
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

Oct 6, 2023 • 1h 18min
Chaos in the House
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.

Oct 3, 2023 • 54min
The Turmoil in Israeli Democracy with Yair Rosenberg
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.

Sep 29, 2023 • 47min
A Wider Lens on 2024 with Heather Cox Richardson
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.

Sep 28, 2023 • 11min
More to Say: Love and Marriage and Disabilities and Money
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.

Sep 26, 2023 • 54min
Gold Bars, Hoodies, and School Car Lines
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.

Sep 22, 2023 • 47min
Elon Musk, UFOs, and the Mysteries of the Universe
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.

Sep 19, 2023 • 44min
Conspiracy Theories and Antisemitism with Mike Rothschild
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.

Sep 15, 2023 • 52min
Impeachment Inquiry and Immigration
Republicans roll out new impeachment inquiry in House, state of immigration in America discussed, outside of politics: mammograms and online shopping

Sep 12, 2023 • 1h 11min
When Progressive Principles Undermine Democratic Goals with Yascha Mounk
Sarah and Beth discuss the forthcoming book, The Identity Trap, with Yascha Mounk, Ph.D.TOPICS DISCUSSEDThe Identity Trap with Yascha MounkOutside of Politics: The Joy of Daily GamesFind 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.

Sep 8, 2023 • 55min
Hollywood on Strike with Chelsea Devantez
Sarah and Beth catch up with Chelsea Devantez about the state of the Hollywood strikes and what we might expect in the world of future content creation. Plus, they discuss how this election is not normal in a variety of ways.TOPICS DISCUSSEDNot a Normal ElectionHollywood Strikes Update with Chelsea DevantezOutside of Politics: TradWivesTo support Pantsuit Politics subscribe to Pantsuit Politics Premium on Patreon or Apple Podcast Subscriptions.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.