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Sarah and Beth share how they are thinking about several ongoing news stories, including the controversy surrounding Justice Alito and the continuing horrors in Gaza. They also interrupt our own episode for a real-time response to the conviction of former president Trump.TOPICS DISCUSSEDDonald Trump Convicted of 34 FeloniesJustice Alito and the FlagsDevelopments in the Israel-Hamas WarOutside of Politics: GraduationVisit our website for complete show notes and episode resources. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We are delighted to share this conversation with Elizabeth Holmes of So Many Thoughts. Elizabeth is a former Wall Street Journal style reporter and current fashion commentator who gives political and royal fashion the serious, thoughtful, and fun coverage it deserves.Join us on May 30th for The Nuanced Life Live to kick off our summer series with a virtual workshop on work-life balance.Visit our website for complete show notes and episode resources. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The verdict in the first criminal trial of former president Donald Trump will likely come down next week. Sarah and Beth discuss how they are thinking about the case. Then, they talk to a therapist about the difference between mental health as a concern and mental health as content.TOPICS DISCUSSEDThe Criminal Trial of Former President Donald J. TrumpMental Health as Content with Jacey VerdicchioOutside of Politics: Alexa EtiquetteJoin us on May 30th for The Nuanced Life Live to kick off our summer series with a virtual workshop on work-life balance.Visit our website for complete show notes and episode resources. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Sarah and Beth discuss Harrison Butker's controversial commencement speech and more widespread symptoms of feminist backlash. Next, they share this conversation on childcare policy with House Minority Whip Katherine Clark.TOPICS DISCUSSEDHarrison Butker and Feminist BacklashHouse Minority Whip Katherine Clark on Affordable ChildcareOutside of Politics: Smell Maxxing and Perfume EtiquetteJoin us on May 30th for The Nuanced Life Live to kick off our summer series with a virtual workshop on work-life balance.Visit our website for complete show notes and episode resources. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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 DISCUSSEDPresidential Debates ScheduledEthics and the Trump Trial with Ambassador Norm EisenOutside of Politics: Baby HawksJoin us on May 30th for The Nuanced Life Live to kick off our summer series with a virtual workshop on work-life balance.Visit our website for complete show notes and episode resources. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We're sharing an episode of our Pantsuit Politics Premium show, More to Say, that we released to our Premium subscribers today. To support the show and get access to content like this multiple times each week, subscribe to our Premium content on our Patreon page or Apple Podcasts Subscriptions.We're delighted to welcome Rosemary Ketchum back to Pantsuit Politics. Rosemary joined us in June 2020 when she became the first out transgender public servant in West Virginia's history. Since then, Rosemary has done awesome work in her community and we wanted to invite her back for an update as part of an upcoming Pride Month series we're working on.When we reached out, we discovered Rosemary is running in an election happening TODAY in hopes of being elected as Wheeling's next mayor. We couldn't let her election day go by without sharing this energizing and encouraging conversation with you. As you'll hear, Rosemary is so smart and charismatic. We're wishing her the absolute best in her election today.If you're in Wh

We discuss corruption in government and speak with former Pennsylvania Secretary of State Kathy Boockvar about election security and announce our summer plans.TOPICS DISCUSSEDCorruption Trials of Donald Trump, Bob Menendez, and Henry CuellarKathy Boockvar on Securing our ElectionsOutside of Politics: Coming this Summer: The Nuanced LifeJoin us on May 30th for The Nuanced Life Live to kick off our summer series with a virtual workshop on work-life balance.Visit our website for complete show notes and episode resources. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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 DISCUSSEDTeaching Conservative Policy at Tufts with Eitan HershOutside of Politics: The Met GalaOur newsletter has moved! Follow Us On Substack.Visit our website for complete show notes and episode resources. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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 DISCUSSEDTentative Ceasefire Negotiations in GazaFAFSA Complications with Sara BittnerOutside of Politics: Summer AspirationsCORRECTION: The Pell Grant does not run out. There are lifetime limits per student on the Pell Grant and basically every other grant that exists is first-come, first-served, but not Pell. Pell is always available. We are in the process of omitting this statement from the episode and will also correct it on Friday's episode.Our newsletter has moved! Follow Us On Substack.Visit our website for complete show notes and episode resources. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We discuss the possible ouster of Speaker Johnson and how indirect rule shapes foreign policy. Plus, the 35th anniversary of Steel Magnolias. TOPICS DISCUSSEDMike Johnson and Polarization in CongressA Potential Ceasefire in GazaIndirect Rule with David LakeOutside of Politics: Steel MagnoliasOur newsletter is moving! Follow Us On Substack. If you subscribe to our Premium Content via Apple Podcasts Subscriptions, be sure to enter your email address here to get your member updates from Sarah and Beth.Visit our website for complete show notes and episode resources. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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 DISCUSSEDCampus Protests Donald Trump’s Trial and Legal MorassOutside of Politics: Busy WeekendsOur Newsletter is Moving! Follow Us On Substack. If you subscribe to our Premium Content via Apple Podcasts Subscriptions, be sure to enter your email address here to get your member updates from Sarah and Beth.Visit our website for complete show notes and episode resources. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

TOPICS DISCUSSEDTech in Schools with Jessica GroseOutside of Politics: Cup ManagementTo support the show and join our slow read of Democracy in America, please subscribe to our Premium content on our Patreon page or Apple Podcasts SubscriptionsVisit our website for complete show notes and episode resources. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

TOPICS DISCUSSEDComplimenting Both Sides: Mike Johnson Got It DoneSusan Page on Barbara WaltersOutside of Politics: The Tortured Poets DepartmentTo support the show and join our slow read of Democracy in America, please subscribe to our Premium content on our Patreon page or Apple Podcasts SubscriptionsVisit our website for complete show notes and episode resources. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

TOPICS DISCUSSEDWomen’s Basketball and the WNBAArizona’s Abortion LawThe Consequences of Extreme Abortion Law with Dr. Daniel GrossmanOutside of Politics: The Gift of InterestTo support the show and join our slow read of Democracy in America, please subscribe to our Premium content on our Patreon page or Apple Podcasts SubscriptionsVisit our website for complete show notes and episode resources. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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 patreon.com/pantsuitpolitics.RESOURCES:Democracy in America Read Along Schedule American Nations: A History of the Eleven Rival Regional Cultures of North America by Colin Woodard (Amazon)We're recommending this abridged version Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

TOPICS DISCUSSEDTrump Hush Money Trial Begins in New YorkOJ Simpson’s Death and LegacyIran Attacks IsraelOutside 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.*To support the show and join our slow read of Democracy in America, please subscribe to our Premium content on our Patreon page or Apple Podcasts SubscriptionsVisit our website for complete show notes and episode resources. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Today, Sarah is joined by her husband, Nicholas, to discuss the solar eclipse, the National Association of Realtors, and the Indigo Girls.TOPICS DISCUSSEDReflection on the Total Solar EclipseNational Association of Realtors SettlementOutside of Politics: Indigo GirlsTo support the show and access our Premium Book Club, please subscribe to our Premium content on our Patreon page or Apple Podcasts SubscriptionsVisit our website for complete show notes and episode resources. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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 our plethora of regular Premium content - at patreon.com/pantsuitpolitics.Jane Ferguson's memoir, No Ordinary Assignment, details her life as a war reporter. Her courageous work is breath-taking and inspiring. We hope you love this conversation and, if you haven't read the book, that you pick it up as well. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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 DISCUSSEDThe Pantsuit Politics Book ClubGlobal Action on Gun Violence with Jon LowyOutside of Politics: Stress with EllenGet your summer book club box from The Bookshelf on Church here!Visit our website for complete show notes and episode resources. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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 DISCUSSEDThe Department of Justice v. AppleSports BettingOutside of Politics: Hat Shopping with ChadVisit our website for complete show notes and episode resources. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.