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Are President Trump's diplomatic gambles paying off or backfiring? Sarah and Beth analyze Trump's summit with Vladimir Putin in Alaska, examining whether giving Putin a platform on American soil legitimizes his regime or advances genuine peace negotiations.  What does the Jeffrey Epstein case reveal about justice in America? Sarah and Beth debate how wealth and power corrupt our justice system. They wrestle with distinguishing between legitimate concerns about institutional failures around the Justice Department's handling of Epstein's case and conspiracy theories. How do you find genuine stress relief in chaotic times? In Outside of Politics, Sarah and Beth discuss managing stress and finding hobbies. Ready to go deeper? Visit our website for complete show notes, exclusive premium content, merchandise, chats and more.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Are we ready for the AI revolution transforming our world? Sarah and Beth dive into the lightning-fast rise of artificial intelligence that's reshaping how we work, connect, and live our daily lives. From workplace automation to community impacts, they unpack our collective anxieties about this technological shift and explore practical approaches to AI regulation and engagement. What does it mean to stay resilient in an AI-driven world? In Outside of Politics, they tackle the modern epidemic of burnout and share insights on building lasting resilience in uncertain times. Ready to go deeper? Visit our website for complete show notes, exclusive premium content, and show merchandise that lets you take the conversation with you.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Sarah and Beth return from their summer break to discuss how they decide what to cover in today's chaotic political landscape. They dive into the Texas gerrymandering battle and explore the broader shift toward state-level governance happening across America. Topics Discussed:  How We Choose Our Topics for the Show The Shift from Federal to State Power (and What It Means) Texas Gerrymandering and the National Response Outside of Politics: Hosting Parties Visit our website for complete show notes, premium shows, show merchandise, and more.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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. In our final flashback, we ponder how much we’re still sorting through the remnants left by the whirlwind that was 2024. Topics Discussed The Whirlwind of 2024 Violence At Home and Abroad Outside of Politics: Beyonce and Pop Girl Summer Visit our website for complete show notes, premium shows, show merchandise, and more.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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. Visit our website for complete show notes, premium shows, show merchandise, and more.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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 Kelce Visit our website for complete show notes, premium shows, show merchandise, and more.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Sarah is joined by journalist and author Sara 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.  Visit our website for complete show notes, premium shows, show merchandise, and more.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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 Year What Mattered Most in 2022? Outside of Politics: Cultural Highlights of 2022 Visit our website for complete show notes, premium shows, show merchandise, and more.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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 subscribers — gets you access to this weekly spicy bonus episode, as well as Sarah and Beth’s two premium shows: Good Morning and More to Say. Plus, access to the comments, extras like our film club, and more. Join our Spicy Cabinet community on Substack. In this episode, Sarah and Beth talk about their feelings of powerlessness and frustration at how the system feels unresponsive right now. They also reflect on the Cincinnati live event and how we try to avoid a consumption model in our events. Plus, they sha

Today, we're sharing our conversation with Stanford University College of Medicine researcher Keith Humphreys about his research on what went wrong with post-COVID and post-George Floyd drug policy, and how communities can effectively support people in recovering from addiction. Visit our website for complete show notes, premium shows, show merchandise, and more.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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 Visit our website for complete show notes, premium shows, show merchandise, and more.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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! Visit our website for complete show notes, premium shows, show merchandise, and more.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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 the big moments and lessons learned from the rich text that is 2020. Topics Discussed Parts of 2020 that were Not Covid Covid-19 Outside of Politics: Tiger King and TikTok Visit our website for complete show notes, premium shows, show merchandise, and more.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This week, we’re introducing you to a show we think you’ll really enjoy—it’s called Hasan Minhaj Doesn’t Know, and it blends humor with genuine curiosity in a way that feels both fresh and thoughtful. You probably know Hasan from The Daily Show or Patriot Act, but in this podcast, he sits down with guests from across politics, culture, and tech to ask big, sometimes absurd, but always honest questions. In this episode, he talks with Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist Ronan Farrow about his HBO documentary on spyware technology, his new podcast Not a Very Good Murderer, and—of course—trades hair care tips with a fellow hair bro. After you listen, search Hasan Minhaj Doesn’t Know wherever you get your podcasts, or head to: https://lemonada.lnk.to/hasanminhajdoesntknowfdSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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 Visit our website for complete show notes, premium shows, show merchandise, and more.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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 the big moments and lessons learned from 2019. Topics Discussed The Year of Ugh: Government Shutdown, the First Impeachment, and Jeffrey Epstein Learning Lessons and Rising Temperatures on Social Media Outside of Politics: Cultural Highlights of 2019 Visit our website for complete show notes, premium shows, show merchandise, and more.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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 Visit our website for complete show notes, premium shows, show merchandise, and more.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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 Outside of Politics: Cultural Highlights of 2018 Visit our website for complete show notes, premium shows, show merchandise, and more.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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 Visit our website for complete show notes, premium shows, show merchandise, and more.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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 questions about what happens next.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.