

Pantsuit Politics
Sarah & Beth
"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.
Sales and Distribution by Lemonada Media https://lemonadamedia.com/
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.
Sales and Distribution by Lemonada Media https://lemonadamedia.com/
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Feb 11, 2025 • 1h 19min
Constitutional Crisis?
Sarah and Beth discuss the recent actions of Trump's DOGE, the courts, the tweets, and how we as citizens might think about the current state of the Federal Government. Visit our Substack page for complete show notes and episode resources.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Feb 7, 2025 • 59min
Stalemate Is Not An Option with Holly Page
Beth sits down with Holly Page, who co-founded No Labels, to talk about why they aren't giving up on bipartisan work in Washington D.C., even in this period of intense partisan entrenchment. Plus, outside of politics, they talk networking tips. Visit our Substack page for complete show notes and episode resources.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Feb 4, 2025 • 1h 2min
Tariffs, DOGE, and What Democrats Should Do Now
Sarah and Beth are together today to discuss the chaotic beginning of the third week of the Trump administration. They discuss the on-again-off-agency tariffs, the Department of Government Efficiency and its attempts to close USAID, and what they think the Democratic response should be. TOPICS DISCUSSED Tariffs DOGE Outside of Politics: Glitching Visit our Substack page for complete show notes and episode resources.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jan 31, 2025 • 1h 10min
Trump Is On A Bender with Rep. Greg Landsman
Rep. Greg Landsman joins us to talk about the early days of the administration and what Democrats should be doing right now. Visit our Substack page for complete show notes and episode resources.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jan 28, 2025 • 45min
Firings, Freezes, and Raids
Sarah and Beth process the Executive Orders from the Trump administration, their on-the-ground impact, and what comes next. TOPICS DISCUSSED The Shock and Awe of Executive Orders Outside of Politics: Games Email our team at hello@pantsuitpoliticsshow.com to find out more about having Sarah and Beth come to discuss the value of disagreement with your group or organization. Visit our Substack page for complete show notes and episode resources.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jan 24, 2025 • 1h 2min
How to (Not Just) Survive the Trump Administration
Today, Sarah and Beth discuss their approach to the second Trump administration. Outside of politics, they discuss whether or not they read more than one book at the same time. TOPICS DISCUSSED Not Just Surviving the Trump Administration Outside of Politics: Reading Multiple Books at Once Email our team at hello@pantsuitpoliticsshow.com to find out more about having Sarah and Beth come to discuss the value of disagreement with your group or organization. Visit our website for complete show notes and episode resources.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jan 21, 2025 • 1h 8min
Inauguration Day, TikTok, and Senator Cory Booker
Donald Trump returned to office on January 20 in a ceremony held in the Capitol Rotunda. Sarah and Beth discuss his first day in office, his flurry of executive orders, and the TikTok ban and un-ban over the weekend. Then, Senator Cory Booker joins them to discuss what's giving him hope and how he thinks Senate Democrats can work effectively in this administration. TOPICS DISCUSSED President Trump Takes Office Inauguration Executive Orders TikTok Senator Cory Booker on his vision for the Democratic Party Join our Premium Community on Substack for news, deep dives, and processing all this together. Visit our website for complete show notes and episode resources.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jan 17, 2025 • 1h 19min
Ceasefire, Biden’s Legacy, and the Backlash Cabinet
After 15 months, a ceasefire deal has been reached in the Middle East. Sarah and Beth discuss that as well as the legacy of President Biden. Plus, cabinet hearings have begun for Donald Trump's second cabinet. Outside of politics, Beth and Sarah debate the merits of pens vs. pencils. TOPICS DISCUSSED Ceasefire in the Middle East The Legacy of President Biden The Backlash Cabinet Outside of Politics: Pens vs. Pencils Join our Premium Community on Substack for news, deep dives, and processing all this together. Visit our website for complete show notes and episode resources.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jan 14, 2025 • 56min
The LA Fires and the Home Insurance Crisis
Sarah and Beth discuss the fires in Los Angeles and the implications of Climate Crisis for home owners insurance, and how we want to give to good causes in the new year. TOPICS DISCUSSED Los Angeles Fires Home Insurance Crisis Outside of Politics: Magnificent Giving Join our Premium Community on Substack for news, deep dives, and processing all this together. Visit our website for complete show notes and episode resources.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jan 10, 2025 • 54min
Rep. Ro Khanna is Willing to Name What’s Wrong
Sarah and Beth are joined by Rep. Ro Khanna of California to discuss the new Congress, the future of the Democratic Party, and the barriers to positive change. Join our Premium Community on Substack for news, deep dives, and processing all this together. Visit our website for complete show notes and episode resources.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.