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Brett Kavanaugh's confirmation continues to be a source of conflict across the country. We are angry, discouraged, and frustrated by the narrative surrounding this story. Thankfully, this episode is balanced out by Beth's uplifting conversation with Jessica Morse, who is running for Congress in California's 4th District.To support the show and get access to regular bonus content, please visit our Patreon page. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

An account of sexual misconduct set off a firestorm around Brett Kavanaugh's nomination to the Supreme Court this weekend. We discuss what this means for his possible confirmation along with some other big stories from the weekend. We also share our conversation with Elise Larsen about the urgency of climate change.Recommended Resources: Christine Blasey Ford Speaks Out on Kavanaugh Megan Garber - The Phantom Reckoning Home Birth and Birth Certificates What "Problem" Kids Are Trying to Teach UsGratitude Moment: Jocelyn Bell Brunell Wins Breakthrough Prize in Fundamental Physics Secretary of State Mike Pompeo Strengthens Diplomat RanksClimate Change Resources from Elise Larsen:CoolClimate Calculator Carbon CalculatorSix Americas Super Short Survey (SASSY) At water-starved Lake Mead and Lake Powell, 'the crisis is already real,' scientists sayCarbon Footprint Of Best Conserving Americans Is Still Double Global AverageDepartment of Defense Climate Change Adaptation RoadmapDatabase of Solutions From hope to actio

Hurricane Florence is expected to wreak havoc on the Carolinas, Congress is racing to fund the government, and one of our favorite TV writers and producers has revealed that Les Moonves harassed her. We talk about how Designing Women impacted us and how rare strong female characters have been in the history of television. Then, we talk to Professor Michele Gelfand about her research regarding tight and loose cultures and how they affect our politics and our world. Recommended Resources: Linda Bloodworth Thomason articleMichele Gelfand website Tightness–looseness across the 50 united statesTo support the show and get access to regular bonus content, visit our Patreon page.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Today is the 17th anniversary of the attacks on September 11th. We visited the memorial and museum in New York City this weekend and were so impacted by the choices that have been made regarding that space. We share audio from our visit and all of our thoughts, as well as a quick lightning round about this week's news.The Life of Kathy MazzaThe OculusListeners like you make this show - and research trips like our one to NYC - possible. To become a patron and get access to regular bonus content, visit our Patreon page.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A Supreme Court nominee, a new Bob Woodward book, and an anonymous editorial in the New York Times. The chaos presidency continues.We so appreciate those of you who support the show. If you aren't a part of our Patreon community yet, check out our page and consider joining the team. You'll receive our gratitude and a bunch of regular bonus content.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The invasion and occupation of Iraq quickly unraveled the unity Americans found after 9/11. We discuss what happened and what we can learn from it.Recommended Resources: Education Isn't the Key to a Good Income George W. Bush Speech, September 20, 2001To support the show and get access to regular bonus content, visit our Patreon page.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

With every primary election we're learning that women voters are engaged and unhappy with our political status quo and the candidates who support it. We discuss yet another crisis at our southern border, more staffing changes in the Trump administration, and the female candidates who want to change it all, including Congressional candidate from Colorado, Dr. Stephany Rose Spaulding.To support the show and get access to regular bonus content, visit our Patreon page.   Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Rachel Held Evans writes about faith, doubt, and life in the Bible belt. Today, we talk with her about politics, faith, and what her understanding of Scripture can teach us about resistance and community. Beth also shares her poignant eulogy for Senator John McCain.Don't miss out on our live show in Gettysburg!To support the show and get access to regular bonus content, visit our Patreon page. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Join our book launch team!It's been quite a week in political news. We break down what's going on with Paul Manafort and Michael Cohen as well as what it all may or may not mean for President Trump. To support the show and get access to regular bonus content, including more thoughts about Manafort and Cohen, check out our Patreon page. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Amy McGrath's run for Congress has received national attention because her life story is amazing. We share our great conversation with her about her campaign, her military service, and her views on important American issues. We also talk about crises taking place around the world. Global News: Economic Crisis in Venezuela U.S. Embassy Shooting in Turkey Ebola Death Toll Rises in DRC Are You Unintentionally Buying Conflict Minerals? Conflict in the Congo Has to End to Stop Ebola Flooding in India School Bus Bombing in Yemen Afghan President Announces Ceasefire PropositionAmy McGrath:Amy McGrath for CongressAmy on Social: LinkedIn, Twitter, and Facebook A Battle of Ideology vs. Résumé Andy Barr Compares Political Service to Military ServiceRecommended Resources: Joe Biden's "As You Are" InitiativeNBC's Making It Buy Tickets to Pantsuit Politics Live in GettysburgTo support the show and get access to regular bonus content, visit our Patreon page.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more in

More painful information about abuse in the Catholic Church has come to light this week. We discuss the heartbreaking crimes that were perpetrated by those in positions of religious power. This leads right in to Sarah's conversation with Erin Wathen, author of Resist and Persist, about the intersections of faith and feminism. Recommended Resources: Catholic Church Abuse in Pennsylvania Resist and Persist by Erin WathenTo support the show and get access to regular bonus content, please visit our Patreon page.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

One of the hardest questions to grapple with about 9/11 also sounds like the simplest: How'd we miss this? We discuss the history of the FBI and the CIA and their circumstances leading up to September 11. We also do a lightning round and cover Omarosa, the Unite the Right rally, Trump's latest tweets, and the pilot who stole and crashed a plane in Seattle. We end the episode with a discussion of Hannah Gadsby and tension in comedy.Recommended Resources: Afghan Forces Killed on Four Fronts Seattle Stolen Plane Hawaiian Democratic Candidates9/11 Resources: Information Could Have Stopped 9/11FBI HistoryRich Blee Interview The Higher Ups Wouldn't Listen How the FBI Reinvented Itself After 9/11 No Evidence that CIA Sought to Recruit HijackersThe AgentTo get access to bonus content and support the show, visit our Patreon page. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We share our reflections on each other's episodes with the guest hosts. We also talk about our takeaways from Tuesday night's elections. Recommended Resources: Drug Offenders and Mass IncarcerationNewseum Event on Women in OfficeTo support the show and get access to regular bonus content, visit our Patreon page. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

It's impossible to understand 9/11 and the US response to it without knowing how and why al-Qaeda formed. For Part Two of our 9/11 series, we do a deep dive into recent Middle Eastern history and what led to the creation and successes of al-Qaeda and Osama bin Laden. We also talk about recent media conflicts, concerns around campaign finance, and share our weekly gratitude moments.Media Conflicts: Sarah Jeong and The New York Times Racism Row The New York Times Stands By Sarah Jeong Trump Attacks the Media...Again Trump Will Have Blood on His HandsCrossroads and Campaign Finance: CREW vs. FEC and Crossroads Ruling Allows Dark MoneyRecommended Resources:Gratitude Moment: Jenny Hill Hill Wins School Board SeatTo become a sponsor of the show and get access to regular bonus content, visit our Patreon page. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Beth covers a few current events on her own while Sarah is still on vacation. She shares some thoughts on shifting political parties and how the Trump administration has caused her to double down on conservatism. Then, we share an interview with Libby Jamison and Lauren Weiner about the Military Spouse JD Network and Homefront Rising, a non-partisan initiative that encourages and trains military spouses to speak up and get involved in the political process through advocacy and public service.Recommended Resources: All Things Ill ConsideredHomefront RisingTo become a supporter of the show and get access to regular bonus content, including Beth's fabulous take on the Georgia gubernatorial race, visit our Patreon page.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Nine million Americans have some kind of active interface with incarceration. If incarceration were a city, it would be the largest city in the US. Guest host Sarah Shotland and Beth discuss this issue in depth and how you can make a difference. They also talk Paul Manafort's trial, Nia Wilson's death, and the ongoing crisis of family separation at our southern border. Paul Manafort's Trial: The Charges and the Stakes Manafort's Lavish Lifestyle Implications for the Russia ProbeNia Wilson's Death: The Anxiety of Being a Black Woman Searching for MotiveFamily Separation: Hundreds Not Reunited by Deadline Volunteers Step Up to Help A Migrant Child's Days in Detention Family Separation Does Not Deter Illegal Immigration Jobs, Opportunity, and Central AmericaMass Incarceration: Private Immigrant Jails Boom The Tragedy of County JailsBonus Resources:Beth's Gratitude Moment: Food Research and Action Center research The Pantsuit Politics Midterm Elections ResourceTo support the show and get access to regular b

Mental health - specifically adolescent mental health - is an issue everyone likes to talk about but Will Powers is actually doing something about. We talk to him about the organization he represents, StAMINA, which works to end the stigma around youth mental health in Kentucky. Thanks to our sponsor: Care/Of.To get access to bonus content and support the show, visit our Patreon page. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Sarah welcomes guest host Jo Kroger to talk about the state of the progressive left and how it's impacted the Democratic party at large. Sarah also hosts a group of Pantsuit Politics listeners with real life campaign experience. They talk about their levels of involvement in a variety of campaigns and what led them to get involved in the first place. The Campaign Round Table Participants:Maddie Isch for Margaret O'BrienAbby Korb for Tammy BaldwinCarisa Weaver for Robin KniechMaggie Penton for Misty BelfordRecommended Resources: This American Life on the Democratic Party Democratic Party MidtermsMedicare for AllSwing Voters ExistSingle PayerOur RevolutionTo support the show and get access to bonus content, visit our Patreon page and become a patron.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The odd grammatical clarifications President Trump and the White House keep offering are dominating headlines, but the policy and actions behind them are far more concerning. We return to our conversation about confronting strangers after so much great listener feedback. We also talk to Carri Hicks, who is running for State Senate in Oklahoma. Carri Hicks for State SenateDonate to CarriTo support the show and get access to regular bonus content, including the bonus episode for July, visit our Patreon page. More from Carri Hicks:Why we need education funding: Last year Oklahoma approved over 2,000 emergency certifications to fill teaching jobs. This has been done in an attempt to keep schools open as we are in dire need of teachers. However, it gives the false impression that everything is fine in education because school is in session. Clearly there is a large problem when 50,000 children were educated by someone other than a certified teacher last year. The number is expected to rise again this yea

Our plans for today's episode were upended by Donald Trump's extraordinary statements in Helsinki. We share our thoughts on Trump's foreign policy across Europe, the Peter Strzok hearing, the new indictments from the Mueller team, and the shocking Trump-Putin press conference in Helsinki.Recommended Resources: Trump in London Trump and Putin in Helsinki Peter Strzok HearingMore Indictments from the Justice Department Migrant Children Reunification EffortsGratitude Moment: John Huntsman, U.S. Ambassador to RussiaTo get access to bonus content and support the show, visit our Patreon page. Bonus content includes weeknight bonus episodes, The Nightly Nuance. This week, The Nightly Nuance includes Sarah's thoughts on Who Is America?, Sacha Baron Cohen's provocative new series.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.