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Hosted by Kentuckians Sarah Stewart Holland and Beth Silvers, Pantsuit Politics is an independent podcast that takes a different approach to the news and culture. Pay attention without the anxiety. New episodes every Tuesday and Friday.


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Episodes

The WNBA’s Pay Inequity and Arizona’s Abortion Ban

April 19, 2024 06:00 - 43 minutes - 39.7 MB

TOPICS DISCUSSED Women’s Basketball and the WNBA Arizona’s Abortion Law The Consequences of Extreme Abortion Law with Dr. Daniel Grossman Outside of Politics: The Gift of Interest To support the show and join our slow read of Democracy in America, please subscribe to our Premium content on our Patreon page or Apple Podcasts Subscriptions Visit our website for complete show notes and episode resources. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Bonus: Democracy in America Read-Along Part 1

April 17, 2024 06:00 - 37 minutes - 34.7 MB

This year, we're doing a slow read-along of Alexis de Tocqueville's 19th-century classic, Democracy in America. This content is available exclusively to our Premium members, but we're sharing the first discussion with everyone today in advance of our second discussion next week. If you enjoy this episode, you can join us and get access to all past and future book club content - plus our plethora of regular Premium content - at patreon.com/pantsuitpolitics. RESOURCES: Democracy in America R...

Trump’s Trial, OJ’s Legacy, Iran’s Attack, and Cowboy Carter

April 16, 2024 06:00 - 1 hour - 115 MB

TOPICS DISCUSSED Trump Hush Money Trial Begins in New York OJ Simpson’s Death and Legacy Iran Attacks Israel Outside of Politics: Cowboy Carter *CORRECTION: In this episode, we incorrectly refer to Ronald Goldman, Nicole Brown Simpson's friend who was also murdered outside her home as Ronald Goldstein.* To support the show and join our slow read of Democracy in America, please subscribe to our Premium content on our Patreon page or Apple Podcasts Subscriptions Visit our website for co...

Is the National Association of Realtors a Cartel?

April 12, 2024 06:00 - 42 minutes - 57.8 MB

Today, Sarah is joined by her husband, Nicholas, to discuss the solar eclipse, the National Association of Realtors, and the Indigo Girls. TOPICS DISCUSSED Reflection on the Total Solar Eclipse National Association of Realtors Settlement Outside of Politics: Indigo Girls To support the show and access our Premium Book Club, please subscribe to our Premium content on our Patreon page or Apple Podcasts Subscriptions Visit our website for complete show notes and episode resources. Hoste...

Book Club Bonus: No Ordinary Assignment with Jane Ferguson

April 10, 2024 06:00 - 38 minutes - 52.9 MB

Today, we're sharing a special episode with you. This conversation with Jane Ferguson was released as part of our fall 2023 book club for our Premium members. As we wrap up our winter cycle this week and prepare to launch our summer cycle, we thought it would be fun to share a glimpse into the type of book club content our Premium members are receiving. You can join us and get access to all past and future book club content - plus our plethora of regular Premium content - at patreon.com/pant...

How Mexico is Trying to Stop U.S. Gun Manufacturers with Jon Lowy

April 09, 2024 06:00 - 54 minutes - 74.3 MB

We're sharing a conversation with Jon Lowy, founder and president of Global Action on Gun Violence, about his international work to enforce gun laws through legal means. Plus, a special appearance from Ellen about how she handles stress at school. TOPICS DISCUSSED The Pantsuit Politics Book Club Global Action on Gun Violence with Jon Lowy Outside of Politics: Stress with Ellen Get your summer book club box from The Bookshelf on Church here! Visit our website for complete show notes and...

Sports Betting, Apple, and Antitrust

April 05, 2024 06:00 - 41 minutes - 38 MB

Beth is joined by her husband, Chad, to discuss some of his favorite things. First, Apple products and whether or not it is a monopoly as a new lawsuit from the Department of Justice alleges. Then, sports gambling and its increasing prevalence in our society. TOPICS DISCUSSED The Department of Justice v. Apple Sports Betting Outside of Politics: Hat Shopping with Chad Visit our website for complete show notes and episode resources. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more info...

Girls State: Teens Enter the Halls of Power

April 02, 2024 06:00 - 28 minutes - 26.1 MB

We share our conversation with listener Kelsey Whitt about her participation in the Missouri Girls State Program and the documentary premiering this weekend on Apple TV. Join the Pantsuit Politics Spice Cabinet for access to our Book Club and Premium content on our Patreon page or Apple Podcasts Subscriptions. Visit our website for complete show notes and episode resources. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Did the EPA Just Ban Gas Vehicles? (Spoiler: No)

March 29, 2024 06:00 - 43 minutes - 59.8 MB

Today, Sarah and Beth discuss Trump's 'God Bless the USA' Bible, EPA standards, and headlice. Today is a day where reading the article, not (just) the headline, is a real gift. TOPICS DISCUSSED Trump’s ‘God Bless the USA Bible’ EPA Emission Standards and the Future of Cars Outside of Politics: Headlice is No Fun Visit our website for complete show notes and episode resources. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jay Inslee: The Longest Serving Governor in America

March 26, 2024 06:00 - 28 minutes - 39.6 MB

We were honored to talk with Governor Jay Inslee about the Reproductive Freedom Alliance and the other good work he’s doing in Washington State. Visit our website for complete show notes and episode resources. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Should We Ban TikTok?

March 22, 2024 06:00 - 1 hour - 84.2 MB

Sarah and Beth debate the pros and cons of the TikTok bill as well as explore why conspiracy theories are so prevalent on the platform, including ones about Catherine, the Princess of Wales. TOPICS DISCUSSED The Pros and Cons of the TikTik Bill The Proliferation of Conspiracy Theories on TikTok Outside of Politics: Does It Hold Up? Visit our website for complete show notes and episode resources. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Crime: What Do We Do When We Don't Feel Safe?

March 19, 2024 06:00 - 49 minutes - 44.9 MB

Sarah and Beth discuss rollbacks of crime and policing reforms in traditionally blue cities and what that means for the movement for restorative justice. TOPICS DISCUSSED Shifting Policies, Data, and Attitudes about Criminal Justice Outside of Politics: Going to the Mall Visit our website for complete show notes and episode resources. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Lessons from the Covid War with Dr. Charity Dean

March 15, 2024 06:00 - 58 minutes - 81.3 MB

Four years out from the Covid-19 shutdown in the United States, Sarah and Beth talk to Dr. Charity Dean, one of the co-authors of Lessons from the Covid War: An Investigative Report, about what America did well and did poorly and how we should be thinking about preparations for the next pandemic. Visit our website for complete show notes and episode resources. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The State of the Union is Feisty

March 12, 2024 06:00 - 1 hour - 56.6 MB

Sarah and Beth discuss Joe Biden's SOTU address, Senator Katie Britt's response, and spring cleaning. TOPICS DISCUSSED Joe Biden’s State of the Union Address Outside of Politics: Spring Cleaning with House Peace If you are a Premium subscriber on Apple Podcasts, make sure to share your email with us through this link so you get information about upcoming events. Visit our website for complete show notes and episode resources. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Super Tuesday: The General Election Has Begun

March 08, 2024 07:00 - 51 minutes - 71.1 MB

Sarah and Beth break down the results of the many Super Tuesday primary elections and what they mean for the general election in November. TOPICS DISCUSSED The 2024 Presidential Race & Political Priorities 2024 State Races Congress at Work Daylight Savings Time Outside of Politics: Sarah’s Oscar Predictions & Beth’s Survivor Takes If you are a Premium subscriber on Apple Podcasts, make sure to share your email with us through this link so you get information about upcoming events. Vi...

Super Tuesday and the Super Stakes of 2024

March 05, 2024 07:00 - 56 minutes - 52 MB

Catch up on the weekend's headlines with Sarah and Beth. TOPICS DISCUSSED The Humanitarian Crisis in Gaza Donald Trump and the Supreme Court Mitch McConnel Retires from Senate Leadership The House Passes a (very) Short-Term Government Funding Agreement Super Tuesday, Joe Biden’s Polling, and the General Election Outside Politics: Our “Don’t” List If you are listening on the Apple Podcasts app, please go to our show. Look for the three dots at the top right that take you to the settin...

Your Personality Shapes Your Politics: The Enneagram and the 2024 Election

March 01, 2024 07:00 - 1 hour - 92.9 MB

Sarah and Beth talk with certified expert Erin Baute about how your Enneagram number and personality may impact how you view the presidential election. TOPICS DISCUSSED The Enneagram and the Election Outside of Politics: Solving Laundry If you are listening on the Apple Podcasts app, please go to our show. Look for the three dots at the top right that take you to the settings for our show. Then, set the Downloads option to "automatically download the 5 latest episodes." This will not onl...

The South Carolina Primary, TikTok Mental Health, and Skin Care for Kids

February 27, 2024 07:00 - 47 minutes - 43.9 MB

Sarah and Beth talk about the South Carolina primary results and Nikki Haley's path forward. Then, they take a deep dive into a topic that is personally and politically important: TikTok trends on teen mental health. They wrap up with a conversation outside of politics about their different attitudes about skin care for kids. TOPICS DISCUSSED Nikki Haley’s Future After the South Carolina Primary Results TikTok Mental Health Outside of Politics: Skin Care for Young Girls Join us on our P...

The Star Witness Against Hunter Biden and the End of IVF in Alabama

February 23, 2024 07:00 - 54 minutes - 49.9 MB

Sarah and Beth talk about the major update concerning the star witness against Hunter Biden as well as break down the controversial decision by the Supreme Court of Alabama to legally consider embryos used in the IVF process as children. TOPICS DISCUSSED Updates on the Hunter Biden Investigations Alabama’s Supreme Court on IVF Outside of Politics: Why You Should Never Retire Join us on our Premium Channels on Patreon or Apple Podcast Subscriptions for more analysis and coverage of the h...

Navalny’s Death, Trump’s Verdict, and Your Beds

February 21, 2024 07:00 - 1 hour - 86.3 MB

Sarah and Beth discuss Alexei Navalny's death in a Russian prison and Trump's civil fraud judgment in New York. TOPICS DISCUSSED Alexey Navalny’s Death in Russia Trump Found Liable for Civil Fraud in New York Outside of Politics: Making the Bed Part 2 Join us on our Premium Channels on Patreon or Apple Podcast Subscriptions for more analysis and coverage of the headlines. Find out how to bring Sarah and Beth to your organization here. Visit our website for complete show notes and episo...

Christian Nationalism Hurts Both America and the Church with Rob Reiner

February 16, 2024 07:00 - 54 minutes - 74.8 MB

We talk with producer Rob Reiner and director Dan Partland about their new documentary God & Country and explore the impact of Christian nationalism in America. Then, Beth and Sarah have the same intensity about one household chore and it's absolute necessity. TOPICS DISCUSSED God & Country with Rob Reiner and Dan Partland Outside of Politics: Making the Bed Visit our website for complete show notes and episode resources. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Joe Biden’s Memory, Mercy Ships, and the Super Bowl

February 13, 2024 07:00 - 1 hour - 65.7 MB

Sarah and Beth discuss President Biden, Donald Trump's comments on NATO, and more in today's new episode. Then, they share a conversation with Dr. Mark Shrime of Mercy Ships about providing medical aid and training in war-torn and impoverished regions of the world. TOPICS DISCUSSED Special Council Robert Hur’s Report and President Biden’s Response Mercy Ships with Dr. Mark Shrime Outside of Politics: The Super Bowl Join us on our Premium Channels on Patreon or Apple Podcast Subscriptio...

More to Say: DC Circuit - Trump Doesn't Have Absolute Immunity

February 09, 2024 13:20 - 22 minutes - 31.4 MB

We're sharing an episode of our Pantsuit Politics Premium show, More to Say, that Beth released earlier this week. To support the show and get access to content like this multiple times each week, subscribe to our Premium content on our Patreon page or Apple Podcasts Subscriptions. The Court of Appeals has unanimously determined that former president Donald Trump does not have absolute immunity from criminal prosecution.  Beth is breaking down this case for us. RESOURCES: United States v....

Congressional Debacles and Convicting a School Shooter’s Mom

February 09, 2024 07:00 - 49 minutes - 68.5 MB

Sarah and Beth discuss the Michigan case against the mother of a school shooter as well as a variety of political debacles from the week. TOPICS DISCUSSED The Nevada Primary & Caucus The Failure of the Immigration Negotiations The Attempted Impeachment of Alejandro Mayorkas What’s Happening in Court This Week Michigan Mom Convicted of Involuntary Manslaughter in School Shooting Case Outside of Politics: Sarah’s New Substack Join us on our Premium Channels on Patreon or Apple Podcast ...

What's Going On in Latin America and Grace at the Grammys

February 06, 2024 07:00 - 58 minutes - 53.3 MB

Sarah and Beth discuss Latin American strongmen, reformers, and elections. Plus, this year's Grammy awards and performances. TOPICS DISCUSSED Latin America: Elections and Political Trends Outside of Politics: The Grammys Join us on our Premium Channels on Patreon or Apple Podcast Subscriptions for our book club reading Democracy in America by Alexis De Tocqueville. Visit our website for complete show notes and episode resources. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more informat...

The Immigration Election: A Crisis on the Southern Border

February 02, 2024 07:00 - 52 minutes - 71.9 MB

Sarah and Beth identify the various problems at the southern border and what is keeping us from solutions. TOPICS DISCUSSED The Southern Border & Immigration Issues The Political Roadblock to Immigration Solutions Outside of Politics: Scruffy Hospitality Join us on our Premium Channels on Patreon or Apple Podcast Subscriptions for our book club reading Democracy in America by Alexis De Tocqueville. Visit our website for complete show notes and episode resources. Hosted on Acast. See ...

The Immigration Election: The Southern Border

February 02, 2024 07:00 - 52 minutes - 71.9 MB

Sarah and Beth identify the various problems at the southern border and what is keeping us from solutions. TOPICS DISCUSSED The Southern Border & Immigration Issues The Political Roadblock to Immigration Solutions Outside of Politics: Scruffy Hospitality Join us on our Premium Channels on Patreon or Apple Podcast Subscriptions for our book club reading Democracy in America by Alexis De Tocqueville. Visit our website for complete show notes and episode resources. Hosted on Acast. See ...

E. Jean Carroll, Gaza, Ukraine, Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce

January 30, 2024 07:00 - 57 minutes - 52.7 MB

Sarah and Beth discuss Trump's defamation case, international crises and conflict, and the pop culture phenomenon of Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce's real-life rom-com. TOPICS DISCUSSED E. Jean Carroll Awarded $83.3 Million Dollars in Second Trump Defamation Case Escalating Tensions in the Middle East The Ongoing War in Ukraine Outside of Politics: Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce Join us on our Premium Channels on Patreon or Apple Podcast Subscriptions for our book club reading Democracy ...

Do the New Hampshire Results Mean the Primary is Over?

January 26, 2024 07:00 - 49 minutes - 67.8 MB

A lot of reporting is stating that the Republican primary for president is over and Trump has it sown up. Is that true? Sarah and Beth discuss the results of the New Hampshire primary and what may happen from here. TOPICS DISCUSSED New Hampshire Primary Results What Comes Next for the Campaigns Outside of Politics: Oscar Nominations Visit our website for complete show notes and episode resources. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Donald Trump, Uvalde, and A Culture of Complacency

January 23, 2024 07:00 - 1 hour - 92.5 MB

Sarah and Beth discuss Trump's 2024 calendar and the DOJ Critical Incident Report from Uvalde. TOPICS DISCUSSED DeSantis Drops Out of the Presidential Race Trump’s Legal and Electoral Questions The Uvalde Report Outside of Politics: A Different Approach to Scheduling Visit our website for complete show notes and episode resources. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Donald Trump's 2024 Legal Calendar

January 23, 2024 07:00 - 1 hour - 92.5 MB

Sarah and Beth discuss Trump's 2024 calendar and the DOJ Critical Incident Report from Uvalde. TOPICS DISCUSSED DeSantis Drops Out of the Presidential Race Trump’s Legal and Electoral Questions The Uvalde Report Outside of Politics: A Different Approach to Scheduling Visit our website for complete show notes and episode resources. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

New Laws in 2024 That Impact Your Wallet, Your Driving, and are Just Bizarre

January 19, 2024 07:00 - 50 minutes - 46.1 MB

State legislatures are often the laboratory for American democracy in the sense that they birth lots of legislative experiments. Today, we're looking at a wide range of laws from both blue and red states that are taking effect this year and how they may impact you. TOPICS DISCUSSED New Laws: What a Crappy Idea New Laws: It’s About Time New Laws: Old-Fashioned Good Work New Laws: Interesting Experiments Outside of Politics: Teaching Cursive Handwriting Visit our website for complete sh...

How Scared Should We Be That Trump Won the Iowa Caucus?

January 17, 2024 07:00 - 50 minutes - 69 MB

57,000 Iowa Republicans voted for Donald Trump in the Iowa Caucus. Sarah and Beth discuss whether or not we should be concerned. TOPICS DISCUSSED Iowa Caucus Results Outside of Politics: Snow Days and Winter Weather Visit our website for complete show notes and episode resources. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Can Iowa Shake Up the Presidential Primary?

January 12, 2024 07:00 - 49 minutes - 45.8 MB

The Iowa Caucus is on Monday, so we're devoting the episode today to discussing if it will actually make a difference in the GOP primary race and what it's like on the ground in Iowa. TOPICS DISCUSSED NY Times Focus Group Iowa Inside the Iowa Caucuses with Dr. Andy McGuire Outside of Politics: The Crown Visit our website for complete show notes and episode resources.Sarah and Beth process reporting on the SCOTUS's overturning of Roe v. Wade and the impact on pregnancy care in America. ...

The Tragedy of Abortion Bans

January 09, 2024 07:00 - 54 minutes - 49.9 MB

Sarah and Beth process reporting on the SCOTUS's overturning of Roe v. Wade and the impact on pregnancy care in America. TOPICS DISCUSSED Reporting on the Supreme Court’s Dismantling of Roe v. Wade The Life-changing Fallout of Abortion Bans in Pregnancy Care Outside of Politics: Football as Our Shared Experience UPCOMING SPEAKING EVENTS Diabetes Connection Mom’s Night Out in Charlotte, North Carolina, on Friday, February 2nd at 7 pm. You can register here and use promo code Pantsuit to...

The Tragedy of Abortion Bans Plus America's Football Obsession

January 09, 2024 07:00 - 54 minutes - 49.9 MB

Sarah and Beth process reporting on the SCOTUS's overturning of Roe v. Wade and the impact on pregnancy care in America. TOPICS DISCUSSED Reporting on the Supreme Court’s Dismantling of Roe v. Wade The Life-changing Fallout of Abortion Bans in Pregnancy Care Outside of Politics: Football as Our Shared Experience UPCOMING SPEAKING EVENTS Diabetes Connection Mom’s Night Out in Charlotte, North Carolina, on Friday, February 2nd at 7 pm. You can register here and use promo code Pantsuit to...

Trump on the Ballot, Conflict Abroad, and the Need for Congressional Leadership

January 05, 2024 07:00 - 54 minutes - 75.3 MB

Inevitably, when we're off for a break, news abounds. Today, Sarah and Beth are catching up on the news from over the winter holiday break including Trump's potential disqualification from state ballots, the ongoing wars in Ukraine and Gaza, and why Congress really ought to step up and do its job. TOPICS DISCUSSED Upcoming Presidential Election: Should Trump Be Disqualified from the Ballot? Wars in Ukraine and Gaza The Need for Congressional Leadership Outside of Politics: Intentions fo...

Best of 2023: Infrastructure is Personal with Sec. Pete Buttigieg

January 02, 2024 05:00 - 26 minutes - 36.6 MB

As we reflect on our best episode of 2023, we would be remiss not to include this wonderful conversation with Secretary of Transportation, Pete Buttigieg. We’ve wanted to talk to Pete for years and it was so exciting and enjoyable to finally make that happen. Visit our website for complete show notes and episode resources. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Best of 2023: What We Got Wrong About Covid

December 29, 2023 07:00 - 1 hour - 108 MB

We invited our community to vote on their favorite episodes of the year. This episode originally aired in August and is such a wonderful representation of the work we try to do here at Pantsuit Politics. We’re always trying to learn and grow individually and as a society and the Covid-19 pandemic gave us a unique opportunity to do that. Visit our website for complete show notes and episode resources. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Best of 2023: Why the Modern Male is Struggling with Richard V. Reeves

December 26, 2023 07:00 - 1 hour - 86.3 MB

We invited our community to vote on their favorite episodes of the year. This episode, featuring author Richard V. Reeves, was a huge hit and easily earned the most votes of all our episodes from the second quarter of the year. Visit our website for complete show notes and episode resources. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Best of 2023: Why Ukraine Still Matters with Marie Yovanovich

December 22, 2023 07:00 - 56 minutes - 77.2 MB

We invited our community to vote on their favorite episodes of the year. This episode, featuring Ambassador Marie Yovanovitch, was a stand-out. So much of this conversation remains relevant as the war in Ukraine continues. Visit our website for complete show notes and episode resources. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Working for Peace on Earth with Gregory Khalil

December 21, 2023 07:00 - 49 minutes - 45.1 MB

The war in Israel and Gaza has been one of the hardest news stories we’ve ever covered here on the show. Today, we’re talking with Gregroy Khalil of The Telos Group about what he sees in his work and the way forward to a future of true peace for a region long fraught with violence. Visit our website for complete show notes and episode resources. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Choosing Hope to Close 2023

December 19, 2023 07:00 - 57 minutes - 80 MB

In our final new episode of 2023, we look at positive trends across the US and the wider world. TOPICS DISCUSSED Positive Trends from 2023 Outside of Politics: 2024 Words of the Year Visit our website for complete show notes and episode resources. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Hillary Clinton on Diplomacy, Democracy, and the Year of the Girl

December 15, 2023 07:00 - 48 minutes - 44.6 MB

We are delighted to share this conversation with former Secretary of State, Hillary Clinton. She graciously spoke with us about the conflict in Israel and Gaza, the delicate balance of diplomacy, the impact of social media on our modern democracies, and the Year of the Girl. We could not have enjoyed this more and we know you’ll feel the same. Visit our website for complete show notes and episode resources. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

What We Can't Ignore from 2023

December 12, 2023 07:00 - 58 minutes - 53.5 MB

We discuss Congress, college presidents, and conflicts around the world. TOPICS DISCUSSED University Presidents go to Washington  Turmoil in Congress State Legislature Stories from 2023 that We’re Still Thinking About Outside of Politics: Beyoncé Visit our website for complete show notes and episode resources. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Mitt Romney's Soul Searching with McKay Coppins

December 08, 2023 07:00 - 53 minutes - 74.2 MB

We share Beth's conversation with McKay Coppins, author of the new Mitt Romney biography. TOPICS DISCUSSED McKay Coppins on Romney’s Political Soul-Searching Jane Ferguson for the Pantsuit Politics Premium Book Club Visit our website for complete show notes and episode resources. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

How to Think (and What to Do) About Another Trump Term

December 05, 2023 07:00 - 1 hour - 65.5 MB

Sarah and Beth discuss the DeSantis/Newsom Debate and the 2024 Republican Primary. TOPICS DISCUSSED The Red State/Blue State Debate with Ron DeSantis and Gavin Newsome The Threats of Another Trump Term Outside of Politics: Ghost Influencers Visit our website for complete show notes and episode resources. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

How Reading Humbled Us in 2023

December 01, 2023 07:00 - 58 minutes - 53.6 MB

Sarah and Beth share the books, articles, and news sources that challenged and shaped their views in 2023. TOPICS DISCUSSED Content that Shaped our Perspective in 2023 What we loved about the Culture Zeitgeist of 2023 To support the show and get early access to our 2023 book club boxes for January 2024, please subscribe to our Premium content on our Patreon page or Apple Podcasts Subscriptions. Visit our website for complete show notes and episode resources. Hosted on Acast. See acast...

A Fragile Ceasefire

November 28, 2023 07:00 - 47 minutes - 43.3 MB

We discuss the shakeup - or lack thereof - at OpenAI and the tenuous ceasefire in Gaza. TOPICS DISCUSSED OpenAI Corporate Drama Misinformation and Social Media News A Fragile Ceasefire in Gaza Outside of Politics: Guy Friends If you subscribe to our Premium content via Apple Podcasts Subscriptions, make sure to share your contact information with us in this form, so we can always let you know about upcoming events. Visit our website for complete show notes and episode resources. Hos...

Why Flying is Miserable with Ganesh Sitaraman

November 24, 2023 07:00 - 30 minutes - 41.9 MB

It’s one of the biggest travel weeks of the year in the United States, so we’re sharing a conversation with Ganesh Sitaraman, Professor of Law and Director of the Vanderbilt Policy Accelerator and author of the new book, Why Flying is Miserable: And How to Fix It. He shares how flying got to be such a slog and some ideas about how we can change it. Ganesh Sitaraman Website Why Flying Is Miserable: And How to Fix It by Ganesh Sitaraman (Bookshop) Visit our website for complete show notes a...

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