Pantsuit Politics

We’ve spent a lot of time recently talking about the aging leadership in Washington. Today, we’re looking forward with not one but two compelling voices representing a new generation of leadership. First, we'll hear from Michigan State Senator Mallory McMorrow, whose powerful speeches defending inclusive policies have resonated nationwide. Then, we'll sit down with rising star Jake Rakov to explor...

Sarah and Beth discuss the revelations about Joe Biden's health and capacity and what it means for future democratic politics and our democracy. Topics Discussed: Former President Biden’s Health and an Aging Democratic Party The Responsibility of the Media, What We Can Say, and Who Decides Outside of Politics: Valedictorians Visit our website for complete show notes, premium shows, show merchandis...

Potential cuts to Medicaid are a major cause of Republican infighting over the federal budget. Sarah and Beth discuss what that might look like and why it divides Republicans so deeply.  Topics Discussed: The Costs of Medicaid  Republicans Divided on the Budget Outside of Politics: Personal Creativity  Visit our website for complete show notes, premium shows, show merchandise, and more. See omnyst...

Sarah and Beth discuss the President's state visit to the Middle East, the 'gift' of a plane from Qatar, and the Trump Administration's open corruption. Topics Discussed Trump Heads to the Middle East to Make Deals Open Corruption in the Trump Administration Outside of Politics: Disappearing Southern Accents Visit our website for complete show notes, premium shows, show merchandise, and more. See...

Today, we talk with Emily Ley, whose small business has put her into an unexpected role: plaintiff against the Trump administration. She candidly discusses how recent tariff policies are impacting her business, employees, and will impact customers in the weeks and months ahead. Listen for a revealing conversation about the personal cost of trade politics for American entrepreneurs. Visit our websi...

Sarah and Beth are discussing Diddy's trial and the state of the #metoo movement, as well as checking in on the cost of Trump's tariffs. Topics Discussed The Cost of the Trade War Sean 'P Diddy' Combs Trial and the #metoo Cabinet Outside of Politics: Thrifting Visit our website for complete show notes, premium shows, show merchandise, and more. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information....

We're delighted to be joined by Rep. Morgan McGarvey, who has represented Kentucky's 3rd Congressional District since 2023. He spoke to us about the budget process, practical ways to care for veterans, and pushing back against the Trump administration. Plus, outside of politics, he shares a truly unique life experience.  Visit our website for complete show notes, premium shows, show merchandise, a...

Sarah and Beth are assessing the successes, failures, and chaos of the first 100 Days of President Trump's second administration. Topics Discussed FBI arrests State Judge Hannah Dugan in Wisconsin President Trump’s First 100 Days Outside of Politics: The Best of Veggies Visit our website for complete show notes, premium shows, show merchandise, and more. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy inf...

Sarah and Beth delve into Elon Musk's tumultuous week, offering insights into DOGE's “success” and the profit decline at Tesla that has investors on edge. We also explore Musk's complicated family dynamics and his controversial pronatalist views. Outside of politics, we move from talking about monitoring babies to monitoring teens. Topics Discussed Updates on DOGE’s Work Profit Decline and Panic a...

Sarah and Beth dive into the Trump administration's troubling deportation policies targeting protesters and examine what happens when presidential power collides with constitutional rights and due process. Topics Discussed Episode Feedback: Death with Dignity The Legacy of Pope Francis Detangling Evil and Incompetence in Trump’s Government Due Process for Non-Citizens Outside of Politics: When is...

Sarah and Beth explore the complex intersection of medicine, ethics, policy, culture, and personal autonomy surrounding physician-assisted death. They discuss the challenging terrain of end-of-life choices and examine how different countries approach this from a legal perspective. This conversation offers compassionate insight without easy answers about one of healthcare's most nuanced ethical fro...

Sarah and Beth process the violence targeting Governor Shapiro, the Trump administration's sweeping deportation policies, and how the administration's approach to trade, tariffs, and immigration is reshaping relationships with big law, big tech, and big business—creating instability that affects us all. Topics Discussed Violence at Pennsylvania Governor Shapiro's Residence The Trump Administration...

Beth and comedian Matt Ruby explore how stand-up comedy reveals what Americans truly think about political issues. What audiences laugh at can be a stronger political indicator than any focus group. Topics Discussed Comedian Matt Ruby on Political Insights from Stand-Up Outside of Politics: Nachos and Overrated Foods Visit our website for complete show notes, premium shows, show merchandise, and m...

Beth is joined by her daughter Ellen to discuss tariffs, the economy, and DEI. Then, we share a conversation with author Lindsey Cormack about her book, How to Raise a Citizen, and the importance of civic education if we hope to make a better future. Topics Discussed Beth and Ellen discuss tariffs, the economy, and DEI  How to Raise a Citizen with Lindsey Cormack Outside of Politics: Ellen goes to...

Sarah and Beth examine President Trump's controversial new tariff proposals and their economic implications, the growing divide within the Republican Party over several different issues, and Senator Cory Booker's history-making speech on the Senate floor. Topics Discussed Tariffs and Liberation Day Congressional Republicans and the Federal Budget Cory Booker’s Speech and a Glimmer of Hope for Demo...

Sarah and Beth examine the ripple effects of President Trump's recent executive orders targeting law firms, businesses, and universities and how these policies have created a 'fight or flight' response among institutions. They explore the consequences for the legal system and higher education and the path toward meaningful resistance in this challenging landscape. Topics Discussed Big Law Meets th...

Last year, the Supreme Court changed college sports. Sarah and Beth are taking in the field (no pun intended) to see how the ruling has changed the amateur athletic landscape and how it continues to shift. They discuss NIL (name, image, likeness), transfer portals, and the continued commercialization of the amateur space.  Topics Discussed March Madness and Professionalizing College Athletes  Outs...

We're excited to share with you a show we love, Choice Words with Samantha Bee. In this episode, Congressman Maxwell Frost joins Sam to talk about what it’s like to be the first member of Gen Z in Congress, and why it’s so important for Democrats to choose to see themselves as the opposition party, not the minority party. They talk about how to make decisions that impact millions of people and why...

Today, Sarah and Beth are discussing the Signal controversy, in which Jeffrey Goldberg (editor-in-chief of The Atlantic) was accidentally added to a group chat discussing war plans among top US officials. They discuss the national security implications and what this tells us about the second Trump administration's approach to governance.  Topics Discussed The War Plans Group Chat Donald Trump’s Re...

Today, Sarah is joined by Maggie, Director of Community Engagement at Pantsuit Politics, to explore their experiences within the 'crunchy mom' community. From Ricki Lake's 'The Business of Being Born' documentary to 'Make America Healthy Again,' Sarah and Maggie share what they've learned from their crunchy journeys and why they ultimately left. Topics Discussed Home Birth Childhood Vaccination an...

Topics Discussed A Sort-Of Ceasefire  The Impact of the Fall of Syria The Influence of Saudi Arabia Outside of Politics: Book Clubs and Comfort Reading Visit our website for complete show notes, premium shows, show merchandise, and more. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Topics Discussed Rep. Thomas Massie and the Budget Deal The Escalating Trade War Ceasefire Negotiations Between Ukraine and Russia The Detention of Mahmoud Khalil Outside of Politics: Rituals of Joy Visit our website for complete show notes, premium shows, show merchandise, and more. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In our ongoing whiteboard series, we are having conversations about where we are getting it wrong in American politics - specifically Democratic politics - and dreaming of a better way for the future. Tyler Austin Harper is a perfect guest for a conversation like that. On today’s show, Sarah and Beth sit down with the writer to examine the strategic errors Democrats are making both in the politica...

On today’s show, we welcome Peter Goodman, The New York Times global economist correspondent, for a discussion on President Trump’s imposition of large tariffs, the escalating trade war they are triggering, and the rippling effects across supply chains for so much of what we buy. Topics Discussed Tariffs, Trade War, and the Global Supply Chain with Peter Goodman Outside of Politics: Wedding Regist...

Is Trump putting America first? Is he playing four-dimensional chess for the greater good? Is he incompetent? Sarah and Beth unpack and discuss the geopolitical ramifications of his Oval Office meeting with President Zelenskyy, tariffs, and what it will mean when the impacts come knocking on our doors. Topics Discussed President Trump Meets with President Zelenskyy in the Oval Office President Tru...