Pantsuit Politics
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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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Five Things You Need to Know About the Federal Budget Process
October 25, 2019 07:00 - 28 minutes - 33.1 MBTopics Discussed: Impeachment Update (02:08) 1. Budget Vocabulary (09:10) 2. Mandatory vs. Discretionary vs. Tax Breaks (12:59) 3. Deficits and Debt (16:06) 4. The Process in Theory (20:28) 5. The Process in Practice (23:11) Pantsuit Politics in the Wild: Nuance Nation Tour tickets for Dallas Nebraska Women's Leadership Network Fall Conference (October 24-25) - Conference tickets - Keynote address only Blissdom (November 14-16) Sponsors: Wander Beauty Thank you for being a p...
The G7 Location, Tulsi Gabbard, and Campaigning on Social Media
October 22, 2019 07:00 - 1 hour - 76.9 MBTopics Discussed: Brexit (02:03) Syrian Ceasefire & Middle East Policy (03:26) G7 Summit Location (04:07) Impeachment Update (23:03) 2020 Primary Update (30:35) Compliment: All Women Space Walk & Keanon Lowe (36:10) Campaigning and Social Media (40:33) Outside of Politics (01:03:51) Pantsuit Politics in the Wild: Nuance Nation Tour tickets for Dallas Nebraska Women's Leadership Network Fall Conference (October 24-25) - Conference tickets - Keynote address only Blissdom (Novem...
1000 Days of Trump and the Democratic Debate: Round Four
October 18, 2019 07:00 - 55 minutes - 64.1 MBTopics Discussed: Elijah Cummings (02:24) Brexit (03:33) 1000 Days of Trump (04:47) Impeachment Update (18:23) Democratic Debate: Round Four (29:41) Pantsuit Politics in the Wild: Nuance Nation Tour tickets for D.C. and Dallas Nebraska Women's Leadership Network Fall Conference (October 24-25) - Conference tickets - Keynote address only Blissdom (November 14-16) Sponsors: Legacy Box Quip Thank you for being a part of our community! We couldn't do what we do without you. To b...
Atatiana Jefferson, Syria, and Trauma-Informed Workplaces (with Kristin Shrimplin)
October 15, 2019 07:00 - 41 minutes - 57.1 MBTopics Discussed: Atatiana Jefferson (01:48) Marie Yovanovitch (04:09) Syria & Turkey (08:20) Trump News Slaughter Video (14:28) Ellen & George W. Bush (19:59) Compliments: Nancy Amons & Cynthia Thielen (22:55) Domestic Violence Awareness & Trauma-Informed Workplaces (28:43) Outside of Politics (35:47) Pantsuit Politics in the Wild: Nuance Nation Tour tickets for D.C. and Dallas Ideas at Work with the Center for the Study of Liberty (October 16) Nebraska Women's Leadership Netwo...
Elizabeth Warren, Ellen, and Opioids (with Stephanie Wittels Wach)
October 11, 2019 07:00 - 1 hour - 84.8 MBTopics Discussed: Syria (03:05) Impeachment Update (16:34) Elizabeth Warren and Pregnancy Discrimination (21:45) Ellen and George W. Bush (28:08) Stephanie Wittels Wach (44:13) Pantsuit Politics in the Wild: Nuance Nation Tour tickets for D.C. and Dallas Ideas at Work with the Center for the Study of Liberty (October 16) Blissdom (November 14-16) Sponsors: HelloFresh Betabrand Thank you for being a part of our community! We couldn't do what we do without you. To become a tangi...
Impeachment Update and the #MeToo Anniversary (Live from Evolving Faith)
October 08, 2019 07:00 - 51 minutes - 70.7 MBTopics Discussed: Impeachment Update (02:20) Compliment: Hakeem Jeffries and Doug Collins (22:09) The #MeToo Anniversary (26:31) Outside of Politics (48:44) Pantsuit Politics in the Wild: Nuance Nation Tour tickets for D.C. and Dallas Ideas at Work (October 16) Blissdom (November 14-16) Sponsors: Bipartisan Policy Center ThirdLove Ritual Thank you for being a part of our community! We couldn't do what we do without you. To become a tangible supporter of the show, please visit ...
Impeachment and Sarah Riggs Amico
October 04, 2019 07:00 - 57 minutes - 79.2 MBTopics Discussed: Impeachment (01:52) Sarah Riggs Amico(26:16) Pantsuit Politics in the Wild: Nuance Nation Tour tickets for D.C. and Dallas Ideas at Work (October 16) Blissdom (November 14-16) Sponsors: Express VPN Warby Parker Thank you for being a part of our community! We couldn't do what we do without you. To become a tangible supporter of the show, please visit our Patreon page, purchase a copy of our book, I Think You're Wrong (But I'm Listening), or share the word about o...
International Strife, Immigration, and the Impeachment Inquiry
October 01, 2019 07:00 - 48 minutes - 55.2 MBTopics Discussed: Hong Kong (02:59) MBS and the Khashoggi Murder (07:27) Immigration Decisions (12:04) Compliments: Fighting the Opioid Crisis (15:49) Impeachment & Ukraine (21:03) Outside of Politics (39:12) Pantsuit Politics in the Wild: Nuance Nation Tour tickets for D.C. and Dallas Evolving Faith (October 4-5) Ideas at Work (October 16) Blissdom (November 14-16) Sponsors: Blinkist Rothy's Bombas Thank you for being a part of our community! We couldn't do what we do with...
Impeachment, Whistleblowers, and Ukraine
September 27, 2019 07:00 - 59 minutes - 82.3 MBTopics Discussed: Impeachment Inquiry The Whistleblower Joseph Maguire Testimony Pantsuit Politics in the Wild: Nuance Nation Tour tickets for Louisville Nuance Nation Tour tickets for D.C. and Dallas Evolving Faith (October 4-5) Ideas at Work (October 16) Blissdom (November 14-16) Sponsors: Bipartisan Policy Center MVMT Betabrand Thank you for being a part of our community! We couldn't do what we do without you. To become a tangible supporter of the show, please visit our Pa...
Nightly Nuance - September 24, 2019
September 25, 2019 07:00 - 19 minutes - 14.6 MBWe are releasing our conversation on the Nightly Nuance to everyone due to the historic nature of the day's news events. On September 24, 2019, Speaker of the House Nancy Pelosi formally announced an impeachment inquiry into President Donald Trump. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Five Things You Need to Know About Impeachment (RE-RELEASE)
September 25, 2019 06:00 - 24 minutes - 27.8 MBImpeachment is a hot topic in the news right now. We'll be talking about it more on Tuesday's episode, but today we're covering the history, purpose, and process of impeachment. Resources About Impeachment: High Crimes and Misdemeanors House of Representatives: Impeachment 1993: Senate Impeachment Trial Powers Upheld Is Obstruction an Impeachable Offense? History Says Yes Can't get enough Pantsuit Politics? Come see us at Florence Christian Church in Florence, KY on April 27 fo...
Ukraine, Climate Strike, and Labor Unions
September 24, 2019 11:43 - 1 hour - 96.8 MBTopics Discussed: Trump, Biden, and Ukraine (02:12) UN General Assembly (14:47) Climate Strike (16:26) Israeli Election (19:52) Compliments: Rep. Paul Mitchell & Homelessness in Nevada (22:59) Modern Labor Movement (28:28) Outside of Politics (1:05:53) Pantsuit Politics in the Wild: Nuance Nation Tour tickets for Louisville Nuance Nation Tour tickets for D.C. and Dallas Evolving Faith (October 4-5) Ideas at Work (October 16) Blissdom (November 14-16) Sponsors: Legacy Box T...
Five Things You Need to Know About Labor Unions
September 20, 2019 07:00 - 23 minutes - 32.8 MBFive Things You Need to Know About Labor Unions: 1. The American labor movement sprang to life with industrialization and resulted in many of the workplace protections we enjoy today. (02:02) 2. Union membership peaked in the mid-20th century but struggled with racist and sexist policies as well as corruption within the leadership and anti-union government policies. (11:10) 3. As private union membership began to decrease, public service unions began to grow. (17:57) 4. We are also seein...
The Democratic Debate: Round Three
September 17, 2019 07:00 - 56 minutes - 64.5 MBTopics Discussed: Saudi Aramco Drone Strike (02:37) Purdue Pharma Bankruptcy (09:31) Brett Kavanaugh...Again (11:53) GM Labor Strike (19:17) Compliments: Adam Schiff & Attitudes About Vaping (20:42) The Democratic Debate: Round Three (26:59) Outside of Politics (54:23) Pantsuit Politics in the Wild: Nuance Nation Tour tickets for Louisville Nuance Nation Tour tickets for D.C. and Dallas Evolving Faith (October 4-5) Ideas at Work (October 16) Blissdom (November 14-16) Sponsor...
2019: More Passionate Than Cautious (Live from Midway University)
September 13, 2019 07:00 - 43 minutes - 50.4 MBTopics Discussed: John Bolton (02:21) The Bahamas (06:50) Bombing Iraq (11:47) North Korean Weapons (15:03) The Battle of the Dans (17:46) Legislating the Gig Economy (23:55) Rural Broadband Access (36:02) Pantsuit Politics in the Wild: Nuance Nation Tour tickets Pantsuit Politics Live in Elizabethtown (September 28) Evolving Faith (October 4-5) Ideas at Work (October 16) Blissdom (November 14-16) Sponsors: Express VPN Quip Thank you for being a part of our community! We ...
Afghanistan, Republican Primaries, and IDEA Funding
September 10, 2019 07:00 - 58 minutes - 67.4 MBTopics Discussed: Afghanistan and Peace Talks (01:55) Republican Primaries (13:25) Compliments: Gov. Gretchen Whitmer and University of Tennessee (19:39) IDEA Funding (25:14) Outside of Politics (51:59) Pantsuit Politics in the Wild: Nuance Nation Tour tickets Pantsuit Politics Live in Elizabethtown (September 28) Evolving Faith (October 4-5) Ideas at Work (October 16) Blissdom (November 14-16) Sponsors: Ritual Brooklinen Thank you for being a part of our community! We cou...
Climate, Brexit, and Democracy
September 06, 2019 07:00 - 36 minutes - 41.8 MBTopics Discussed: Hurricanes and Climate (02:37) CNN Climate Town Hall (03:44) Campaign Contributions (15:12) Brexit and Democracy (20:25) Here's how you can help Hurricane Dorian victims (CNN) Pantsuit Politics in the Wild: Nuance Nation Tour tickets Pantsuit Politics Live in Elizabethtown (September 28) Evolving Faith (October 4-5) Ideas at Work (October 16) Blissdom (November 14-16) Sponsors: Blinkist HelloFresh Betabrand Thank you for being a part of our community! W...
Survivors of School Shootings (with Amye Archer and Loren Kleinman)
September 03, 2019 07:00 - 39 minutes - 46 MBSarah talks with Amye Archer and Loren Kleinman, editors of If I Don't Make It, I Love You, a collection of narratives from survivors of school shootings in America. To help get a copy of this book in the hands of every U.S. Senator, visit their GoFundMe campaign. Pantsuit Politics in the Wild: Nuance Nation Tour tickets Pantsuit Politics Live in Elizabethtown (September 28) Evolving Faith (October 4-5) Ideas at Work (October 16) Blissdom (November 14-16) Sponsors: Rothy's Lola ...
Hurricanes, Civil Rights, and Democrats
August 30, 2019 07:00 - 43 minutes - 50.3 MBTopics Discussed: FEMA Disaster Relief Fund (03:51) Trump Administration and LGBT Issues (14:27) Kirsten Gillibrand (31:07) Georgia Senate Race (36:24) Kentucky Senate Race (38:47) Pantsuit Politics in the Wild: Nuance Nation Tour tickets Pantsuit Politics Live in Elizabethtown (September 28) Evolving Faith (October 4-5) Ideas at Work (October 16) Blissdom (November 14-16) Sponsors: Pact Babbel Thank you for being a part of our community! We couldn't do what we do withou...
Hurricanes, Civil Rights, and Democrats
August 30, 2019 07:00 - 43 minutes - 50.3 MBTopics Discussed: FEMA Disaster Relief Fund (03:51) Trump Administration and LGBT Issues (14:27) Kirsten Gillibrand (31:07) Georgia Senate Race (36:24) Kentucky Senate Race (38:47) Pantsuit Politics in the Wild: Nuance Nation Tour tickets Pantsuit Politics Live in Elizabethtown (September 28) Evolving Faith (October 4-5) Ideas at Work (October 16) Blissdom (November 14-16) Sponsors: Pact Babbel Thank you for being a part of our community! We couldn't do what we do withou...
The G7 Summit and the Border Crisis
August 27, 2019 07:00 - 1 hour - 70.2 MBTopics Discussed: The G7 Summit (03:24) Compliments: Joe Walsh & Bill deBlasio (16:40) The Border Crisis (23:38) Outside of Politics (51:16) Pantsuit Politics in the Wild: Nuance Nation Tour tickets Evolving Faith (October 4-5) Ideas at Work (October 16) Blissdom (November 14-16) Sponsors: Blinkist ThirdLove Away Silk Therapeutics Thank you for being a part of our community! We couldn't do what we do without you. To become a tangible supporter of the show, please visit our...
Five Things You Need to Know About the Border Crisis
August 23, 2019 07:00 - 24 minutes - 28.6 MBTopics Discussed: 1. There is a legitimate rise in people seeking to cross the border both illegally and legally, but we are not at record levels of immigration. (02:33) 2. The Northern Triangle (08:33) 3. For most of our history, border deportations were pretty informal if not absent. (14:20) 4. The Trump administration does not believe the U.S. should welcome the persecuted or oppressed. (18:57) 5. Increased migration to the US is part of an international trend -- this could be the ne...
Antifa, Proud Boys, and Extremist Ideologies
August 20, 2019 07:00 - 1 hour - 70 MBTopics Discussed: Economy (02:29) Native Presidential Forum (12:08) Kabul Wedding Attack (13:55) Disabled People and Gun Control (16:09) Compliments: Beto O'Rourke & California Law Enforcement (17:40) Defining the Political Spectrum (26:59) Antifa (30:41) Proud Boys (35:17) Dealing with Extremist Ideologies in America (39:54) Outside of Politics (58:30) Pantsuit Politics in the Wild: Nuance Nation Tour tickets Evolving Faith (October 4-5) Ideas at Work (October 16) Blissd...
Constitutional Primers: Tenth Amendment
August 16, 2019 07:00 - 32 minutes - 45.2 MBThe Constitution and its amendments are the foundation of American democracy. Yet, we are continually debating their meaning. We're going back to basics and breaking down some of the most hotly debated amendments to help us all understand them on a historical level. In this episode, Beth talks with Dr. Michael Baranowski, political science professor and host of The Politics Guys, about the Tenth Amendment. Events and Interviews: Nuance Nation Tour tickets Podcast Movement (August 13-16...
Epstein, Kashmir, and Gun Policy
August 13, 2019 07:00 - 1 hour - 77.5 MBTopics Discussed: Jeffrey Epstein (03:35) Kashmir (12:54) Trump Immigration Policies (16:24) Compliments: Tulsi Gabbard and Colombia (23:58) The Presidency and Empathy (28:39) Gun Policy Proposals (36:52) Outside of Politics (01:07:07) Resources: Epstein’s Death Has a Simpler Explanation (The Atlantic) Before Jail Suicide, Jeffrey Epstein Was Left Alone and Not Closely Monitored (The New York Times) Safety Concerns Grow as Inmates Are Guarded by Teachers and Secretaries (The ...
Constitutional Primers: Fourth, Fifth, and Sixth Amendments
August 09, 2019 07:00 - 30 minutes - 34.9 MBThe Constitution and its amendments are the foundation of American democracy. Yet, we are continually debating their meaning. We're going back to basics and breaking down some of the most hotly debated amendments to help us all understand them on a historical level. In this episode, Sarah talks with Angela J. Davis about the fourth, fifth, and sixth amendments. Intro: (00:50) 4th Amendment: (02:52) 5th Amendment: (15:14) 6th Amendment: (26:30) Events and Interviews: Nuance Nation Tou...
Democratic Primary Debates and Mass Shootings
August 06, 2019 07:00 - 59 minutes - 68.8 MBTopics Discussed: The Democratic Primary Debates: Round Two (02:39) Compliments: Canadian Doctors & California College Professors (15:42) Mass Shootings (20:53) Outside of Politics (56:31) Additional Resources: What Explains U.S. Mass Shootings? International Comparisons Suggest an Answer The American Exception Maybe You Should Talk to Someone by Loti Gottlieb Events and Interviews: Nuance Nation Tour tickets Podcast Movement (August 13-16) Evolving Faith (October 4-5) Bli...
Constitutional Primers: Second Amendment
August 02, 2019 07:00 - 30 minutes - 35 MBThe Constitution and its amendments are the foundation of American democracy. Yet, we are continually debating their meaning. We're going back to basics and breaking down some of the most hotly debated amendments to help us all understand them on a historical level. In this episode, Beth talks with Dr. Kristin Goss of Duke University about the second amendment. Events and Interviews: Nuance Nation Tour tickets Podcast Movement (August 13-16) Evolving Faith (October 4-5) Blissdom (No...
Constitutional Primers: First Amendment
July 30, 2019 07:00 - 44 minutes - 51.5 MBThe Constitution and its amendments are the foundation of American democracy. Yet, we are continually debating their meaning. We're going back to basics and breaking down some of the most hotly debated amendments to help us all understand them on a historical level. In this episode, Sarah talks with her constitutional law professor, Stephen Wermiel, about the first amendment. Events and Interviews: Nuance Nation Tour tickets Podcast Movement (August 13-16) Evolving Faith (October 4-5...
The Mueller Testimony, Puerto Rico, and the Federal Budget
July 26, 2019 07:00 - 41 minutes - 57.7 MBTopics Discussed: The Mueller Testimony (6:05) Puerto Rico (32:26) The Federal Budget (36:42) Events and Interviews: Nuance Nation Tour tickets Podcast Movement (August 13-16) Evolving Faith (October 4-5) Blissdom (November 14-16) Check out The NewsWorthy from Erica Mandy, a daily news podcast that brings you the headlines in under ten minutes. Sponsors: Blinkist Legacy Box Rothy's Thank you for being a part of our community! We couldn't do what we do without you. To become a...
Protests, Minimum Wage, and the Budget
July 23, 2019 07:00 - 1 hour - 87.8 MBTopics Discussed: Hong Kong (4:16) Puerto Rico (8:04) Iran (12:20) Compliment the Other Side: The Trump Administration (22:50) Beth's Big Announcement (24:23) Minimum Wage (39:53) Budget (48:53) Mueller Testimony (54:36) Outside of Politics (57:58) Additional Resources: Fast Food Burnout Pantsuit Politics on the Minimum Wage Years and Years Events and Interviews: Nuance Nation Tour tickets Podcast Movement (August 13-16) Evolving Faith (October 4-5) Blissdom (Novemb...
Racism and Values in American Politics
July 19, 2019 07:00 - 51 minutes - 70.7 MBResources: Am I an American? by Ibram X. Kendi Events and Interviews: Nuance Nation Tour tickets Podcast Movement (August 13-16) Evolving Faith (October 4-5) Blissdom (November 14-16) Sponsors: Express VPN Rothy's Silk Therapeutics Thank you for being a part of our community! We couldn't do what we do without you. To become a tangible supporter of the show, please visit our Patreon page, purchase a copy of our book, I Think You're Wrong (But I'm Listening), or share the word...
Racist Tweets, Border Camps, and Campaign Finance
July 16, 2019 08:00 - 1 hour - 103 MBTopics Discussed: Trump's Tweets (03:07) The Border Camps (20:36) Compliment the Other Side: Tabitha Isner & the Trump Administration (31:35) Campaign Finance (37:29) Outside of Politics (01:20:32) Resources: Tabitha Isner Deposition Citizens United and campaign finance The Awakened Family by Shefali Tsabary Adam Gopnik on The Ezra Klein Show Events and Interviews: Nuance Nation Tour tickets Podcast Movement (August 13-16) Evolving Faith (October 4-5) Blissdom (November...
Five Things You Need to Know About Campaign Finance
July 12, 2019 07:00 - 36 minutes - 42.5 MBEvents and Interviews: Get tickets for the Nuance Nation tour today! Tickets are now on sale for the Bay Area and Southern California. Podcast Movement (August 13-16) Evolving Faith (October 4-5) Blissdom (November 14-16) Campaign Finance Resources: Swilling the Planters With Bumbo: When Booze Bought Elections Political Patronage Mitch McConnell: Election ordinance is, in part, reaction to past excesses How Nonprofits Spend Millions on Elections and Call it Public Welfare ...
The World Cup, Sudan, Iran, and the Census
July 09, 2019 07:00 - 58 minutes - 67.6 MBTopics Discussed: The Women's World Cup (03:43) Sudan (09:41) Iran (14:23) Compliment the Other Side: Rep. Bennie Thompson & Connie Morella (25:33) The Census (31:25) Outside of Politics (53:41) Resources: Why Megan Rapinoe's brother, Brian, is her greatest heartbreak, and hope The USWNT is after something far more subversive than just better pay Sudan’s military and civilian opposition have reached a power-sharing deal Sudan's pro-democracy movement, military agree to share powe...
Engaging Young Voters with Claire Harmon
July 05, 2019 07:00 - 14 minutes - 16.9 MBResources: Inspire U.S. Meet Claire Harmon Events and Interviews: Podcast Movement (August 13-16) Evolving Faith (October 4-5) Blissdom (November 14-16) Sponsors: Audible Thank you for being a part of our community! We couldn't do what we do without you. To become a tangible supporter of the show, please visit our Patreon page, purchase a copy of our book, I Think You're Wrong (But I'm Listening), or share the word about our work in your own circles. Hosted on Acast. See acast....
Social Work and Advocacy with Dr. Missy Bird
July 02, 2019 07:00 - 29 minutes - 34.6 MBResources: Missy Bird website Missy Bird Facebook Missy Bird Twitter Missy Bird Instagram Events and Interviews: Podcast Movement (August 13-16) Evolving Faith (October 4-5) Blissdom (November 14-16) Sponsors: Silk Therapeutics Lola Simple Health Thank you for being a part of our community! We couldn't do what we do without you. To become a tangible supporter of the show, please visit our Patreon page, purchase a copy of our book, I Think You're Wrong (But I'm Listening), or s...
The Democratic Primary Debates: Round One
June 28, 2019 07:00 - 50 minutes - 58.3 MBTopics Discussed: Wednesday night debate (01:46) Thursday night debate (27:13) Events and Interviews: Podcast Movement (August 13-16) Evolving Faith (October 4-5) Blissdom (November 14-16) Sponsors: The American Beverage Association Vistaprint Thank you for being a part of our community! We couldn't do what we do without you. To become a tangible supporter of the show, please visit our Patreon page, purchase a copy of our book, I Think You're Wrong (But I'm Listening), or share th...
Detention Centers, E. Jean Carroll, and True Crime
June 25, 2019 07:00 - 1 hour - 76 MBTopics Discussed: Detention Centers at the Border (05:14) E. Jean Carroll's Rape Accusation (26:25) Compliment the Other Side: Tucker Carlson & Governor Kate Brown (32:05) True Crime (41:31) The Enneagram and Parenting (01:02:11) Resources: Why a Government Lawyer Argued Against Giving Immigrant Kids Toothbrushes Hideous Men (E. Jean Carroll's essay) 12 Reasons We Love True Crime, According to the Experts What One Researcher Discovered About America's True Crime Obsession Don'...
Mark Charles, Joe Biden, and Reparations
June 21, 2019 07:00 - 33 minutes - 38.2 MBTopics Discussed: Mark Charles (02:43) Reparations (07:18) Joe Biden (16:15) The New York Times Meet the Candidate videos Events and Interviews: Speaking Your Brand podcast United and Together podcast Minnesota Public Radio with Kerri Miller Podcast Movement (August 13-16) Evolving Faith (October 4-5) Blissdom (November 14-16) Sponsors: The American Beverage Association Away Silk Therapeutics Thank you for being a part of our community! We couldn't do what we do without y...
Mark Charles on Reconciliation, Lament, and a Campaign for All the People
June 18, 2019 07:00 - 1 hour - 79.6 MBMark Charles: Mark Charles website and campaign site Mark Charles enters 2020 race Mark Charles on America's apology The Tragedy Expert on Without Fail Events and Interviews: Speaking Your Brand podcast United and Together podcast Podcast Movement (August 13-16) Evolving Faith (October 4-5) Blissdom (November 14-16) Sponsors: The American Beverage Association Ritual Express VPN Thank you for being a part of our community! We couldn't do what we do without you. To become a ...
Running for Senate: MJ Hegar and Stephany Rose Spaulding
June 14, 2019 07:00 - 45 minutes - 51.9 MBToday, we're featuring two incredible women who are running for Senate in 2020. MJ Hegar is running against incumbent John Cornyn in Texas. Stephany Rose Spaulding, who spoke to us during her 2018 campaign for Congress, is running for the Democratic nomination in Colorado. Can't get enough Pantsuit Politics? Come see us speak this fall at Podcast Movement, Evolving Faith, and Blissdom. Thanks to our sponsors: the American Beverage Association, Quip, and Silk Therapeutics. Thank you for b...
Tariffs, Hong Kong, and Brexit
June 11, 2019 07:00 - 44 minutes - 50.4 MBWe discuss the "deal" the administration made with Mexico over tariffs and Hong Kong protests about extradition legislation. Beth compliments Sen. Catherine Cortez Masto of Nevada and Sarah compliments states working to overturn the death penalty. In our main segment, we return to our conversation about Brexit and share what we think will happen. Outside of politics, we talk accents and celebrate Nicholas Holland's 40th birthday. Can't get enough Pantsuit Politics? Come see us speak th...
Five Things You Need to Know About Brexit
June 07, 2019 07:00 - 38 minutes - 44.7 MBDespite the fact that Brexit has been a thing for years now, things are still a mess over in the United Kingdom as they attempt to decide exactly how this is going to go down. Today, we're breaking down what you need to know about Brexit before we discuss our opinions about it on Tuesday's episode. We'll be answering all these questions and more: How did Britain get to be in the European Union in the first place? How did Bexit became a thing? What's in the divorce deal? What is the Iri...
2020 Candidates, Rachel Held Evans, and Our Journey on LGBTQ Rights
June 04, 2019 07:00 - 1 hour - 77.7 MBWe start by talking about developments in the 2020 field, including the addition of Mark Charles, Kirsten Gillibrand's failure to launch, and security risks exemplified by what happened to Kamala Harris. We also share our heartbreak over the shooting in Virginia Beach and ponder President Trump's state visit to the United Kingdom. For Compliment the Other Side, Beth honors the work of Democrats in Connecticut who are working on a new budget package. In our main segment, we respond to...
Mueller, Netanyahu, the USS John McCain, and Boycotting Red States
May 31, 2019 07:00 - 26 minutes - 30.5 MBIt's the last day of our annual Patreon drive! We're so close to our big goal of 1000 patrons! Visit our Patreon page to become part of the incredible community that supports our work and get access to exciting bonus content and perks. We talk through the news of the week, including that nine minute press conference that Robert Mueller gave urging us all to read his report. We also discuss the Israeli election, the potential boycotts of red states, and the absurd reason the USS John McC...
Nancy Pelosi, President Trump, and Women in the Military (with Lt. Col. Jeannette Haynie)
May 28, 2019 07:00 - 45 minutes - 52.3 MBIt's the last week of our annual Patreon drive! We're so close to our big goal! Visit our Patreon page to become part of the incredible community that supports our work and get access to exciting bonus content and perks. We discuss the tension between President Trump and Congress, specifically the House of Representatives led by Speaker Nancy Pelosi. We also share our conversation with Lt. Col. Jeannette Gaudry Haynie, a Naval Academy graduate an attack helicopter pilot who is doing import...
Willie Geist Talks Journalism and the Politics of 2020
May 24, 2019 07:00 - 36 minutes - 42.2 MBWe're halfway through our annual Patreon drive! Visit our Patreon page to become part of the incredible community that supports our work and get access to exciting bonus content and perks. After two heavy episodes diving into the weeds of abortion law, we're lightening things up today. We share our great conversation with Willie Geist about journalism, the politics of the 2020 presidential race, and what's in his Netflix queue. Thanks to our sponsors: the American Beverage Association an...
Equality Act, Immigration, Justin Amash, and Abortion Law
May 21, 2019 07:00 - 1 hour - 84.5 MBWe're halfway through our annual Patreon drive! Visit our Patreon page to become part of the incredible community that supports our work and get access to exciting bonus content and perks. We start with a few current events including the House passing the Equality Act, Jared Kushner and the new immigration law, Justin Amash's important Twitter thread, and a surprising Compliment the Other Side from Sarah. Then, we dig in on the complexities of abortion law in America and what we think will...
5 Things You Need to Know About Abortion Law
May 17, 2019 07:00 - 33 minutes - 38.4 MBThis week kicked off our annual Patreon drive! Visit our Patreon page to become part of the incredible community that supports our work and get access to exciting bonus content and perks. Today, we're sharing five things you need to know about abortion law in advance of a deeper conversation about recent events on Tuesday's episode. Abortion has a long emotional history in the US that Roe vs. Wade didn't stop. Ohio, Mississippi, Kentucky, and Georgia have passed "heart beat bills". Hea...