
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

Nov 4, 2022 • 1h 2min
State of the Podcast(s) with Ashley Carman
Sarah and Beth reflect on 7 years of podcasting and what they've learned from their time together. Then, they talk with podcasting reporter Ashley Carman about the state of the industry as a whole. TOPICS DISCUSSEDWhat We’ve Learned from Pantsuit PoliticsThe State of Podcasting with Ashley CarmanYour Beautiful Birthday ReflectionsPlease 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.

Nov 1, 2022 • 46min
Paul Pelosi, Political Violence, and the Midterm Elections
Sarah and Beth discuss the impact of violent rhetoric and actual violence on the American political process. TOPICS DISCUSSED1 Week until the Midterm ElectionsThe Attack on Paul Pelosi and a Climate of Political ViolenceOutside of Politics: The Judds in ConcertHelp us celebrate our 7th birthday by reading and reviewing our books Now What? How to Move Forward When We’re Divided (About Basically Everything) and I Think You’re Wrong, (But I’m Listening): A Guide to Grace-Filled Political Conversations. Then, tell us how you shared and be entered to win a Pantsuit Politics Time Capsule!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.

Oct 28, 2022 • 47min
5 Years Since #MeToo Went Viral
Sarah and Beth reflect on the last five years of the #MeToo movement.TOPICS DISCUSSEDReflecting on Five Years of #MeTooOutside of Politics: Halloween CandyHelp us celebrate our 7th birthday by sharing the show. Then, tell us how you shared and be entered to win a Pantsuit Politics Time Capsule!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.

Oct 25, 2022 • 44min
Preparing to Vote in an Interconnected World
Today we are thinking about ourselves as citizens of an interconnected world, what the economic turmoil in the UK and protests in Iran have to teach us as voters, and how we can best support people struggling to be freer across the world.TOPICS DISCUSSEDLessons from the UK’s shortest serving Prime MinisterProtests in Iran with Kerry Boyd AndersonOutside of Politics: Family Halloween CostumesHelp us celebrate our 7th birthday by sharing the show. Then, tell us how you shared and be entered to win a Pantsuit Politics Time Capsule!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.

Oct 21, 2022 • 1h 3min
Let's Get Real On Candidate Quality
As we near midterms, we're dismayed and baffled by the quality of some of the candidates running up and down the ballot. We're discussing how candidate quality has become such a major issue everywhere from school board races to Senate races. Plus, we're talking to Kentucky Supreme Court Justice Michelle Keller about her re-election campaign and the major way judicial ethics are showing up in it. TOPICS DISCUSSED:School Boards and Kitty LitterCandidate Quality and ConcernsJustice Michelle Keller on Judicial Ethics and ElectionsOutside of Politics: FurnitureHelp us celebrate our 7th birthday by sharing the show. Then, tell us how you shared and be entered to win a Pantsuit Politics Time Capsule!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.

Oct 18, 2022 • 40min
Beth's Ballot Club
We talk about our frustration with the midterm election season and Beth's solution: a ballot club to bring neighbors together around voting.TOPICS DISCUSSED:Midterm Election Debate SeasonBeth’s Ballot ClubOutside Politics: What’s in our Purse?Help us celebrate our 7th birthday by sharing the show. Then, tell us how you shared and be entered to win a Pantsuit Politics Time Capsule!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.

Oct 14, 2022 • 36min
Janaury 6th Hearings: President Trump Subpoenaed
We respond to the historic subpoena of former President Trump and the continued work of the January 6th committee.TOPICS DISCUSSED:A Review of and Response to the October 13 Meeting of the January 6th CommitteeOutside of Politics: Pantsuit Politics’ 7th Birthday CelebrationsHelp us celebrate our 7th birthday by sharing the show. Then, tell us how you shared and be entered to win a Pantsuit Politics Time Capsule!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.

Oct 12, 2022 • 50min
Midterms and the Long Shadow of Donald Trump
Sarah and Beth talk through the 2022 midterms and the ongoing influence of Donald Trump on American electoral politics.Preparing for the 2022 Midterm ElectionsThe Ongoing Influence of Donald TrumpOutside Politics: Fall FunPlease 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.

Oct 7, 2022 • 59min
Kristin Kobes du Mez on the Origin of the Culture Wars
The American political landscape has been undeniably impacted by American evangelicalism and its leaders. Few people know the details of this better than Kristin Kobes du Mez, who literally wrote the book on it (Jesus and John Wayne: How White Evangelicals Corrupted a Faith and Fractured a Nation). In this episode, she joins us for a conversation about evangelicals' political impact, the legacies of toxic masculinity and racism within the church, and how our current culture wars trace their roots to this messy mixing of church and state.Sarah and Beth’s 2023 Speaking Calendar is filling up. Find out about Pantsuit Politics Speaking Events or email our managing director, Alise Napp, for more information.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.

Oct 4, 2022 • 43min
Hurricane Ian and the Future of Florida's Home Insurance
Sarah and Beth discuss the hurdles facing Florida residents as recovery and rebuilding efforts begin in the wake of Hurricane Ian.TOPICS DISCUSSEDCentrism vs. Extremism Across the GlobeFlorida’s Homeowners Insurance CrisisOutside Politics: Pantsuit Politics goes to Oklahoma CitySarah and Beth’s 2023 Speaking Calendar is filling up. Find out about Pantsuit Politics Speaking Events or email our managing director, Alise Napp, for more information.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.