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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. Sales and Distribution by Lemonada Media https://lemonadamedia.com/

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54:19

Want a Better Democracy? Pick Better Fights

Pantsuit Politics ·

2025/08/05

We are thrilled to be sharing a conversation today between Beth and Dr. Casey Burgat, a professor and author of the new book, We Hold These "Truths": How to Spot the Myths that are Holding America Back. Beth and Casey talk about the balance of power between the branches of government, what a reset would look like, where they would start fixing things, and — perhaps most importantly — their shared love of the Three Pines series by Louise Penny. Visitour website for complete show notes,

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50:20

Pantsuit Politics Flashback: 2023

Pantsuit Politics ·

2025/08/01

Pantsuit Politics is celebrating ten years of podcasting this year! A lot has happened politically, culturally, and personally in the last ten years. This summer, we’re revisiting each of the years we’ve been podcasting with a special flashback episode. Today, we look back at how emerging technology and the start of the war in Gaza changed the world. Topics Discussed Emerging Technology in 2023 October 7th and the Start of the War in Gaza Outside of Politics: Taylor Swift & Travis

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28:12

Tourism, Belonging, and Protecting the Places We Love

Pantsuit Politics ·

2025/07/29

Sarah is joined by journalist and authorSara Kehaulani Goo about her new book, Kuleana: A Story of Family, Land, and Legacy in Old Hawai'i. Sara talks about tourism, belonging, and her familial roots in Hawaiian land. Visitour website for complete show notes, premium shows, show merchandise, and more.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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63:43

Pantsuit Politics Flashback: 2022

Pantsuit Politics ·

2025/07/25

Pantsuit Politics is celebrating ten years of podcasting this year! A lot has happened politically, culturally, and personally in the last ten years. This summer, we’re revisiting each of the years we’ve been podcasting with a special flashback episode. Today, we look back at 2022. Sarah explains why she thinks the slap at the Oscars was such a pivot point, and we reflect on the invasion of Ukraine and the January 6th hearings as big moments as well. Topics Discussed 2022 as a Pivot

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27:38

Spicy Bonus Episode: A Simmering Rage

Pantsuit Politics ·

2025/07/23

Today’s spicy bonus episode is available to all listeners. These bonus episodes are where Sarah and Beth let loose a bit more than the main show. Their feelings are often more raw and their conversation often has more heat. This episode, like many of our spicy bonus episodes, is explicit. If you enjoy this type of conversation from Sarah and Beth, we hope you’ll join us as a paid subscriber here on Substack. Being part of the Spice Cabinet — as we lovingly refer to our paid

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50:59

Pantsuit Politics Flashback: 2021

Pantsuit Politics ·

2025/07/18

Pantsuit Politics is celebrating ten years of podcasting this year! A lot has happened politically, culturally, and personally in the last ten years. This summer, we’re revisiting each of the years we’ve been podcasting with a special flashback episode. Today, we look back at 2021 and present our theory that it - not 2020 - is the year that actually broke us. Topics Discussed January 6th What We Got Wrong in 2021 Outside of Politics: Nostalgia in a Disrupted Time Visitour website

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43:58

Why Rep. Haley Stevens Actually Loves Congress

Pantsuit Politics ·

2025/07/15

Sarah and Beth talk to Michigan representative Haley Stevens about how the BBB will impact her constituents in Michigan and why she actually loves Congress and the work of being a representative. Join us for our live show in Cincinnati with a virtual ticket! Visitour website for complete show notes, premium shows, show merchandise, and more.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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84:34

The Big Beautiful Bill, The Epstein Files, and...

Pantsuit Politics ·

2025/07/08

Sarah and Beth discuss the news of the weekend, the heartbreaking flooding in Texas, the FBI's admission that the Epstein files aren't real, and the passage of the Republican Reconciliation bill. Topics Discussed The Big Backward Bill The Epstein Files are Not Coming Flash Flooding at Texas Camp Mystic Austyn Gaffney on Local Climate Resilience and Rebuilding Outside of Politics: Summer Music Visitour website for complete show notes, premium shows, show merchandise, and more.See

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73:00

The One Big Beautiful Bill and the Supreme Court

Pantsuit Politics ·

2025/07/01

Sarah and Beth discuss the status of the President's Reconciliation bill, the end of the Supreme Court term, and share their big ideas for our three branches of government to work better. Topics Discussed The One Big Beautiful Bill and Budget Reconciliation The Supreme Court Avoids Big Decisions Outside of Politics: Little Things that Make Life Better Visitour website for complete show notes, premium shows, show merchandise, and more.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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34:45

Pantsuit Politics Flashback: 2018

Pantsuit Politics ·

2025/06/27

Pantsuit Politics is celebrating ten years of podcasting this year! A lot has happened politically, culturally, and personally in the last ten years. This summer, we’re revisiting each of the years we’ve been podcasting with a special flashback episode. Today, we are looking at what, in reflection, is one of the hardest years of the past ten. Topics Discussed Horrific Headlines: Parkland Shooting, Family Separation, and the Death of Jamal Khashoggi The Confirmation of Brett Kavanaugh

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79:07

Trump Ends the Status Quo in Iran

Pantsuit Politics ·

2025/06/24

Sarah and Beth discuss the implications of the US strike in Iran and Iran's response. Topics Discussed Operation Midnight Hammer and Iran’s Response Outside of Politics: Golden Girls and Designing Women Visitour website for complete show notes, premium shows, show merchandise, and more.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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31:33

More to Say to Our Kids About Iran

Pantsuit Politics ·

2025/06/23

We're sharing this special episode that normally would be available exclusively to our premium members. We hope it's helpful for you as you take in the news of the weekend. If you'd like to receive more episodes like this, make sure you join us at pantsuitpoliticsshow.com. It’s been a heavy weekend and your kids, like ours, may have some questions about what is going on with Iran. Beth is joined by her 14-year-old daughter, Jane, to talk through the bombings, why they happened, and answer her

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88:33

Political Violence and Peaceful Protests

Pantsuit Politics ·

2025/06/17

In (another) politically tumultuous weekend in the US and around the world, Sarah and Beth catch up on the headlines and step back to talk about the political scene with Ben Wikler of the Wisconsin Democratic Party. Topics Discussed Political Assassination in Minnesota Israel vs. Iran “No Kings” Protest and a Military Parade Ben Wikler on Rebuilding the Democratic Brand Outside of Politics: Kid Rotting or Wild Summer Visitour website for complete show notes, premium shows, show

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33:39

Pantsuit Politics Flashback: 2016

Pantsuit Politics ·

2025/06/13

Pantsuit Politics is celebrating ten years of podcasting this year! A lot has happened politically, culturally, and personally in the last ten years. This summer, we’re revisiting each of the years we’ve been podcasting with a special flashback episode. Today, we continue the conversation by looking at 2016. Topics Discussed The Biggest News Stories of 2016: The Presidential Election, Brexit, and the MAGA takeover of the Republican Party Outside of Politics: Cultural Highlights of

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66:23

ICE Raids in LA and Trump v. Musk

Pantsuit Politics ·

2025/06/10

Sarah and Beth are together to discuss the immigration raids in Los Angeles, the subsequent protests, and the decision by the Trump administration to send in the military. Plus, the bromance between Elon and Donald has come to an end - why? Topics Discussed ICE Raids and Protests in Los Angeles The Feud Between Elon Musk and Donald Trump Outside of Politics: Sarah’s Trip to Italy Visitour website for complete show notes, premium shows, show merchandise, and more.See

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54:08

Pantsuit Politics Flashback: 2015

Pantsuit Politics ·

2025/06/06

Pantsuit Politics is celebrating ten years of podcasting this year! A lot has happened politically, culturally, and personally in the last ten years. This summer, we’re going to revisit each of the years we’ve been podcasting with a special flashback episode. Today, we begin with a look back on our earliest days as podcasters in 2015. Topics Discussed The Biggest News Stories of 2015: Terror, Shootings, and the Rise of Donald Trump Starting Our Work in 2015 Outside of Politics:

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67:36

Life is Full of Surprises (with Jen Hatmaker)

Pantsuit Politics ·

2025/06/03

Today, we're celebrating 1,000 episodes of Pantsuit Politics with our friend Jen Hatmaker. Jen Hatmaker is a writer, podcaster, speaker, and long-time friend of our show. She's with us today to reflect on our journey to this podcasting milestone and discuss her new memoir, Awake, coming out in September. Whether you've been listening to Pantsuit Politics for 1 episode or 1,000, we're delighted to have you join us for a mom-hug of an episode. Don't forget Reimagining Citizenship, our 30-day

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68:32

Donald Trump’s Vision for Higher Education

Pantsuit Politics ·

2025/05/30

Vanessa Zoltan joins Beth to discuss the Trump administration's attacks on universities, specifically Harvard, and what that tells us about their priorities. Topics Discussed: The Trump Administration Comes for Harvard Antisemitism and Campus Protests Outside of Politics: What Happens and Guiding Art Visitour website for complete show notes, premium shows, show merchandise, and more.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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84:15

What We Got Wrong About Joe Biden and Democratic...

Pantsuit Politics ·

2025/05/20

Sarah and Beth discuss the revelations about Joe Biden's health and capacity and what it means for future democratic politics and our democracy. Topics Discussed: Former President Biden’s Health and an Aging Democratic Party The Responsibility of the Media, What We Can Say, and Who Decides Outside of Politics: Valedictorians Visitour website for complete show notes, premium shows, show merchandise, and more.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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49:12

Trump Wants Deals (Not Peace) in the Middle East

Pantsuit Politics ·

2025/05/13

Sarah and Beth discuss the President's state visit to the Middle East, the 'gift' of a plane from Qatar, and the Trump Administration's open corruption. Topics Discussed Trump Heads to the Middle East to Make Deals Open Corruption in the Trump Administration Outside of Politics: Disappearing Southern Accents Visitour website for complete show notes, premium shows, show merchandise, and more.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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