
Pantsuit Politics
"Compelling and thoughtful listening" - the New York Times
Hosted by Kentuckians Sarah Stewart Holland and Beth Silvers, Pantsuit Politics is an independent podcast that takes a different approach to the news and culture. Pay attention without the anxiety. New episodes every Tuesday and Friday.
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Latest episodes

Aug 13, 2024 • 1h 14min
Harris-Walz, Project 2025, and The Olympics
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.

Aug 9, 2024 • 1h 8min
The Nuanced Life: Celebrating Our Grandmothers
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.

Aug 6, 2024 • 1h 19min
Tensions Abroad, In the Markets, and Around the Veepstakes
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.

Aug 2, 2024 • 35min
The Nuanced Life: Hope and Heartbreak in Families
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.

Jul 30, 2024 • 1h 22min
Harris v. Trump: How We Got Here
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.

Jul 26, 2024 • 36min
The Nuanced Life: The Radical Freedom of Caregiving
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.

Jul 22, 2024 • 56min
Vice President Harris Steps Up and Governor Shapiro Gets Sh*t Done
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.

Jul 19, 2024 • 31min
The Nuanced Life: The Nuanced Journey of Early Parenthood
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.

Jul 17, 2024 • 34min
Why Strongmen Win on Foreign Policy with Jeff Friedman
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.

Jul 15, 2024 • 1h 1min
The Attempted Assassination of Donald Trump
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.