Pantsuit Politics

Sarah and Beth discuss a chaotic political weekend, including an apparent second attempt on former President Donald Trump's life, what is and isn't happening in Springfield, Ohio, and the cacophony surrounding the former President's relationship with Laura Loomer, a far-right activist and internet personality. Outside of politics, we'll discuss America's sleep obsession.   TOPICS DISCUSSED Attempt...

Sarah and Beth discuss the looming government funding deadline, fiscal responsibility, and how we got here.   TOPICS DISCUSSED Government Funding and the SAVE Act The National Debt Outside of Politics: Paying Kids to Read   Visit our website for complete show notes and episode resources.   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adc...

The first - and maybe only - presidential debate between Vice President Kamala Harris and former President Donald Trump happened last night. Sarah and Beth are together to share their takeaways.   TOPICS DISCUSSED The Presidential Debate Between Kamala Harris and Donald Trump  How to Make an Electoral Impact with Your Time and Money Taylor Swift Endorses Kamala Harris   Visit our website for compl...

We talk to Rep. Lauren Underwood about supporting parents through legislation. Plus, Sarah and Beth discuss how the phrase "trust the science" is landing with them these days.   TOPICS DISCUSSED “Trust the Science” Rep. Lauren Underwood on the Momnibus Outside of Politics: AKA Sorority Sisters   Visit our website for complete show notes and episode resources.   See omnystudio.com/listener for priv...

We talk to Megan Garber of The Atlantic about the new era of scamming, what it means for our society, and the status of reality television.   TOPICS DISCUSSED The New Era of Scamming with Megan Garber  Outside of Politics: Reality Television   Visit our website for complete show notes and episode resources.   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Learn more about your ad choices. Vi...

We were delighted to talk to Minnesota Lt. Gov. Peggy Flanagan while at the DNC last week. Plus, we discuss the shifting attitudes about the labor movement in America.   TOPICS DISCUSSED Shifting American Views on Labor Lt. Gov. Peggy Flanagan of Minnesota   Visit our website for complete show notes and episode resources.   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Learn more about your...

Sarah and Beth have had some time to process their week at the DNC and changes in the presidential race, including RFK Jr dropping out and endorsing former president Donald Trump.   TOPICS DISCUSSED Reflections on the DNC Republican Presidential Politics: RFK Drops Out, Family and Personal Lives Outside of Politics: Swearing and Cussing   Visit our website for complete show notes and episode resou...

Sarah and Beth have been at the DNC all week, having a great time and some amazing conversations with elected leaders. We're sharing some of those with you today.   TOPICS DISCUSSED Former Governor Jennifer Granholm Senator Debbie Stabenow Live from the DNC with Mayor London Breed and A’shanti Gholar   Visit our website for complete show notes and episode resources. See omnystudio.com/listener for...

We’re at the DNC Convention in Chicago this week, so it felt like the perfect moment to look back at the last time the convention was in Chicago - a truly historic year. There was no better person to discuss that with than James Traub, author of the biography of Hubert Humphrey that Sarah loved.   Visit our website for complete show notes and episode resources.   See omnystudio.com/listener for pr...

It's the start of the school year! We're delighted the kids are back in school and excited to be discussing several hot discussion topics in the education world, mainly, the idea of school choice.   TOPICS DISCUSSED Free School Lunches and Tampons in Bathrooms School Choice with Jon Valant  Outside of Politics: Pop Girl Summer   Visit our website for complete show notes and episode resources. See...

This is our final episode of the Summer Nuanced Life Reboot, and we're sharing a very poignant conversation with our longtime listener, Kelly Kaufman. Kelly reached out to us after her daughter died suddenly from an asthma attack last March. Her story of grieving with her community and how friends, strangers, and even Hasbro have wrapped her family in love was so potent that we asked her to join S...

Sarah and Beth discuss the future of the conservative movement reflected in Project 2025, Tim Walz as VP pick, and the Paris Olympic Games.   TOPICS DISCUSSED 2024 Presidential Race Project 2025 Outside of Politics: The Paris Olympics   Visit our website for complete show notes and episode resources.   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit meg...

There’s so much to celebrate about the older members of our communities, particularly within our own families. In this episode, Sarah talks to her grandmother about her life and Beth commemorates her beloved Grandmother Joy.   *This episode contains conversation about pregnancy and miscarriage.   Learn more about our speaking events by visiting our website or emailing us at hello@pantsuitpoliticss...

Sarah and Beth talk about tension around the world with developments from Bangladesh to Israel, the Veepstakes, and their takeaways from summer travel.   TOPICS DISCUSSED Global Hotspots Vice President Harris’s Veepstakes J.D. Vance and his comments about “Cat Ladies” Outside of Politics: Sarah and Beth’s Summer Travel   Visit our website for complete show notes and episode resources.   See omnyst...

Sea changes in families often come with hope and heartbreak. In this episode, we share stories from listeners about moments in their life that brought that mix of feelings.   We’d love to record a special message for the teachers in your life headed back to school. Our Cameos are on sale all through August to celebrate our teachers!   Visit our website for complete show notes and episode resources...

A lot happened in July. Sarah and Beth talk through the last month of American politics - from the presidential debate to the attempted assassination to the candidacy of Kamala Harris and her potential VP pick.   TOPICS DISCUSSED J.D. Vance as Trump’s VP Pick The Path to President Biden Dropping Out The Campaign Launch of Kamala Harris The Veepstakes   Visit our website for complete show notes and...

So many of us are in our have experienced seasons of caregiving. For you, maybe it was a parent, a child, a pet - someone who needed you to help them get through the day in some form or fashion. In this episode, Sarah and Beth share stories of caregiving from our community and talk about what caregiving means to them.   Visit our website for complete show notes and episode resources.   Enjoying Th...

We’re delighted to be joined by Governor Josh Shapiro today. Governor Shapiro is focused on practical, impactful work in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania and we so enjoyed chatting with him about how and why that work matters.   Sarah and Beth also weigh in from their vacations about President Biden’s decision to step down and the path for Vice President Harris to accept the nomination.   Check ou...

When we put out the call for questions for this revival of The Nuanced Life, we were flooded with questions about parenthood, particularly early parenthood. We are devoting this full episode to talking about the magical and mysterious and maddening early stages of parenthood.   Visit our website for complete show notes and episode resources.   Enjoying The Nuanced Life? Learn more about this limit...

At times, there is a divergence between what voters say they want and how they vote. This can be particularly true when it comes to foreign policy. Jeff Friedman, author of The Commander-in-Chief Test, explores that idea with us.   Visit our website for complete show notes and episode resources.   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphon...

Sarah and Beth are together today discussing the attempted assassination of Donald Trump over the weekend at a rally in Pennsylvania.   Visit our website for complete show notes and episode resources. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this new episode of The Nuanced Life, we dig into the idea of identity diversification and how to thoughtfully shape your personal identity around more than one aspect of your life.   Visit our website for complete show notes and episode resources.   Enjoying The Nuanced Life? Learn more about this limited summer run and find old episodes on our website.   See omnystudio.com/listener for privac...

The Federal Trade Commission wants you to be able to quit your job. Their new rule banning noncompetes has the potential to shake up the labor market in big ways. We spoke with Elizabeth Wilkins about the reasoning behind the rule change and why you should care.   TOPICS DISCUSSED New Rules from the FTC with Elizabeth Wilkins Outside of Politics: Packing   Visit our website for complete show notes...

TOPICS DISCUSSED Faith and Dating Faith and Parenting Our Relationships with Church   Visit our website for complete show notes and episode resources.   Enjoying The Nuanced Life? Learn more about this limited summer run and find old episodes on our website. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Sarah and Beth discuss the Supreme Court and Biden's re-election Campaign   TOPICS DISCUSSED The Supreme Court Rules on Trump v. United States The State of President Biden’s Re-Election Bid   The White House comment line is (202) 456-1111. You can call Tuesday - Thursday from 11 am - 4 pm. Email: Share Your Thoughts - Contact the President | The White House   Visit our website for complete show no...