This weekend, President Biden took a secret trip to Kyiv. We will discuss this travel and then zoom in on Vice President Kamala Harris and the complicated role of the Vice President.TOPICS DISCUSSEDPolitical Travel Around the WorldVice President Kamala HarrisOutside of Politics: The Asbury Revival and LentRESOURCES:East Tennessee State University Festival of Ideas: Tuesday, February 28, 2023Sarah and Beth live at the Abbey in Orlando for The Politics of the Most Magical Place on Earth: Wednesday, April 5, 2023, at 7 pmPlease 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 discuss shifting demographics around the world and what that means politically. We also talk about how we're feeling about Nikki Haley's run for the presidency.TOPICS DISCUSSEDMichigan State University ShootingNikki Haley’s Candidacy for PresidentShifting DemographicsOutside of Politics: Birthdays and Celebrating LifeRESOURCES:East Tennessee State University Festival of Ideas: Tuesday, February 28, 2023Sarah and Beth live at the Abbey in Orlando for The Politics of the Most Magical Place on Earth: Wednesday, April 5, 2023 at 7 pmPlease visit our website for full 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 are joined by Callum Williams for a conversation about the increasing cost of healthcare around the world. But first, they talk about what is happening in the sky, and then, outside of politics, they talk about the Super BowlTOPICS DISCUSSEDThe U.S. Shoots Down Additional Aerial ObjectsThe Cost of Healthcare with Callum WilliamsOutside of Politics: The Super BowlRESOURCES:East Tennessee State University Festival of Ideas: Tuesday, February 28, 2023Sarah and Beth live at the Abbey in Orlando for The Politics of the Most Magical Place on Earth: Wednesday, April 5, 2023 at 7 pmPlease visit our website for full 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 reflect on Joe Biden's 2023 State of the Union address - what worked and what didn't for them. They also discuss why the Republican response from Governor Huckabee Sanders felt like it wasn't a response at all. TOPICS DISCUSSED:Earthquake in Türkiye and SyriaThe State of the UnionOutside of Politics: Maryville CollegeRESOURCES:East Tennessee State University Festival of Ideas: Tuesday, February 28, 2023Sarah and Beth live at the Abbey in Orlando for The Politics of the Most Magical Place on Earth: Wednesday, April 5, 2023 at 7 pmPlease visit our website for full 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 Chinese Surveillance Balloon. Next, Kenneth Vogel joins Sarah and Beth to talk about his reporting on sports betting and the intersection of the Supreme Court, Congress, State Governments, and lobbyists. TOPICS DISCUSSED:Chinese Surveillance Balloon Over U.S. AirspaceSports Betting with Ken VogelOutside Politics: Sabbath RESOURCES:Join the Pantsuit Politics Book Club by becoming a Premium Member on Patreon or Apple Podcast SubscriptionsSubscribe here to get the Pantsuit Politics Newsletter - including Sarah and Beth’s Winter Survival Guide - in your email inbox every Friday.Please visit our website for full 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 Sarah Longwell of The Bulwark about the looming presidential primaries and what the state of things is in both political parties. TOPICS DISCUSSEDPresidential Primary Season Approaches with Sarah Longwell Outside of Politics: Busy Family Schedules UPCOMING EVENTS:Maryville College Witherspoon Lecture Series: February 7, 2023 at 7pm.Sarah and Beth live at the Abbey in Orlando for The Politics of the Happiest Place on Earth: Wed. April 5, 2023 at 7 pmPlease visit our website for full 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 how technology is changing our lives and politics with Megan Garber from The Atlantic and sit with the horror of Tyre Nichols' murder in Memphis, TN.TOPICS DISCUSSEDPolice Killing of Tyre Nichols"We’re Already in the Metaverse" with Megan GarberOutside Politics: Sarah’s Robert Burns DinnerUPCOMING EVENTS:Maryville College Witherspoon Lecture Series: February 7, 2023 at 7pm.Sarah and Beth live at the Abbey in Orlando for The Politics of the Happiest Place on Earth: Wed. April 5, 2023 at 7 pmPlease visit our website for full show notes and episode resources. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We discuss humanitarian emergencies around the world as well as other news stories from the week.TOPICS DISCUSSEDClassified DocumentsPresident Trump Returns to FacebookHumanitarian Emergency WatchlistOutside of Politics: Future Problem SolvingUPCOMING EVENTS:Join our January 6th Report Book Club by becoming a member of our Premium Community on Patreon or Apple Podcasts SubscriptionsMaryville College Witherspoon Lecture Series: February 7, 2023 at 7pm.Stay up to date with all of our upcoming events by subscribing to our newsletter.Please visit our website for full 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 examine and reflect on positive paradigm shifts we see in the news.TOPICS DISCUSSEDDeclining Alcohol UsageThe Growth of the Menopause MarketRethinking EducationAccountability and JusticeImmigration Political PolarizationOutside Politics: Planning 2023 TravelUPCOMING EVENTS:Join our January 6th Report Book Club by becoming a member of our Premium Community on Patreon or Apple Podcasts SubscriptionsMaryville College Witherspoon Lecture Series: February 7, 2023 at 7pm.Stay up to date with all of our upcoming events by subscribing to our newsletter.Please visit our website for full 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 address some breaking news stories before diving into the looming debt ceiling crisis and why it matters.TOPICS DISCUSSEDJacinda Ardern’s ResignationAlec Baldwin Charge of Involuntary ManslaughterThe Debt Ceiling Outside of Politics: FuneralsUPCOMING EVENTS:Join our January 6th Report Book Club by becoming a member of our Premium Community on Patreon or Apple Podcasts SubscriptionsMaryville College Witherspoon Lecture Series: February 7, 2023 at 7pm.Stay up to date with all of our upcoming events by subscribing to our newsletter.Please visit our website for full show notes and episode resources. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.