Pantsuit Politics

Topics DiscussedThe Spotify / Joe Rogan SituationAlcohol Use in AmericaOutside of Politics: Pelvic Floor TherapyIt would mean so much to us if you leave a review of our book, I Think You’re Wrong (But I’m Listening)!Sign up for our weekly newsletter to ensure you don’t miss anything going on in the Pantsuit Politics world.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.

Inflation has been poking its way into our lives lately - on the political scene and as we swipe our credit cards in the check-out line. We’re breaking down the basics you need to know about inflation and how it works. Inflation is about a loss of money's purchasing power.Inflation is hard to measure.Our cost of living is rising; experts disagree about whether this is a long-term inflation problem.Central banks are entering the chat; we will probably see higher interest rates.Monetary policy is not science or magic.Sign up for our weekly newsletter to ensure you don’t miss anything going on in the Pantsuit Politics world.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.

Topics DiscussedElection Reform Legislation in CongressThe Greater Appalachia Region (with Kelly Krout)Outside of Politics: Sarah’s Mother-Son Book ClubIt would mean so much to us if you leave a review of our book, I Think You’re Wrong (But I’m Listening)!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.

Topics DiscussedUkraine, Russia, & Managing Global PressureThe State of the Democratic PartyOutside of Politics: Our New JobsIt would mean so much to us if you leave a review of our book, I Think You’re Wrong (But I’m Listening)!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.

Topics DiscussedWhat’s Up With Vice President Harris?One Year of President BidenOutside of Politics: WordleIt would mean so much to us if you leave a review of our book, I Think You’re Wrong (But I’m Listening)!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.

Topics DiscussedAmerican Regions with Colin WoodardCongressional RedistrictingOutside of Politics: Beth’s Covid RecommendationsPlease 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're breaking down what you need to know about the history of Martin Luther King Jr. Day and how it became a holiday in the first place. Spoiler: it wasn't an easy road. Martin Luther King, Jr.'s birthday is January 15th but the holiday is marked on the third Monday of every month.The effort to make his birthday a national holiday took over three decades and an enormous amount of effort.Stevie Wonder's Happy Birthday is about Martin Luther King, Jr!The law passed in 1983 and signed by Reagan. The first federal holiday was in 1986.The journey to all 50 states adopting the holiday took much longer.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.

Topics DiscussedOur News RecommendationsLiving in Transformative TimesOutside of Politics: Updating SpacePlease 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’re discussing the one-year anniversary of the January 6 insurrection and siege on the Capitol. We reflect on what that day meant, the people who were involved, and what has happened since. We also talk again with Olivia Beavers of Politico, who was reporting from inside the Capitol that day.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.

Topics DiscussedLouisville, Colorado FireMayfield, Kentucky UpdateCovid-19 Omicron UpdateOutside of Politics: Holiday ActivitiesPlease 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.