
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

Nov 7, 2023 • 1h 6min
Biden’s Dilemma: The Economic News is Great. The Polling is Terrible.
Sarah and Beth discuss Biden's persistently poor poll numbers in the face of positive economic trends.TOPICS DISCUSSEDPositive Economic Numbers and Low Consumer ConfidenceShould Biden Drop Out of the 2024 Presidential Race?Outside of Politics: The Holiday HodgepodgeFind 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.

Nov 3, 2023 • 56min
Spheres of Influence: Israel, Gaza, and State Elections
Sarah and Beth discuss the invasion of Gaza and upcoming American elections.TOPICS DISCUSSEDThe Ground Invasion in Gaza Upcoming Local and State ElectionsOutside of Politics: Our Roman EmpiresFind 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.

Oct 31, 2023 • 49min
The New Satanic Panic
Happy Halloween. Sarah and Beth share their conversation about moral panic in music and culture this Halloween.TOPICS DISCUSSEDMatthew Perry’s Tragic DeathAll Saints DayThe New Satanic PanicOutside of Politics: Happy HalloweenFind 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.

Oct 27, 2023 • 57min
A Complicated War and an Amateur Speaker
We discuss the discourse around Israel and Palestine in the United States, Rep. Mike Johnson becoming Speaker of the House and the recent developments in Georgia's RICO case.TOPICS DISCUSSEDIsrael-Hamas WarRep. Mike Johnson: Speaker of the HousePlea Deals in the Georgia RICO caseOutside Politics: Online Shopping and Disconnecting from our PhonesFind 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.

Oct 24, 2023 • 55min
When the World is Scary and the Economy is Confusing
We discuss uncertain global situations, the Speaker debacle, and what exactly is going on with bonds, inflation, debt, deficit, and the economy generally.TOPICS DISCUSSEDUnrest in the World Disarray in the HouseBonds, Inflation, and the EconomyOutside of Politics: Pantsuit Politics Live in PaducahFind 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.

Oct 20, 2023 • 27min
Infrastructure is Personal with Secretary Pete Buttigieg
We’re delighted to be sharing out conversation with a special guest today, Secretary of Transportation, Pete Buttigieg. He chatted with us about the personal impact of infrastructure and transportation projects, as well as shared his concerns over the budget negotiations. Plus, a glimpse into his life as a dad.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.

Oct 17, 2023 • 57min
America's Aging Population
Sarah and Beth discuss the conflict between Israel and Hamas, the race for Speaker of the House, and our aging population.TOPICS DISCUSSEDThe Conflict Between Israel and HamasThe Race for Speaker of the HouseAging Populations in Congress and the American PublicOutside of Politics: Taylor SwiftFind 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.

Oct 13, 2023 • 47min
The Latest: Israel, the Speaker's Race, and the Primary
Sarah and Beth discuss updates in some of the biggest stories of the week: the violence in Israel, the race for Speaker, and the 2024 presidential primary.TOPICS DISCUSSEDThe World Responds to the Attack in IsraelThe Race for Speaker of the House2024 Presidential Candidate UpdatesOutside of Politics: Fall BreakFind 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.

Oct 11, 2023 • 1h 3min
The October 7th Terrorist Attack in Israel
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.

Oct 10, 2023 • 4min
Good Morning: October 10, 2023 - Terror in Israel
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.