
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

Jul 28, 2023 • 1h 4min
What Diabetes Can Teach Us
Sarah shares conversations with Neil Greathouse, Stacey Simms, and her son Felix about living with diabetes and what we can learn from it.TOPICS DISCUSSEDNeil Greathouse on the Cost of InsulinStacey Simms on Parenting a Diabetic ChildFelix Holland on Diabetes CampVisit 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.

Jul 25, 2023 • 45min
Reckoning with our Roots with Kennedy Miller
Beth shares a conversation with guest host Kennedy Miller on being raised in and reckoning with Southern identity. TOPICS DISCUSSEDWaiting for News from Special Prosecutor Jack SmithGrappling with being raised in the South and the Culture Wars with Kennedy MillerOutside Politics: London and OperaVisit 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.

Jul 21, 2023 • 41min
After Affirmative Action with Bethaney Wilkinson
Beth continues to process the Supreme Court decision on affirmative action alongside Bethaney Wilkinson.TOPICS DISCUSSEDJanuary 6th Criminal Cases and IndictmentsAfter Affirmative Action with Bethaney WilkinsonOutside of Politics: Living with PainVisit 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.

Jul 18, 2023 • 51min
Our Experience with Solar Panels
Beth is joined by her husband Chad to discuss the WGA and SAG-AFTRA strikes as well as their experience putting solar panels on their home.TOPICS DISCUSSEDThe WGA & SAG-AFTRA StrikesThe Silvers Family Experience with Solar PanelsOutside of Politics: Entertaining vs. Opening Your HomeVisit 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.

Jul 14, 2023 • 52min
No Magic Words with Mary Van Geffen
Beth shares a conversation with parenting coach Mary Van Geffen about the gentle parenting style and how parenting advice is as much about how you were parented as how you may or may not be parenting. Then, outside of politics, Sarah and Beth share their approach to wearing shorts.TOPICS DISCUSSEDMary Van Geffen on Gentle Parenting Outside of Politics: ShortsVisit 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.

Jul 11, 2023 • 53min
Wins, Losses, and Hurt After the SCOTUS Term
Beth reflects on the Supreme Court's recent slate of decisions before bringing in two experts to discuss moral injury and why it's such a relevant topic at this moment in history. Plus, Ellen joins for Outside of Politics to share her review of the children's television show Bluey.TOPICS DISCUSSEDReflecting on the Supreme CourtMoral Injury with Rev. Dr. Susan Ward Diamond and Dr. Rita Nakashima BrockOutside of Politics: Ellen on BlueyContent Warning: Today’s episode contains discussion of death by suicide. If you or someone you know needs help, please call 988 to reach the Suicide and Crisis Lifeline.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.

Jul 7, 2023 • 1h 3min
How Many Songs Do We Need to Explain Politics? with Rob Harvilla
Beth's friend Brian joins her as co-host to discuss the intense heat around the country and how he and his wife approached making new friends as adults. Then, Beth has a delightful conversation with Rob Harvilla about the best and worst of presidential campaign songs.TOPICS DISCUSSEDHeat, Water, and Development ChoicesRob Harvilla on Presidential Campaign SongsOutside of Politics: Making Friends as AdultsVisit 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.

Jul 4, 2023 • 29min
The Women Who Left No Man Behind
Sarah and Beth interview Taylor Kiland about her book Unwavering and the wives of Vietnam POWs and their advocacy to leave no man behind. TOPICS DISCUSSEDAmerica’s involvement in the Vietnam WarUnwavering: The Wives Who Fought to Ensure that No Man is Left Behind with Taylor Baldwin KilandOutside of Politics: Healthy PatriotismVisit 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.

Jun 30, 2023 • 1h 9min
The Trump Indictment, the 2024 Presidential Primary, and Affirmative Action
Sarah and Beth discuss the Trump Indictment, the 2024 Presidential Primary (on both sides of the aisle), The Supreme Court and it's overturning of precedent, and outside of politics they discuss favorite children and parenting.TOPICS DISCUSSEDTrump’s Federal Indictment2024 Presidential PrimaryThe Supreme CourtAffirmative Action and Equal ProtectionOutside Politics: Favorite Children and ParentingVisit 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.

Jun 27, 2023 • 53min
A Russian Coup Attempt, OceanGate, and Abortion in Post-Roe America
We process the attempted coup in Russia by the Wagner group and its abrupt end, the coverage of the OceanGate disaster, and reflect on the year since the Dobbs decision overturned Roe v. Wade.TOPICS DISCUSSEDAn Attempted Russian CoupTitanic OceanGate Submersible ImplosionThe Anniversary of the Dobbs DecisionOutside of Politics: Reflecting on JuneVisit 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.