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In the wake of the 2024 Presidential Election, everything is different. In the US, around the world, and in our own lives, Sarah and Beth discuss how Donald Trump's re-election seems to have shaken things loose for better (and certainly) for worse. TOPICS DISCUSSED: Killing of United Health Care CEO Brian Thompson International News from South Korea, France, Lebanon, and Syria Outside of Politics:...

President Biden has chosen to pardon his son, Hunter. Sarah and Beth discuss that choice in light of incoming president Trump's latest nominations and how Biden's choices over the last few years have had rippling consequences. Plus, Sarah and Beth are divided on their Wicked takes! TOPICS DISCUSSED: President Biden Pardons Hunter Biden  The Joe Biden of It All Outside of Politics: Wicked Join our...

We’re revisiting an episode from September 2023 about safe storage, the portrayal of weapons in media, and reducing gun violence. We hope this episode is helpful to you as you prepare to spend time with friends and family over the holidays. Join our Premium Community on Substack for news, deep dives, and processing all this together.  Looking for a gift for the Pantsuit Politics fan in your life?...

Back in the spring, Sarah was featured on the cover of her hometown magazine, Paducah Life. As part of that cover story, she sat down with fellow Paducah native Chef Sara Bradley. They talked about leaving Paducah, coming back, and how they have worked to integrate personal and professional choices. You can see a video version of this interview on YouTube. Join our Premium Community on Substack fo...

Sarah and Beth use the Future Problem Solving process to look at what we know about America today and brainstorm solutions about where we go next. TOPICS DISCUSSED: Future Problem Solving: America Outside of Politics: Paying Kids for Chores Join our Premium Community on Substack for news, deep dives, and processing all this together.  Looking for a gift for the Pantsuit Politics fan in your life?...

Sarah and Beth discuss the responsibilities of Congress, the Supreme Court, and others will power at this time. TOPICS DISCUSSED Trump Appointments The Time to Be Bold Outside of Politics: The Sexiest Man Alive Join our Premium Community on Substack for news, deep dives, and processing all this together.  Looking for a gift for the Pantsuit Politics fan in your life? Check out our Pantsuit Politic...

Sarah and Beth discuss Donald Trump's ongoing appointments and talk about what can be learned from the down ballot results.  TOPICS DISCUSSED Trump Appointments and Expectations  Lessons from the Down Ballot Outside of Politics: Is It Time for Christmas? Join our Premium Community on Substack for news, deep dives, and processing all this together.  Looking for a gift for the Pantsuit Politics fan...

Sarah and Beth continue to process the results of the 2024 Presidential Election. TOPICS DISCUSSED The 2024 Trump Coalition What to expect from the second Trump Adminsitration Outside of Politics: Common Ground Pilgrimages Join our Premium Community on Substack for news, deep dives, and processing all this together.  Sarah and Beth will be leading a Common Ground Pilgrimage to Switzerland in Octob...

Sarah and Beth reflect on the reelection of Donald Trump and what's ahead for us as Americans.   TOPICS DISCUSSED Processing the Reelection of Donald Trump The Path Ahead Outside of Politics: Jason Kelce   Join us on Substack for more of our thoughts and coverage of this election.   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Sarah and Beth reflect on election day, anxiety, and the state of podcasting.   TOPICS DISCUSSED Election Day Check-In Pantsuit Politics Turns Nine! Outside of Politics: Self-Care During Election Week   Join us on Substack for live election night coverage! We’ll be in the chat and then live video at 9pm ET.   Process your post-election stress with Sarah, Beth, and Vanessa Zoltan of Harry Potter an...

Sarah and Beth cover the last days of the campaign and what may come next.   TOPICS DISCUSSED Closing Arguments from Harris and Trump Are the Polls Accurate? Will There Be More Political Violence? Christian Nationalism and Trump Outside of Politics: The Best Time Zone   Join us on Substack for live election night coverage! We’ll be in the chat and then live video at 9pm ET.   Process your post-ele...

Sarah and Beth discuss Michelle Obama, Beyonce, and host a roundtable with our husbands   TOPICS DISCUSSED Beyonce and Michelle Obama Weigh in on the Election Trump’s Madison Square Garden Rally A Roundtable with Our Husbands Outside of Politics: Halloween   SPECIAL ANNOUNCEMENT: Process your post-election stress with Sarah, Beth, and Vanessa Zoltan of Harry Potter and the Sacred Text! Join us in...

Sarah and Beth talk with KY Lt. Gov. Jacqueline Coleman and high school student Peter Jefferson about Amendment 2 and the broader national trends around how we fund education.   TOPICS DISCUSSED Lt. Gov. Jacqueline Coleman on KY Amendment 2 Peter Jefferson of the Kentucky Student Voice Team Outside of Politics: The Failure of Memory   SPECIAL ANNOUNCEMENT: Our Premium Community is now exclusively...

Sarah and Beth discuss what might happen after the US presidential election and the results of elections around the world.   TOPICS DISCUSSED What can we expect after election day? Global Election Results from 2024 Outside of Politics: Should you write your own obituary?   SPECIAL ANNOUNCEMENT: Our Premium Community is now exclusively on Substack! Join Us! If you previously subscribed to Good Morn...

Sarah and Beth discuss Harris's interview with Brett Baier and recent Trump events.   TOPICS DISCUSSED Brett Baier of Fox News Interviews Kamala Harris  How Nine Years Campaigning Has Changed Donald Trump Outside of Politics: Was Email a Good Idea?   SPECIAL ANNOUNCEMENT: Our Premium Community is now exclusively on Substack! Join Us!   Process your post-election stress with Sarah, Beth and Vanessa...

Sarah and Beth discuss the final stretch of the Harris and Trump campaigns.   TOPICS DISCUSSED Harris vs. Trump Outside of Politics: Our Pre-Election Exhale   SPECIAL ANNOUNCEMENT: Our Premium Community is now exclusively on Substack! Join Us!   Visit our website for complete show notes and episode resources.   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Learn more about your ad choices....

On today’s show, we’re continuing our discussion and demonstration of how we talk politics with our kids. We are excited to share a conversation today between Brian Tyler Cohen, Sarah, and Sarah’s teenage son Griffin. A conversation between a teenage content consumer, the content creator, and the teen’s parent is a rare combination - one we think offers a lot of insight.   We are thrilled to be ho...

Beth is joined by Anna Musky-Goldwyn of Political Playlist Happy Hour to discuss the young Republicans and the future of the party.   Anna is a co-founder of Political Playlist which highlights members of Congress under 45-years-old, informing its audience about the next generation of leadership across the political spectrum. As a co-host of the Political Playlist Happy Hour podcast, Anna and her...

We get so many questions about how to talk to kids about politics. Today, we're sharing some of what we have learned over the years with our own children, including a demonstration conversation between Beth and her daughter Ellen.   TOPICS DISCUSSED Talking to Your Kids About Politics Beth and Ellen Discuss the Presidential Debate Outside of Politics: Screen Time   We are thrilled to be hosting a...

Sarah and Beth discuss the longshoreman strike and what it means for the economy and election and then share their interview with Maryland Governor Wes Moore.   TOPICS DISCUSSED Longshoremen’s Strike Our Conversation with Governor Wes Moore   SPECIAL ANNOUNCEMENT: We are thrilled to announce a joint live show this November 7th with one of our favorites, Vanessa Zoltan of Harry Potter and the Sacre...

Senator JD Vance and Governor Tim Walz had a substantive debate on Tuesday night. Sarah and Beth are discussing their reactions and critiques together.   TOPICS DISCUSSED Vice Presidential Debate  Outside of Politics: Containers and Boundaries in Modern Life   SPECIAL ANNOUNCEMENT:   We are thrilled to announce a joint live show this November 7th with one of our favorites, Vanessa Zoltan of Harry...

Sharing an episode of To See Each Other, a show that complicates the narrative about small town Americans in our most misunderstood, and often abandoned, communities. This season, host George Goehl travels to Lincoln County, Wisconsin to follow a small town battle for the last remaining public nursing home in the community. It’s a heart-pounding roller coaster of a fight - in a swing state that co...

There are more than 140 referendums, initiatives, and amendments on state ballots this November. Sarah and Beth are breaking them down and sharing their thoughts on the trends they see.   TOPICS DISCUSSED Abortion Referendums in Ten States Ballot Initiatives: Election Reform, Crime, Legalization of Marijuana, Immigration, Taxes, and Prison Labor Kentucky Amendment 2 Outside of Politics: Invitation...

Sarah and Beth discuss the upcoming UN Summit, down-ballot races in the November election, and the rat race of parenting.   TOPICS DISCUSSED UN Summit Down-ballot Races and Scandals Outside of Politics: School Pictures and Fundraisers   Visit our website for complete show notes and episode resources.   For information about our 2025 Speaking Calendar and book talks reach out to us here. See omnyst...

We’re joined by Sharon McMahon, podcaster and author, to discuss her new book, The Small and the Mighty: Twelve Unsung Americans Who Changed the Course of History, from the Founding to the Civil Rights Movement.   Why Are Groceries So Expensive Right Now? (Pantsuit Politics Premium)   Visit our website for complete show notes and episode resources.   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy informa...