Pantsuit Politics

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 higher education and, more broadly, what we want from higher education. Outside of politics, Sarah and Beth discuss graduation gifts for graduating seniors. TOPICS DISCUSSED Student Loan Forgiveness and The Cost of Higher Education The Case for A...

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. Then, they consider the state of the tech industry and why it doesn't seem as promising as it once did. TOPICS DISCUSSED E. Jean Carroll’s Civil Suit Against Donald Trump George Santos Indicted The Stumbling of Tech Giants Heather Armstrong...

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 What’s Next for Immigration Policy and Gun Violence The Coronation of King Charles III Outside Politics: The Chicks in Concert We’re excited to be relaunching our book club this summer! It will be available to Premium members only. Join us now o...

We talk to Bethany Allen-Ebrahimian, the Axios China reporter, about China, Taiwan, and their delicate balance. TOPICS DISCUSSED Bethany Allen-Ebrahimian on China and Taiwan Outside of Politics: Best Books of 2023 So Far We’re excited to be relaunching our book club this summer! It will be available to Premium members only. Join us now on our Patreon page or Apple Podcasts Subscriptions, where we...

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 Jacinto Shooting The Witch Trials of J.K. Rowling Outside of Politics: Backlash to Plastic Surgery We’re celebrating 1 Year since Sarah and Beth’s book Now What? How to Move Forward When We’re Divided (About Basically Everything) hit the shelves....

In anticipation of discussing current budget proposals next week, we’re returning to our October 2019 episode on the federal budget process itself. Budget Vocabulary Mandatory vs. Discretionary vs. Tax Breaks Deficits and Debt The Process in Theory The Process in Practice To support the show and get access to our Succession discussions, subscribe to our Premium content on our Patreon page or Apple...

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 Anticipated 2024 Presidential Announcement Supreme Court Mifepristone Ruling Dominion Voting Settlement with Fox News Tucker Carlson and Fox News Part Ways Outside of Politics: Taylor Swift Eras Tour To support the show and get access to our...

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: 10 Things to Tell You with Laura Tremaine If you or someone you love is struggling with Substance Abuse you can get treatment referrals if you call 1-800-662-HELP (4357) or text your zip code to 435748 (HELP4U). Visit SAMHSA.gov. Addiction...

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 conversations we're having on the main show this week and so we wanted you all to have it. 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 Sub...

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 Teixeira Arrested for Leaking Classified Documents Supreme Court temporarily stays Mifepristone Order Congress Comes back into Session French Pension Reform Approved Violence in Sudan Opioids in America: Part 1 Outside of Politics: Felix Holl...

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 our beloved Jen Hatmaker to discuss the new podcast Make Me Care About. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/ad...

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 President Biden ending the official Covid-19 emergency and reflect on what that means. TOPICS DISCUSSED Alvin Bragg v. Jim Jordan Covid-19 National Emergency Ended Outside of Politics: First Birthdays To support the show and get access to our Succes...

Sarah and Beth catch up on a week of intense headlines. TOPICS DISCUSSED Kentucky Bank Shooting Tennessee State Legislature Mifepristone Federal Court Battle Clarence Thomas Accepted Luxury Trips From GOP Donor American Reporter Evan Gershkovich Detained in Russia Outside of Politics: Orlando Live Show To support the show and get access to our upcoming Succession discussions, subscribe to our Prem...

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 our upcoming Succession discussions, subscribe to our Premium content on our Patreon page or Apple Podcasts Subscriptions. You can visit our website for complete show notes and episode resources. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for mor...

We discuss former President Trump's upcoming arraignment, and former Michigan Supreme Court Chief Justice Bridget McCormack joins us to discuss legal reforms and democratizing the law. TOPICS DISCUSSED Trump’s Indictment and Arraignment Former Michigan State Supreme Court Justice Bridgett McCormack discusses the Justice System Outside of Politics: Mail is Life To support the show and get access to...

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 Paltrow ski trial. TOPICS DISCUSSED Nashville Covenant School Shooting Outside of Politics: The Gwyneth Paltrow Ski Trial To support the show and get access to our upcoming Succession discussions, subscribe to our Premium content on our Patre...

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, the state of free speech, and disappearing vacation days. TOPICS DISCUSSED Mississippi Tornadoes  Silicon Valley Bank Purchase Israeli Democracy  Trump Rally in Waco Stanford Law School and Free Speech Parents’ Bill of Rights Outside of Pol...

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 Donald Trump and the new season of Ted Lasso. TOPICS DISCUSSED The Potential Impending Indictment of Donald Trump The Next Wave of Artificial Intelligence Outside of Politics: Ted Lasso To support the show and get access to our upcoming Succ...

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 and why it matters. TOPICS DISCUSSED Ukraine’s Post-Soviet Development and Challenges Russia’s Invasion of Ukraine Lessons from the Edge by Marie Yovanovitch Outside of Politics: Seeing Ukraine as More than its Conflict To support the show an...

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 the CDC Survey results we discussed on a recent episode. TOPICS DISCUSSED Update on CDC Survey Results Rep. Derek Kilmer on Modernizing Congress Outside of Politics: Quirky National Holidays To support the show and get access to our upcoming...

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 course.  TOPICS DISCUSSED The Collapse of Silicon Valley Bank State Legislatures Outside of Politics: The Oscars To support the show and get access to our upcoming Succession discussions, subscribe to our Premium content on our Patreon page...

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 Breonna Taylor Investigation Report The Fed and Interest Rates Tucker Carlson, CPAC, and the Republican Circus Outside of Politics: Our Trip to Paris To support the show and get access to our upcoming Succession discussions, subscribe to our P...

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 Magical Place on Earth: Wednesday, April 5, 2023, at 7 pm You can 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. Le...

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 power. TOPICS DISCUSSED Democratic Fragility in Israel and Mexico Successes and Failures in Our Approach to China Outside of Politics: How Old Do You Feel? Sarah and Beth live at the Abbey in Orlando for The Politics of the Most Magical Place on...

Sarah and Beth the political calculus of Kevin McCarthy releasing January 6th footage to Tucker Carlson and the political memoir. TOPICS DISCUSSED Speaker McCarthy Gives January 6th Footage to Tucker Carlson The State of the Presidential Primary Zibby Owens on Political Memoirs Outside of Politics: Magic Mike Update RESOURCES: East Tennessee State University Festival of Ideas: Tuesday, February 28...