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A lot happened in July. Sarah and Beth talk through the last month of American politics - from the presidential debate to the attempted assassination to the candidacy of Kamala Harris and her potential VP pick.   TOPICS DISCUSSED J.D. Vance as Trump’s VP Pick The Path to President Biden Dropping Out The Campaign Launch of Kamala Harris The Veepstakes   Visit our website for complete show notes and episode resources.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

So many of us are in our have experienced seasons of caregiving. For you, maybe it was a parent, a child, a pet - someone who needed you to help them get through the day in some form or fashion. In this episode, Sarah and Beth share stories of caregiving from our community and talk about what caregiving means to them.   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.

We’re delighted to be joined by Governor Josh Shapiro today. Governor Shapiro is focused on practical, impactful work in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania and we so enjoyed chatting with him about how and why that work matters.   Sarah and Beth also weigh in from their vacations about President Biden’s decision to step down and the path for Vice President Harris to accept the nomination.   Check out some of our previous episode on Kamala Harris to learn more about the likely new nominee from the Democratic Party: 5 Things You Need To Know About Kamala Harris (Pantsuit Politics - August 14, 2020 episode) On Offense for VP Harris (Pantsuit Politics Patreon - November 8, 2023 episode of More to Say - now free to everyone)   Visit our website for complete show notes and episode resources.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

When we put out the call for questions for this revival of The Nuanced Life, we were flooded with questions about parenthood, particularly early parenthood. We are devoting this full episode to talking about the magical and mysterious and maddening early stages of parenthood.   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.

At times, there is a divergence between what voters say they want and how they vote. This can be particularly true when it comes to foreign policy. Jeff Friedman, author of The Commander-in-Chief Test, explores that idea with us.   Visit our website for complete show notes and episode resources.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Sarah and Beth are together today discussing the attempted assassination of Donald Trump over the weekend at a rally in Pennsylvania.   Visit our website for complete show notes and episode resources.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On this new episode of The Nuanced Life, we dig into the idea of identity diversification and how to thoughtfully shape your personal identity around more than one aspect of your life.   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.

The Federal Trade Commission wants you to be able to quit your job. Their new rule banning noncompetes has the potential to shake up the labor market in big ways. We spoke with Elizabeth Wilkins about the reasoning behind the rule change and why you should care.   TOPICS DISCUSSED New Rules from the FTC with Elizabeth Wilkins Outside of Politics: Packing   Visit our website for complete show notes and episode resources.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

TOPICS DISCUSSED Faith and Dating Faith and Parenting Our Relationships with Church   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 Supreme Court and Biden's re-election Campaign   TOPICS DISCUSSED The Supreme Court Rules on Trump v. United States The State of President Biden’s Re-Election Bid   The White House comment line is (202) 456-1111. You can call Tuesday - Thursday from 11 am - 4 pm. Email: Share Your Thoughts - Contact the President | The White House   Visit our website for complete show notes and episode resources.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Yesterday, President Joe Biden and former (twice-impeached, 34-time felon) President Donald Trump faced off in the first Presidential debate of the 2024 Election. It was intense, as is Sarah and Beth’s response. They take today’s episode to process it together.   Visit our website for complete show notes and episode resources.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

There's a lot going on this week. Sarah and Beth discuss several of the big stories. Then, we break down one of the most complex, important issues in America: housing. Jerusalem Demsas of The Atlantic joins us for a great conversation. TOPICS DISCUSSEDLouisiana’s 10 Commandments LawThe Supreme Court on Guns and Domestic ViolenceHousing in America with Jerusalem DemsasOutside of Politics: Travis Kelce on Stage with Taylor Swift at the Eras TourVisit our website for complete show notes and episode resources. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We're joined by Meredith Goldstein of the Boston Globe's Love Letters column and podcast to discuss navigating conflict within romantic relationships.TOPICS DISCUSSEDManaging Different Approaches to ParentingConflict in Romantic Relationships with Meredith Goldstein of Love LettersVisit 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.Join us for our live presidential debate chats. You can join Sarah on our Substack page and Beth on our Patreon page. (Patrons at all levels have access to the chats. In the Patreon app or on your web browser, navigate to our Patreon page and visit the chat tab (look for the speaking bubble icon.) Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Sarah and Beth discuss the media landscape and avoidance election.TOPICS DISCUSSEDThe TikTokification of MediaThe Avoidance ElectionRepresentative Mikie Sherrill on Leadership in the House of RepresentativesOutside of Politics: Class ReunionsVisit our website for complete show notes and episode resources. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We're thrilled to be kicking off our limited-run return of The Nuanced Life. We hope this summer series is refreshing and encouraging to you. We'll answer listener questions, commemorate moments big and small, and discuss everything from career changes to family to romance and more.TOPICS DISCUSSEDWhat We Expect of OurselvesKim’s Move and Sarah’s DogEmily and Lauryn’s New JobsVisit 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. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We are delighted to welcome Doris Kearns Goodwin, the incomparable author and historian. Sarah and Beth discuss her new memoir and her front row seat to some major moments in American history. TOPICS DISCUSSEDElections in India and MexicoPresidential Power and History with Doris Kearns GoodwinVisit our website for complete show notes and episode resources. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Last week, American history was made when former president Donald Trump became the first former president convicted of a felony - 34 of them, in fact. Today, Sarah and Beth get into the details of what this conviction means, what may happen next, and the responses to the conviction from people across the political spectrum. Thank you for blowing our listener survey goal out of the water! If you didn’t get a chance to take the survey, your response still matters to us and our network. You can take the survey through this link.Visit our website for complete show notes and episode resources. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

One of our dearest podcasting friends is Chelsea Devantez of Glamorous Trash. Today, Chelsea’s incredible memoir, I Shouldn’t Be Telling You This, enters the world. We invited her for a conversation about the book, her experience with domestic violence, being conceived with a sperm donor, and so much more. This is a rich, funny, deep conversation you won’t want to miss.Please take a moment to complete our Pantsuit Politics Listener Survey. This helps our advertising sales team to have better information about our audience, which helps the revenue for our small business and keeps this show running.Visit our website for complete show notes and episode resources. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Sarah and Beth share how they are thinking about several ongoing news stories, including the controversy surrounding Justice Alito and the continuing horrors in Gaza. They also interrupt our own episode for a real-time response to the conviction of former president Trump.TOPICS DISCUSSEDDonald Trump Convicted of 34 FeloniesJustice Alito and the FlagsDevelopments in the Israel-Hamas WarOutside of Politics: GraduationVisit our website for complete show notes and episode resources. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We are delighted to share this conversation with Elizabeth Holmes of So Many Thoughts. Elizabeth is a former Wall Street Journal style reporter and current fashion commentator who gives political and royal fashion the serious, thoughtful, and fun coverage it deserves.Join us on May 30th for The Nuanced Life Live to kick off our summer series with a virtual workshop on work-life balance.Visit our website for complete show notes and episode resources. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.