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Topics Discussed:Emotional Housekeeping (01:45)Impeachment Q&A Day (08:39)Executive Power and Term Limits (15:30)Brexit (29:36)Iowa Caucus & New Hampshire Primary (38:12)Sponsors:Rothy'sMagic SpoonThank you for being a part of our community! We couldn't do what we do without you. To become a tangible supporter of the show, please visit our Patreon page, purchase a copy of our book, I Think You're Wrong (But I'm Listening), or share the word about our work in your own circles.Episode Resources:The First Primary: Why New Hampshire? (University of New Hampshire) Why the Iowa Caucuses Are So Important (The New York Times) Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Topics Discussed:Climate Change Offsets (3:08)Coronavirus (6:48)Traumatic Brain Injuries (9:28)Secretary Pompeo and Mary Louise Kelly (13:34)John Bolton and an Impeachment Update (24:15)Jim Lehrer and Kobe Bryant (31:33)2020 Primary (38:09)Outside of Politics (50:07)Sponsors:BombasAwayThank you for being a part of our community! We couldn't do what we do without you. To become a tangible supporter of the show, please visit our Patreon page, purchase a copy of our book, I Think You're Wrong (But I'm Listening), or share the word about our work in your own circles.Episode Resources:The Good TravelerSymptoms of Coronavirus (CDC)About Novel Coronavirus  (CDC) Coronavirus Live Updates (The New York Times) Department of Defense Press Briefing by Assistant to the Secretary of Defense Hoffman (Department of Defense) 34 troops diagnosed with brain injuries days after Trump dismissed them as 'headaches' (Politico) Yes, Secretary Pompeo, Americans Should Care About Ukraine (The New York Times) Trump Tied

Topics Discussed:Impeachment Update (02:02)Jeff Bezos and Mohammad Bin Salman (13:16)Coronavirus (17:13)2020 Campaign Update (23:07)Sponsors:BlinkistRitualThirdLoveThank you for being a part of our community! We couldn't do what we do without you. To become a tangible supporter of the show, please visit our Patreon page, purchase a copy of our book, I Think You're Wrong (But I'm Listening), or share the word about our work in your own circles. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Topics Discussed:Impeachment Update (05:42)Compliment: Ayanna Pressley (25:41)The New York Times Democratic Primary Endorsement (33:05)Outside of Politics (01:01:39)Sponsors:NativeWantableThank you for being a part of our community! We couldn't do what we do without you. To become a tangible supporter of the show, please visit our Patreon page, purchase a copy of our book, I Think You're Wrong (But I'm Listening), or share the word about our work in your own circles.Episode Resources:Rep. Ayanna Pressley Reveals Beautiful Bald Head For The First Time (The Root) Team Biden Memo on Impeachment Answer of President Donald J. Trump Impeachment Trial Memorandum Trial Memorandum of President Donald J. TrumpCory Booker on What Breaks His HeartSarah and Beth's Washington Post Democratic Primary Quiz Results College-Educated Voters Are Ruining American Politics (The Atlantic) Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Topics Discussed:Lev Parnes & Rudy Guiliani (2:04)Impeachment Update (11:00)The Seventh Democratic Debate (18:14)Sponsors:DameMagic SpoonThank you for being a part of our community! We couldn't do what we do without you. To become a tangible supporter of the show, please visit our Patreon page, purchase a copy of our book, I Think You're Wrong (But I'm Listening), or share the word about our work in your own circles.Episode Resources: Extra Credit: The Pantsuit Politics Book Subscription Materials provided by Giuliani associate Lev Parnas to the House (The Washington Post)Lev Parnas Adds New Details on Push to Oust U.S. Ambassador to Ukraine (The New York Times) The Fog of Rudy (The New York Times) Impeachment trial security crackdown will limit Capitol press access (Roll Call) The Third Rail of Calling ‘Sexism’ (The Cut)Virginia Approves the E.R.A., Becoming the 38th State to Back It (The New York Times) Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.See omnystudio.com/listener for

Topics Discussed:Democratic Primary (01:30)Natural Disasters Around the World (07:54)CLEAN Future Act (09:29)Iran (13:06)Afghanistan Deaths (19:47)Taiwanese Election (20:45)China and Trade (22:08)Compliments: Tom Donahue & Eitan Hersh (22:56)Senate Impeachment Rules (27:27)Outside of Politics (46:13)Sponsors:LolaThank you for being a part of our community! We couldn't do what we do without you. To become a tangible supporter of the show, please visit our Patreon page, purchase a copy of our book, I Think You're Wrong (But I'm Listening), or share the word about our work in your own circles.Episode Resources:Politics is for Power: How to Move Beyond Political Hobbyism, Take Action, and Make Real Change (Eitan Hersh)Veronika Cardigan pattern (Ravelry) The Chickpea Bowl (The Lazy Genius)News of the Week 'Clerics get lost!': Iran protests rage on for a third day (Al-Jazeera) Al-Asad base had minutes' notice before the Iranian rockets came crashing down in an hour-long barrage (The Washington Po

Topics Discussed:Iran Deescalation (2:14)Meghan & Harry (15:51)Australian Wildfire (27:06)Sponsors:BlinkistRothy's ZolaThank you for being a part of our community! We couldn't do what we do without you. To become a tangible supporter of the show, please visit our Patreon page, purchase a copy of our book, I Think You're Wrong (But I'm Listening), or share the word about our work in your own circles.Episode Resources:The Tragedy Expert (Without Fail)  Trump Moves to Exempt Big Projects From Environmental Review (The New York Times) Millions of animals are dying from the Australian fires, and the environment will suffer for years to come (CNN) 1 Billion Animals Have Reportedly Died in Australia’s Wildfires (The Cut) 7 things everyone should know about Australia’s wildfire disaster (Vox)Australia fires: Misleading maps and pictures go viral (BBC)Why the Fires in Australia Are So Bad (The New York Times) Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.See omnystudio.com/listene

Topics Discussed:Our New Look! (01:48)Australian Wildfires (03:40)Iran & Qasem Soleimani (04:19)Manda Bay Kenya Attack (23:39)Venezuelan Politics (25:12)Compliments: Michelle Williams and Those Involved in Harvey Weinstein's Trial (27:04)The Challenges of 2020 (31:33)Outside of Politics (56:12)Thank you for being a part of our community! We couldn't do what we do without you. To become a tangible supporter of the show, please visit our Patreon page, purchase a copy of our book, I Think You're Wrong (But I'm Listening), or share the word about our work in your own circles.Episode Resources:Extremists attack Kenya military base, 3 Americans killed (AP) Supporters Of Venezuela's Maduro Try To Seize Control Of Legislature (NPR) All Bets Are Off as Harvey Weinstein’s Sexual Assault Trial Opens Today (The New York Times)December 2019 Issue of The AtlanticConflict with Iran:Trump’s mistold tale of Obama and Iran (AP) US-Iran tensions: Timeline of events leading to Soleimani killing (Al-Jazeera) Qa

Topics Discussed:Amazon (02:23)Impeachment Update (04:10)Christianity Today Editorial (14:50)Democratic Debate (27:05)Sponsors:BlinkistJoybirdQuipThank you for being a part of our community! We couldn't do what we do without you. To become a tangible supporter of the show, please visit our Patreon page, purchase a copy of our book, I Think You're Wrong (But I'm Listening), or share the word about our work in your own circles. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

After polling our listeners, you have selected our 2019 Episode of the Year! Today, we're replaying our policy set from May about abortion law. You'll hear our Five Things You Need to Know About Abortion Law followed by our conversation about the complexities and nuances surrounding this issue.Thanks to everyone who voted; we know abortion is a tough topic, so it speaks well of our community that you all were and continue to be so ready to engage with it. Five Things to Know About Abortion Law:Abortion has a long emotional history in the US that Roe vs. Wade didn't stop.Ohio, Mississippi, Kentucky, and Georgia have passed "heart beat bills".Heartbeat bills and outright bans on abortion in all circumstances are surging in popularity, despite the fact that public opinion is largely more nuanced about abortion.Stare decisions recently took a hit on the Supreme Court. Kentucky's law has already been struck down in court. Mississippi and Ohio's are already being challenged. Georgia and Alabama laws are a

Topics Discussed:Jersey City Shooting (01:52)St John's Properties Holiday Bonus (03:24)USMCA (07:00)Citizenship for Farm Workers (11:51)Inspector General Report (12:49)Bill of Rights Day (29:22)Time Person of the Year: Greta Thunberg (30:08)Earlene Peterson and the Death Penalty (34:48)Sponsors:AwayThe Pill ClubThank you for being a part of our community! We couldn't do what we do without you. To become a tangible supporter of the show, please visit our Patreon page, purchase a copy of our book, I Think You're Wrong (But I'm Listening), or share the word about our work in your own circles.Episode Resources:Nightly Nuance on Trump's Executive Order defining Judaism Md. company’s employees split surprise $10M bonus (Washington's Top News) House votes to provide a pathway to citizenship for thousands of undocumented farmworkers (CNN Politics) The USMCA is finally done. Here's what is in it. (The Washington Post) Review of Four FISA Applications and Other Aspects of the FBI's Crossfire Hurricane Investi

Topics Discussed:The British Election (02:26)National Defense Authorization Act (04:04)Pensacola Shooting (05:43)Afghanistan Papers (10:54)Compliments: Utah and the Trump Administration (29:06)Impeachment Update (35:20)Trump Lawsuits (35:53)Outside of Politics (56:19)Sponsors:Bird + StoneThirdLoveRothy'sThank you for being a part of our community! We couldn't do what we do without you. To become a tangible supporter of the show, please visit our Patreon page, purchase a copy of our book, I Think You're Wrong (But I'm Listening), or share the word about our work in your own circles.Episode Resources:Vote on your favorite Pantsuit Politics episode of 2019! Congress Agrees Space Force; 2020 NDAA Vote Next Week (Breaking Defense) Saudis have come for U.S. military training for decades (The Washington Post) Pensacola Victims: Three Hopeful Men at the Dawn of Naval Careers (The New York Times)  Pearl Harbor Shooting Unfolded in 23 Seconds in Packed Area (US News & World Report) At War with t

Topics Discussed:Measles Outbreak in Samoa (02:39)Macmillan E-book Licensing (03:43)Kamala Harris (06:23)Impeachment Update (07:56)Amazon (23:39)Your Political Holiday Stories (47:30)Sponsors:Bird + StoneHelloFreshBombasThank you for being a part of our community! We couldn't do what we do without you. To become a tangible supporter of the show, please visit our Patreon page, purchase a copy of our book, I Think You're Wrong (But I'm Listening), or share the word about our work in your own circles.Episode Resources: I Tried to Block Amazon From My Life. It Was Impossible. (Gizmodo) We should be ashamed, but when it comes to Amazon, we just can’t help ourselves (Los Angeles Times) Amazon reveals the bestselling items that drove Cyber Monday to become its biggest shopping day in history (Business Insider)  Jeff Bezos’s Master Plan (The Atlantic)Behind the Smiles (Reveal News) Amazon: Behind the Smiles (Reveal podcast) The Cost of Next-Day Delivery (BuzzFeed News) Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/pr

Topics Discussed:UN Climate SummitNATO MeetingBritish Election and the London Bridge AttackTrump, the Taliban, and the MilitaryUnrest in the Middle EastProblems in ChinaCompliments: Sen. Marco Rubio and all of Washington D.C.The Impeachment TimelineWhat Congress is Working On2020 Presidential PrimaryBeth's Book Review of A WarningOutside of PoliticsSponsors:BlinkistRitualExpress VPNThank you for being a part of our community! We couldn't do what we do without you. To become a tangible supporter of the show, please visit our Patreon page, purchase a copy of our book, I Think You're Wrong (But I'm Listening), or share the word about our work in your own circles.Episode Resources:Global News Don't fiddle while the planet burns, U.N. chief warns climate summit (Reuters)COP25: UN climate change conference, 5 things you need to know (United Nations) What is the UN's COP25 climate summit, and why does it matter? (NewScientist) NATO Leaders Meeting - Updated media advisory London Attack Spurs Heroism and Qu

We cannot begin to express our gratitude to everyone who made the Nuance Nation Tour possible this fall. Our teams of listener volunteers went above and beyond in each city; we simply could not have done this tour without them. Special thanks also to our amazing guests: Rev. Dr. Penny Nixon in San Mateo, Piper Perabo and Michelle Finocchi in Thousand Oaks, Rep. Haley Stevens in Troy, Michigan, Amy McGrath in Louisville, Susan Page in Washington D.C., and MJ Hegar in Dallas.Sponsors:BlinkistBrooklinenModclothThank you for being a part of our community! We couldn't do what we do without you. To become a tangible supporter of the show, please visit our Patreon page, purchase a copy of our book, I Think You're Wrong (But I'm Listening), or share the word about our work in your own circles. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Topics Discussed:Edwards Gallagher (1:37)Hong Kong (8.54)Netanyahu Indictment (13.26)Compliments: Minimum Wage Increases and (14.41)Talking Politics at Thanksgiving (20.04)Outside of Politics (35.05)Sponsors:Uncommitted: Iowa 2020 podcastRothy's LolaThank you for being a part of our community! We couldn't do what we do without you. To become a tangible supporter of the show, please visit our Patreon page, purchase a copy of our book, I Think You're Wrong (But I'm Listening), or share the word about our work in your own circles.Episode Resources: Job loss predictions over rising minimum wages haven't come true (Axios) More Than Half the World Now Lives in a Democracy (Beautiful News) K.C. Clifford Pleads For Empathy On A New Song, “Salt” (American Songwriter) Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Topics Discussed:The Democratic Debate (02:29)Impeachment Hearings (19:54)Sponsors:PactAurateThank you for being a part of our community! We couldn't do what we do without you. To become a tangible supporter of the show, please visit our Patreon page, purchase a copy of our book, I Think You're Wrong (But I'm Listening), or share the word about our work in your own circles. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Topics Discussed:China Updates (01:59)Iranian Influence in Iraq (6:15)North Korean Demands (10:16)Louisiana Elections (11:45)Farm Bankruptcies (13:03)Military Clemencies (15:17)House Science Committee (17:52)More Mass Shootings (20:26)Impeachment (24:35)Outside of Politics (51:39)Sponsors:ThirdLoveLegacy BoxThank you for being a part of our community! We couldn't do what we do without you. To become a tangible supporter of the show, please visit our Patreon page, purchase a copy of our book, I Think You're Wrong (But I'm Listening), or share the word about our work in your own circles.Episode Resources:Foreign News: 'Absolutely No Mercy’: Leaked Files Expose How China Organized Mass Detentions of Muslims (The New York Times) Hong Kong Violence Escalates as Police and Protesters Clash at University (The New York Times)Domestic News: U.S. stock market at record but farm bankruptcies at highest since 2011 (Market Watch) Trump grants clemency to troops in three controversial war crimes cases (Milit

Topics Discussed:Global Natural Disasters (02:08)Hong Kong Protests (05:07)2020 Primary (09:16)Erdogan-Trump Meeting (13:55)Impeachment Hearings (20:40)Sponsors:JoyBirdQuipThank you for being a part of our community! We couldn't do what we do without you. To become a tangible supporter of the show, please visit our Patreon page, purchase a copy of our book, I Think You're Wrong (But I'm Listening), or share the word about our work in your own circles.Episode Resources: Behind Trump’s Dealings With Turkey: Sons-in-Law Married to Power Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Topics Discussed:Impeachment Inquiry Public Hearings (02:41)Bloomber Test Balloon (07:57)Peter King (09:18)Bolivia (10:07)Gilead Sciences (13:05)Compliment the Other Side (14:20)Uighurs in China (19:33)Outside of Politics (41:29)Recommended Resources: Why George Kent is a Star Witness Bolivia’s Morales Steps Down The Suit Against Gilead Sciences Buttigieg Promises to Name Woman VA SecretaryHire Honor: The Call of Duty Endowment A Day of Violence in Hong Kong US Blacklists China AI Startups In China, Every Day is Kristallnacht Plight of the Uyghurs Council of Foreign Relations on the Uyghurs America’s Consumer Paradise Means Hell on Earth Xi Jinping and Authoritarianism Technology and the Uyghurs Chen Quanguo and Perfecting a Police State in Tibet Members of the Crime, Terrorism, and Homeland Security SubcommitteeAmerican HereticsSponsors:Express VPNBrooklinenThank you for being a part of our community! We couldn't do what we do without you. To become a tangible supporter of the show, please visit our Pat