Pantsuit Politics

Topics Discussed:Lev Parnes & Rudy Guiliani (2:04)Impeachment Update (11:00)The Seventh Democratic Debate (18:14)Sponsors:DameMagic SpoonThank you for being a part of our community! We couldn't do what we do without you. To become a tangible supporter of the show, please visit our Patreon page, purchase a copy of our book, I Think You're Wrong (But I'm Listening), or share the word about our work in your own circles.Episode Resources: Extra Credit: The Pantsuit Politics Book Subscription Materials provided by Giuliani associate Lev Parnas to the House (The Washington Post)Lev Parnas Adds New Details on Push to Oust U.S. Ambassador to Ukraine (The New York Times) The Fog of Rudy (The New York Times) Impeachment trial security crackdown will limit Capitol press access (Roll Call) The Third Rail of Calling ‘Sexism’ (The Cut)Virginia Approves the E.R.A., Becoming the 38th State to Back It (The New York Times) Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Topics Discussed:Democratic Primary (01:30)Natural Disasters Around the World (07:54)CLEAN Future Act (09:29)Iran (13:06)Afghanistan Deaths (19:47)Taiwanese Election (20:45)China and Trade (22:08)Compliments: Tom Donahue & Eitan Hersh (22:56)Senate Impeachment Rules (27:27)Outside of Politics (46:13)Sponsors:LolaThank you for being a part of our community! We couldn't do what we do without you. To become a tangible supporter of the show, please visit our Patreon page, purchase a copy of our book, I Think You're Wrong (But I'm Listening), or share the word about our work in your own circles.Episode Resources:Politics is for Power: How to Move Beyond Political Hobbyism, Take Action, and Make Real Change (Eitan Hersh)Veronika Cardigan pattern (Ravelry) The Chickpea Bowl (The Lazy Genius)News of the Week 'Clerics get lost!': Iran protests rage on for a third day (Al-Jazeera) Al-Asad base had minutes' notice before the Iranian rockets came crashing down in an hour-long barrage (The Washington Post) Iranians protest for the third day over downed airliner amid reports of gunfire by security forces (The Washington Post) The Trump Administration’s Fluctuating Explanations for the Suleimani Strike (The New York Times) Iran Cracks Down as Protests Over Downing of Airliner Grow (The New York Times)2 Soldiers killed in Afghanistan from Virginia, Illinois (Associated Press) JetBlue plans to go completely carbon neutral on all U.S. flights (The Washington Post)  House Democrats' climate bill aims to achieve net-zero emissions by 2050 (Axios) Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Topics Discussed:Iran Deescalation (2:14)Meghan & Harry (15:51)Australian Wildfire (27:06)Sponsors:BlinkistRothy's ZolaThank you for being a part of our community! We couldn't do what we do without you. To become a tangible supporter of the show, please visit our Patreon page, purchase a copy of our book, I Think You're Wrong (But I'm Listening), or share the word about our work in your own circles.Episode Resources:The Tragedy Expert (Without Fail)  Trump Moves to Exempt Big Projects From Environmental Review (The New York Times) Millions of animals are dying from the Australian fires, and the environment will suffer for years to come (CNN) 1 Billion Animals Have Reportedly Died in Australia’s Wildfires (The Cut) 7 things everyone should know about Australia’s wildfire disaster (Vox)Australia fires: Misleading maps and pictures go viral (BBC)Why the Fires in Australia Are So Bad (The New York Times) Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Topics Discussed:Our New Look! (01:48)Australian Wildfires (03:40)Iran & Qasem Soleimani (04:19)Manda Bay Kenya Attack (23:39)Venezuelan Politics (25:12)Compliments: Michelle Williams and Those Involved in Harvey Weinstein's Trial (27:04)The Challenges of 2020 (31:33)Outside of Politics (56:12)Thank you for being a part of our community! We couldn't do what we do without you. To become a tangible supporter of the show, please visit our Patreon page, purchase a copy of our book, I Think You're Wrong (But I'm Listening), or share the word about our work in your own circles.Episode Resources:Extremists attack Kenya military base, 3 Americans killed (AP) Supporters Of Venezuela's Maduro Try To Seize Control Of Legislature (NPR) All Bets Are Off as Harvey Weinstein’s Sexual Assault Trial Opens Today (The New York Times)December 2019 Issue of The AtlanticConflict with Iran:Trump’s mistold tale of Obama and Iran (AP) US-Iran tensions: Timeline of events leading to Soleimani killing (Al-Jazeera) Qasem Soleimani: Timeline of events leading to US killing of Iranian general (Evening Standard)Iran Vowed Retaliation After a U.S. Strike Killed a Top Iranian General. Here’s a Timeline of Recent Escalations (TIME) In A Day Of Turmoil, Repercussions Of Soleimani Killing Grow More Widespread (NPR) Iranians Close Ranks Behind Leaders After U.S. Kills Popular General (The New York Times) American Foreign Policy Is Broken. Suleimani’s Killing Proves It. (The New York Times) Iran announces it is suspending its... Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Topics Discussed:Amazon (02:23)Impeachment Update (04:10)Christianity Today Editorial (14:50)Democratic Debate (27:05)Sponsors:BlinkistJoybirdQuipThank you for being a part of our community! We couldn't do what we do without you. To become a tangible supporter of the show, please visit our Patreon page, purchase a copy of our book, I Think You're Wrong (But I'm Listening), or share the word about our work in your own circles. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

After polling our listeners, you have selected our 2019 Episode of the Year! Today, we're replaying our policy set from May about abortion law. You'll hear our Five Things You Need to Know About Abortion Law followed by our conversation about the complexities and nuances surrounding this issue.Thanks to everyone who voted; we know abortion is a tough topic, so it speaks well of our community that you all were and continue to be so ready to engage with it. Five Things to Know About Abortion Law:Abortion has a long emotional history in the US that Roe vs. Wade didn't stop.Ohio, Mississippi, Kentucky, and Georgia have passed "heart beat bills".Heartbeat bills and outright bans on abortion in all circumstances are surging in popularity, despite the fact that public opinion is largely more nuanced about abortion.Stare decisions recently took a hit on the Supreme Court. Kentucky's law has already been struck down in court. Mississippi and Ohio's are already being challenged. Georgia and Alabama laws are also expected to be challenged.Sponsors:TomBoyXWarby ParkerThank you for being a part of our community! We couldn't do what we do without you. To become a tangible supporter of the show, please visit our Patreon page, purchase a copy of our book, I Think You're Wrong (But I'm Listening), or share the word about our work in your own circles.Resources on Abortion Law: New poll finds "dramatic shift" on abortion attitudesGallup polls on abortion Abortion would automatically be illegal in these states if Roe v. Wade is overturned Abortion Opponents Think They’re Winning. Have They Set Themselves Up to Fail?‘The Time Is Now’: States Are Rushing to Restrict Abortion, or to Protect ItMissouri Democratic lawmakers slam abortion bill Missouri Lawmakers Pass Bill Criminalizing Abortion at About 8 Weeks of Pregnancy Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Topics Discussed:Jersey City Shooting (01:52)St John's Properties Holiday Bonus (03:24)USMCA (07:00)Citizenship for Farm Workers (11:51)Inspector General Report (12:49)Bill of Rights Day (29:22)Time Person of the Year: Greta Thunberg (30:08)Earlene Peterson and the Death Penalty (34:48)Sponsors:AwayThe Pill ClubThank you for being a part of our community! We couldn't do what we do without you. To become a tangible supporter of the show, please visit our Patreon page, purchase a copy of our book, I Think You're Wrong (But I'm Listening), or share the word about our work in your own circles.Episode Resources:Nightly Nuance on Trump's Executive Order defining Judaism Md. company’s employees split surprise $10M bonus (Washington's Top News) House votes to provide a pathway to citizenship for thousands of undocumented farmworkers (CNN Politics) The USMCA is finally done. Here's what is in it. (The Washington Post) Review of Four FISA Applications and Other Aspects of the FBI's Crossfire Hurricane Investigation (U.S. Department of Justice) He'll be the first federal prisoner executed in 17 years. Relatives of his victims are pleading for his life (CNN)TIME Person of the Year 2019  Bill of Rights Day Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Topics Discussed:The British Election (02:26)National Defense Authorization Act (04:04)Pensacola Shooting (05:43)Afghanistan Papers (10:54)Compliments: Utah and the Trump Administration (29:06)Impeachment Update (35:20)Trump Lawsuits (35:53)Outside of Politics (56:19)Sponsors:Bird + StoneThirdLoveRothy'sThank you for being a part of our community! We couldn't do what we do without you. To become a tangible supporter of the show, please visit our Patreon page, purchase a copy of our book, I Think You're Wrong (But I'm Listening), or share the word about our work in your own circles.Episode Resources:Vote on your favorite Pantsuit Politics episode of 2019! Congress Agrees Space Force; 2020 NDAA Vote Next Week (Breaking Defense) Saudis have come for U.S. military training for decades (The Washington Post) Pensacola Victims: Three Hopeful Men at the Dawn of Naval Careers (The New York Times)  Pearl Harbor Shooting Unfolded in 23 Seconds in Packed Area (US News & World Report) At War with the Truth (The Washington Post) Trump gave states the power to ban refugees. Conservative Utah wants more. (The Washington Post) In Prisoner Swap, Iran Frees American Held Since 2016 (The New York Times) House Judiciary Committee report outlining constitutional grounds for impeachment (CNN)Donald Trump: Three decades, 4,095 lawsuits (USA Today) Trump Is Fighting So Many Legal Battles, It’s Hard to Keep... Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Topics Discussed:Measles Outbreak in Samoa (02:39)Macmillan E-book Licensing (03:43)Kamala Harris (06:23)Impeachment Update (07:56)Amazon (23:39)Your Political Holiday Stories (47:30)Sponsors:Bird + StoneHelloFreshBombasThank you for being a part of our community! We couldn't do what we do without you. To become a tangible supporter of the show, please visit our Patreon page, purchase a copy of our book, I Think You're Wrong (But I'm Listening), or share the word about our work in your own circles.Episode Resources: I Tried to Block Amazon From My Life. It Was Impossible. (Gizmodo) We should be ashamed, but when it comes to Amazon, we just can’t help ourselves (Los Angeles Times) Amazon reveals the bestselling items that drove Cyber Monday to become its biggest shopping day in history (Business Insider)  Jeff Bezos’s Master Plan (The Atlantic)Behind the Smiles (Reveal News) Amazon: Behind the Smiles (Reveal podcast) The Cost of Next-Day Delivery (BuzzFeed News) Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Topics Discussed:UN Climate SummitNATO MeetingBritish Election and the London Bridge AttackTrump, the Taliban, and the MilitaryUnrest in the Middle EastProblems in ChinaCompliments: Sen. Marco Rubio and all of Washington D.C.The Impeachment TimelineWhat Congress is Working On2020 Presidential PrimaryBeth's Book Review of A WarningOutside of PoliticsSponsors:BlinkistRitualExpress VPNThank you for being a part of our community! We couldn't do what we do without you. To become a tangible supporter of the show, please visit our Patreon page, purchase a copy of our book, I Think You're Wrong (But I'm Listening), or share the word about our work in your own circles.Episode Resources:Global News Don't fiddle while the planet burns, U.N. chief warns climate summit (Reuters)COP25: UN climate change conference, 5 things you need to know (United Nations) What is the UN's COP25 climate summit, and why does it matter? (NewScientist) NATO Leaders Meeting - Updated media advisory London Attack Spurs Heroism and Questions About a Prisoner’s Release (The New York Times)General Election Coverage (BBC) With Brutal Crackdown, Iran Is Convulsed by Worst Unrest in 40 Years (The New York Times) What Iran Did Not Want You to See (The New York Times Opinion)With prime minister out, Iraq in constitutional ‘black hole’ (AP) China Spares Trade in First Retaliation to U.S.’s Hong Kong Law (Bloomberg)... Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.