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Doing the Local Work with Rosemary Ketchum
May 14, 2024 19:28 - 31.8 MBWe're delighted to welcome Rosemary Ketchum back to Pantsuit Politics. Rosemary joined us in June 2020 when she became the first out transgender public servant in West Virginia's history. Since then, Rosemary has done awesome work in her community and we wanted to invite her back for an update as part of an upcoming Pride Month series we're working on. When we reached out, we discovered Rosemary is running in an election happening TODAY in hopes of being elected as Wheeling's next mayor. W...
Welcome to the Four-Day Workweek
September 05, 2023 19:00 - 25 MBSarah and Beth talk to listener Bekah about her experience with a four-day workweek. This is such an interesting conversation about the logistics of how to make such a major change at a company that we know you'll enjoy.
The Haunted Mansion of LIV Golf
October 31, 2022 16:30 - 21.8 MBBeth talks us through what's going on with LIV Golf through the lens of the cult classic film, Clue.
Dear Beth: How do I talk to my kids about Roe v. Wade?
June 27, 2022 19:53 - 27 MBWe'll be working through your questions this week.
April 20, 2022 - It's 4/20; I don't make the rules
April 20, 2022 14:59 - 7 minutes - 9.77 MBBeth is filling in for Sarah today and covering: - developments in Ukraine (NBC News) - the fallout from ending the mask mandate (ABC News) - student loan developments (Reuters) - the status and effects of marijuana legalization (USA Today and Cato Institute) - a Stanford study indicating that life might be possible on a moon of Jupiter (Nature) Get bonus content on Patreon See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
February 3, 2022 - Welcome Willow!
February 03, 2022 14:00 - 78.9 MBHere, kitty: Bidens welcome cat named Willow to White House | AP News Biden restarts ‘Cancer Moonshot’ program, aims to cut death rate by 50 percent The UAE introduces its first-ever corporate taxes, set to start in 2023 Moderna and IAVI launch clinical trial for HIV experimental vaccine - The Washington Post People tipping more - Axios AM
January 31, 2022 - Spotify ❤️ Rogan
January 31, 2022 16:20 - 84.1 MBNoreaster bomb cyclone storm: The worst of the storm that slammed the Northeast with record snowfall has passed, but ‘dangerously cold’ wind chills remain in some places - CNN Joe Rogan, Spotify CEO respond to boycotts - Axios Wary Parents Are Target of New Appeals to Vaccinate Children 5-11 - The New York Times Super Bowl teams - ESPN Ashleigh Barty Wins Australian Open Women’s Singles Title - The New York Times 💄 Buxom Dolly Fever[Ulta]
More to Say: Seditious Conspiracy is as Wild as it Sounds
January 19, 2022 22:18 - 20.7 MBIs researching the Oath Keepers a normal stage of Covid recovery? Asking for a friend...
January 18, 2022 - I'm obsessed with Rabbi Charlie
January 18, 2022 16:01 - 99.5 MBThe Hostages Escaped. But Synagogues Ask, How Can They Be More Secure? - The New York Times Tonga volcano: What to know about the eruption and tsunami - CNN Fractured court blocks vaccine-or-test requirement for large workplaces but green-lights vaccine mandate for health care workers - SCOTUSblog Djokovic visa revoked. Prince Andrew loses military titles and use of HRH - BBC News 💄 NYX Professional Makeup Matte Lipstick, Perfect Red
December 14, 2021 News Brief
December 14, 2021 15:29 - 115 MBTeam Western Kentucky Tornado Relief Fund “He’s got to condemn this shit ASAP. The Capitol Police tweet is not enough,” Donald Trump Jr. said. Court rejects religious challenge to New York’s vaccine mandate for health care workers - SCOTUSblog Air Force discharges 27 over Covid vaccine requirement Nassar Victims Reach $380 Million Settlement With USA Gymnastics and U.S. Olympic and Paralympic Committee - WSJ Elon Musk: Person of the Year 2021 | Time 💄 NYX Professional Makeup Sue...
December 9, 2021 News Brief
December 09, 2021 15:37 - 56.7 MBPfizer Says Booster Neutralized Omicron but Variant May Elude Two Doses - WSJ Text - H.R.1155 - 117th Congress (2021-2022): Uyghur Forced Labor Prevention Act | Congress.gov | Library of Congress Chile’s congress approves same-sex marriages, adoptions Biden Orders Federal Vehicles and Buildings to Use Renewable Energy by 2050 How Tech Is Helping Poor People Get Government Aid 💄 NYX Liquid Suede Cream Lipstick in Kitten Heels
News Brief - December 7, 2021 (audio)
December 07, 2021 15:50 - 108 MBAlise is here with your morning news brief while Sarah and Beth are together filming a sizzle reel! RESOURCES: GOP Rep. Devin Nunes to leave Congress to lead new Trump media company (NBC) US diplomats to boycott 2022 Beijing Winter Olympics (BBC) DOJ cites discrimination in lawsuit against Texas over voting districts (Axios) Biden Expected to Offer Warnings and Alternatives in Call With Putin (The New York Times)
Nightly Nuance - November 16, 2021
November 16, 2021 21:01 - 31.3 MBHello my friends. Reluctantly, I would like to talk about the trial of Kyle Rittenhouse. RESOURCES: 2020 Presidential Election Timeline (Rutgers) What We Know About the Shooting of Jacob Blake (The Washington Post) Here’s what you need to know about the Rittenhouse case, in a nutshell. (The New York Times) Shootings, Arrest, Trial and More: The Kyle Rittenhouse Story Explained (NBC Chicago) With closing arguments over, the Kyle Rittenhouse case now heads to the jury (NPR) Experts...
Daylight Savings Time is the Worst with Sarah and Leslie
November 03, 2021 18:21 - 37 MBWe're sharing a conversation between Sarah talks to her friend Leslie about Daylight Saving Time to get you ready for our episode on Friday. Leslie's Presentation on DST
Member Bonus: October Moment of Chill
October 29, 2021 18:19 - 10.3 MBBecause of your response to our yoga-adjacent practice last month, I'm going to release a monthly moment of chill. A little breathing, a little movement, a lot of relaxation. You don't need anything special -- you can do this anytime, in any place, in any clothes. This one includes a few things I do to "phone home" when my thoughts have run away from me. Hope you enjoy. Xo, Beth
Nightly Nuance - October 20, 2021
October 20, 2021 12:37 - 22.1 MBHello, my friends. Today we're doing an intro to the Pandora Papers, which we'll talk about more extensively on Friday's show. For today, I wanted to spend some time thinking about how the name fits the subject matter. RESOURCES: Pandora Papers: An offshore data tsunami (ICIJ) Our Supporters (ICIJ) Pandora Papers: It is time for governments to keep their promises to end the abuse of tax havens by individuals and multinational corporations. (ICRICT) BILLIONS HIDDEN BEYOND REACH (The ...
Nightly Nuance - October 19, 2021
October 19, 2021 19:38 - 18.7 MBHello my friends. Today, let's discuss why the Federal Trade Commission is interested in McDonald's ice cream machines always being down.
October 19, 2021 News Brief
October 19, 2021 14:46 - 5 minutes - 77.7 MBChina’s Third-Quarter Economic Growth Slows Sharply to 4.9% - WSJ China denies testing nuclear-capable hypersonic missile - BBC News China developer Evergrande: debt crisis, bond default and investor risks Supreme Court reaffirms police protection by qualified immunity, a legal doctrine targeted in protests - The Washington Post SEC report on GameStop saga declines to rule on causes of trade restrictions - MarketWatch Trump Sues to Block Release of White House Papers to Jan. 6 Inqu...
Nightly Nuance - October 18, 2021
October 18, 2021 19:50 - 17 minutes - 24.1 MBSarah read Stephanie Grisham's book, I'll Take Your Questions Now: What I Saw at the Trump White House and is reporting back for the rest of us. Get bonus content on Patreon See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
October 18, 2021 News Brief
October 18, 2021 15:05 - 5 minutes - 80.4 MBColin Powell Dies at 84 From Covid-19 Complications - The New York Times Haiti kidnapping: 400 Mawozo gang behind abduction of 17 US and Canadian missionaries, security source says - CNN Sir David Amess stabbing: What we know so far - BBC News U.S. Pledges to Pay Family of Those Killed in Botched Kabul Drone Strike - The New York Times Superman’s New Motto Revealed at DC FanDome | DC I'm giving my book report on Stephanie Grisham's new memoir tonight on the Nightly Nuance! 💄 L’Ore...
Nightly Nuance - October 14, 2021
October 14, 2021 20:00 - 16 minutes - 23.2 MBWe're together talking about the latest Focus Group podcast, surveys, electoral coverage, and all manner of spicy takes, as we do on Thursdays. Be warned: this is an explicit episode. Get bonus content on Patreon See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
October 14, 2021 News Brief
October 14, 2021 14:57 - 6 minutes - 91.2 MBBiden tries to tame inflation by having LA port open 24/7 Merck pill a ‘great hope for the future’ White House tells states to prepare for Covid vaccinations in young children International community strikes a ground-breaking tax deal for the digital age - OECD 9/11 TRAIL - September 11 National Memorial Trail Newsom signs law to return Bruce's Beach to descendants Timothée as Willy Wonka! 💄 MAC Dare You Get bonus content on Patreon See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt...
Nightly Nuance - October 13, 2021
October 13, 2021 20:03 - 14 minutes - 19.4 MBHello, my friends. Today, I want to talk about why and how Senators Ted Cruz and Josh Hawley are holding back our national security apparatus. Every new president has to appoint about 4,000 people to various government positions. The Senate has to confirm about 1,200 of those appointments. This number has grown, and the efficiency of administrations and the Senate has decreased over time. It’s a problem that was identified in stark terms by the 9/11 commission report in 2004. The 9/11 commi...
October 13, 2021 News Brief
October 13, 2021 12:00 - 6 minutes - 95.7 MBGriffin joins Sarah to talk about his dress code activism. Get bonus content on Patreon See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
Nightly Nuance - October 12, 2021
October 12, 2021 20:10 - 17 minutes - 24.1 MBHello, my friends. Today, I want to continue discussing social media by looking at a shareholder lawsuit against Facebook. The lawsuit claims that Mark Zuckerberg and Sheryl Sandberg are operating Facebook with their personal interests in mind more than the interests of shareholders. It's a bit of a hall of mirrors, and I think it provokes good questions about how and when and why and by whom large tech companies should be regulated and managed. If you'd like to read the (213 page!) complai...
October 12, 2021 News Brief
October 12, 2021 15:42 - 5 minutes - 77.3 MBSouthwest cancels hundreds more flights; passengers stranded Jon Gruden Resigns After Homophobic and Mysogynistic Comments - The New York Times Cowin data show Covid vaccinations have picked up in rural India — Quartz India More than 100 Haitians found in trailer in Guatemala as desperate efforts to reach U.S. continue - The Washington Post 💄 L’Oreal Spiced Cider Get bonus content on Patreon See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
Nightly Nuance - October 11, 2021
October 11, 2021 18:51 - 13 minutes - 17.9 MBHello, my friends. Today is National Coming Out Day. We're commemorating this date by learning more about Don't Ask, Don't Tell, its repeal, and the government's efforts to make up for a century of discrimination against LGBTQ+ service members. I'm going to use some language in this Nightly Nuance that I do not use in my life--I want to balance my sincere desire to create this Nightly Nuance with love and care for everyone with my sincere desire to grapple honestly with our history and to p...
October 11, 2021 News Brief
October 11, 2021 15:24 - 6 minutes - 102 MBIs it safe to go trick-or-treating this Halloween? Dr. Fauci weighs in September jobs report shows unemployed are still struggling with child care and reluctant to return to low-paying jobs - The Washington Post Ex-Navy nuclear engineer and his wife arrested on espionage charges : NPR Southwest Airlines cancels more than 1,000 Sunday flights LOFT Houndstooth Boyfriend Blazer 💄 Anastasia Trust Issues Get bonus content on Patreon See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out info...
Nightly Nuance - October 7, 2021
October 07, 2021 20:10 - 21 minutes - 29.9 MBSarah and Beth discuss the surprising news that Mitch McConnell blinked over the debt ceiling. They also share what will be coming here in the next few weeks. Get bonus content on Patreon See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
News Brief - October 7, 2021 (audio)
October 07, 2021 14:14 - 8 minutes - 83.1 MBIt's Thursday and Alise is back with your news brief this morning. RESOURCES: A ‘Historic Event’: First Malaria Vaccine Approved by W.H.O. (The New York Times) The Nobel Prize for Literature Abdulrazak Gurnah Is Awarded the Nobel Prize in Literature (The New York Times) Independent group claims it solved the mystery behind the identity of the Zodiac Killer as law enforcement investigates (CNN) After 51 years, the Zodiac Killer's cipher has been solved by amateur codebreakers (CNN) ...
Nightly Nuance - October 6, 2021
October 06, 2021 20:23 - 20 minutes - 28 MBHello, my friends. Today, I want to talk about the debt ceiling and the idea of minting a trillion dollar coin. Because this is complicated, I'm just going to give you allllll my notes today. Hope it's helpful! -b What’s going on with the debt ceiling crisis? From NY Mag: “Congressional Republicans are on the brink of throwing the US economy into a brutal recession, triggering a global financial panic, and vandalizing the foundations of American geopolitical power — all for the sake of gai...
News Brief - October 6, 2021 (audio)
October 06, 2021 13:58 - 6 minutes - 68.4 MBAlise is filling in on the News Brief this morning and covering today's headlines. RESOURCES: Up First (NPR) Whistleblower: Facebook is misleading the public on progress against hate speech, violence, misinformation (60 Minutes) Facebook's perfect storm (Axios) The Facebook Whistle-Blower Testifies (The Daily, The New York Times) A 13-inch tear in a pipe was likely the source of a California oil spill. Here's how it may have gotten there (CNN) US Department of Education overhauls Pub...
Nightly Nuance - October 5, 2021
October 05, 2021 20:47 - 11 minutes - 16.2 MBTonight, Beth is talking about domestic extremism. RESOURCES: Threats to the Homeland: Evaluating the Landscape 20 Years After 9/11 (FBI) FBI director says Afghanistan withdrawal raises concern of terror groups rebuilding (The Washington Post) Today’s Headlines and Commentary (Lawfare) Get bonus content on Patreon See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
October 5, 2021 News Brief (audio)
October 05, 2021 16:01 - 8 minutes - 11.7 MBGood morning! We're going around the world today, including the internet: Oil spill in California India to pay Covid-19 victims' families China Flying War Planes over Taiwan Facebook outage Henrietta Lacks' estate sues biotech company Hope you find today's new podcast valuable. I'm talking about the FBI's efforts to investigate terrorism on the Nightly Nuance. Have the best Tuesday available! -b PS Sorry this is going up so late! Technical difficulties! Get bonus content on Patre...
Nightly Nuance - October 4, 2021
October 04, 2021 21:03 - 33 minutesWe shared a few bits of Beth's conversation with Katharine Vollmer on Friday's episode about the supply chain, but the full thing is too good and too helpful not to share. So here it is! Get bonus content on Patreon See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
October 4, 2021 News Brief (audio)
October 04, 2021 15:39 - 8 minutes - 11.1 MBGood morning. I'm filling in today for Sarah as she enjoys fall break with her family and friends. Today, we're thinking about transparency and exposure: Congressional negotiations on spending Supreme Court begins a new term The Pandora Papers Facebook whistleblower Miya Marcano On the Nightly Nuance, we're sharing the full conversation I had with Katherine Vollmer about the grocery supply chain. I learned SO much from Katherine and hope you will, too. Thanks for being here. Have t...
Nightly Nuance - September 30, 2021
September 30, 2021 20:21 - 20 minutes - 28 MBSarah and Beth are together to discuss the Arizona audit. Get bonus content on Patreon See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
September 30, 2021 News Brief
September 30, 2021 14:56 - 6 minutes - 97.6 MBSenate reaches a deal to avoid a government shutdown YouTube cracks down on anti-vax misinformation - Axios California makes universal mail-in voting permanent Najla Bouden Ramadhane Named As Tunisia’s New Prime Minister : NPR GM’s Mary Barra named Business Roundtable chair - Axios NCAA to use ‘March Madness’ to help market Division I women’s basketball tournament Britney Spears’ father suspended as her conservator, judge rules MacArthur Foundation Announces 2021 ‘Genius’ Grant...
September 29, 2021 News Brief
September 29, 2021 14:47 - 5 minutes - 75.8 MBWATCH: General Milley Testimony on Afghanistan Withdrawal Secretary of the Treasury Janet L. Yellen Sends Letter to Congressional Leadership on the Debt Limit | U.S. Department of the Treasury Evergrande debt crisis: to sell stake in bank, faces bond payment 💄 Sephora Spring Break Get bonus content on Patreon See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
Nightly Nuance - September 29, 2021
September 29, 2021 13:26 - 23 minutes - 31.6 MBHello, my friends. We're going in a totally different direction today. The Department of Health and Human Services has designated September as National Yoga Month. Our team thought it might be fun to observe National Yoga Month with a short practice here that reflects on how yoga makes us better citizens. You do not need a mat, special props, or special clothes for this practice. It can be done sitting in a chair, on a bed, on the floor, in a parked car, at a desk (you get the idea). It is...
Nightly Nuance - September 28, 2021
September 28, 2021 20:52 - 20 minutes - 28.6 MBHello, my friends. We’re going to keep thinking about energy and infrastructure today with a special guest, Patrick Hough. Patrick started listening to Pantsuit Politics with his spouse, Julie, and they are quite a husband-and-wife-team, as you’ll hear Patrick say in this conversation. Both have deep expertise in nuclear energy, and Patrick reached out after listening to the nuclear series that I shared several months ago. In this conversation, Patrick shares some of his expertise and helps...
Septemer 28, 2021 News Brief
September 28, 2021 15:01 - 5 minutes - 85.6 MBCrime Data Explorer GOP Senators Block Democratic Bill to Fund Government and Suspend Debt Ceiling - WSJ R. Kelly Is Convicted On All Counts After Decades of Accusations of Abuse - The New York Times Kaplan and Rosengren, Fed Presidents Under Fire for Trades, Will Step Down - The New York Times President Biden Receives COVID-19 Booster Shot | C-SPAN.org On the Nightly Nuance tonight Beth is talking with listener Patrick Hough about nuclear energy. 💄 L’Oreal Spiced Cider Get bon...
Nightly Nuance - September 27, 2021
September 27, 2021 20:08 - 16 minutes - 23.1 MBSarah is here for Nightly Nuance: Book Club Edition to discuss Michael Lewis's The Fifth Risk. Get bonus content on Patreon See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
September 27, 2021 News Brief
September 27, 2021 14:41 - 4 minutes - 72.5 MBThe Federal Returning Officer - The Federal Returning Officer Pelosi sets infrastructure vote as Dem leaders struggle to unify caucus - POLITICO CDC Director Backs COVID Booster Plan And Makes An Additional Recommendation : NPR Investigators probe deadly Amtrak derailment in Montana Texas border crossing where migrants made camp to reopen Grassley will seek reelection, boosting GOP’s majority hopes - POLITICO I’m on the Nightly Nuance tonight giving a book report on The Fifth Ris...
Nightly Nuance, September 21, 2021
September 23, 2021 18:58 - 25 minutes - 35 MBSarah and Beth are together to discuss a potpourri of current events and personal updates. Get bonus content on Patreon See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
September 23, 2021 News Brief
September 23, 2021 13:57 - 5 minutes - 81.1 MBModelers Project A Calming Of The Pandemic In The U.S. This Winter : Shots - Health News : NPR Joint Statement on the Phone Call between President Biden and President Macron | The White House An update on Airbnb.org’s work to support Afghan refugees China pledges to stop building new coal energy plants abroad - BBC News Because I have a feeling y'all are going to ask... my sweatshirt 💄 Kylie Lip Kit Get bonus content on Patreon See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out inf...
Nightly Nuance - September 22, 2021
September 22, 2021 19:49 - 19 minutes - 27 MBBeth and Megan are together talking about our Fall box for the Extra Credit Book Club. Get bonus content on Patreon See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
September 22, 2021 News Brief
September 22, 2021 14:49 - 5 minutes - 89.7 MBGovernment funding, debt ceiling increase passes House - Axios Images of Border Patrol’s Treatment of Haitian Migrants Prompt Outrage - The New York Times Biden called for diplomacy over conflict at the UN General Assembly. Here’s how the world may respond - CNN Johnson & Johnson Announces Real-World Evidence and Phase 3 Data Confirming Strong and Long-Lasting Protection of Single-Shot COVID-19 Vaccine in the U.S. | Johnson & Johnson Boris Johnson admits he has six children - CNN B...
Nightly Nuance - September 21, 2021
September 21, 2021 19:08 - 12 minutes - 16.8 MBHello, my friends. Today, we're talking about the lawsuits aimed at Texas's abortion law (Senate Bill 8) and the status of that law. I understand from Sarah that my obligation is to take all of this more seriously than she did in the news brief, and I've done my best. But, it's hard. -b Resources: Gomez Complaint Info on Gomez Lawsuit Dr. Braid WaPo Editorial (gift link) NYT overview of lawsuits Stilley Complaint Justice Department Complaint Justice Department Motion S...
September 21, 2021 News Brief
September 21, 2021 14:19 - 5 minutes - 89.4 MBBiden administration to lift travel ban for fully vaccinated international travelers - Axios Biden Administration to Raise Refugee Admissions Cap to 125,000 - WSJ Canadians have re-elected a Liberal minority government | CBC News Pfizer and BioNTech Announce Positive Topline Results From Pivotal Trial of COVID-19 Vaccine in Children 5 to 11 Years | Pfizer Alan Braid, Texas abortion doctor, sued over ban - The Washington Post 💄 Sephora Spring Break Get bonus content on Patreon See aca...