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Inspired by a message from our listener, Lindsay, this episode tackles how to talk through political disagreement. Beth discusses the importance of engagement and some tips for hearing and understanding others in The Suit. First, in the Pearls, Beth talks about the Libertarian Party's convention, the State Department IG report on Hillary Clinton's emails, Memorial Day, and President Obama's historic visit to Hiroshima. In the Heels, Beth talks about her new obsession with Alone on The History Channel. Since Sarah is enjoying some family time this week, we conclude with an interview with Chris Chidzick, a PredictIt data analyst on how political prediction markets work.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this episode of the Briefcase, we tackle some of the more provocative subjects we've discussed lately. We start by discussing feedback on our birth episode from Michael and Ashley. Then, we discuss your reactions to our "Double the Partisans" episode, which takes us into a discussion of Hillary Clinton's "likeability," as prompted by David Brooks.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

With Memorial Day around the corner, we invited some friends to the Pantsuit Politics virtual kitchen table. Our friends Loree (a Democrat, who briefly felt the Bern but now is #WithHer) and Stephen (a #NeverTrump Republican) join the discussion in the Suit. We talk about the likely nominees for both parties and how the general election might shake out. In the Pearls, we discuss the tragic Egyptian Air crash and Congress's failure to pass a budget, and we wrap things up by talking about our disdain for swimsuits.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Democratic Party seems far from unifying after a contentious Nevada state party convention. Donald Trump seems to have a long and complicated history with sexist behavior. Oklahoma seems to have forgotten a little decision called Roe v. Wade. But on a positive note... it also seems Sarah is on her way to becoming the next Paducah City Commissioner!Also, Walk With Us: How The West Wing Changed Our Lives is FINALLY here! Get your copy today!  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Today, we talk about liberal intolerance on campus and inspiring remarks from Loretta Lynch and President Obama. We also discuss our tendency to lose our nuance about social conservatism and commit to do better. Don't forget to order your copy of Walk With Us: How the West Wing Changed Our Lives by Claire Handscombe! We appreciate your iTunes reviews and would love to hear your voices (859-568-2330).  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this episode, Sarah and Beth talk about the Detroit sickouts, Hillary Clinton's discussions around coal in West Virginia, and the Illinois race between Mark Kirk and Tammy Duckworth. In The Suit, we talk about the Affordable Care Act -- what it gets right, what it gets wrong, and where we go from here. Finally, in the Heels, we recap our Mother's Day weekends.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We spend this episode of the Briefcase confronting the reality of a Donald Trump vs. Hillary Clinton general election following the Indiana primary. Thanks to Brett and Bryn for feedback that contributed to our discussion and to all of you have provided comments on the Affordable Care Act in advance of Tuesday's episode. Reminder that you can also leave us a voice message by calling 859-568-2330. We're excited to welcome our second new sponsor. We all love The West Wing at Pantsuit Politics, so we can't wait to read Claire Handscombe's new book, Walk With Us: How The West Wing Changed Our Lives, which will be available beginning May 14!   Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On Tuesday, we're talking about the Affordable Care Act -- what it gets right, what it gets wrong, and where to go from here. In advance, Beth takes a whirlwind tour through the 2,700-page law. If you aren't familiar with insurance, the exchanges, and the myriad initiatives contemplated in the ACA, hopefully this 18-minute summary will get you started.   Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Inspired by our listenersSierra and Michael, we set out in this episode to truly test ournuance. In the Suit, we talk about the five remaining candidatesfor president -- Clinton, Sanders, Cruz, Kasich, and Trump -- andprovide our thoughts on the pros and cons of their candidacies. Itwasn't an easy task, but we stepped up to the plate. In the Pearls, we discussMaryland down-ballot races, the upcoming Indiana primary, andChina's refusal to allow a U.S. ship to dock in Hong Kong. Finally,in the Heels, we talk about the enneagram. This month, Pictli is sponsoring ourepisodes. We're excited about this partnership because of theprogramming it will allow us to provide. Check out Pictli for awesome framedgifts that are a touch on your iPhone away.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We share Friday Feedback about our Election Reform issue. Then, we dive into Cruz/Fiorina, HBO's Confirmation and Governor Matt Bevin's recent actions.   Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this episode, we briefly take a look at the McCain and Ayotte Senate races before diving into Election Reform. We talk about first-past-the-post voting in the primaries and the general election, the primary calendar, and the electoral college. And, of course, no discussion of election reform is complete without a little campaign finance (spoiler: we almost subtitled this episode, "Beth Says Unpopular Things") and gerrymandering conversation. In The Heels, in honor of National Poetry Month, we share two of our favorites. We always love your feedback, and now there's a new way to contact us. Leave a message at 859-268-2330 to make an appearance in the Friday feedback section of the Briefcase.   Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A nuanced perspective requires you to see all sides of a topic or person. In this episode of the Briefcase, after discussing some Friday Feedback on the wage gap, we discuss President Obama's achievements and shortcomings. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Beth is back with a Pantsuit Primer on party primaries, elections, and campaign finance in preparation for Tuesday's episode. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Today we're talking to the writer, producer, and director of Raising Ms. President Kiley Lane Parker. Kiley joined us for the whole show and shared insight and advice about female leadership. In the Pearls, we followed up on Beth's solo Briefcase and issues surrounding paid family leave. In the Suit, we discussed the film and the challenges women considering public office face. In the Pearls, Kiley shared her current projects and how you can see Raising Ms. President.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In today's Briefcase, Beth discusses Friday feedback from Kaitlyn and Bryn on the presidential nomination processes, takes a look at Donald Trump's new Wall Street Journal op-ed, and spends some soapbox time on parental leave and Equal Pay Day. We hope Sarah will feel better soon so that we'll be fully balanced for our Tuesday episode. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We're so excited to share our interview with Sellus Wilder, who is seeking the Democrat's nomination to the United States Senate in Kentucky. He's a Pantsuit Politics kind of candidate--he's campaigning with his entire heart, fueled by his desire to have an honest conversation with voters about making our state and our nation healthier. In the Pearls, we discuss the presidential race with a focus on process. While we have frustrations with the current process from different angles, our common ground is this--we all have to get involved! Finally, in the Heels, we chat about our fun weekends in Gatlinburg (Sarah) and Cincinnati (Beth). You might need a corn fritter or steak after listening.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We received so many insightful listener questions this week about barriers--from national and religious borders to barriers to voting with our dollars. We talk about trade, immigration, and Brussels. We also answer one of our favorite listener questions ever: "Was Dwight Eisenhower a #crazymoderate?"  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Anti-globalization sentiments underlie some of the populism shaping this presidential cycle. In this episode, we discuss trade and the absence of nuance in trade discussions (Note: if you're brand new to discussing trade, you might like to check out our bonus episode: Pantsuit Primer). In The Pearls, we talk about a few key senate races in 2016, the nuclear summit, and the release of the #PanamaPapers. Finally, we return to our very strong feelings about dessert.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this bonus episode, Beth provides a very brief and basic overview of trade in preparation for our discussion of trade on Tuesday-- the language used in trade discussions, NAFTA, the TPP, and considerations for listeners in evaluating politicians and forming their opinions about trade agreements.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The hits just keep coming. On this episode of The Briefcase, we spend a few brief and lovely moments on feedback from our brilliant listeners before turning to more awfulness from the news cycles - specifically the Trump campaign.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.