Earlier this year, we were honored to speak with legendary historian and author Doris Kearns Goodwin about her latest book. This conversation was a highlight of our year and also still feels full of wisdom for us as we head into a second Trump administration and consider presidential power. Join our Premium Community on Substack for news, deep dives, and processing all this together.  Looking for a gift for the Pantsuit Politics fan in your life? Check out our Pantsuit Politics Fan Gift Guide. Check out our premium community gifting spreadsheet if you want to share the love within our community or add your own name to potentially receive a premium subscription from another listener. Visit our website for complete show notes and episode resources.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Every week on our Substack page, Sarah shares a good news brief highlighting positive news from around the world. Here in this season of joy, we wanted to share her final good news brief of the year with all of you. 2024 was a hard year in many ways, but we don't want to lose sight of what there is to celebrate. If you enjoy this, we hope you'll join us on Substack in the new year to get your good news from Sarah every Thursday. RESOURCES: The Government Is Finally Cracking Down On Those Sneaky 'Service' Fees This drug is the 'breakthrough of the year' -- and it could mean the end of the HIV epidemic Cervical cancer deaths are plummeting among young U.S. women ‘Exciting’ new lupus treatment could end need for lifelong medication How patients can get better rest in the hospital Egypt declared malaria-free by World Health Organization Pedal power: how bicycles are changing what it means to be a girl in India 120 Miles of Russian Forest Couldn’t Keep Two Siberian Tigers Apart (Gift Article) It turns out Taylor Swift fans are generous tippers Hopeful Images From 2024 See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We are delighted to share a conversation we had with Casper ter Kuile in early 2023 about the power of ritual. It feels so right for this moment, and we know you are going to enjoy it, whether you are hearing it for the first time or returning it for a second listen. Join our Premium Community on Substack for news, deep dives, and processing all this together.  Looking for a gift for the Pantsuit Politics fan in your life? Check out our Pantsuit Politics Fan Gift Guide. Check out our premium community gifting spreadsheet if you want to share the love within our community or add your own name to potentially receive a premium subscription from another listener. Visit our website for complete show notes and episode resources.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

If we know anything about 2025, it's that we know very little about what it will actually hold. Even with the anticipated unpredictability, there are indicators from this current moment that offer us some suggestions. Sarah and Beth are together to share what they are expecting in 2025 and to share their words of the year. TOPICS DISCUSSED: Elon Musk and Funding the Government  What We Expect in 2025 Outside of Politics: Words of the Year Join our Premium Community on Substack for news, deep dives, and processing all this together.  Visit our website for complete show notes and episode resources.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

“There are years that ask questions and years that answer.” Zora Neale Hurston Sarah and Beth the questions and answers they still have from 2024. TOPICS DISCUSSED: Reflecting on 2024 Outside of Politics: Open Houses Join our Premium Community on Substack for news, deep dives, and processing all this together.  Looking for a gift for the Pantsuit Politics fan in your life? Check out our Pantsuit Politics Fan Gift Guide. If you’d like to order a Pantsuit Politics Cameo for the holidays, the deadline for that is this Thursday, December 19  Check out our premium community gifting spreadsheet if you want to share the love within our community or add your own name to potentially receive a premium subscription from another listener. Visit our website for complete show notes and episode resources.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

'Tis the season for overconsumption - or is that every season now? Sarah and Beth talk about the struggles they are facing in their own lives with consuming and being consumed.  TOPICS DISCUSSED: Overconsumption Outside of Politics: Microtrends for 2025 Join our Premium Community on Substack for news, deep dives, and processing all this together.  Looking for a gift for the Pantsuit Politics fan in your life? Check out our Pantsuit Politics Fan Gift Guide. Check out our premium community gifting spreadsheet if you want to share the love within our community or add your own name to potentially receive a premium subscription from another listener. Visit our website for complete show notes and episode resources.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Today, Sarah and Beth are following up on some of our conversations from the headlines last week, discussing social media in the context of overconsumption and the many (many) words of the year.TOPICS DISCUSSED: Good News Makes Headlines Social Media, Our Brains, and How We Handle It Outside of Politics: So Many Words of the Year Join our Premium Community on Substack for news, deep dives, and processing all this together.  Looking for a gift for the Pantsuit Politics fan in your life? Check out our Pantsuit Politics Fan Gift Guide. Check out our premium community gifting spreadsheet if you want to share the love within our community or add your own name to potentially receive a premium subscription from another listener. Visit our website for complete show notes and episode resources.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In the wake of the 2024 Presidential Election, everything is different. In the US, around the world, and in our own lives, Sarah and Beth discuss how Donald Trump's re-election seems to have shaken things loose for better (and certainly) for worse.TOPICS DISCUSSED: Killing of United Health Care CEO Brian Thompson International News from South Korea, France, Lebanon, and Syria Outside of Politics: Errand Brain Join our Premium Community on Substack for news, deep dives, and processing all this together.  Looking for a gift for the Pantsuit Politics fan in your life? Check out our Pantsuit Politics Fan Gift Guide. Visit our website for complete show notes and episode resources.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

President Biden has chosen to pardon his son, Hunter. Sarah and Beth discuss that choice in light of incoming president Trump's latest nominations and how Biden's choices over the last few years have had rippling consequences. Plus, Sarah and Beth are divided on their Wicked takes!TOPICS DISCUSSED: President Biden Pardons Hunter Biden  The Joe Biden of It All Outside of Politics: Wicked Join our Premium Community on Substack for news, deep dives, and processing all this together.  Looking for a gift for the Pantsuit Politics fan in your life? Check out our Pantsuit Politics Fan Gift Guide. Visit our website for complete show notes and episode resources.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Chris Brown, a representative from the Brady Organization, discusses innovative approaches to gun safety and violence reduction. He explores the collaboration between gun safety advocates and Hollywood, emphasizing how responsible media representation can shift cultural perceptions. The conversation highlights the importance of safe firearm storage and the challenges of depicting guns in media. Brown also addresses the emotional complexities surrounding inherited firearms, urging thoughtful decision-making and open dialogue about gun safety in families.