Sarah and Beth discuss Hamas's terrorist attack in Israel and the aftermath for both Israeli and Palestinian people.TOPICS DISCUSSEDThe October 7th Terrorist Attack in IsraelConflict and Terrorism in Israel and Palestine with Kerry Boyd AndersonOutside of Politics: The Role of Social Media when the News is IntenseFind out about how to have Sarah and Beth speak to your organization.To learn more about our weekend of events in Paducah this fall, check out our website.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.

In the wake of the horror in Israel, we're sharing an episode of our Pantsuit Politics Premium show, Good Morning. Sarah records a news brief like this one to cover the headlines Monday-Thursday. To support the show and get access to content like this each week, subscribe to our Premium content on our Patreon page or Apple Podcasts Subscriptions.RESOURCES:IDF: We have full control of Gaza borderHamas Threatens to Kill Israeli Hostages as Rhetoric EscalatesNetanyahu’s recklessness has brought war upon IsraelUS Senate Majority Leader Schumer Meets Xi, Welcomes Stronger Chinese Statement on Hamas AttackHouse Republicans brace for drawn-out speaker fight Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Sarah and Beth discuss Kevin McCarthy's ouster and chat with The Puberty Podcast about walking kids through political engagement.Find out about how to have Sarah and Beth speak to your organization.To learn more about our weekend of events in Paducah this fall, check out our website.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 the ongoing political turmoil in Israel with Yair Rosenberg.TOPICS DISCUSSEDWeekend News ReviewIsrael’s Political Crisis with Yair RosenbergOutside Politics: Redeeming Social MediaFind out about how to have Sarah and Beth speak to your organization.To learn more about our weekend of events in Paducah this fall, check out our website.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.

Historian Heather Cox Richardson discusses the state of political parties in the US and her book Democracy Awakening. Topics include the evolution of the Republican Party, themes of dystopian literature, the power of grassroots movements, college preparation strategies, and finding the right fit in college admissions.

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. On September 13, 20 couples got married in a ceremony on the National Mall. It was both a celebration and a protest. The couples included people with disabilities who risk losing life-sustaining benefits by marrying people who are not disabled. Today, we're talking about the marriage penalties written into federal law and how those penalties can be eliminated.If this episode speaks to you, I hope you'll consider sending a note to your representative today. It can be straightforward: "I learned about marriage penalties in Social Security, Medicare, and Medicaid regulations on a podcast. This seems wrong to me. I hope you will look into and support the Marriage Equality for Disabled Adults Act (HR 6405) introduced last January by Rep. Jimmy Panetta."RESOURCES:What’s Next In ‘Marriage Equality’ For People With Disabilities?’ (Forbes)Disabled Couples Make a Plea for Marriage Equality at Washington Rally (The New York Times)Supplemental Security Income (SSI)Disabled Adult Child (DAC) Marriage PenaltySeeking Marriage Equality for People With Disabilities (The New York Times)Rep. Panetta Introduces the Marriage Equality for Disabled Adults ActA local couple’s dream to get married has become a national advocacy campaign for inter-abled marriage equity. (Monterey County Weekly) Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Sarah and Beth cover the Sen. Menendez indictment, the Senate dress code, and the strike updates. Then, they chat about school car lines.TOPICS DISCUSSEDSenator Menendez IndictmentThe Senate Dress CodeA Looming Government ShutdownA Deal in HollywoodThe Auto Workers StrikeOutside of Politics: School LinesFind out about how to have Sarah and Beth speak to your organization.To learn more about our weekend of events in Paducah this fall, check out our website.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 the state of the technology industry, the complexity of Elon Musk's role in our society, and what's going on with all the alien discussion lately.TOPICS DISCUSSEDTechnological Advances & Elon MuskUFOs & Extraterrestrial Life Outside of Politics: AstrologyFind out about how to have Sarah and Beth speak to your organization.To learn more about our weekend of events in Paducah this fall, check out our website.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 Jewish Space Lasers: 200 Years of Conspiracy Theories with Mike Rothschild (no relation)TOPICS DISCUSSEDJewish Space Lasers: The Rothschilds and 200 Years of Conspiracy Theories with Mike Rothschild (no relation)Outside of Politics: Conspiracy Theories, Secrets, and the UnexplainedFind out about how to have Sarah and Beth speak to your organization.To learn more about our weekend of events in Paducah this fall, check out our website.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.

Republicans roll out new impeachment inquiry in House, state of immigration in America discussed, outside of politics: mammograms and online shopping