Pantsuit Politics

Painfully, we are discussing Nazis, white supremacists, and the KKK. We consider the violence hate wrought upon Charlottesville, the President’s response, and our moral responsibilities at this moment in history.  Thanks to our sponsors for this episode:  Third Love. Stop tugging at your bra straps and second-guessing your size. It’s time to put fit first, with ThirdLove. ThirdLove uses women’s re...

Many of you have been asking for an update on Sarah's life as a city commissioner. She invited her friend and Paducah Mayor Brandi Harless to chat openly about what it was like to run and win and then govern!  LAST CHANCE! Don't miss your chance to see Pantsuit Politics FIRST EVER LIVE SHOW! Thanks to our sponsors for this episode:  Virtue Labs is a new haircare brand with a vision to give everyon...

According to the New York Times, the Department of Justice is taking on affirmative action in admissions. We discuss this controversial policy, as well as Congress's plans after the August recess. Join us in Nashville on August 15 for our very first live podcast at redpepper. Get your tickets today!  Thanks to our sponsors for this episode: Crane & Canopy is an online bedding brand that wants to g...

During John Kelly's first week as Chief of Staff, the President rolled out a plan to curb legal immigration. Beth discusses this plan and the future of healthcare and tax reform legislation with Perry Bacon of FiveThirtyEight.  Thank you to Mary for sharing the Optimist's Creed.  Join us in Nashville on August 15 for our very first live podcast at redpepper. Get your tickets today!    Hosted on Ac...

While Sarah enjoys time away with family, former Congressional staffer and writer Emily Ellsworth joins Beth to discuss the news of the week and effectively contacting your representatives.  Come see us in Nashville for our first ever live podcast as part of redpepper's Hustle and Grow series. Tickets are on sale now!  Thanks so much to our sponsor for this episode:  Virtue Labs is a new haircare...

Sarah talks with our Pantsuit Politics Book Club founder Megan Hart and former U.S. Representative for Pennsylvania's 4th congressional district Jason Altmire about the book club's June pick The Righteous Mind: Why Good People Are Divided by Politics and Religion by Jonathan Haidt. Next month's pick is Tribe by Sebastian Junger.  TICKETS ARE NOW ON SALE FOR OUR FIRST EVER LIVE SHOW IN NASHVILLE ON...

On most days, you can bank on the news being brought to a grinding halt by a tweet from the President. Today we discuss all of the problems we aren’t solving because we are fixated on his 140 character musings.  When you support Pantsuit Politics, you get more nuance! This month's bonus episode is a news fast that we're excited to share with you. Check it out!  Thanks to our sponsors for this epis...

It's been another whirlwind week, so we experiment with covering five topics each in 20 minutes.  Please help support Pantsuit Politics by becoming a patron and enjoying all of our bonus content.  Thanks to our sponsors for this episode:  School’s out for summer! And Redbox has the video games to keep you entertained. With over 40 thousand locations nationwide, you can rent and return anywhere. Be...

We take a look at the frightening possibilities ahead for humanity because the planet is getting warmer. In the Pearls we discuss Colombia's continued peace process and President Trump's comment to Brigitte Macron and compliment the other party. In the Heels, we discuss cooking and eating.  Thanks to our sponsors for this episode:  Crane & Canopy is an online bedding brand that wants to give you a...

Today, we discuss the reporting regarding Donald Trump, Jr., and the Russian influence in the United States today.  We're SO CLOSE to our $3000 monthly goal. Please head over to Patreon today for our special promotion!  Thank you to our sponsor for this episode:  School’s out for summer! And Redbox has the video games to keep you entertained. With over 40 thousand locations nationwide, you can ren...

We spend a lot of time talking about the size and scope of government. Today, we turn those questions to private industry.  Thanks to everyone who has become a Patreon supporter. We're still focused on our initial $3000 monthly goal so that we can create additional content. Head over the Patreon to sign up and unlock the secret garden of content!  Thank you to our sponsors for this podcast:  Schoo...

In this quick primer, we set the table for a discussion of federal antitrust laws and enforcement.  Resources:  Federal Trade Commission Website  Current FTC Personnel Why Antitrust Laws Matter    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/adchoices

Mitch McConnell has been our Senator since we were toddlers. We have thoughts.  We're SO close to our first Patreon goal and hope that you'll find enough value in our discussions to contribute to the nuance! Come check out the secret garden of content!  Thanks to our sponsors for this episode:  School’s out for summer! And Redbox has the video games to keep you entertained. With over 40 thousand l...

It's an interesting year to celebrate America's birth. We talk about our patriotism here in 2017.  We're SO close to our first Patreon goal and hope that you'll find enough value in our discussions to contribute to the nuance! Come check out the secret garden of content!  Thanks to our sponsors for this episode:    School’s out for summer! And Redbox has the video games to keep you entertained. Wi...

We discuss the Supreme Court's decision on the President's travel ban and your overwhelming health care feedback.  Our membership drive continues, and we hope you'll head over to our Patreon page to support the podcast and receive bonus content. We're close to our first goal of $3,000 per month, and we'll be producing a new series of podcasts when we reach that goal. Thank you for supporting us! ...

In today's podcast, we discuss Mitch McConnell's Better Care Reconciliation Act. We also talk about PRIDE month and the gentrification of gay neighborhoods and Trump's Africa policy in the Pearls. In the Heels, we discuss the tragedy of Sarah's cell phone and too many birthday gifts.  We're SO close to our first Patreon goal and hope that you'll find enough value in our discussions to contribute t...

We talk about the results in Georgia's Special Election, as well as changes in the White House Press Office and at Uber. We also share listener feedback.  Our membership drive continues, and we hope you'll head over to our Patreon page to support the podcast and receive bonus content. We're close to our first goal of $3,000 per month, and we'll be producing a new series of podcasts when we reach t...

Pedro Freyre, a nationally-recognized expert on US-Cuba relations with deep personal ties to Cuba, joins Beth for a brief discussion of the country and its relations with the United States.  Show Notes:  Trump's Cuba Policy Huffington Post: Ending Insular Thinking  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Learn more about you...

Senate Republicans say they’re going to fix the health care system by July 4th, but they won’t say how. A jury couldn’t convict Bill Cosby or the officer who shot Philander Castile, and we’re wondering about the effectiveness of all three branches of government.  Our membership drive continues, and we hope you'll head over to our Patreon page to support the podcast and receive bonus content. We're...

Three very strange things happened this week: the Attorney General testified before the Senate Intelligence Committee; the Cabinet lavished praise on the President in a public meeting; and a man fired shots at Congressional Republicans during their baseball practice in what we've learned was a politically-motivated act of violence.  Our membership drive continues, and we hope you'll head over to o...

We cover the latest Senate Intelligence Committee hearings in the Pearls. In the Suit, we talk about free speech and political correctness. In the heels, we discuss Stonehenge and Orange is the New Black. And we close out the show with a song from Revolution Choir! Our membership drive continues, and we hope you'll head over to our Patreon page to support the podcast and receive bonus content. We'...

Sarah interviews Jason Silverstein, lecturer at Harvard Medical School and writer for Vice’s health channel Tonic, about global health, whether or not health care is a human right, and empathy in our societal lives. We talk about Jason's articles on the ridiculous way we talk about maternity care, the risk to families with terminally ill children, and the empathy gap on pain perception between rac...

Beth calls in from Scotland and we talk about the latest attacks in London as well as the upcoming election. We share Beth's interview with Derek Cohen and talk summer trips in the Pearls.  MEMBERSHIP DRIVE Pantsuit Politics takes time and energy to produce and that's why we're asking for your help and support. By pleading your monthly support for Pantsuit Politics, you make it possible to produce...

Beth interviews Chris Seelbach, a Democrat and member of Cincinnati’s City Council. Seelbach is Cincinnati’s first openly-gay council member and has led the charge on progressive policies in Cincinnati. From banning conversation therapy to transgender rights, Seelbach believes that honest and hard conversations are crucial to bringing people together. Chris was recognized by President Obama as a “...

We cover the G7 summit and tragic news out of Oregon and Beth shares her interview with Sarah Rumpf - Republican operative and former Evan McMullin communications director. MEMBERSHIP DRIVE Pantsuit Politics takes time and energy to produce and that's why we're asking for your help and support. By pleading your monthly support for Pantsuit Politics, you make it possible to produce additional conte...