Pantsuit Politics
"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. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Episodes
We talked to Ambassador Eisen about what he's seeing inside the courtroom at the Trump hush money trial. Plus, presidential debates have been scheduled for June and September and Sarah and Beth have thoughts.
TOPICS DISCUSSED
- Presidential Debates Scheduled
- Ethics and the Trump Trial with Ambassador Norm Eisen
- Outside of Politics: Baby Hawks
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We're delighted to welcome Rosemary Ketchum back to Pantsuit Politics. Rosemary joined us in June 2020 when she became the first out tra...
We discuss corruption in government and speak with former Pennsylvania Secretary of State Kathy Boockvar about election security and announce our summer plans.
TOPICS DISCUSSED
- Corruption Trials of Donald Trump, Bob Menendez, and Henry Cuellar
- Kathy Boockvar on Securing our Elections
- Outside of Politics: Coming this Summer: The Nuanced Life
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We speak with Tufts University professor Eitan Hersh about his unique course, which explores conservative political theory with the largely liberal student population at the school.
TOPICS DISCUSSED
- Teaching Conservative Policy at Tufts with Eitan Hersh
- Outside of Politics: The Met Gala
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We discuss the tentative ceasefire negotiations in Gaza. Then, we share a conversation with an independent college admissions counselor about what's going on with the FAFSA application this year and how that rolling disaster is impacting students and families across the country.
TOPICS DISCUSSED
- Tentative Ceasefire Negotiations in Gaza
- FAFSA Complications with Sara Bittner
- Outside of Politics: Summer Aspirations
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We discuss the possible ouster of Speaker Johnson and how indirect rule shapes foreign policy. Plus, the 35th anniversary of Steel Magnolias.
TOPICS DISCUSSED
- Mike Johnson and Polarization in Congress
- A Potential Ceasefire in Gaza
- Indirect Rule with David Lake
- Outside of Politics: Steel Magnolias
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Sarah and Beth discuss what's going on with the campus protests and with the former president and current Republican frontrunner. Outside of politics, we talk about our weekends.
TOPICS DISCUSSED
- Campus Protests
- Donald Trump’s Trial and Legal Morass
- Outside of Politics: Busy Weekends
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TOPICS DISCUSSED
- Tech in Schools with Jessica Grose
- Outside of Politics: Cup Management
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TOPICS DISCUSSED
- Complimenting Both Sides: Mike Johnson Got It Done
- Susan Page on Barbara Walters
- Outside of Politics: The Tortured Poets Department
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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
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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 patr...
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.*
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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
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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 ...
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
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
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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.
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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
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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.
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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?
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