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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 PoliticsCongress, the Gerontocracy, and Barbenheimer
Sarah and Beth are back together catching up on Congress's summer term, the Presidential Primaries, Barbenheimer, and the Hollywood Strikes. TOPICS DISCUSSED…
Pantsuit PoliticsWhat Diabetes Can Teach Us
Sarah shares conversations with Neil Greathouse, Stacey Simms, and her son Felix about living with diabetes and what we can learn from it. TOPICS DISCUSSED…
Pantsuit PoliticsReckoning with our Roots with Kennedy Miller
Beth shares a conversation with guest host Kennedy Miller on being raised in and reckoning with Southern identity. TOPICS DISCUSSED Waiting for News from…
Pantsuit PoliticsAfter Affirmative Action with Bethaney Wilkinson
Beth continues to process the Supreme Court decision on affirmative action alongside Bethaney Wilkinson. TOPICS DISCUSSED January 6th Criminal Cases and…
Pantsuit PoliticsOur Experience with Solar Panels
Beth is joined by her husband Chad to discuss the WGA and SAG-AFTRA strikes as well as their experience putting solar panels on their home. TOPICS DISCUSSED…
Pantsuit PoliticsNo Magic Words with Mary Van Geffen
Beth shares a conversation with parenting coach Mary Van Geffen about the gentle parenting style and how parenting advice is as much about how you were…
Pantsuit PoliticsWins, Losses, and Hurt After the SCOTUS Term
Beth reflects on the Supreme Court's recent slate of decisions before bringing in two experts to discuss moral injury and why it's such a relevant topic at…
Pantsuit PoliticsHow Many Songs Do We Need to Explain Politics? with Rob Harvilla
Beth's friend Brian joins her as co-host to discuss the intense heat around the country and how he and his wife approached making new friends as adults. Then…
Pantsuit PoliticsThe Women Who Left No Man Behind
Sarah and Beth interview Taylor Kiland about her book Unwavering and the wives of Vietnam POWs and their advocacy to leave no man behind. TOPICS DISCUSSED…
Pantsuit PoliticsThe Trump Indictment, the 2024 Presidential Primary, and Affirmative Action
Sarah and Beth discuss the Trump Indictment, the 2024 Presidential Primary (on both sides of the aisle), The Supreme Court and it's overturning of precedent…
Pantsuit PoliticsA Russian Coup Attempt, OceanGate, and Abortion in Post-Roe America
We process the attempted coup in Russia by the Wagner group and its abrupt end, the coverage of the OceanGate disaster, and reflect on the year since the Dobbs…
Pantsuit PoliticsGovernment Leaks: Ten Years Since Edward Snowden
It's been a decade since Edward Snowden leaked government documents. Today, we're reviewing the history of what led him to that point and what happened in the…
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 PoliticsWhy the Modern Male is Struggling with Richard V. Reeves
We are delighted to share this conversation between author and researcher Richard Reeves and Sarah. Reeves published his book, Of Boys and Men: Why the Modern…
Pantsuit PoliticsFriendship and Heartbreak with Jennifer Senior
We are returning to our June 2022 conversation with reporter Jennifer Senior about friendship, heartbreak, and her ongoing reporting projects. This discussion…
Pantsuit Politics20 Years of Marriage with Sarah and Nicholas Holland
Sarah and Nicholas discuss this week's headlines and reflect on their 20 years of marriage. TOPICS DISCUSSED LIV / PGA Golf Merger Mike Pence and Chris…
Pantsuit PoliticsThe California Effect with Leslie Foss
Sarah and guest host Leslie discuss California politics, the backlash to corporate inclusion policies, the debt deal, and, outside politics, their favorite…
Pantsuit PoliticsClimate Smart Travel with Rick Steves & Craig Davidson
We're joined by Rick Steves and the COO of Rick Steves Europe, Craig Davidson, to talk about their Climate Smart Commitment. Then, Sarah and Beth discuss how…
Pantsuit PoliticsThe Debt Ceiling Deal and the 2024 GOP Primary
Sarah and Beth share an update on the state of the debt ceiling deal and what the agreement says about the GOP heading into the 2024 Presidential Primary. They…
Pantsuit PoliticsThe Aftermath of the Instagram Allies with Monique Melton
We share a powerful conversation with educator, author, speaker, and content creator, Monique Melton about what it was like to be a Black influencer in the…
Pantsuit PoliticsThe Ukrainian Counteroffensive with Anne Applebaum
Anne Applebaum joins Sarah and Beth to discuss her June cover story for The Atlantic, the state of Ukraine's counteroffensive, and what she sees as the needed…
Pantsuit PoliticsThe State of the Schools: Public Education
Sarah and Beth share the second part of a larger conversation about the state of the schools. Today's episode covers issues happening in public K-12 schools…
Pantsuit PoliticsThe State of the Schools: Higher Education
Sarah and Beth share the first part of a larger conversation about the state of the schools. Today's episode covers the expense and admissions process of…
Pantsuit PoliticsE. Jean Carroll, George Santos, and the Stumbling of Tech Giants
Sarah and Beth discuss the legal news of the week - including E. Jean Carroll's successful civil suit against Donald Trump and the indictment of George Santos…
Pantsuit PoliticsThe Gerontocracy at Home and Abroad
Sarah and Beth discuss the Coronation of King Charles and aging leadership and institutions in the United States. TOPICS DISCUSSED The End of Title 42 and…
Pantsuit PoliticsChina and the Importance of Taiwan with Bethany Allen-Ebrahimian
We talk to Bethany Allen-Ebrahimian, the Axios China reporter, about China, Taiwan, and their delicate balance. TOPICS DISCUSSED Bethany Allen-Ebrahimian on…
Pantsuit PoliticsIt's Time to Talk about J.K. Rowling
Sarah and Beth discuss The Witch Trials of J.K. Rowling and the criticisms and responses to it. TOPICS DISCUSSED The Federal Budget and Debt Ceiling San…
Pantsuit Politics5 Things You Need to Know About the Federal Budget Process
In anticipation of discussing current budget proposals next week, we’re returning to our October 2019 episode on the federal budget process itself. Budget…
Pantsuit PoliticsFox News, the Free Press, and Farewell to Tucker Carlson
We unpack the Dominion Voting v. Fox News settlement and other news, including the next stage of the legal battle over Mifepristone. TOPICS DISCUSSED Biden’s…
Pantsuit PoliticsOpioids in America: Part 2
We discuss recent gun violence and the impact of fentanyl on the opioid crisis. TOPICS DISCUSSED Gun Violence Opioid Crisis and Fentynal Outside of Politics…
Pantsuit PoliticsMore to Say: Everything is Connected to the Opioid Epidemic
We're sharing an episode of our Pantsuit Politics Premium show, More to Say, that Beth released earlier this week. It really lays the foundation for the…
Pantsuit PoliticsOpioids in America: Part 1
Sarah and Beth catch up on developing headlines and begin a conversation on the opioid epidemic that they'll continue on Friday's show. TOPICS DISCUSSED Jack…
Pantsuit PoliticsMake Me Care About with Jen Hatmaker
Welcome to this special episode of Pantsuit Politics created in partnership with the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation and Acast Creative. We’re here today with…
Pantsuit PoliticsBragg Fights Back and Biden Ends the COVID Emergency
Sarah and Beth discuss the case NY DA Alvin Bragg is bringing against Rep. Jim Jordan and the Congressional Judiciary Committee. Then, they talk about…
Pantsuit PoliticsGun Violence, Racism in the Tennessee Legislature, and Corruption in the SCOTUS
Sarah and Beth catch up on a week of intense headlines. TOPICS DISCUSSED Kentucky Bank Shooting Tennessee State Legislature Mifepristone Federal Court Battle…
Pantsuit PoliticsMaking Peace: The Good Friday Agreement
We're joined by Ambassador Swanee Hunt and Monica McWilliams to mark the 25th anniversary of the Good Friday Agreement. To support the show and get access to…
Pantsuit PoliticsThe Law is Ours with Chief Justice Bridget Mary McCormack
We discuss former President Trump's upcoming arraignment, and former Michigan Supreme Court Chief Justice Bridget McCormack joins us to discuss legal reforms…
Pantsuit PoliticsNashville: Heartbreak, Exhaustion, and Responsibility
Sarah and Beth do their best to process the horror of another school shooting, this time in Nashville, TN. They also check in on the absurdity of the Gwyneth…
Pantsuit PoliticsTrump in Waco, Judge Duncan's Speech, and Republicans’ Parents' Bill of Rights
Today, we're sharing updates to stories we've been talking about Silicon Valley Bank and protests in Israel. Then Sarah and Beth discuss Trump's rally in Waco…
Pantsuit PoliticsWhat AI Says About Us
We discuss the next wave of artificial intelligence and how it may change the world. We also talk about the potential impending indictment of former president…
Pantsuit PoliticsWhy Ukraine Still Matters with Marie Yovanovitch
It has been just over one year since Russia invaded Ukraine. Former Ambassador Marie Yovanovitch joins Sarah and Beth to discuss Ukraine's history and future…
Pantsuit PoliticsModernizing Congress with Rep. Derek Kilmer
Sarah and Beth talk to Rep. Derek Kilmer about his work leading the Select Committee on the Modernization of Congress. They also reflect on new information on…
Pantsuit PoliticsSilicon Valley Bank, State Legislatures, and the Oscars
Sarah and Beth discuss the collapse of Silicon Valley Bank, anti-trans bills in state legislatures across the US, and whether or not the Oscars have run their…
Pantsuit PoliticsFrench Strikes, the Federal Reserve, and Fox News
Sarah and Beth catch up on the news and share about their recent trip to Paris. TOPICS DISCUSSED Audio from Paris French Strike Over Retirement Age Increase…
Pantsuit PoliticsPolitical Comedy with Chelsea Devantez
We talk to Chelsea Devantez about the state of political comedy and its future. Sarah and Beth live at the Abbey in Orlando for The Politics of the Most…
Pantsuit PoliticsDemocratic Protests in Israel and Mexico
Sarah and Beth discuss the creeping fragility of democracy in Israel and Mexico as well as how the global community continues to deal with China's growing…
Pantsuit PoliticsJan. 6 Security Footage and Political Memoirs
Sarah and Beth the political calculus of Kevin McCarthy releasing January 6th footage to Tucker Carlson and the political memoir. TOPICS DISCUSSED Speaker…
Pantsuit PoliticsCDC Survey on Teen Mental Health with Dr. Kathleen Ethier
Sarah talks with Dr. Ethier about the latest CDC survey results on teen mental health. Then, she and her husband Nicholas talk about their recent family trip…
Pantsuit PoliticsThe Complicated Position of VP Kamala Harris
This weekend, President Biden took a secret trip to Kyiv. We will discuss this travel and then zoom in on Vice President Kamala Harris and the complicated role…
Pantsuit PoliticsNikki Haley and Shifting Demographics
We discuss shifting demographics around the world and what that means politically. We also talk about how we're feeling about Nikki Haley's run for the…
Pantsuit PoliticsSky High: Aerial Objects, Healthcare Costs, and Rihanna
Sarah and Beth are joined by Callum Williams for a conversation about the increasing cost of healthcare around the world. But first, they talk about what is…
Pantsuit PoliticsThe State of the Union is Optimistic
Sarah and Beth reflect on Joe Biden's 2023 State of the Union address - what worked and what didn't for them. They also discuss why the Republican response…
Pantsuit PoliticsSports Betting with Ken Vogel (and The Balloon)
Sarah and Beth discuss the Chinese Surveillance Balloon. Next, Kenneth Vogel joins Sarah and Beth to talk about his reporting on sports betting and the…
Pantsuit PoliticsPrimary Season Approaches with Sarah Longwell
We talk to Sarah Longwell of The Bulwark about the looming presidential primaries and what the state of things is in both political parties. TOPICS DISCUSSED…
Pantsuit PoliticsWe're Already Living in the Metaverse with Megan Garber
Sarah and Beth discuss how technology is changing our lives and politics with Megan Garber from The Atlantic and sit with the horror of Tyre Nichols' murder in…
Pantsuit PoliticsLayoffs, Trump's Facebook, and Global Humanitarian Hotspots
We discuss humanitarian emergencies around the world as well as other news stories from the week. TOPICS DISCUSSED Classified Documents President Trump Returns…
Pantsuit PoliticsPositive Paradigm Shifts
Sarah and Beth examine and reflect on positive paradigm shifts we see in the news. TOPICS DISCUSSED Declining Alcohol Usage The Growth of the Menopause Market…
Pantsuit PoliticsLet's Get Real About the Debt Ceiling
Sarah and Beth address some breaking news stories before diving into the looming debt ceiling crisis and why it matters. TOPICS DISCUSSED Jacinda Ardern’s…
Pantsuit PoliticsThe Politics of Perimenopause with Gabrielle Blair
Gabrielle Blair joins Sarah and Beth to discuss the perimenopause and the politics of women's healthcare. TOPICS DISCUSSED The Politics of Perimenopause with…
Pantsuit PoliticsClassified Documents, the FAA, Immigration, and The White Lotus
Sarah and Beth discuss the challenges and opportunities we face around information management, technical debt, and immigration. Plus, they share what it is…