Pantsuit Politics

We share Beth's conversation with McKay Coppins, author of the new Mitt Romney biography.TOPICS DISCUSSEDMcKay Coppins on Romney’s Political Soul-SearchingJane Ferguson for the Pantsuit Politics Premium Book ClubVisit 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 DeSantis/Newsom Debate and the 2024 Republican Primary.TOPICS DISCUSSEDThe Red State/Blue State Debate with Ron DeSantis and Gavin NewsomeThe Threats of Another Trump TermOutside of Politics: Ghost InfluencersVisit 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 the books, articles, and news sources that challenged and shaped their views in 2023.TOPICS DISCUSSEDContent that Shaped our Perspective in 2023What we loved about the Culture Zeitgeist of 2023To support the show and get early access to our 2023 book club boxes for January 2024, please subscribe to our Premium content on our Patreon page or Apple Podcasts Subscriptions.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 discuss the shakeup - or lack thereof - at OpenAI and the tenuous ceasefire in Gaza.TOPICS DISCUSSEDOpenAI Corporate DramaMisinformation and Social Media NewsA Fragile Ceasefire in GazaOutside of Politics: Guy FriendsIf you subscribe to our Premium content via Apple Podcasts Subscriptions, make sure to share your contact information with us in this form, so we can always let you know about upcoming events.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.

It’s one of the biggest travel weeks of the year in the United States, so we’re sharing a conversation with Ganesh Sitaraman, Professor of Law and Director of the Vanderbilt Policy Accelerator and author of the new book, Why Flying is Miserable: And How to Fix It. He shares how flying got to be such a slog and some ideas about how we can change it.Ganesh Sitaraman WebsiteWhy Flying Is Miserable: And How to Fix It by Ganesh Sitaraman (Bookshop)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 know the holidays can be a tough time, particularly when you are entering into gatherings with people who stress you out. We’re devoting the entire show today to real strategies and conversation about how to not just get through these gatherings, but enjoy them. 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 near physical violence in Congress this week. They also return to their conversations about the economy and the ongoing war in Gaza. TOPICS DISCUSSEDCongress: Funding the Government and Throwing PunchesEconomic Indicators vs. Citizen FeelingsWar in GazaOutside of Politics: Naked AttractionSign up for the Pantsuit Politics Newsletter so you don’t miss our 2023 Holiday Gift GuideVisit 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 last week's election results and what they can or can't tell us to expect in 2024, the wave of moderate officials announcing they won't be seeking reelection next year, and the candidates still seeking the Republican nomination.TOPICS DISCUSSED2023 Election Results2024 Dropouts2024 Presidential PrimaryOutside of Politics: Taylor and Travis in ArgentinaSign Up for the Pantsuit Politics Newsletter so you don’t miss our 2023 Holiday Gift GuideVisit 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.Vice President Kamala Harris can’t seem to catch a good news cycle. But why? She’s not perfect, but she’s doing good work. Beth has taken it upon herself to play offense for the Vice President and today starts that initiative.RESOURCES:NAU Students Question VP Harris on Israel-Palestine (AZPM)‘I can’t get into people’s heads': Kamala Harris tries to reshape her public image ahead of 2024 (Politico)Kamala Harris Visits Stonewall Inn to Express Support for LGBTQ Rights (The New York Times)Kamala Harris Says ‘Inequality Persists’ in Home Appraisals (The New York Times)Kamala Harris, at Former Slave Port in Ghana, Ties Past to Present (The New York Times)In Africa, Kamala Harris Looks to Deepen Relations Amid China’s Influence (The New York Times)In Southeast Asia, Kamala Harris is at the center of White House efforts to counterbalance China (AP News) Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Sarah and Beth talk to Jessica Grose about her work reporting on religiosity (and the lack thereof) in America. Jessica has reported in depth on the "religious nones," people who identify as having no religious practice or faith. Then, we share a conversation with Vanessa Zoltan about finding sacred meaning in secular work.TOPICS DISCUSSEDReligious Nones with Jessica GroseFinding the Sacred in Secular Texts with Vanessa ZoltanFind out about how to have Sarah and Beth speak to your organization and learn about upcoming events.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.