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Senator JD Vance and Governor Tim Walz had a substantive debate on Tuesday night. Sarah and Beth are discussing their reactions and critiques together.   TOPICS DISCUSSED Vice Presidential Debate  Outside of Politics: Containers and Boundaries in Modern Life   SPECIAL ANNOUNCEMENT:   We are thrilled to announce a joint live show this November 7th with one of our favorites, Vanessa Zoltan of Harry Potter and the Sacred Text!  Join us in Boston - or via live stream - for a fun night among friends.   Visit our website for complete show notes and episode resources.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Sharing an episode of To See Each Other, a show that complicates the narrative about small town Americans in our most misunderstood, and often abandoned, communities. This season, host George Goehl travels to Lincoln County, Wisconsin to follow a small town battle for the last remaining public nursing home in the community. It’s a heart-pounding roller coaster of a fight - in a swing state that could determine the election. Over the course of the show, a universal truth emerges: That in every complicated set of politics, when we refuse to give up on each other, we can build a better future.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

There are more than 140 referendums, initiatives, and amendments on state ballots this November. Sarah and Beth are breaking them down and sharing their thoughts on the trends they see.   TOPICS DISCUSSED Abortion Referendums in Ten States Ballot Initiatives: Election Reform, Crime, Legalization of Marijuana, Immigration, Taxes, and Prison Labor Kentucky Amendment 2 Outside of Politics: Invitations   Visit our website for complete show notes and episode resources.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Sarah and Beth discuss the upcoming UN Summit, down-ballot races in the November election, and the rat race of parenting.   TOPICS DISCUSSED UN Summit Down-ballot Races and Scandals Outside of Politics: School Pictures and Fundraisers   Visit our website for complete show notes and episode resources.   For information about our 2025 Speaking Calendar and book talks reach out to us here.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We’re joined by Sharon McMahon, podcaster and author, to discuss her new book, The Small and the Mighty: Twelve Unsung Americans Who Changed the Course of History, from the Founding to the Civil Rights Movement.   Why Are Groceries So Expensive Right Now? (Pantsuit Politics Premium)   Visit our website for complete show notes and episode resources.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Sarah and Beth discuss a chaotic political weekend, including an apparent second attempt on former President Donald Trump's life, what is and isn't happening in Springfield, Ohio, and the cacophony surrounding the former President's relationship with Laura Loomer, a far-right activist and internet personality. Outside of politics, we'll discuss America's sleep obsession.   TOPICS DISCUSSED Attempted Assassination of Donald Trump Laura Loomer and Donald Trump Springfield, Ohio Outside of Politics: Sleepmaxxing   Visit our website for complete show notes and episode resources.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Sarah and Beth discuss the looming government funding deadline, fiscal responsibility, and how we got here.   TOPICS DISCUSSED Government Funding and the SAVE Act The National Debt Outside of Politics: Paying Kids to Read   Visit our website for complete show notes and episode resources.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The first - and maybe only - presidential debate between Vice President Kamala Harris and former President Donald Trump happened last night. Sarah and Beth are together to share their takeaways.   TOPICS DISCUSSED The Presidential Debate Between Kamala Harris and Donald Trump  How to Make an Electoral Impact with Your Time and Money Taylor Swift Endorses Kamala Harris   Visit our website for complete show notes and episode resources.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We talk to Rep. Lauren Underwood about supporting parents through legislation. Plus, Sarah and Beth discuss how the phrase "trust the science" is landing with them these days.   TOPICS DISCUSSED “Trust the Science” Rep. Lauren Underwood on the Momnibus Outside of Politics: AKA Sorority Sisters   Visit our website for complete show notes and episode resources.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We talk to Megan Garber of The Atlantic about the new era of scamming, what it means for our society, and the status of reality television.   TOPICS DISCUSSED The New Era of Scamming with Megan Garber  Outside of Politics: Reality Television   Visit our website for complete show notes and episode resources.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We were delighted to talk to Minnesota Lt. Gov. Peggy Flanagan while at the DNC last week. Plus, we discuss the shifting attitudes about the labor movement in America.   TOPICS DISCUSSED Shifting American Views on Labor Lt. Gov. Peggy Flanagan of Minnesota   Visit our website for complete show notes and episode resources.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Sarah and Beth have had some time to process their week at the DNC and changes in the presidential race, including RFK Jr dropping out and endorsing former president Donald Trump.   TOPICS DISCUSSED Reflections on the DNC Republican Presidential Politics: RFK Drops Out, Family and Personal Lives Outside of Politics: Swearing and Cussing   Visit our website for complete show notes and episode resources.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Sarah and Beth have been at the DNC all week, having a great time and some amazing conversations with elected leaders. We're sharing some of those with you today.   TOPICS DISCUSSED Former Governor Jennifer Granholm Senator Debbie Stabenow Live from the DNC with Mayor London Breed and A’shanti Gholar   Visit our website for complete show notes and episode resources.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We’re at the DNC Convention in Chicago this week, so it felt like the perfect moment to look back at the last time the convention was in Chicago - a truly historic year. There was no better person to discuss that with than James Traub, author of the biography of Hubert Humphrey that Sarah loved.   Visit our website for complete show notes and episode resources.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

It's the start of the school year! We're delighted the kids are back in school and excited to be discussing several hot discussion topics in the education world, mainly, the idea of school choice.   TOPICS DISCUSSED Free School Lunches and Tampons in Bathrooms School Choice with Jon Valant  Outside of Politics: Pop Girl Summer   Visit our website for complete show notes and episode resources.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This is our final episode of the Summer Nuanced Life Reboot, and we're sharing a very poignant conversation with our longtime listener, Kelly Kaufman. Kelly reached out to us after her daughter died suddenly from an asthma attack last March. Her story of grieving with her community and how friends, strangers, and even Hasbro have wrapped her family in love was so potent that we asked her to join Sarah and Beth to talk about her experience in her own voice and words.   *This episode contains a conversation about the loss of a child   Learn more about our speaking events by visiting our website or emailing us at hello@pantsuitpoliticsshow.com.   Visit our website for complete show notes and episode resources.   Enjoying The Nuanced Life? Learn more about this limited summer run and find old episodes on our website.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Sarah and Beth discuss the future of the conservative movement reflected in Project 2025, Tim Walz as VP pick, and the Paris Olympic Games.   TOPICS DISCUSSED 2024 Presidential Race Project 2025 Outside of Politics: The Paris Olympics   Visit our website for complete show notes and episode resources.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

There’s so much to celebrate about the older members of our communities, particularly within our own families. In this episode, Sarah talks to her grandmother about her life and Beth commemorates her beloved Grandmother Joy.   *This episode contains conversation about pregnancy and miscarriage.   Learn more about our speaking events by visiting our website or emailing us at hello@pantsuitpoliticsshow.com.   Visit our website for complete show notes and episode resources.   Enjoying The Nuanced Life? Learn more about this limited summer run and find old episodes on our website.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Sarah and Beth talk about tension around the world with developments from Bangladesh to Israel, the Veepstakes, and their takeaways from summer travel.   TOPICS DISCUSSED Global Hotspots Vice President Harris’s Veepstakes J.D. Vance and his comments about “Cat Ladies” Outside of Politics: Sarah and Beth’s Summer Travel   Visit our website for complete show notes and episode resources.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Sea changes in families often come with hope and heartbreak. In this episode, we share stories from listeners about moments in their life that brought that mix of feelings.   We’d love to record a special message for the teachers in your life headed back to school. Our Cameos are on sale all through August to celebrate our teachers!   Visit our website for complete show notes and episode resources.   Enjoying The Nuanced Life? Learn more about this limited summer run and find old episodes on our website.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.