Pantsuit Politics

Jan 31 2025 996 ep. 49 mins 5.3k

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"Compelling and thoughtful listening" - the New York Times

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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Trump Is On A Bender with Rep. Greg Landsman

Jan 31 2025 69 mins

Rep. Greg Landsman joins us to talk about the early days of the administration and what Democrats should be doing right now. Visit our Substack page for complete show notes and episode resources.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Firings, Freezes, and Raids

Jan 28 2025 45 mins

Sarah and Beth process the Executive Orders from the Trump administration, their on-the-ground impact, and what comes next. TOPICS DISCUSSED The Shock and Awe of Executive Orders Outside of Politics: Games Email our team at [email protected] to find out more about having Sarah and Beth come to discuss the value of disagreement with your group or organization. Vis

How to (Not Just) Survive the Trump Administration

Jan 24 2025 61 mins

Today, Sarah and Beth discuss their approach to the second Trump administration. Outside of politics, they discuss whether or not they read more than one book at the same time. TOPICS DISCUSSED Not Just Surviving the Trump Administration Outside of Politics: Reading Multiple Books at Once Email our team at [email protected] to find out more about having Sarah and Bet

Inauguration Day, TikTok, and Senator Cory Booker

Jan 21 2025 68 mins

Donald Trump returned to office on January 20 in a ceremony held in the Capitol Rotunda. Sarah and Beth discuss his first day in office, his flurry of executive orders, and the TikTok ban and un-ban over the weekend. Then, Senator Cory Booker joins them to discuss what's giving him hope and how he thinks Senate Democrats can work effectively in this administration. TOPICS DISCUSSED

Ceasefire, Biden’s Legacy, and the Backlash Cabinet

Jan 17 2025 78 mins

After 15 months, a ceasefire deal has been reached in the Middle East. Sarah and Beth discuss that as well as the legacy of President Biden. Plus, cabinet hearings have begun for Donald Trump's second cabinet. Outside of politics, Beth and Sarah debate the merits of pens vs. pencils. TOPICS DISCUSSED Ceasefire in the Middle East The Legacy of President Biden The B

The LA Fires and the Home Insurance Crisis

Jan 14 2025 56 mins

Sarah and Beth discuss the fires in Los Angeles and the implications of Climate Crisis for home owners insurance, and how we want to give to good causes in the new year. TOPICS DISCUSSED Los Angeles Fires Home Insurance Crisis Outside of Politics: Magnificent Giving Join our Premium Community on Substack for news, deep dives, and processing all this together. Visit our webs

Rep. Ro Khanna is Willing to Name What’s Wrong

Jan 10 2025 54 mins

Sarah and Beth are joined by Rep. Ro Khanna of California to discuss the new Congress, the future of the Democratic Party, and the barriers to positive change. Join our Premium Community on Substack for news, deep dives, and processing all this together. Visit our website for complete show notes and episode resources.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Terrorist Attacks, the New Congress, and the Legacy of President Jimmy Carter

Jan 07 2025 58 mins

Sarah and Beth discuss the domestic terror attacks that began the year in New Orleans and Las Vegas, the new Congress, and reflect on the life and legacy of President Jimmy Carter. Outside of Politics, they discuss the podcasts, books, and movies they enjoyed over the holidays. TOPICS DISCUSSED: A Violent Beginning A New Congress President Jimmy Carter’s Legacy Outside

Modern Friendship with Anna Goldfarb

Jan 03 2025 37 mins

As we head into 2025, the idea of community feels intrinsically important to our well-being - both as people and a country. For so many of us, adult friendship can be a challenging landscape to navigate. Anna Goldfarb has written a wonderful new book about friendship in the modern era. We loved this conversation with her and know you will, too. Visit our website for complete show n

Our Democracy in America Read Along

Dec 31 2024 33 mins

Throughout 2024, our community slowly read through Alexis de Tocqueville’s classic, Democracy in America. This book has a surprising amount to teach us about our modern political climate, as well as how we got here. As we close out the year, Sarah and Beth close out our read along and reflect on what they learned about the present by looking to the past. Join our Premium