Pantsuit Politics

Pantsuit Politics

"Compelling and thoughtful listening" - the New York Times Hosted by Kentuckians Sarah Stewart Holland and Beth Silvers, Pantsuit Politics is an independent podcast that takes a different approach to the news and culture. Pay attention without the anxiety. New episodes every Tuesday and Friday. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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April 30, 2024 56 mins

Sarah and Beth discuss what's going on with the campus protests and with the former president and current Republican frontrunner. Outside of politics, we talk about our weekends.


TOPICS DISCUSSED

  • Campus Protests 
  • Donald Trump’s Trial and Legal Morass
  • Outside of Politics: Busy Weekends


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TOPICS DISCUSSED

  • Tech in Schools with Jessica Grose
  • Outside of Politics: Cup Management


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TOPICS DISCUSSED

  • Complimenting Both Sides: Mike Johnson Got It Done
  • Susan Page on Barbara Walters
  • Outside of Politics: The Tortured Poets Department


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TOPICS DISCUSSED

  • Women’s Basketball and the WNBA
  • Arizona’s Abortion Law
  • The Consequences of Extreme Abortion Law with Dr. Daniel Grossman
  • Outside of Politics: The Gift of Interest


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This year, we're doing a slow read-along of Alexis de Tocqueville's 19th-century classic, Democracy in America. This content is available exclusively to our Premium members, but we're sharing the first discussion with everyone today in advance of our second discussion next week. If you enjoy this episode, you can join us and get access to all past and future book club content - plus our plethora of regular Premium content - at patr...

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TOPICS DISCUSSED

  • Trump Hush Money Trial Begins in New York
  • OJ Simpson’s Death and Legacy
  • Iran Attacks Israel
  • Outside of Politics: Cowboy Carter


*CORRECTION: In this episode, we incorrectly refer to Ronald Goldman, Nicole Brown Simpson's friend who was also murdered outside her home as Ronald Goldstein.*


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Today, Sarah is joined by her husband, Nicholas, to discuss the solar eclipse, the National Association of Realtors, and the Indigo Girls.


TOPICS DISCUSSED

  • Reflection on the Total Solar Eclipse
  • National Association of Realtors Settlement
  • Outside of Politics: Indigo Girls


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Today, we're sharing a special episode with you. This conversation with Jane Ferguson was released as part of our fall 2023 book club for our Premium members. As we wrap up our winter cycle this week and prepare to launch our summer cycle, we thought it would be fun to share a glimpse into the type of book club content our Premium members are receiving. You can join us and get access to all past and future book club content - plus ...

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We're sharing a conversation with Jon Lowy, founder and president of Global Action on Gun Violence, about his international work to enforce gun laws through legal means. Plus, a special appearance from Ellen about how she handles stress at school.


TOPICS DISCUSSED

  • The Pantsuit Politics Book Club
  • Global Action on Gun Violence with Jon Lowy
  • Outside of Politics: Stress with Ellen


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April 5, 2024 41 mins

Beth is joined by her husband, Chad, to discuss some of his favorite things. First, Apple products and whether or not it is a monopoly as a new lawsuit from the Department of Justice alleges. Then, sports gambling and its increasing prevalence in our society.


TOPICS DISCUSSED

  • The Department of Justice v. Apple
  • Sports Betting
  • Outside of Politics: Hat Shopping with Chad


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We share our conversation with listener Kelsey Whitt about her participation in the Missouri Girls State Program and the documentary premiering this weekend on Apple TV.


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Today, Sarah and Beth discuss Trump's 'God Bless the USA' Bible, EPA standards, and headlice. Today is a day where reading the article, not (just) the headline, is a real gift.


TOPICS DISCUSSED

  • Trump’s ‘God Bless the USA Bible’
  • EPA Emission Standards and the Future of Cars
  • Outside of Politics: Headlice is No Fun


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We were honored to talk with Governor Jay Inslee about the Reproductive Freedom Alliance and the other good work he’s doing in Washington State.


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March 22, 2024 61 mins

Sarah and Beth debate the pros and cons of the TikTok bill as well as explore why conspiracy theories are so prevalent on the platform, including ones about Catherine, the Princess of Wales.


TOPICS DISCUSSED

  • The Pros and Cons of the TikTik Bill
  • The Proliferation of Conspiracy Theories on TikTok
  • Outside of Politics: Does It Hold Up?


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Sarah and Beth discuss rollbacks of crime and policing reforms in traditionally blue cities and what that means for the movement for restorative justice.


TOPICS DISCUSSED

  • Shifting Policies, Data, and Attitudes about Criminal Justice
  • Outside of Politics: Going to the Mall


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Four years out from the Covid-19 shutdown in the United States, Sarah and Beth talk to Dr. Charity Dean, one of the co-authors of Lessons from the Covid War: An Investigative Report, about what America did well and did poorly and how we should be thinking about preparations for the next pandemic.


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March 12, 2024 61 mins

Sarah and Beth discuss Joe Biden's SOTU address, Senator Katie Britt's response, and spring cleaning.


TOPICS DISCUSSED

  • Joe Biden’s State of the Union Address
  • Outside of Politics: Spring Cleaning with House Peace


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Sarah and Beth break down the results of the many Super Tuesday primary elections and what they mean for the general election in November.


TOPICS DISCUSSED

  • The 2024 Presidential Race & Political Priorities
  • 2024 State Races
  • Congress at Work
  • Daylight Savings Time
  • Outside of Politics: Sarah’s Oscar Predictions & Beth’s Survivor Takes


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Catch up on the weekend's headlines with Sarah and Beth.


TOPICS DISCUSSED

  • The Humanitarian Crisis in Gaza
  • Donald Trump and the Supreme Court
  • Mitch McConnel Retires from Senate Leadership
  • The House Passes a (very) Short-Term Government Funding Agreement
  • Super Tuesday, Joe Biden’s Polling, and the General Election
  • Outside Politics: Our “Don’t” List


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Sarah and Beth talk with certified expert Erin Baute about how your Enneagram number and personality may impact how you view the presidential election.


TOPICS DISCUSSED

  • The Enneagram and the Election
  • Outside of Politics: Solving Laundry


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