Sarah and Beth discuss President Biden, Donald Trump's comments on NATO, and more in today's new episode. Then, they share a conversation with Dr. Mark Shrime of Mercy Ships about providing medical aid and training in war-torn and impoverished regions of the world. TOPICS DISCUSSEDSpecial Council Robert Hur’s Report and President Biden’s ResponseMercy Ships with Dr. Mark ShrimeOutside of Politics: The Super BowlJoin us on our Premium Channels on Patreon or Apple Podcast Subscriptions for our book club reading Democracy in America by Alexis De Tocqueville.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.

We're sharing an episode of our Pantsuit Politics Premium show, More to Say, that Beth released earlier this week. 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.The Court of Appeals has unanimously determined that former president Donald Trump does not have absolute immunity from criminal prosecution.  Beth is breaking down this case for us.RESOURCES:United States v. Donald Trump (US Court of Appeals, DC Circuit)Judge Chutkun, Taylor, and Beyonce (December 12, 2023 More to Say)  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Sarah and Beth discuss the Michigan case against the mother of a school shooter as well as a variety of political debacles from the week.TOPICS DISCUSSEDThe Nevada Primary & CaucusThe Failure of the Immigration NegotiationsThe Attempted Impeachment of Alejandro MayorkasWhat’s Happening in Court This WeekMichigan Mom Convicted of Involuntary Manslaughter in School Shooting CaseOutside of Politics: Sarah’s New SubstackJoin us on our Premium Channels on Patreon or Apple Podcast Subscriptions for our book club reading Democracy in America by Alexis De Tocqueville.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 discuss Latin American strongmen, reformers, and elections. Plus, this year's Grammy awards and performances.TOPICS DISCUSSEDLatin America: Elections and Political TrendsOutside of Politics: The GrammysJoin us on our Premium Channels on Patreon or Apple Podcast Subscriptions for our book club reading Democracy in America by Alexis De Tocqueville.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 identify the various problems at the southern border and what is keeping us from solutions.TOPICS DISCUSSEDThe Southern Border & Immigration IssuesThe Political Roadblock to Immigration SolutionsOutside of Politics: Scruffy HospitalityJoin us on our Premium Channels on Patreon or Apple Podcast Subscriptions for our book club reading Democracy in America by Alexis De Tocqueville.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 discuss Trump's defamation case, international crises and conflict, and the pop culture phenomenon of Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce's real-life rom-com.TOPICS DISCUSSEDE. Jean Carroll Awarded $83.3 Million Dollars in Second Trump Defamation CaseEscalating Tensions in the Middle EastThe Ongoing War in UkraineOutside of Politics: Taylor Swift and Travis KelceJoin us on our Premium Channels on Patreon or Apple Podcast Subscriptions for our book club reading Democracy in America by Alexis De Tocqueville.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.

A lot of reporting is stating that the Republican primary for president is over and Trump has it sown up. Is that true? Sarah and Beth discuss the results of the New Hampshire primary and what may happen from here. TOPICS DISCUSSEDNew Hampshire Primary ResultsWhat Comes Next for the CampaignsOutside of Politics: Oscar NominationsVisit 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 discuss Trump's 2024 calendar and the DOJ Critical Incident Report from Uvalde.TOPICS DISCUSSEDDeSantis Drops Out of the Presidential RaceTrump’s Legal and Electoral QuestionsThe Uvalde ReportOutside of Politics: A Different Approach to SchedulingVisit 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.

State legislatures are often the laboratory for American democracy in the sense that they birth lots of legislative experiments. Today, we're looking at a wide range of laws from both blue and red states that are taking effect this year and how they may impact you.TOPICS DISCUSSEDNew Laws: What a Crappy IdeaNew Laws: It’s About TimeNew Laws: Old-Fashioned Good WorkNew Laws: Interesting ExperimentsOutside of Politics: Teaching Cursive HandwritingVisit 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.

57,000 Iowa Republicans voted for Donald Trump in the Iowa Caucus. Sarah and Beth discuss whether or not we should be concerned.TOPICS DISCUSSEDIowa Caucus ResultsOutside of Politics: Snow Days and Winter WeatherVisit 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.