus…
Pantsuit PoliticsCan Iowa Shake Up the Presidential Primary?
The Iowa Caucus is on Monday, so we're devoting the episode today to discussing if it will actually make a difference in the GOP primary race and what it's…
Pantsuit PoliticsThe Tragedy of Abortion Bans
Sarah and Beth process reporting on the SCOTUS's overturning of Roe v. Wade and the impact on pregnancy care in America. TOPICS DISCUSSED Reporting on the…
Pantsuit PoliticsTrump on the Ballot, Conflict Abroad, and the Need for Congressional Leadership
Inevitably, when we're off for a break, news abounds. Today, Sarah and Beth are catching up on the news from over the winter holiday break including Trump's…
Pantsuit PoliticsBest of 2023: Infrastructure is Personal with Sec. Pete Buttigieg
As we reflect on our best episode of 2023, we would be remiss not to include this wonderful conversation with Secretary of Transportation, Pete Buttigieg…
Pantsuit PoliticsBest of 2023: What We Got Wrong About Covid
We invited our community to vote on their favorite episodes of the year. This episode originally aired in August and is such a wonderful representation of the…
Pantsuit PoliticsBest of 2023: Why the Modern Male is Struggling with Richard V. Reeves
We invited our community to vote on their favorite episodes of the year. This episode, featuring author Richard V. Reeves, was a huge hit and easily earned the…
Pantsuit PoliticsBest of 2023: Why Ukraine Still Matters with Marie Yovanovich
We invited our community to vote on their favorite episodes of the year. This episode, featuring Ambassador Marie Yovanovitch, was a stand-out. So much of this…
Pantsuit PoliticsWorking for Peace on Earth with Gregory Khalil
The war in Israel and Gaza has been one of the hardest news stories we’ve ever covered here on the show. Today, we’re talking with Gregroy Khalil of The Telos…
Pantsuit PoliticsChoosing Hope to Close 2023
In our final new episode of 2023, we look at positive trends across the US and the wider world. TOPICS DISCUSSED Positive Trends from 2023 Outside of Politics…
Pantsuit PoliticsHillary Clinton on Diplomacy, Democracy, and the Year of the Girl
We are delighted to share this conversation with former Secretary of State, Hillary Clinton. She graciously spoke with us about the conflict in Israel and…
Pantsuit PoliticsWhat We Can't Ignore from 2023
We discuss Congress, college presidents, and conflicts around the world. TOPICS DISCUSSED University Presidents go to Washington Turmoil in Congress State…
Pantsuit PoliticsMitt Romney's Soul Searching with McKay Coppins
We share Beth's conversation with McKay Coppins, author of the new Mitt Romney biography. TOPICS DISCUSSED McKay Coppins on Romney’s Political Soul-Searching…
Pantsuit PoliticsHow to Think (and What to Do) About Another Trump Term
Sarah and Beth discuss the DeSantis/Newsom Debate and the 2024 Republican Primary. TOPICS DISCUSSED The Red State/Blue State Debate with Ron DeSantis and Gavin…
Pantsuit PoliticsHow Reading Humbled Us in 2023
Sarah and Beth share the books, articles, and news sources that challenged and shaped their views in 2023. TOPICS DISCUSSED Content that Shaped our Perspective…
Pantsuit PoliticsA Fragile Ceasefire
We discuss the shakeup - or lack thereof - at OpenAI and the tenuous ceasefire in Gaza. TOPICS DISCUSSED OpenAI Corporate Drama Misinformation and Social Media…
Pantsuit PoliticsWhy Flying is Miserable with Ganesh Sitaraman
It’s one of the biggest travel weeks of the year in the United States, so we’re sharing a conversation with Ganesh Sitaraman, Professor of Law and Director of…
Pantsuit PoliticsA Guide to Enjoying Your People
We know the holidays can be a tough time, particularly when you are entering into gatherings with people who stress you out. We’re devoting the entire show…
Pantsuit PoliticsCongress, Inflation, and the Ongoing War in Gaza
Sarah and Beth discuss the near physical violence in Congress this week. They also return to their conversations about the economy and the ongoing war in Gaza…
Pantsuit PoliticsElections, Exits, and an Embittered Primary
Sarah and Beth discuss last week's election results and what they can or can't tell us to expect in 2024, the wave of moderate officials announcing they won't…
Pantsuit PoliticsMore to Say: On Offense for VP Harris
We're sharing an episode of our Pantsuit Politics Premium show, More to Say, that Beth released earlier this week. To support the show and get access to…
Pantsuit PoliticsMaking Meaning without Religion
Sarah and Beth talk to Jessica Grose about her work reporting on religiosity (and the lack thereof) in America. Jessica has reported in depth on the "religious…
Pantsuit PoliticsBiden’s Dilemma: The Economic News is Great. The Polling is Terrible.
Sarah and Beth discuss Biden's persistently poor poll numbers in the face of positive economic trends. TOPICS DISCUSSED Positive Economic Numbers and Low…
Pantsuit PoliticsSpheres of Influence: Israel, Gaza, and State Elections
Sarah and Beth discuss the invasion of Gaza and upcoming American elections. TOPICS DISCUSSED The Ground Invasion in Gaza Upcoming Local and State Elections…
Pantsuit PoliticsThe New Satanic Panic
Happy Halloween. Sarah and Beth share their conversation about moral panic in music and culture this Halloween. TOPICS DISCUSSED Matthew Perry’s Tragic Death…
Pantsuit PoliticsA Complicated War and an Amateur Speaker
We discuss the discourse around Israel and Palestine in the United States, Rep. Mike Johnson becoming Speaker of the House and the recent developments in…
Pantsuit PoliticsWhen the World is Scary and the Economy is Confusing
We discuss uncertain global situations, the Speaker debacle, and what exactly is going on with bonds, inflation, debt, deficit, and the economy generally…
Pantsuit PoliticsInfrastructure is Personal with Secretary Pete Buttigieg
We’re delighted to be sharing out conversation with a special guest today, Secretary of Transportation, Pete Buttigieg. He chatted with us about the personal…
Pantsuit PoliticsAmerica's Aging Population
Sarah and Beth discuss the conflict between Israel and Hamas, the race for Speaker of the House, and our aging population. TOPICS DISCUSSED The Conflict…
Pantsuit PoliticsThe Latest: Israel, the Speaker's Race, and the Primary
Sarah and Beth discuss updates in some of the biggest stories of the week: the violence in Israel, the race for Speaker, and the 2024 presidential primary…
Pantsuit PoliticsThe October 7th Terrorist Attack in Israel
Sarah and Beth discuss Hamas's terrorist attack in Israel and the aftermath for both Israeli and Palestinian people. TOPICS DISCUSSED The October 7th Terrorist…
Pantsuit PoliticsGood Morning: October 10, 2023 - Terror in Israel
In the wake of the horror in Israel, we're sharing an episode of our Pantsuit Politics Premium show, Good Morning. Sarah records a news brief like this one to…
Pantsuit PoliticsChaos in the House
Sarah and Beth discuss Kevin McCarthy's ouster and chat with The Puberty Podcast about walking kids through political engagement. Find out about how to have…
Pantsuit PoliticsThe Turmoil in Israeli Democracy with Yair Rosenberg
Sarah and Beth discuss the ongoing political turmoil in Israel with Yair Rosenberg. TOPICS DISCUSSED Weekend News Review Israel’s Political Crisis with Yair…
Pantsuit PoliticsA Wider Lens on 2024 with Heather Cox Richardson
Sarah and Beth talk with Heather Cox Richardson about the state of political parties in the United States and her new book Democracy Awakening. TOPICS…
Pantsuit PoliticsMore to Say: Love and Marriage and Disabilities and Money
We're sharing an episode of our Pantsuit Politics Premium show, More to Say, that Beth released earlier this week. To support the show and get access to…
Pantsuit PoliticsGold Bars, Hoodies, and School Car Lines
Sarah and Beth cover the Sen. Menendez indictment, the Senate dress code, and the strike updates. Then, they chat about school car lines. TOPICS DISCUSSED…
Pantsuit PoliticsElon Musk, UFOs, and the Mysteries of the Universe
Sarah and Beth discuss the state of the technology industry, the complexity of Elon Musk's role in our society, and what's going on with all the alien…
Pantsuit PoliticsConspiracy Theories and Antisemitism with Mike Rothschild
Sarah and Beth discuss Jewish Space Lasers: 200 Years of Conspiracy Theories with Mike Rothschild (no relation) TOPICS DISCUSSED Jewish Space Lasers: The…
Pantsuit PoliticsImpeachment Inquiry and Immigration
Sarah and Beth discuss the new impeachment inquiry that Republicans are rolling out in the House. They also talk about the state of immigration in American and…
Pantsuit PoliticsWhen Progressive Principles Undermine Democratic Goals with Yascha Mounk
Sarah and Beth discuss the forthcoming book, The Identity Trap, with Yascha Mounk, Ph.D. TOPICS DISCUSSED The Identity Trap with Yascha Mounk Outside of…
Pantsuit PoliticsHollywood on Strike with Chelsea Devantez
Sarah and Beth catch up with Chelsea Devantez about the state of the Hollywood strikes and what we might expect in the world of future content creation. Plus…
Pantsuit PoliticsThe Labor Movement's Momentum
Sarah and Beth discuss labor unions and solutions to labor shortages. TOPICS DISCUSSED The State of the Labor Movement Solving Labor Shortages with Misty…
Pantsuit PoliticsShow Your Safety: A New Approach to Gun Violence
Sarah and Beth discuss more recent shootings and then talk to Piper Perabo and Kris Brown about how they are advocating for change in the way Hollywood depicts…
Pantsuit PoliticsThe Era of Global Boiling
Sarah and Beth discuss staffing shortages in schools and the hottest summer on record. TOPICS DISCUSSED Staffing in Public Schools The Era of Global Boiling…
Pantsuit PoliticsThe First GOP Presidential Primary Debate
Sarah and Beth discuss the first Republican presidential primary debate in Milwaukee, former President Donald Trump's counter-programmed interview with Tucker…
Pantsuit PoliticsTrump, Debates, and the Inevitability of 2024
Sarah and Beth discuss the Republican and Democratic presidential primaries and the 2024 presidential race. TOPICS DISCUSSED The State of the 2024 Republican…
Pantsuit PoliticsThe Georgia Indictment
Today, our whole episode is dedicated to discussing the Georgia indictment of former president, Donald Trump and his 18 alleged co-conspirators. To support…
Pantsuit PoliticsWhat We Got Wrong About Covid
We look back at covid and share our conversation with Jennifer Senior about long covid and her September cover story for The Atlantic: "The Ones We Sent Away."…
Pantsuit PoliticsLet's Talk About Sex Work
Sarah talks with Kaytlin Bailey about the decriminalization of sex work. To support Pantsuit Politics, access our Premium Content, and get early access to our…
Pantsuit Politics"Try That in a Small Town" and the Case Against Travel
Sarah and Beth discuss the rural/urban divide and the case against travel. TOPICS DISCUSSED “Try This in a Small Town” and the Rural/Urban Divide Critiques on…
Pantsuit PoliticsTrump Indicted for Election Fraud
Sarah and Beth discuss the third and most recent indictment of former president Donald Trump, this time for his attempt to overturn the 2020 presidential…