
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

Sep 4, 2023 • 42min
The Labor Movement's Momentum
Sarah and Beth discuss the state of the labor movement and solutions to labor shortages. They explore the rise of strikes and organizing across industries, collaborative solutions for the labor shortage, and the challenges of retention in the service industry. They also discuss their agenda and initiatives for the labor movement, express gratitude towards Misty, and reflect on their first jobs as a bank teller and a receptionist.

Sep 1, 2023 • 47min
Show Your Safety: A New Approach to Gun Violence
Sarah and Beth discuss recent shootings and talk to Piper Perabo and Kris Brown about advocating for change in Hollywood's gun depictions. They highlight the need for cultural changes to drive behavior change and frustration with movies using killing as a plot device.

Aug 29, 2023 • 54min
The Era of Global Boiling
Sarah and Beth discuss staffing shortages in schools and the hottest summer on record.TOPICS DISCUSSEDStaffing in Public SchoolsThe Era of Global BoilingOutside of Politics: What We’re ReadingTo 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.

Aug 25, 2023 • 1h 8min
The First GOP Presidential Primary Debate
The podcast discusses the first GOP presidential primary debate, Donald Trump's interview with Tucker Carlson, and touches on the #RuskTok trend. They also analyze the state of the GOP, highlight Nikki Haley's successful moment, and discuss the appeal of a certain candidate. The hosts express frustration with Tucker Carlson's outrageous interview with Trump and explore the complexities and benefits of sorority life.

Aug 22, 2023 • 50min
Trump, Debates, and the Inevitability of 2024
Sarah and Beth discuss the Republican and Democratic presidential primaries and the 2024 presidential race.TOPICS DISCUSSEDThe State of the 2024 Republican and Democratic Presidential PrimariesOutside of Politics: Do we still want purses?To 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.

Aug 18, 2023 • 41min
The Georgia Indictment
Discussion on the Georgia indictment of former President Trump and his alleged co-conspirators. Exploring the charges, importance of the Ruby Freeman component, and the use of RICO. Also, the concept of feeding the skin from the inside out with Ritual's skin supplement. Analysis of the election fraud laws, implications of indicting a sitting president, and convergence of legal issues with campaign strategies.

Aug 15, 2023 • 1h 18min
What We Got Wrong About Covid
We look back at covid and share our conversation with Jennifer Senior about long covid and her September cover story for The Atlantic: "The Ones We Sent Away."TOPICS DISCUSSEDFire Storm in MauiWhat We Got Wrong About CovidLong Covid with Jennifer SeniorOutside of Politics: The Ones We Sent Away with Jennifer SeniorTo 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.

Aug 11, 2023 • 43min
Let's Talk About Sex Work
Sarah talks with Kaytlin Bailey about the decriminalization of sex work.To support Pantsuit Politics, access our Premium Content, and get early access to our October 21 live events, subscribe to Pantsuit Politics 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.

Aug 8, 2023 • 53min
"Try That in a Small Town" and the Case Against Travel
Sarah and Beth discuss the rural/urban divide and the case against travel.TOPICS DISCUSSED“Try This in a Small Town” and the Rural/Urban DivideCritiques on and the Value of TravelOutside of Politics: Sarah’s Summer TravelTo support Pantsuit Politics, access our Premium Content, and get early access to our October 21 live events, subscribe to Pantsuit Politics 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.

Aug 4, 2023 • 51min
Trump Indicted for Election Fraud
Sarah and Beth discuss the third and most recent indictment of former president Donald Trump, this time for his attempt to overturn the 2020 presidential election. TOPICS DISCUSSEDThe Latest Trump IndictmentOutside of Politics: Beth at the Disciples of Christ ConferenceTo support Pantsuit Politics, access our Premium Content, and get early access to our October 21 live events, subscribe to Pantsuit Politics 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.