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
Jan 5, 2024 • 55min
Trump on the Ballot, Conflict Abroad, and the Need for Congressional Leadership
Inevitably, when we're off for a break, news abounds. Today, Sarah and Beth are catching up on the news from over the winter holiday break including Trump's potential disqualification from state ballots, the ongoing wars in Ukraine and Gaza, and why Congress really ought to step up and do its job.TOPICS DISCUSSEDUpcoming Presidential Election: Should Trump Be Disqualified from the Ballot?Wars in Ukraine and GazaThe Need for Congressional LeadershipOutside of Politics: Intentions for the New YearVisit 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.
Jan 2, 2024 • 27min
Best of 2023: Infrastructure is Personal with Sec. Pete Buttigieg
As we reflect on our best episode of 2023, we would be remiss not to include this wonderful conversation with Secretary of Transportation, Pete Buttigieg. We’ve wanted to talk to Pete for years and it was so exciting and enjoyable to finally make that happen.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.
Dec 29, 2023 • 1h 19min
Best of 2023: What We Got Wrong About Covid
We invited our community to vote on their favorite episodes of the year. This episode originally aired in August and is such a wonderful representation of the work we try to do here at Pantsuit Politics. We’re always trying to learn and grow individually and as a society and the Covid-19 pandemic gave us a unique opportunity to do that. 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.
Dec 26, 2023 • 1h 3min
Best of 2023: Why the Modern Male is Struggling with Richard V. Reeves
We invited our community to vote on their favorite episodes of the year. This episode, featuring author Richard V. Reeves, was a huge hit and easily earned the most votes of all our episodes from the second quarter of the year. 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.
Dec 22, 2023 • 56min
Best of 2023: Why Ukraine Still Matters with Marie Yovanovich
We invited our community to vote on their favorite episodes of the year. This episode, featuring Ambassador Marie Yovanovitch, was a stand-out. So much of this conversation remains relevant as the war in Ukraine continues. 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.
Dec 21, 2023 • 49min
Working for Peace on Earth with Gregory Khalil
The war in Israel and Gaza has been one of the hardest news stories we’ve ever covered here on the show. Today, we’re talking with Gregroy Khalil of The Telos Group about what he sees in his work and the way forward to a future of true peace for a region long fraught with violence.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.
Dec 19, 2023 • 58min
Choosing Hope to Close 2023
In our final new episode of 2023, we look at positive trends across the US and the wider world.TOPICS DISCUSSEDPositive Trends from 2023Outside of Politics: 2024 Words of the YearVisit 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.
Dec 15, 2023 • 49min
Hillary Clinton on Diplomacy, Democracy, and the Year of the Girl
We are delighted to share this conversation with former Secretary of State, Hillary Clinton. She graciously spoke with us about the conflict in Israel and Gaza, the delicate balance of diplomacy, the impact of social media on our modern democracies, and the Year of the Girl. We could not have enjoyed this more and we know you’ll feel the same.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.
Dec 12, 2023 • 58min
What We Can't Ignore from 2023
We discuss Congress, college presidents, and conflicts around the world.TOPICS DISCUSSEDUniversity Presidents go to Washington Turmoil in CongressState LegislatureStories from 2023 that We’re Still Thinking AboutOutside of Politics: BeyoncéVisit 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.
Dec 8, 2023 • 54min
Mitt Romney's Soul Searching with McKay Coppins
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.
