Pantsuit Politics

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.