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We talk to Bethany Allen-Ebrahimian, the Axios China reporter, about China, Taiwan, and their delicate balance.TOPICS DISCUSSEDBethany Allen-Ebrahimian on China and TaiwanOutside of Politics: Best Books of 2023 So FarWe’re excited to be relaunching our book club this summer! It will be available to Premium members only. Join us now on our Patreon page or Apple Podcasts Subscriptions, where we will be sharing more information soon.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 The Witch Trials of J.K. Rowling and the criticisms and responses to it.TOPICS DISCUSSEDThe Federal Budget and Debt CeilingSan Jacinto ShootingThe Witch Trials of J.K. RowlingOutside of Politics: Backlash to Plastic SurgeryWe’re celebrating 1 Year since Sarah and Beth’s book Now What? How to Move Forward When We’re Divided (About Basically Everything) hit the shelves. We hope you’ll celebrate with us by reading, sharing, and reviewing our book.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.

In anticipation of discussing current budget proposals next week, we’re returning to our October 2019 episode on the federal budget process itself. Budget VocabularyMandatory vs. Discretionary vs. Tax BreaksDeficits and DebtThe Process in TheoryThe Process in PracticeTo support the show and get access to our Succession discussions, subscribe to our Premium content on our Patreon page or Apple Podcasts Subscriptions.Learn more about Sarah and Beth's speaking events and contact us through our website.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 unpack the Dominion Voting v. Fox News settlement and other news, including the next stage of the legal battle over Mifepristone.TOPICS DISCUSSEDBiden’s Anticipated 2024 Presidential AnnouncementSupreme Court Mifepristone RulingDominion Voting Settlement with Fox NewsTucker Carlson and Fox News Part WaysOutside of Politics: Taylor Swift Eras TourTo support the show and get access to our Succession discussions, subscribe to our Premium content on our Patreon page or Apple Podcasts Subscriptions.Learn more about Sarah and Beth's speaking events and contact us through our website.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 recent gun violence and the impact of fentanyl on the opioid crisis.TOPICS DISCUSSEDGun Violence Opioid Crisis and Fentynal Outside of Politics: 10 Things to Tell You with Laura TremaineIf you or someone you love is struggling with Substance Abuse you can get treatment referrals if you call 1-800-662-HELP (4357) or text your zip code to 435748 (HELP4U). Visit SAMHSA.gov. Addiction Recovery Resources from the DEA are also available.To support the show and get access to our Succession discussions, subscribe to our Premium content on our Patreon page or Apple Podcasts Subscriptions.Learn more about Sarah and Beth's speaking events and contact us through our website.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 Beth released earlier this week. It really lays the foundation for the conversations we're having on the main show this week and so we wanted you all to have it. 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.RESOURCES:American Cartel: Inside the Battle to Bring Down the Opioid Industry (Bookshop)American Cartel: Inside the battle to bring down the opioid industry (The Washington Post)The Whistleblower (60 Minutes on YouTube)Politicians say they’ll stop fentanyl smugglers. Experts say new drug war won’t work (WAMU 88.5) Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Sarah and Beth catch up on developing headlines and begin a conversation on the opioid epidemic that they'll continue on Friday's show.TOPICS DISCUSSEDJack Teixeira Arrested for Leaking Classified DocumentsSupreme Court temporarily stays Mifepristone OrderCongress Comes back into SessionFrench Pension Reform ApprovedViolence in SudanOpioids in America: Part 1Outside of Politics: Felix Holland’s T1D Diagnosis AnniversaryCorrection: Diane Feinstein has stepped down from the Senate Judiciary Committee since this recording. See this article from Politico for more details.If you or someone you love is struggling with Substance Abuse you can get treatment referrals if you call 1-800-662-HELP (4357) or text your zip code to 435748 (HELP4U). Visit SAMHSA.gov. Addiction Recovery Resources from the DEA are also available.To support the show and get access to our Succession discussions, subscribe to our Premium content on our Patreon page or Apple Podcasts Subscriptions.Learn more about Sarah and Beth's speaking events

Welcome to this special episode of Pantsuit Politics created in partnership with the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation and Acast Creative. We’re here today with our beloved Jen Hatmaker to discuss the new podcast Make Me Care About. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Sarah and Beth discuss the case NY DA Alvin Bragg is bringing against Rep. Jim Jordan and the Congressional Judiciary Committee. Then, they talk about President Biden ending the official Covid-19 emergency and reflect on what that means. TOPICS DISCUSSEDAlvin Bragg v. Jim JordanCovid-19 National Emergency EndedOutside of Politics: First BirthdaysTo support the show and get access to our Succession discussions, subscribe to our Premium content on our Patreon page or Apple Podcasts Subscriptions.Learn more about Sarah and Beth's speaking events and reach out for more information through our website.You can 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 catch up on a week of intense headlines.TOPICS DISCUSSEDKentucky Bank ShootingTennessee State LegislatureMifepristone Federal Court BattleClarence Thomas Accepted Luxury Trips From GOP DonorAmerican Reporter Evan Gershkovich Detained in RussiaOutside of Politics: Orlando Live ShowTo support the show and get access to our upcoming Succession discussions, subscribe to our Premium content on our Patreon page or Apple Podcasts Subscriptions.You can 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 joined by Ambassador Swanee Hunt and Monica McWilliams to mark the 25th anniversary of the Good Friday Agreement.To support the show and get access to our upcoming Succession discussions, subscribe to our Premium content on our Patreon page or Apple Podcasts Subscriptions.You can 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 former President Trump's upcoming arraignment, and former Michigan Supreme Court Chief Justice Bridget McCormack joins us to discuss legal reforms and democratizing the law.TOPICS DISCUSSEDTrump’s Indictment and ArraignmentFormer Michigan State Supreme Court Justice Bridgett McCormack discusses the Justice SystemOutside of Politics: Mail is LifeTo support the show and get access to our upcoming Succession discussions, subscribe to our Premium content on our Patreon page or Apple Podcasts Subscriptions.Don't miss Sarah and Beth live at the Abbey in Orlando for The Politics of the Most Magical Place on Earth: Wednesday, April 5, 2023, at 7 pm.You can 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 do their best to process the horror of another school shooting, this time in Nashville, TN. They also check in on the absurdity of the Gwyneth Paltrow ski trial. TOPICS DISCUSSEDNashville Covenant School ShootingOutside of Politics: The Gwyneth Paltrow Ski TrialTo support the show and get access to our upcoming Succession discussions, subscribe to our Premium content on our Patreon page or Apple Podcasts Subscriptions.Don't miss Sarah and Beth live at the Abbey in Orlando for The Politics of the Most Magical Place on Earth: Wednesday, April 5, 2023, at 7 pm.You can 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.

Today, we're sharing updates to stories we've been talking about Silicon Valley Bank and protests in Israel. Then Sarah and Beth discuss Trump's rally in Waco, the state of free speech, and disappearing vacation days.TOPICS DISCUSSEDMississippi Tornadoes Silicon Valley Bank PurchaseIsraeli Democracy Trump Rally in WacoStanford Law School and Free SpeechParents’ Bill of RightsOutside of Politics: Disappearing Vacation DaysTo support the show and get access to our upcoming Succession discussions, subscribe to our Premium content on our Patreon page or Apple Podcasts Subscriptions.Don't miss Sarah and Beth live at the Abbey in Orlando for The Politics of the Most Magical Place on Earth: Wednesday, April 5, 2023, at 7 pm.You can 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 next wave of artificial intelligence and how it may change the world. We also talk about the potential impending indictment of former president Donald Trump and the new season of Ted Lasso.TOPICS DISCUSSEDThe Potential Impending Indictment of Donald TrumpThe Next Wave of Artificial IntelligenceOutside of Politics: Ted LassoTo support the show and get access to our upcoming Succession discussions, subscribe to our Premium content on our Patreon page or Apple Podcasts Subscriptions.Don't miss Sarah and Beth live at the Abbey in Orlando for The Politics of the Most Magical Place on Earth: Wednesday, April 5, 2023, at 7 pm.You can 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.

It has been just over one year since Russia invaded Ukraine. Former Ambassador Marie Yovanovitch joins Sarah and Beth to discuss Ukraine's history and future and why it matters.TOPICS DISCUSSEDUkraine’s Post-Soviet Development and ChallengesRussia’s Invasion of UkraineLessons from the Edge by Marie YovanovitchOutside of Politics: Seeing Ukraine as More than its ConflictTo support the show and get access to our upcoming Succession discussions, subscribe to our Premium content on our Patreon page or Apple Podcasts Subscriptions.Don't miss Sarah and Beth live at the Abbey in Orlando for The Politics of the Most Magical Place on Earth: Wednesday, April 5, 2023, at 7 pm.You can 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 talk to Rep. Derek Kilmer about his work leading the Select Committee on the Modernization of Congress. They also reflect on new information on the CDC Survey results we discussed on a recent episode.TOPICS DISCUSSEDUpdate on CDC Survey ResultsRep. Derek Kilmer on Modernizing CongressOutside of Politics: Quirky National HolidaysTo support the show and get access to our upcoming Succession discussions, subscribe to our Premium content on our Patreon page or Apple Podcasts Subscriptions.Don't miss Sarah and Beth live at the Abbey in Orlando for The Politics of the Most Magical Place on Earth: Wednesday, April 5, 2023, at 7 pm.You can 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 the collapse of Silicon Valley Bank, anti-trans bills in state legislatures across the US, and whether or not the Oscars have run their course. TOPICS DISCUSSEDThe Collapse of Silicon Valley BankState LegislaturesOutside of Politics: The OscarsTo support the show and get access to our upcoming Succession discussions, subscribe to our Premium content on our Patreon page or Apple Podcasts Subscriptions.Don't miss Sarah and Beth live at the Abbey in Orlando for The Politics of the Most Magical Place on Earth: Wednesday, April 5, 2023, at 7 pm.You can 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 catch up on the news and share about their recent trip to Paris.TOPICS DISCUSSEDAudio from ParisFrench Strike Over Retirement Age IncreaseBreonna Taylor Investigation ReportThe Fed and Interest RatesTucker Carlson, CPAC, and the Republican CircusOutside of Politics: Our Trip to ParisTo support the show and get access to our upcoming Succession discussions, subscribe to our Premium content on our Patreon page or Apple Podcasts Subscriptions.You can 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 talk to Chelsea Devantez about the state of political comedy and its future.Sarah and Beth live at the Abbey in Orlando for The Politics of the Most Magical Place on Earth: Wednesday, April 5, 2023, at 7 pmYou can 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.