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We're excited to share with you a show we love, Choice Words with Samantha Bee. In this episode, Congressman Maxwell Frost joins Sam to talk about what it’s like to be the first member of Gen Z in Congress, and why it’s so important for Democrats to choose to see themselves as the opposition party, not the minority party. They talk about how to make decisions that impact millions of people and why the Kennedy Center coup was more significant than people think, and that he has been reading a lot about Elon Musk because it’s important to know your enemies. Sam learns that Congressman Frost is a “no notifications guy,” that he subscribes to even more newsletters than she does, and that the phone calls to Congress are actually working.  To get more episodes, follow Choice Words wherever you get your podcasts or head here: https://lemonada.lnk.to/choicewordsfdSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Today, Sarah and Beth are discussing the Signal controversy, in which Jeffrey Goldberg (editor-in-chief of The Atlantic) was accidentally added to a group chat discussing war plans among top US officials. They discuss the national security implications and what this tells us about the second Trump administration's approach to governance.  Topics Discussed The War Plans Group Chat Donald Trump’s Revenge Tour Outside of Politics: Tasks You Hate vs. Tasks You Miss Visit our website for complete show notes, premium shows, show merchandise, and more.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Today, Sarah is joined by Maggie, Director of Community Engagement at Pantsuit Politics, to explore their experiences within the 'crunchy mom' community. From Ricki Lake's 'The Business of Being Born' documentary to 'Make America Healthy Again,' Sarah and Maggie share what they've learned from their crunchy journeys and why they ultimately left. Topics Discussed Home Birth Childhood Vaccination and MAHA Outside of Politics: Changing Schools Visit our website for complete show notes, premium shows, show merchandise, and more.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Topics Discussed A Sort-Of Ceasefire  The Impact of the Fall of Syria The Influence of Saudi Arabia Outside of Politics: Book Clubs and Comfort Reading Visit our website for complete show notes, premium shows, show merchandise, and more.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Topics Discussed Rep. Thomas Massie and the Budget Deal The Escalating Trade War Ceasefire Negotiations Between Ukraine and Russia The Detention of Mahmoud Khalil Outside of Politics: Rituals of Joy Visit our website for complete show notes, premium shows, show merchandise, and more.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In our ongoing whiteboard series, we are having conversations about where we are getting it wrong in American politics - specifically Democratic politics - and dreaming of a better way for the future. Tyler Austin Harper is a perfect guest for a conversation like that. On today’s show, Sarah and Beth sit down with the writer to examine the strategic errors Democrats are making both in the political arena and higher education spaces. Together, they challenge some of what has become conventional wisdom and alienated formerly key Democratic voting blocs, explore some pragmatic alternatives, and ask what it will take to recalibrate a Democratic approach and build broader coalitions. Visit our Substack page for complete show notes and episode resources.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this discussion, Peter Goodman, the Global economics correspondent for The New York Times, breaks down the implications of President Trump's trade policies. He explains how tariffs impact global supply chains and the challenges faced by American manufacturers relying on imported goods. Goodman critiques the rising protectionism and its socio-economic effects, emphasizing the need for clear international trade agreements. Their conversation balances serious economic insights with personal anecdotes, making complex topics engaging and accessible.

Is Trump putting America first? Is he playing four-dimensional chess for the greater good? Is he incompetent? Sarah and Beth unpack and discuss the geopolitical ramifications of his Oval Office meeting with President Zelenskyy, tariffs, and what it will mean when the impacts come knocking on our doors. Topics Discussed President Trump Meets with President Zelenskyy in the Oval Office President Trump’s Tariffs Go into Effect Outside of Politics: Lent Visit our Substack page for complete show notes and episode resources.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Sarah and Beth discuss controversial figure Javier Milei, Argentina’s president whose unorthodox style and politics have captured the attention of Elon Musk and America’s MAGA movement. They examine how he came to power in Argentina, what he’s done there, and how his ideology has influenced conservative thinking in the United States. Outside of politics, we want to hear about your whimsical habits! Topics Discussed Argentina Under the Leadership of Javier Milei Milei’s Influence and Ideology in the United States Finding Solutions After the Damage Outside of Politics: Whimsical Habits Visit our Substack page for complete show notes and episode resources.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In today's episode, Sarah and Beth discuss Senator Mitch McConnell's announcement that he will not seek an eighth term in the United States Senate. They also discuss the potential impact of DOGE on the national debt, and, outside of politics, they talk about school snow days and how we learn at home. Topics Discussed Senator Mitch McConnell’s Legacy DOGE The US Deficit Outside of Politics: Snow Days and Non-Traditional Instruction  Visit our Substack page for complete show notes and episode resources.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.