Pantsuit Politics

Sarah and Beth are looking back on 2025: what was hard, what was surprising, and what went well.

Topics Discussed

• What Happened in 2025: The Second Trump Administration

• Positive Stories from Around the World

• What Would We Tell Ourselves in January 2025

• Outside of Politics: Favorite Books of the Year

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Not many would argue that empathy is one of this administration's strengths. Sarah and Beth talk about the role of empathy in our politics - both when it is a gift and when it is a burden. 

Topics Discussed

• Venezuelan Boat Strikes

• The Empathy Debate

• Outside of Politics: Our Favorite Movies & TV of 2025

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Sarah and Beth discuss Netflix's bid to buy Warner Bros., our algorithmic economy, and Sean Duffy's airport fashion advice.

Topics Discussed

• The Netflix, Warner Bros., Paramount Love Triangle

• The Algorithmic Economy

• Outside of Politics: Sean Duffy wants you to look nice when you fly

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Sarah and Beth talk with Simon Bazelon, one of the authors of Deciding to Win, a report focused on how Democrats can strengthen their electoral chances moving forward. This is a wonderful, pragmatic conversation about what that will take. Then, outside of politics, they discuss food for Christmas Day.

Topics Discussed

• Simon Bazelon on How Democrats Can Win
• Outside...

Today, Sarah and Beth discuss Marjorie Taylor Greene's dramatic exit from Congress and what that says about the current state of our nation. Then Julie K Brown, the Miami Herald investigative reporter who wrote the book on Jeffrey Epstein, joins Sarah and Beth to discuss her latest reporting and what happens next with the Epstein files. 

Topics Discussed

• Marjorie Taylor Greene walks away from Con...

Here at Pantsuit Politics, we wanted to approach our gratitude a little differently this year. We reached out to a bunch of people in our community and asked them to do that with us. What you’ll hear today are members of our team, listeners like you, some friends of the show, and many of the guests we had on throughout this year sharing the absolute smallest things they are thankful for. What we got ...

We are honored to have author Diana Carlin with us today to talk about the role of First Lady — both in its history and the modern approach our recent and current First Ladies have taken. Plus, outside of politics, Sarah and Beth share their Thanksgiving must-haves.

Topics Discussed

• First Ladies Past and Present with Diana Carlin

• Outside of Politics: Thanksgiving Fav...

Sarah and Beth discuss the news of the week and the increasing prices across the economy.

Topics Discussed:

• ICE Operations in Charlotte, NC
• Mohammed bin Salman Al Saud at the White House 
• Congress Votes to Force Release of Epstein Files
• Pricing Increases and Import Decreases
• Outside of Politics: Moving ...

In today's new episode, Sarah and Beth discuss the rapid decline of drinking in the US and what that means for our relationships, our economy, and our politics.

Topics Discussed

• The Decline of Drinking in the US

• Outside of Politics: How do I ask my neighbor to stop smoking?

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Health insurance premiums are skyrocketing this year. Understanding why pulls in a multitude of topics: aging populations, expensive new drugs and treatments, rising costs across sectors, the consolidated profit layers baked into our system, and more. Sarah and Beth untangle why and how we got here, what's actually driving costs, and why the solution is not as simple as wishing for a universal healthcare f...

Sarah and Beth discuss the priorities of the Trump Administration in the face of the longest government shutdown in history, the negotiations between eight Democratic senators and Republicans to reopen the government, and the ways the shutdown is impacting air travel as the holidays approach.

Topics Discussed

• The Trump Administration’s Shutdown Priorities: Coins, Renov...

We're joined by Governor Gretchen Whitmer of Michigan to talk about this week's election results, her work in Michigan, our current political moment, and her beloved Detroit Lions.

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Rep. Sarah McBride, who represents the entire state of Delaware, joins us to talk about her experience in Congress, the stakes of the shutdown, working with her colleagues across the aisle, and her connection to Taylor Swift. It's a fabulous conversation you won't want to miss. 

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Today, we're talking about the spookiest thing we can think of: the economy. The stock market is up in 2025, but the gains are concentrated in a handful of companies, primarily driven by speculation about what AI will be. Sarah and Beth discuss what the AI economy means for regular people, our jobs, and our future.

Topics Discussed

• The AI Economy
• Crypto Speculation
• Outside of Politics: Steven King and...

Today, Sarah and Beth are joined by Lacy Boling of the Paducah Cooperative Ministry, who shares how government cuts are impacting Food Banks across the US, their ability to meet their community needs, and how we can help.

Topics Discussed

• How federal assistance has slowed to a trickle
• What could happen to families when SNAP benefits run out
• What happens to food pantries when need skyrockets
• What all o...

The East Wing of the White House being torn down during a government shutdown might be the most egregious physical manifestation of America’s problems right now. Corruption abounds, Congress is adrift, and our international impact is murky at best. Plus, healthcare costs are skyrocketing for millions of Americans. 

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Should SNAP benefits cover soda and candy? Six states get federal approval to exclude them, and Sarah and Beth debate whether this is smart public health policy or government overreach—wrestling with the tension between the "nutrition" and "assistance" parts of the program's mission.

Should tax dollars subsidize products that make people less healthy? Sarah and Beth explore the "common sense politics" of restricting junk food...

What happens when a college "greet line" handshake turns into a 24-year friendship? Sarah welcomes her longtime friends Mike and Smith to explore how their trio has survived decades of different life phases, cross-country moves, and major life changes, from their freshman year at Transylvania University through careers, marriages, and parenthood—all anchored by a book club that became their lifeline.

Why are platonic male-fem...