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Yesterday, President Joe Biden and former (twice-impeached, 34-time felon) President Donald Trump faced off in the first Presidential debate of the 2024 Election. It was intense, as is Sarah and Beth’s response. They take today’s episode to process it together.   Visit our website for complete show notes and episode resources.   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Learn more about...

There's a lot going on this week. Sarah and Beth discuss several of the big stories. Then, we break down one of the most complex, important issues in America: housing. Jerusalem Demsas of The Atlantic joins us for a great conversation.   TOPICS DISCUSSED Louisiana’s 10 Commandments Law The Supreme Court on Guns and Domestic Violence Housing in America with Jerusalem Demsas Outside of Politics: Tra...

We're joined by Meredith Goldstein of the Boston Globe's Love Letters column and podcast to discuss navigating conflict within romantic relationships.   TOPICS DISCUSSED Managing Different Approaches to Parenting Conflict in Romantic Relationships with Meredith Goldstein of Love Letters   Visit our website for complete show notes and episode resources.   Enjoying The Nuanced Life? Learn more about...

Sarah and Beth discuss the media landscape and avoidance election.   TOPICS DISCUSSED The TikTokification of Media The Avoidance Election Representative Mikie Sherrill on Leadership in the House of Representatives Outside of Politics: Class Reunions   Visit our website for complete show notes and episode resources. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Learn more about your ad choic...

We're thrilled to be kicking off our limited-run return of The Nuanced Life. We hope this summer series is refreshing and encouraging to you. We'll answer listener questions, commemorate moments big and small, and discuss everything from career changes to family to romance and more.   TOPICS DISCUSSED What We Expect of Ourselves Kim’s Move and Sarah’s Dog Emily and Lauryn’s New Jobs   Visit our we...

We are delighted to welcome Doris Kearns Goodwin, the incomparable author and historian. Sarah and Beth discuss her new memoir and her front row seat to some major moments in American history. TOPICS DISCUSSED Elections in India and Mexico Presidential Power and History with Doris Kearns Goodwin Visit our website for complete show notes and episode resources. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy...

Last week, American history was made when former president Donald Trump became the first former president convicted of a felony - 34 of them, in fact. Today, Sarah and Beth get into the details of what this conviction means, what may happen next, and the responses to the conviction from people across the political spectrum. Thank you for blowing our listener survey goal out of the water! If you di...

One of our dearest podcasting friends is Chelsea Devantez of Glamorous Trash. Today, Chelsea’s incredible memoir, I Shouldn’t Be Telling You This, enters the world. We invited her for a conversation about the book, her experience with domestic violence, being conceived with a sperm donor, and so much more. This is a rich, funny, deep conversation you won’t want to miss. Please take a moment to com...

Sarah and Beth share how they are thinking about several ongoing news stories, including the controversy surrounding Justice Alito and the continuing horrors in Gaza. They also interrupt our own episode for a real-time response to the conviction of former president Trump. TOPICS DISCUSSED Donald Trump Convicted of 34 Felonies Justice Alito and the Flags Developments in the Israel-Hamas War Outside...

We are delighted to share this conversation with Elizabeth Holmes of So Many Thoughts. Elizabeth is a former Wall Street Journal style reporter and current fashion commentator who gives political and royal fashion the serious, thoughtful, and fun coverage it deserves. Join us on May 30th for The Nuanced Life Live to kick off our summer series with a virtual workshop on work-life balance. Visit our...

The verdict in the first criminal trial of former president Donald Trump will likely come down next week. Sarah and Beth discuss how they are thinking about the case. Then, they talk to a therapist about the difference between mental health as a concern and mental health as content. TOPICS DISCUSSED The Criminal Trial of Former President Donald J. Trump Mental Health as Content with Jacey Verdicch...

Sarah and Beth discuss Harrison Butker's controversial commencement speech and more widespread symptoms of feminist backlash. Next, they share this conversation on childcare policy with House Minority Whip Katherine Clark. TOPICS DISCUSSED Harrison Butker and Feminist Backlash House Minority Whip Katherine Clark on Affordable Childcare Outside of Politics: Smell Maxxing and Perfume Etiquette Join...

We talked to Ambassador Eisen about what he's seeing inside the courtroom at the Trump hush money trial. Plus, presidential debates have been scheduled for June and September and Sarah and Beth have thoughts. TOPICS DISCUSSED Presidential Debates Scheduled Ethics and the Trump Trial with Ambassador Norm Eisen Outside of Politics: Baby Hawks Join us on May 30th for The Nuanced Life Live to kick off...

We're sharing an episode of our Pantsuit Politics Premium show, More to Say, that we released to our Premium subscribers today. To support the show and get access to content like this multiple times each week, subscribe to our Premium content on our Patreon page or Apple Podcasts Subscriptions. We're delighted to welcome Rosemary Ketchum back to Pantsuit Politics. Rosemary joined us in June 2020 w...

We discuss corruption in government and speak with former Pennsylvania Secretary of State Kathy Boockvar about election security and announce our summer plans. TOPICS DISCUSSED Corruption Trials of Donald Trump, Bob Menendez, and Henry Cuellar Kathy Boockvar on Securing our Elections Outside of Politics: Coming this Summer: The Nuanced Life Join us on May 30th for The Nuanced Life Live to kick off...

We speak with Tufts University professor Eitan Hersh about his unique course, which explores conservative political theory with the largely liberal student population at the school. TOPICS DISCUSSED Teaching Conservative Policy at Tufts with Eitan Hersh Outside of Politics: The Met Gala Our newsletter has moved! Follow Us On Substack. Visit our website for complete show notes and episode resources...

We discuss the tentative ceasefire negotiations in Gaza. Then, we share a conversation with an independent college admissions counselor about what's going on with the FAFSA application this year and how that rolling disaster is impacting students and families across the country. TOPICS DISCUSSED Tentative Ceasefire Negotiations in Gaza FAFSA Complications with Sara Bittner Outside of Politics: Sum...

We discuss the possible ouster of Speaker Johnson and how indirect rule shapes foreign policy. Plus, the 35th anniversary of Steel Magnolias. TOPICS DISCUSSED Mike Johnson and Polarization in Congress A Potential Ceasefire in Gaza Indirect Rule with David Lake Outside of Politics: Steel Magnolias Our newsletter is moving! Follow Us On Substack. If you subscribe to our Premium Content via Apple Pod...

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 Our Newsletter is Moving! Follow Us On Substack. If you subscribe to our Premium Content via Apple Podcasts Subscr...

TOPICS DISCUSSED Tech in Schools with Jessica Grose Outside of Politics: Cup Management To support the show and join our slow read of Democracy in America, please subscribe to our Premium content on our Patreon page or Apple Podcasts Subscriptions Visit our website for complete show notes and episode resources. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. See omnystudio.com/listene...

TOPICS DISCUSSED Complimenting Both Sides: Mike Johnson Got It Done Susan Page on Barbara Walters Outside of Politics: The Tortured Poets Department To support the show and join our slow read of Democracy in America, please subscribe to our Premium content on our Patreon page or Apple Podcasts Subscriptions Visit our website for complete show notes and episode resources. Hosted on Acast. See acast...

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 To support the show and join our slow read of Democracy in America, please subscribe to our Premium content on our Patreon page or Apple Podcasts Subscriptions Visit our website for complete show notes and episode resour...

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 o...

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.* To support the show and join our slow read of Democracy in America, please subscribe to our Pre...

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 To support the show and access our Premium Book Club, please subscribe to our Premium content on our Patreon page or Apple Podca...