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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Episodes
The Campaign to Recall Judge Persky, Conspiracy Theories, and the Physical Realties of Gun Violence
February 02, 2018 07:00 - 50 minutes - 46.2 MBCalifornia voters will soon decide whether to recall the judge who sentenced Brock Turner, and conspiracy theories seem to be taking over our public discussions. We’re talking about institutional trust and accountability as well as discussing the brutal realities of gun violence in today’s episode. Thanks to TomboyX for sponsoring today's podcast. We discuss the campaign to recall Judge Persky, how elections impact the judiciary, and the punitive side of rape culture. We also talk abo...
Bill Clinton, George W. Bush, and Moral Authority
January 30, 2018 07:00 - 1 hour - 66.5 MBJohn Adams said that “because power corrupts, society’s demands for moral authority and character increase as the importance of the position increases.” Every headline in the past week has us thinking about abuse of power and the moral authority required to stand up to that abuse. In this week's show, we discuss the growing violence in Afghanistan and the terrible attacks in Kabul. We also ponder the motivations behind President Trump's solar tariffs. In our #metoo moment, we talk about the #...
Gun Violence and Activism (with Special Guest Dr. Dana Fisher)
January 26, 2018 07:00 - 1 hour - 59.1 MBIn 1997, three of Sarah's classmates were shot and killed in the lobby of my high school. 20 years later and 30 miles away, her community is again mourning the deaths of two 15 yo high school students shot in the in the lobby of Marshall County High School. We’re thinking about activism to prevent these tragedies and talking about activism through protests with Dr. Dana Fisher. The Courier Journal describes the shooting at Marshall County High School in Benton, Kentucky, in excruciating de...
Gun Violence and Activism (with Special Guest Dr. Dana Fisher)
January 26, 2018 07:00 - 1 hour - 59.1 MBIn 1997, three of Sarah's classmates were shot and killed in the lobby of my high school. 20 years later and 30 miles away, her community is again mourning the deaths of two 15 yo high school students shot in the in the lobby of Marshall County High School. We’re thinking about activism to prevent these tragedies and talking about activism through protests with Dr. Dana Fisher. The Courier Journal describes the shooting at Marshall County High School in Benton, Kentucky, in excruciating de...
Negotiating with Jello: What to Make of the Government Shutdown and the Next Stage of Immigration Talks
January 23, 2018 07:00 - 1 hour - 55.3 MBHow does one negotiate with jello? We talk negotiations, compromise, and the government shutdown on today’s episode. We begin with our #metoo moment, discussing the sentencing hearing for Larry Nassar, the former physician for the U.S. Olympian gymnastics team. Judge Rosemarie Aquilina has admirably allowed survivors to speak during the hearing, and survivors like Aly Raisman have used their time to powerfully indict everyone who has been complicit in Nassar's abuse. Next, we talk about the ...
The Budget, DACA, and Listener Feedback on Aziz Ansari and Grace
January 19, 2018 07:00 - 35 minutes - 32.2 MBThe President of the United States, through his party's website, actually gave out Fake News Awards this week. There is an epidemic of pettiness in our politics. Let's discuss. We discuss Congress's inability to pass a budget and inability to do a "deal" that the President will sign on DACA. We also talk about the Senate Judiciary Committee hearing that devoted a sad amount of time to whether the President actually said the word "shithole." It's difficult to know what's happening in th...
The Budget, DACA, and Listener Feedback on Aziz Ansari and Grace
January 19, 2018 07:00 - 35 minutes - 32.2 MBThe President of the United States, through his party's website, actually gave out Fake News Awards this week. There is an epidemic of pettiness in our politics. Let's discuss. We discuss Congress's inability to pass a budget and inability to do a "deal" that the President will sign on DACA. We also talk about the Senate Judiciary Committee hearing that devoted a sad amount of time to whether the President actually said the word "shithole." It's difficult to know what's happening in th...
Medicaid in Kentucky, Aziz Ansari, and Immigration Policy
January 16, 2018 07:00 - 57 minutes - 52.4 MBThe news this week has been explicit — both in language and in what that language reveals. We’re discussing the President’s comments on immigration and the US’s role in the world. Our home state of Kentucky has been granted a waiver to add work requirements to Medicaid. We discuss the facts of the new program and our thoughts on what it does and doesn't accomplish. A babe.net piece about "Grace's" date with Aziz Ansari has fueled controversy over the past three days. (Please note that...
Medicaid in Kentucky, Aziz Ansari, and Immigration Policy
January 16, 2018 07:00 - 57 minutes - 52.4 MBThe news this week has been explicit — both in language and in what that language reveals. We’re discussing the President’s comments on immigration and the US’s role in the world. Our home state of Kentucky has been granted a waiver to add work requirements to Medicaid. We discuss the facts of the new program and our thoughts on what it does and doesn't accomplish. A babe.net piece about "Grace's" date with Aziz Ansari has fueled controversy over the past three days. (Please note that...
#Oprah2020, DACA, and a Report from the Paducah City Commission
January 11, 2018 07:00 - 41 minutes - 38.3 MBThe Briefcase is our shorter episode each week when we catch up on news and often share listener feedback. Today, we're covering a local fairness ordinance, the Oprah 2020 frenzy, and the public DACA meeting President Trump convened. In our first block, Sarah emotionally describes the difficulty inherent in holding public meetings to pass a fairness ordinance in the city of Paducah, KY. Paducah is Kentucky's 9th city to pass protections for LGBTQ+ individuals. In this segment, Beth mentio...
Fire and Fury, Oprah for President, and faith and politics with Michael Wear
January 09, 2018 07:00 - 1 hour - 92.9 MBWe discussed #MeToo's moment at the Golden Globes, including Oprah's (presidential?) speech. Beth is reading Fire and Fury and keeping us all updated and we talk faith and politics with Michael Wear. Thanks to our patrons; we hope you'll consider supporting Pantsuit Politics by making a monthly contribution at Patreon and by leaving a positive review in the Apple Podcast Player for Pantsuit Politics and The Nuanced Life. Sarah live tweeted The Golden Globes and we had lots of thoughts on p...
The Iranian protests and America's relationship with the Middle East
January 05, 2018 07:00 - 28 minutes - 26 MBSarah talks with Kerry Boyd Anderson, a Political Risk Consultant and our Pantsuit Politics Middle East expert, about the protests in Iran. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
The Great Redhead Debate
January 02, 2018 07:00 - 1 hour - 72.1 MBSince so many of you are new to Pantsuit Politics, we thought we would rebroadcast one of our earlier episodes in which our different approaches are more readily apparent. In this episode, we imagine a world in which Sarah is the Democrat's nominee and Beth is the Republican's nominee. Spoiler alert: it's a far cry from what we anticipate seeing on the real debate stage. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2018: Personal and Political Resolutions
December 29, 2017 07:00 - 31 minutes - 72.6 MBAfter a tumultuous 2017, we're looking ahead. Inspired by Ali Edwards's One Little Word, we choose our words of the year personally and for the podcast. We also talk about our political resolutions. Thanks to Better Help and ModCloth for sponsoring today's episode and to our patrons who make Pantsuit Politics possible. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Questions for New Year's Eve reflections on the year in politics
December 26, 2017 07:00 - 45 minutes - 103 MB2017 has been a long year, to say the least. We’re reflecting on that year the same way we’ve gotten through it - with a little help from our friends Thanks to our patrons; we hope you'll consider supporting Pantsuit Politics by making a monthly contribution at Patreon and by leaving a positive review in the Apple Podcast Player for Pantsuit Politics and The Nuanced Life. Thanks to today's sponsors: Better Help and ModCloth. We're using Tsh Oxenreider's 20 Questions for a New Year's Eve re...
"The Governing Wing of the Republican Party" with Sarah Chamberlain
December 22, 2017 07:00 - 22 minutes - 50.9 MBWhile Sarah enjoys some holiday time, Beth shares an interview with Sarah Chamberlain, President and CEO of the Republican Main Street Partnership -- a coalition of 70 members of Congress. Thanks so much to the sponsors of today's podcast: Better Help and ModCloth. To support Pantsuit Politics, please visit our Patreon page--we're so grateful for the listener support that sustains our podcasts. The Republican Main Street Partnership prides itself on its commitment to "kitchen table issu...
The tax plan, Evangelicals, and gendered conversations
December 19, 2017 07:00 - 1 hour - 160 MBWe’ve been talking about the #metoo movement at length. As the year draws to a close, we’re thinking more about what gender equality could really mean. We discuss the Republican tax plan, evangelicals and the President, and ways that our everyday conversations can promote greater equality between men and women. Thanks to our patrons; we hope you'll consider supporting Pantsuit Politics by making a monthly contribution at Patreon and by leaving a positive review in the Apple Podcast Player for...
Doug Jones and Roy Moore, the Mueller Investigation, and a Kentucky Tragedy
December 15, 2017 07:00 - 46 minutes - 107 MBDoug Jones defeated Roy Moore in Alabama’s special senate election. We reflect on that race, complaints about bias in the Mueller investigation, and the tragic suicide of a Kentucky lawmaker. Thanks so much to our patrons, who make our work possible. If you'd like to support Pantsuit Politics, please visit our Patreon page. We also truly appreciate today's sponsors, ModCloth and Virtue Labs. We discuss the turnout and results of the Alabama special election, in which Democrat Doug Jones de...
Complicit: Trump, the Media, the Budget, and the 2017 Word of the Year
December 12, 2017 07:00 - 1 hour - 153 MBDictionary.com has made “complicit” the 2017 Word of the Year. We consider our collective responsibility and Lindy West’s powerful statement that the opposite of complicity isn’t apology; it’s fixing what you broke. Thanks to our patrons; we hope you'll consider supporting Pantsuit Politics by making a monthly contribution at Patreon and by leaving a positive review in the Apple Podcast Player for Pantsuit Politics and The Nuanced Life. Thanks to today's sponsors: Away, Lola, and ModCloth. ...
Complicit: Trump, the Media, the Budget, and the 2017 Word of the Year
December 12, 2017 07:00 - 1 hour - 153 MBDictionary.com has made “complicit” the 2017 Word of the Year. We consider our collective responsibility and Lindy West’s powerful statement that the opposite of complicity isn’t apology; it’s fixing what you broke. Thanks to our patrons; we hope you'll consider supporting Pantsuit Politics by making a monthly contribution at Patreon and by leaving a positive review in the Apple Podcast Player for Pantsuit Politics and The Nuanced Life. Thanks to today's sponsors: Away, Lola, and ModCloth....
Jerusalem, Al Franken, and feedback
December 08, 2017 07:00 - 49 minutes - 112 MBA quick ask! We need reviews for The Nuanced Life to help us get recognized by iTunes! So, if you're enjoying the show, stop on over and give us a review. We discuss President Trump declaring Jerusalem as the capitol of Israel, as well as the resignations of John Conyers and Al Franken. We talk about the concerns about false accusations in light of the #metoo movement and Jenny's awesome video she shared with us on consent. We send our love to California and consider how often we offer sym...
Michael Flynn, the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act, CVS and Aetna, and What Our Priorities Say About Our Care for Children
December 05, 2017 07:00 - 1 hour - 155 MBMichael Flynn has entered a guilty plea and is cooperating with the Mueller investigation, and the Senate took a big step toward tax cuts. With very few days left in the legislative year, we’re considering how our national priorities measure up to our professed love of children. Thanks to Crane & Canopy, Away, Zola, and ModCloth for sponsoring today's episode. Thanks as always to our patrons; if you would like to support Pantsuit Politics, please visit our Patreon page. We were thrilled to...
Cheers to Disequilibrium: Processing Matt Lauer, Garrison Keillor, and Donald Trump
December 01, 2017 07:00 - 46 minutes - 107 MBOscar Wilde said, “everything in the world is about sex except sex. Sex is about power.” Sex and power continue to dominate the headlines, and we’re still processing that along with our increasingly tenuous relationship with the truth. Thanks so much to ModCloth and VirtueLabs for sponsoring today's podcast. If you'd like to check out the Pantsuit Politics gift guide, visit our website, and if you'd like to support our work, please visit our Patreon page. In a wide-ranging discussion, w...
Cheers to Disequilibrium: Processing Matt Lauer, Garrison Keillor, and Donald Trump
December 01, 2017 07:00 - 46 minutes - 107 MBOscar Wilde said, “everything in the world is about sex except sex. Sex is about power.” Sex and power continue to dominate the headlines, and we’re still processing that along with our increasingly tenuous relationship with the truth. Thanks so much to ModCloth and VirtueLabs for sponsoring today's podcast. If you'd like to check out the Pantsuit Politics gift guide, visit our website, and if you'd like to support our work, please visit our Patreon page. In a wide-ranging discussion, w...
Net Neutrality and #MeToo: Reckonings and Reflections
November 28, 2017 07:00 - 1 hour - 163 MBThe tsunami of sexual harassment and assault allegations continues and is causing cultural and political reflection. Today we continue our ongoing discussion of politics, partisanship, and the #metoo movement. Thank you for everyone supporting our work on Patreon. We also appreciate our sponsors for today's podcast: Credible.com, Away, and ThirdLove. We hope you'll check out our new podcast, The Nuanced Life. Congress has a very long to-do list through the end of the year. It's important...
Happy Thanksgiving and Introduction to The Nuanced Life
November 24, 2017 13:01 - 44 minutes - 102 MBHappy Thanksgiving! We are taking a pause from politics this week and sharing the first episode of The Nuanced Life, our new podcast focused on bringing the principles we've learned through our political dialogue to non-political topics. Thanks so much to our patrons, who make Pantsuit Politics and The Nuanced Life possible. To support our work, please visit our Patreon page. Thanks to ModCloth for sponsoring today's episode. We hope that you'll enjoy The Nuanced Life enough to subscri...
Happy Thanksgiving and Introduction to The Nuanced Life
November 24, 2017 13:01 - 44 minutes - 102 MBHappy Thanksgiving! We are taking a pause from politics this week and sharing the first episode of The Nuanced Life, our new podcast focused on bringing the principles we've learned through our political dialogue to non-political topics. Thanks so much to our patrons, who make Pantsuit Politics and The Nuanced Life possible. To support our work, please visit our Patreon page. Thanks to ModCloth for sponsoring today's episode. We hope that you'll enjoy The Nuanced Life enough to subscri...
Tax Cuts, Mugabe and Zimbabwe, and the Opioid Crisis
November 21, 2017 07:00 - 1 hour - 138 MBThe opioid epidemic impacts all of us in increasingly significant ways. Today, we’re discussing the impact of President Trump’s decision to declare this a public health emergency. It's Thanksgiving, and we're so grateful to everyone who makes Pantsuit Politics possible. We couldn't do the podcast without the support of our patrons, our advertising agency, and our sponsors. Thanks to today's sponsors: BeFrugal.com and ModCloth. If you're interested in advertising on Pantsuit Politics, plea...
Tax Cuts, Mugabe and Zimbabwe, and the Opioid Crisis
November 21, 2017 07:00 - 1 hour - 138 MBThe opioid epidemic impacts all of us in increasingly significant ways. Today, we’re discussing the impact of President Trump’s decision to declare this a public health emergency. It's Thanksgiving, and we're so grateful to everyone who makes Pantsuit Politics possible. We couldn't do the podcast without the support of our patrons, our advertising agency, and our sponsors. Thanks to today's sponsors: BeFrugal.com and ModCloth. If you're interested in advertising on Pantsuit Politics, plea...
Roy Moore, Doug Jones, Tax Cuts, Al Franken, and George H.W. Bush
November 17, 2017 07:00 - 49 minutes - 45 MBSomehow, we’re still debating the Alabama senate race to fill Jeff Sessions’s seat. We’re here with additional thoughts on Doug Jones, Roy Moore, and tax cuts, plus a later-recorded segment on Al Franken and George Bush...because 2017. Thanks so much to everyone supporting our work on Patreon. If you'd like to bring some nuance to your neighborhood in 2018, please reach out to [email protected]. We also appreciate ModCloth's sponsorship of today's podcast. Please stick around for...
Roy Moore, Doug Jones, Tax Cuts, Al Franken, and George H.W. Bush
November 17, 2017 07:00 - 49 minutes - 45 MBSomehow, we’re still debating the Alabama senate race to fill Jeff Sessions’s seat. We’re here with additional thoughts on Doug Jones, Roy Moore, and tax cuts, plus a later-recorded segment on Al Franken and George Bush...because 2017. Thanks so much to everyone supporting our work on Patreon. If you'd like to bring some nuance to your neighborhood in 2018, please reach out to [email protected]. We also appreciate ModCloth's sponsorship of today's podcast. Please stick around for ...
Roy Moore, Trump's Asia Trip, and Tax Cuts
November 14, 2017 07:00 - 1 hour - 144 MBYou know things have gone terribly wrong when we're having a national conversation about whether a 14-year-old girl consented to a relationship with a man in his thirties. We discuss the responses to Roy Moore, the President's presence in Asia, and the process and substance of the Republican tax cut plan. Thanks so much to everyone supporting our work on Patreon and to today's sponsors: ModCloth, The Flex Company, and VirtueLabs. We are scheduling speaking events for 2018. Please email Bet...
Primer: The Constitution and Appropriations
November 12, 2017 20:02 - 22 minutes - 20.2 MBWe kick off a series on the U.S. Constitution by talking about the structure of Articles I-VI. This is a very basic review that reminds us of the intricate balance between state and federal responsibilities the framers envisioned. On Tuesday's episode, we'll be talking about tax reform, so we spend some time on a specific power granted to Congress -- the power of the purse. Recommended resources: Budget Basics from National Priorities Congressional Research Service's Intro to Appropr...
A Democratic Wave, Accusations of Bigotry, and Research on Motherhood
November 10, 2017 07:00 - 36 minutes - 82.6 MBA democratic wave on Tuesday signals that America might not be feeling great again. We discuss the election, listener feedback, and some fascinating articles on today’s episode. Thanks to everyone supporting our work on Patreon. And thanks to the sponsors of today's podcast: ModCloth and The Flex Company. We talk about the Virginia gubernatorial race, the election of Danica Roem, and other Democratic victories on Tuesday. Next, at listener Eva's recommendation, we discuss Peter Bein...
A Democratic Wave, Accusations of Bigotry, and Research on Motherhood
November 10, 2017 07:00 - 36 minutes - 82.6 MBA democratic wave on Tuesday signals that America might not be feeling great again. We discuss the election, listener feedback, and some fascinating articles on today’s episode. Thanks to everyone supporting our work on Patreon. And thanks to the sponsors of today's podcast: ModCloth and The Flex Company. We talk about the Virginia gubernatorial race, the election of Danica Roem, and other Democratic victories on Tuesday. Next, at listener Eva's recommendation, we discuss Peter Bein...
Sutherland Springs, Wilbur Ross, and What Kind of Country We Want to Have
November 07, 2017 07:00 - 44 minutes - 102 MBThe weekend's headlines painted an incredibly depressing picture. In the wake of these events, we're realizing that America needs a serious conversation about what kind of country we want to be. Thanks so much to our listeners who support us via Patreon. And thanks to today's sponsors: Crane & Canopy, ThirdLove, The Flex Company, and ModCloth. We discuss the horrific shooting in a Sutherland Springs, Texas, church and ask how we can move past talking points on gun violence. Do we want t...
Sutherland Springs, Wilbur Ross, and What Kind of Country We Want to Have
November 07, 2017 07:00 - 44 minutes - 102 MBThe weekend's headlines painted an incredibly depressing picture. In the wake of these events, we're realizing that America needs a serious conversation about what kind of country we want to be. Thanks so much to our listeners who support us via Patreon. And thanks to today's sponsors: Crane & Canopy, ThirdLove, The Flex Company, and ModCloth. We discuss the horrific shooting in a Sutherland Springs, Texas, church and ask how we can move past talking points on gun violence. Do we want t...
Terrorism in New York City, Facebook and Twitter, Donna Brazile, and Our Second Birthday
November 03, 2017 06:00 - 52 minutes - 119 MBPantsuit Politics is two years old! We celebrate, reflect, and discuss the week's news. We are so excited about our new book coming next year and our new podcast The Nuanced Life - coming soon! Thanks so much to all of you who financially support Pantsuit Politics. If you'd like to support our work, please visit our Patreon page. This month we're giving a shout-out to our international patrons! We also were so excited to be named in The Guardian's Best podcasts of 2017! Thanks to ModClot...
Robert Mueller Indicts Manafort and Gates and We Talk with Gretchen Carlson
October 31, 2017 06:00 - 1 hour - 87.8 MBHappy Halloween! Paul Manafort and Rick Gates surrendered to the FBI this week, and George Papadopoulos plead guilty to lying to the FBI. We discuss the news of the week and share our conversation with Gretchen Carlson about her book, Be Fierce. Thanks to Virtue Labs and ModCloth for sponsoring today's episode. You can also support Pantsuit Politics through our Patreon page. We review what we know so far about George Papadopoulos's guilty plea and the indictment issued against Paul Mana...
Mark Halperin, Jeff Flake, the Steele Dossier, and the Boy Scouts
October 27, 2017 06:00 - 41 minutes - 37.6 MBRepublican Senator Jeff Flake rebuked the tone of our politics on the Senate Floor this week. We discuss his remarks and the hard conversations we need to keep having to do real work in America. Thanks so much to ModCloth for sponsoring this episode. Here's Beth's favorite new piece. We begin by discussing the breaking news that five(+) women have described sexual harassment from Mark Halperin. We also talk about Senator Jeff Flake's speech on the Senate floor and the revolving doors ...
Niger, Healthcare, Tax "Reform," and Sexual Harassment
October 24, 2017 06:00 - 51 minutes - 47.2 MBWe received an overwhelming amount of discussion from listeners about sexual harassment and assault. We've learned a lot and continue the conversation in today’s episode. Thank you to our sponsors for this episode: BaubleBar, Away, and ModCloth. To support Pantsuit Politics, please visit our Patreon page and rate, subscribe, and review the podcast on the Apple Podcast Player. We discuss the horrific ambush of US troops in Niger and try to provide some context to military engagement in...
Niger, Healthcare, Tax "Reform," and Sexual Harassment
October 24, 2017 06:00 - 51 minutes - 47.2 MBWe received an overwhelming amount of discussion from listeners about sexual harassment and assault. We've learned a lot and continue the conversation in today’s episode. Thank you to our sponsors for this episode: BaubleBar, Away, and ModCloth. To support Pantsuit Politics, please visit our Patreon page and rate, subscribe, and review the podcast on the Apple Podcast Player. We discuss the horrific ambush of US troops in Niger and try to provide some context to military engagement in ...
Reading People: Exploring Personality with Anne Bogel
October 20, 2017 06:00 - 38 minutes - 35.6 MBAnne Bogel, author of Reading People: How Seeing the World Through the Lens of Personality Changes Everything, host of What Should I Read Next?, and the creator of Modern Mrs. Darcy, joins Sarah to discuss personalities. Thanks to ModCloth for sponsoring today's episode! See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
Reading People: Exploring Personality with Anne Bogel
October 20, 2017 06:00 - 38 minutes - 35.6 MBAnne Bogel, author of Reading People: How Seeing the World Through the Lens of Personality Changes Everything, host of What Should I Read Next?, and the creator of Modern Mrs. Darcy, joins Sarah to discuss personalities. Thanks to ModCloth for sponsoring today's episode! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
The JCPOA (Iran Agreement), Mayim Bialik on Feminism and Weinstein, and Nuanced Relationships
October 17, 2017 06:00 - 1 hour - 69.3 MBOn Capitol Hill, it feels like the gap between parties is increasingly wide. But across America, Republicans and Democrats build lives, homes, and families together every day. Today, we’re talking about how houses don’t have to be divided when you’re in a nuanced relationship. Thanks so much to the sponsors of today's episode: Crane & Canopy, ThirdLove, and ModCloth. We begin with a discussion on the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (the "JCPOA") and President Trump's unwillingness to ...
The JCPOA (Iran Agreement), Mayim Bialik on Feminism and Weinstein, and Nuanced Relationships
October 17, 2017 06:00 - 1 hour - 69.3 MBOn Capitol Hill, it feels like the gap between parties is increasingly wide. But across America, Republicans and Democrats build lives, homes, and families together every day. Today, we’re talking about how houses don’t have to be divided when you’re in a nuanced relationship. Thanks so much to the sponsors of today's episode: Crane & Canopy, ThirdLove, and ModCloth. We begin with a discussion on the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (the "JCPOA") and President Trump's unwillingness to c...
LGBTQ+ Advocacy in the Trump Era
October 13, 2017 04:00 - 43 minutes - 39.4 MBWhile Sarah enjoys some time with family, Beth covers listener feedback on Harvey Weinstein and Class Dojo and shares an interview with Alana Jochum, Executive Director of Equality Ohio. Alana discusses advocacy for both legal and lived equality, the challenges presented by the Trump administration, and how she works to change hearts and minds to create a more inclusive society. Thanks so much to ModCloth for sponsoring today's podcast. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out i...
LGBTQ+ Advocacy in the Trump Era
October 13, 2017 04:00 - 43 minutes - 39.4 MBWhile Sarah enjoys some time with family, Beth covers listener feedback on Harvey Weinstein and Class Dojo and shares an interview with Alana Jochum, Executive Director of Equality Ohio. Alana discusses advocacy for both legal and lived equality, the challenges presented by the Trump administration, and how she works to change hearts and minds to create a more inclusive society. Thanks so much to ModCloth for sponsoring today's podcast. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more in...
Harvey Weinstein, Masculinity & Mass Shootings, and Facebook, Trump, and the Attention Economy
October 10, 2017 06:00 - 57 minutes - 52.9 MBRussian agents bought Facebook ads targeted to voters in crucial swing states in last years elections, and the implications of the attention economy on our democracy go far beyond 2016. We focus on Facebook, Twitter, and the devices we use to distract ourselves from discomfort. Thanks so much to the sponsors for this episode: Baublebar, ModCloth, and Virtue Labs. We start today's podcast discussing an article on why mass shootings tend to be committed by men. We also talk about the Harvey...
Harvey Weinstein, Masculinity & Mass Shootings, and Facebook, Trump, and the Attention Economy
October 10, 2017 06:00 - 57 minutes - 52.9 MBRussian agents bought Facebook ads targeted to voters in crucial swing states in last years elections, and the implications of the attention economy on our democracy go far beyond 2016. We focus on Facebook, Twitter, and the devices we use to distract ourselves from discomfort. Thanks so much to the sponsors for this episode: Baublebar, ModCloth, and Virtue Labs. We start today's podcast discussing an article on why mass shootings tend to be committed by men. We also talk about the Harve...