Pantsuit Politics

Sarah and Beth are assessing the successes, failures, and chaos of the first 100 Days of President Trump's second administration. Topics Discussed FBI arrests State Judge Hannah Dugan in Wisconsin President Trump’s First 100 Days Outside of Politics: The Best of Veggies Visit our website for complete show notes, premium shows, show merchandise, and more.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Sarah and Beth delve into Elon Musk's tumultuous week, offering insights into DOGE's “success” and the profit decline at Tesla that has investors on edge. We also explore Musk's complicated family dynamics and his controversial pronatalist views. Outside of politics, we move from talking about monitoring babies to monitoring teens. Topics Discussed Updates on DOGE’s Work Profit Decline and Panic at Tesla Elon Musk’s Children and the Pronatalist Movement Outside of Politics: Tracking Your Teenagers Visit our website for complete show notes, premium shows, show merchandise, and more.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Sarah and Beth dive into the Trump administration's troubling deportation policies targeting protesters and examine what happens when presidential power collides with constitutional rights and due process. Topics Discussed Episode Feedback: Death with Dignity The Legacy of Pope Francis Detangling Evil and Incompetence in Trump’s Government Due Process for Non-Citizens Outside of Politics: When is it safe to leave your child alone? Visit our website for complete show notes, premium shows, show merchandise, and more.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Sarah and Beth explore the complex intersection of medicine, ethics, policy, culture, and personal autonomy surrounding physician-assisted death. They discuss the challenging terrain of end-of-life choices and examine how different countries approach this from a legal perspective. This conversation offers compassionate insight without easy answers about one of healthcare's most nuanced ethical frontiers.  Topics Discussed Physician-Assisted Death Outside of Politics: How to Be Happy in Old Age Visit our website for complete show notes, premium shows, show merchandise, and more.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Sarah and Beth process the violence targeting Governor Shapiro, the Trump administration's sweeping deportation policies, and how the administration's approach to trade, tariffs, and immigration is reshaping relationships with big law, big tech, and big business—creating instability that affects us all. Topics Discussed Violence at Pennsylvania Governor Shapiro's Residence The Trump Administration Doubles Down on Deportation President Trump's Chaotic Tariff Policy  Outside of Politics: Sarah's Trip to DC Visit our website for complete show notes, premium shows, show merchandise, and more.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Beth and comedian Matt Ruby explore how stand-up comedy reveals what Americans truly think about political issues. What audiences laugh at can be a stronger political indicator than any focus group. Topics Discussed Comedian Matt Ruby on Political Insights from Stand-Up Outside of Politics: Nachos and Overrated Foods Visit our website for complete show notes, premium shows, show merchandise, and more.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Beth is joined by her daughter Ellen to discuss tariffs, the economy, and DEI. Then, we share a conversation with author Lindsey Cormack about her book, How to Raise a Citizen, and the importance of civic education if we hope to make a better future. Topics Discussed Beth and Ellen discuss tariffs, the economy, and DEI  How to Raise a Citizen with Lindsey Cormack Outside of Politics: Ellen goes to Broadway Visit our website for complete show notes, premium shows, show merchandise, and more.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Sarah and Beth examine President Trump's controversial new tariff proposals and their economic implications, the growing divide within the Republican Party over several different issues, and Senator Cory Booker's history-making speech on the Senate floor. Topics Discussed Tariffs and Liberation Day Congressional Republicans and the Federal Budget Cory Booker’s Speech and a Glimmer of Hope for Democrats Outside of Politics: Produce Wars Visit our website for complete show notes, premium shows, show merchandise, and more.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Sarah and Beth examine the ripple effects of President Trump's recent executive orders targeting law firms, businesses, and universities and how these policies have created a 'fight or flight' response among institutions. They explore the consequences for the legal system and higher education and the path toward meaningful resistance in this challenging landscape. Topics Discussed Big Law Meets the Trump Administration The Resistance Grows Up Outside of Politics: April Fools Visit our website for complete show notes, premium shows, show merchandise, and more.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Last year, the Supreme Court changed college sports. Sarah and Beth are taking in the field (no pun intended) to see how the ruling has changed the amateur athletic landscape and how it continues to shift. They discuss NIL (name, image, likeness), transfer portals, and the continued commercialization of the amateur space.  Topics Discussed March Madness and Professionalizing College Athletes  Outside of Politics: Bodily Fluids and Discomfort Visit our website for complete show notes, premium shows, show merchandise, and more.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.