Sarah and Beth share an update on the state of the debt ceiling deal and what the agreement says about the GOP heading into the 2024 Presidential Primary. They discuss family histories with Allen County Genealogy librarian Elizabeth Hodges. TOPICS DISCUSSEDPresident Biden and Speaker McCarthy’s Debt Ceiling DealState of the Republican Party and 2024 Republican Presidential PrimaryGenealogy Research with Elizabeth HodgesOutside of Politics: Pantsuit Politics Summer ScheduleVisit 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 a powerful conversation with educator, author, speaker, and content creator, Monique Melton about what it was like to be a Black influencer in the wake of George Floyd's murder three years ago.TOPICS DISCUSSEDThe Debt Ceiling NegotiationsThe Aftermath of Instagram Allies with Monique MeltonOutside of Politics: School’s Out!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.

Anne Applebaum joins Sarah and Beth to discuss her June cover story for The Atlantic, the state of Ukraine's counteroffensive, and what she sees as the needed end to Russia's war in Ukraine.TOPICS DISCUSSEDThe Ukrainian Counteroffensive with Anne ApplebaumOutside of Politics: GardeningWe’re excited to be relaunching our book club this summer! It will be available to Premium members only. Join us now on our Patreon page or Apple Podcasts Subscriptions, where we will share more information soon.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.

Sarah and Beth share the second part of a larger conversation about the state of the schools. Today's episode covers issues happening in public K-12 schools, including learning loss, staffing shortages, political debates, and more.TOPICS DISCUSSEDHow We Value Public EducationLearning LossStaffing ShortagesFalling EnrollmentPolitical DebateOutside of Politics: Tech Tags for KidsWe’re excited to be relaunching our book club this summer! It will be available to Premium members only. Join us now on our Patreon page or Apple Podcasts Subscriptions, where we will share more information soon.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.

Sarah and Beth share the first part of a larger conversation about the state of the schools. Today's episode covers the expense and admissions process of higher education and, more broadly, what we want from higher education. Outside of politics, Sarah and Beth discuss graduation gifts for graduating seniors.TOPICS DISCUSSEDStudent Loan Forgiveness and The Cost of Higher EducationThe Case for Affirmative ActionThe College Admissions ProcessOutside of Politics: Graduation GiftsWe’re excited to be relaunching our book club this summer! It will be available to Premium members only. Join us now on our Patreon page or Apple Podcasts Subscriptions, where we will share more information soon.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.

Sarah and Beth discuss the legal news of the week - including E. Jean Carroll's successful civil suit against Donald Trump and the indictment of George Santos. Then, they consider the state of the tech industry and why it doesn't seem as promising as it once did. TOPICS DISCUSSEDE. Jean Carroll’s Civil Suit Against Donald TrumpGeorge Santos IndictedThe Stumbling of Tech GiantsHeather Armstrong’s Tragic Death and Meaningful ImpactWe’re excited to be relaunching our book club this summer! It will be available to Premium members only. Join us now on our Patreon page or Apple Podcasts Subscriptions, where we will be sharing more information soon.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.

Sarah and Beth discuss the Coronation of King Charles and aging leadership and institutions in the United States.TOPICS DISCUSSEDThe End of Title 42 and What’s Next for ImmigrationPolicy and Gun ViolenceThe Coronation of King Charles IIIOutside Politics: The Chicks in ConcertWe’re excited to be relaunching our book club this summer! It will be available to Premium members only. Join us now on our Patreon page or Apple Podcasts Subscriptions, where we will be sharing more information soon.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 talk to Bethany Allen-Ebrahimian, the Axios China reporter, about China, Taiwan, and their delicate balance.TOPICS DISCUSSEDBethany Allen-Ebrahimian on China and TaiwanOutside of Politics: Best Books of 2023 So FarWe’re excited to be relaunching our book club this summer! It will be available to Premium members only. Join us now on our Patreon page or Apple Podcasts Subscriptions, where we will be sharing more information soon.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.

Sarah and Beth discuss The Witch Trials of J.K. Rowling and the criticisms and responses to it.TOPICS DISCUSSEDThe Federal Budget and Debt CeilingSan Jacinto ShootingThe Witch Trials of J.K. RowlingOutside of Politics: Backlash to Plastic SurgeryWe’re celebrating 1 Year since Sarah and Beth’s book Now What? How to Move Forward When We’re Divided (About Basically Everything) hit the shelves. We hope you’ll celebrate with us by reading, sharing, and reviewing our book.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 anticipation of discussing current budget proposals next week, we’re returning to our October 2019 episode on the federal budget process itself. Budget VocabularyMandatory vs. Discretionary vs. Tax BreaksDeficits and DebtThe Process in TheoryThe Process in PracticeTo support the show and get access to our Succession discussions, subscribe to our Premium content on our Patreon page or Apple Podcasts Subscriptions.Learn more about Sarah and Beth's speaking events and contact us through 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.