Pantsuit Politics

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 October 21 live events, subscribe to Pantsuit Politics on Patreon or Apple Podcast Subscriptions. To learn more about our weekend of events in Paducah this fall, check out our website. Visit our website for complete show notes and episode re...

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 and the Value of Travel Outside of Politics: Sarah’s Summer Travel To support Pantsuit Politics, access our Premium Content, and get early access to our October 21 live events, subscribe to Pantsuit Politics on Patreon or Apple Podcast Subsc...

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 election. TOPICS DISCUSSED The Latest Trump Indictment Outside of Politics: Beth at the Disciples of Christ Conference To support Pantsuit Politics, access our Premium Content, and get early access to our October 21 live events, subscribe to Pant...

Sarah and Beth are back together catching up on Congress's summer term, the Presidential Primaries, Barbenheimer, and the Hollywood Strikes. TOPICS DISCUSSED Congress The State of the Republican and Democratic Presidential Primaries Barbenheimer and the Hollywood Strikes Outside of Politics: Our Summer Sabbaticals To support Pantsuit Politics, access our Premium Content, and get early access to ou...

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 Neil Greathouse on the Cost of Insulin Stacey Simms on Parenting a Diabetic Child Felix Holland on Diabetes Camp Visit our website for complete show notes and episode resources. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. See o...

Beth shares a conversation with guest host Kennedy Miller on being raised in and reckoning with Southern identity. TOPICS DISCUSSED Waiting for News from Special Prosecutor Jack Smith Grappling with being raised in the South and the Culture Wars with Kennedy Miller Outside Politics: London and Opera Visit our website for complete show notes and episode resources. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/pri...

Beth continues to process the Supreme Court decision on affirmative action alongside Bethaney Wilkinson. TOPICS DISCUSSED January 6th Criminal Cases and Indictments After Affirmative Action with Bethaney Wilkinson Outside of Politics: Living with Pain Visit our website for complete show notes and episode resources. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. See omnystudio.com/lis...

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 The WGA & SAG-AFTRA Strikes The Silvers Family Experience with Solar Panels Outside of Politics: Entertaining vs. Opening Your Home Visit our website for complete show notes and episode resources. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for mor...

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 parented as how you may or may not be parenting. Then, outside of politics, Sarah and Beth share their approach to wearing shorts. TOPICS DISCUSSED Mary Van Geffen on Gentle Parenting  Outside of Politics: Shorts Visit our website for complete show...

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 this moment in history. Plus, Ellen joins for Outside of Politics to share her review of the children's television show Bluey. TOPICS DISCUSSED Reflecting on the Supreme Court Moral Injury with Rev. Dr. Susan Ward Diamond and Dr. Rita Nakashima...

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, Beth has a delightful conversation with Rob Harvilla about the best and worst of presidential campaign songs. TOPICS DISCUSSED Heat, Water, and Development Choices Rob Harvilla on Presidential Campaign Songs Outside of Politics: Making Frien...

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 America’s involvement in the Vietnam War Unwavering: The Wives Who Fought to Ensure that No Man is Left Behind with Taylor Baldwin Kiland Outside of Politics: Healthy Patriotism Visit our website for complete show notes and episode resources. Ho...

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, and outside of politics they discuss favorite children and parenting. TOPICS DISCUSSED Trump’s Federal Indictment 2024 Presidential Primary The Supreme Court Affirmative Action and Equal Protection Outside Politics: Favorite Children and Pare...

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 decision overturned Roe v. Wade. TOPICS DISCUSSED An Attempted Russian Coup Titanic OceanGate Submersible Implosion The Anniversary of the Dobbs Decision Outside of Politics: Reflecting on June Visit our website for complete show notes and...

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 aftermath. We found it helpful to look at the story as a whole rather than the slow trickle of reveals that happened at the time. We hope you'll find this look back valuable as a historical exercise and as we think about the more significant...

Juneteenth is the oldest national commemoration of the end of slavery in the United States. Today, it celebrates African American freedom and achievement. We're returning to our 2020 episode about the holiday with a few of the facts that you should know as you celebrate today. FIVE THINGS TO KNOW ABOUT JUNETEENTH Juneteenth began in Texas with late news of emancipation. Emancipation Park in Housto...

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 Male Is Struggling, Why It Matters, and What to Do about It in 2022. It’s an incredible, important exploration of the challenges facing boys and men in the modern era. This is one you don’t want to miss. Visit our website for complete show n...

We are returning to our June 2022 conversation with reporter Jennifer Senior about friendship, heartbreak, and her ongoing reporting projects. This discussion is a delight and we hope you enjoy hearing it again. Visit our website for complete show notes and episode resources. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Learn mor...

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 Christie join the GOP Primary Field CNN Chairman and CEO Chris Licht is out 20 Years of Marriage with the Hollands Outside of Politics: Everyday Carry Save the Date: Pantsuit Politics Live in Paducah October 21, 2023 Be sure to sign up to get the P...

Sarah and guest host Leslie discuss California politics, the backlash to corporate inclusion policies, the debt deal, and, outside politics, their favorite television shows. TOPICS DISCUSSED McCarthy and Biden’s Debt Limit Deal Signed into Law Conservative Backlash to Corporate Inclusion Policies The California Effect Outside Politics: Sarah and Leslie talk television Save the Date: Pantsuit Polit...

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 they have and do navigate travel limitations. TOPICS DISCUSSED Climate Smart Commitment with Rick Steves and Craig Davidson Outside of Politics: Navigating Travel Limitations Visit our website for complete show notes and episode resources. Ho...

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 discuss family histories with Allen County Genealogy librarian Elizabeth Hodges. TOPICS DISCUSSED President Biden and Speaker McCarthy’s Debt Ceiling Deal State of the Republican Party and 2024 Republican Presidential Primary Genealogy Rese...

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 wake of George Floyd's murder three years ago. TOPICS DISCUSSED The Debt Ceiling Negotiations The Aftermath of Instagram Allies with Monique Melton Outside of Politics: School’s Out! Visit our website for complete show notes and episode resourc...

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 end to Russia's war in Ukraine. TOPICS DISCUSSED The Ukrainian Counteroffensive with Anne Applebaum Outside of Politics: Gardening We’re excited to be relaunching our book club this summer! It will be available to Premium members only. Join...

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, including learning loss, staffing shortages, political debates, and more. TOPICS DISCUSSED How We Value Public Education Learning Loss Staffing Shortages Falling Enrollment Political Debate Outside of Politics: Tech Tags for Kids We’re excite...