
Pantsuit Politics
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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

May 14, 2024 • 23min
Doing the Local Work with Rosemary Ketchum
We're sharing an episode of our Pantsuit Politics Premium show, More to Say, that we released to our Premium subscribers today. To support the show and get access to content like this multiple times each week, subscribe to our Premium content on our Patreon page or Apple Podcasts Subscriptions.We're delighted to welcome Rosemary Ketchum back to Pantsuit Politics. Rosemary joined us in June 2020 when she became the first out transgender public servant in West Virginia's history. Since then, Rosemary has done awesome work in her community and we wanted to invite her back for an update as part of an upcoming Pride Month series we're working on.When we reached out, we discovered Rosemary is running in an election happening TODAY in hopes of being elected as Wheeling's next mayor. We couldn't let her election day go by without sharing this energizing and encouraging conversation with you. As you'll hear, Rosemary is so smart and charismatic. We're wishing her the absolute best in her election today.If you're in Wheeling, make sure you get out and cast your vote for Rosemary today!RESOURCESRosemary Ketchum WebsiteRosemary Ketchum InstagramRosemary for Mayor WebsiteJune 23, 2020 episode of Pantsuit Politics with Rosemary Ketchum Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

May 14, 2024 • 1h 17min
Corruption Trials and Election Protection
We discuss corruption in government and speak with former Pennsylvania Secretary of State Kathy Boockvar about election security and announce our summer plans.TOPICS DISCUSSEDCorruption Trials of Donald Trump, Bob Menendez, and Henry CuellarKathy Boockvar on Securing our ElectionsOutside of Politics: Coming this Summer: The Nuanced LifeJoin 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.

May 10, 2024 • 53min
Studying Conservatism on a Liberal Campus with Eitan Hersh
We speak with Tufts University professor Eitan Hersh about his unique course, which explores conservative political theory with the largely liberal student population at the school. TOPICS DISCUSSEDTeaching Conservative Policy at Tufts with Eitan HershOutside of Politics: The Met GalaOur newsletter has moved! Follow Us On Substack.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.

May 7, 2024 • 41min
FAFSA and the Brokenness of College Admissions
We discuss the tentative ceasefire negotiations in Gaza. Then, we share a conversation with an independent college admissions counselor about what's going on with the FAFSA application this year and how that rolling disaster is impacting students and families across the country.TOPICS DISCUSSEDTentative Ceasefire Negotiations in GazaFAFSA Complications with Sara BittnerOutside of Politics: Summer AspirationsCORRECTION: The Pell Grant does not run out. There are lifetime limits per student on the Pell Grant and basically every other grant that exists is first-come, first-served, but not Pell. Pell is always available. We are in the process of omitting this statement from the episode and will also correct it on Friday's episode.Our newsletter has moved! Follow Us On Substack.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.

May 3, 2024 • 1h
Mike Johnson, Indirect Rule, and Steel Magnolias
We discuss the possible ouster of Speaker Johnson and how indirect rule shapes foreign policy. Plus, the 35th anniversary of Steel Magnolias. TOPICS DISCUSSEDMike Johnson and Polarization in CongressA Potential Ceasefire in GazaIndirect Rule with David LakeOutside of Politics: Steel MagnoliasOur newsletter is moving! Follow Us On Substack. If you subscribe to our Premium Content via Apple Podcasts Subscriptions, be sure to enter your email address here to get your member updates from Sarah and Beth.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.

Apr 30, 2024 • 57min
Campus Protests and The Trump Trial
Sarah and Beth discuss what's going on with the campus protests and with the former president and current Republican frontrunner. Outside of politics, we talk about our weekends. TOPICS DISCUSSEDCampus Protests Donald Trump’s Trial and Legal MorassOutside of Politics: Busy WeekendsOur Newsletter is Moving! Follow Us On Substack. If you subscribe to our Premium Content via Apple Podcasts Subscriptions, be sure to enter your email address here to get your member updates from Sarah and Beth.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.

Apr 26, 2024 • 1h 5min
Tech in Schools with Jessica Grose
TOPICS DISCUSSEDTech in Schools with Jessica GroseOutside of Politics: Cup ManagementTo support the show and join our slow read of Democracy in America, please subscribe to our Premium content on our Patreon page or Apple Podcasts SubscriptionsVisit 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.

Apr 23, 2024 • 1h 25min
Taylor Swift, Barbara Walters, and Life Under the Spotlight
TOPICS DISCUSSEDComplimenting Both Sides: Mike Johnson Got It DoneSusan Page on Barbara WaltersOutside of Politics: The Tortured Poets DepartmentTo support the show and join our slow read of Democracy in America, please subscribe to our Premium content on our Patreon page or Apple Podcasts SubscriptionsVisit 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.

Apr 19, 2024 • 43min
The WNBA’s Pay Inequity and Arizona’s Abortion Ban
TOPICS DISCUSSEDWomen’s Basketball and the WNBAArizona’s Abortion LawThe Consequences of Extreme Abortion Law with Dr. Daniel GrossmanOutside of Politics: The Gift of InterestTo support the show and join our slow read of Democracy in America, please subscribe to our Premium content on our Patreon page or Apple Podcasts SubscriptionsVisit 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.

Apr 17, 2024 • 38min
Bonus: Democracy in America Read-Along Part 1
This year, we're doing a slow read-along of Alexis de Tocqueville's 19th-century classic, Democracy in America. This content is available exclusively to our Premium members, but we're sharing the first discussion with everyone today in advance of our second discussion next week. If you enjoy this episode, you can join us and get access to all past and future book club content - plus our plethora of regular Premium content - at patreon.com/pantsuitpolitics.RESOURCES:Democracy in America Read Along Schedule American Nations: A History of the Eleven Rival Regional Cultures of North America by Colin Woodard (Amazon)We're recommending this abridged version Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.