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 Impeachment is a hot topic in the news right now. We'll be talking about it more on Tuesday's episode, but today we're covering the history, purpose, and process of impeachment. Resources About Impeachment: High Crimes and Misdemeanors House of Representatives: Impeachment 1993: Senate Impeachment Trial Powers Upheld Is Obstruction an Impeachable Offense? History Says YesCan't get enough Pantsuit Politics? Come see us at Florence Christian Church in Florence, KY on April 27 for a discussion about how churches can lead and facilitate grace-filled political conversations. You can also buy Pantsuit Politics merch!We are so thankful to our wonderful patrons who support the show. If you'd like to join the ranks of our faithful supports and get access to bonus content, visit our Patreon page.Thanks to our sponsors: the American Beverage Association and Pact.Our book, I Think You're Wrong (But I'm Listening), is available! You can purchase it now - for yourself, for friends, for your representative, for your senator, for everyone! We appreciate all of you who are spreading the word about the book to your local bookstores, libraries, and social circles. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Topics Discussed:Trump, Biden, and Ukraine (02:12)UN General Assembly (14:47)Climate Strike (16:26)Israeli Election (19:52)Compliments: Rep. Paul Mitchell & Homelessness in Nevada (22:59)Modern Labor Movement (28:28)Outside of Politics (1:05:53)Pantsuit Politics in the Wild:Nuance Nation Tour tickets for LouisvilleNuance Nation Tour tickets for D.C. and Dallas Evolving Faith (October 4-5)Ideas at Work (October 16) Blissdom (November 14-16)Sponsors:Legacy BoxThank 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: Zones of Regulation Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Five Things You Need to Know About Labor Unions:1. The American labor movement sprang to life with industrialization and resulted in many of the workplace protections we enjoy today. (02:02)2. Union membership peaked in the mid-20th century but struggled with racist and sexist policies as well as corruption within the leadership and anti-union government policies. (11:10)3. As private union membership began to decrease, public service unions began to grow. (17:57)4. We are also seeing the rise of organized action beyond the public sector as well. (20:04)5. There is also a rise of collective action inside tech about both worker issues and societal issues. (21:46)Pantsuit Politics in the Wild:Nuance Nation Tour tickets for LouisvilleNuance Nation Tour tickets for D.C. and Dallas Evolving Faith (October 4-5)Ideas at Work (October 16) Blissdom (November 14-16)Sponsors:BlinkistJoybirdWander BeautyThank 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 History of Unions in the United States (Investopedia)Labor Movement (History Channel)Our Labor History Timeline (ALF-CIO) Eight-Hour Day Movement (Encyclopedia.com)Haymarket Riot (History Channel)Did Black Rebellion Win the Civil War? (JSTOR Daily) Labor, Recreation, and Rest: The Movement for the Eight-Hour Day (University of Maryland)Commonwealth v. Hunt (Wikipedia) Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Topics Discussed:Saudi Aramco Drone Strike (02:37)Purdue Pharma Bankruptcy (09:31)Brett Kavanaugh...Again (11:53)GM Labor Strike (19:17)Compliments: Adam Schiff & Attitudes About Vaping (20:42)The Democratic Debate: Round Three (26:59)Outside of Politics (54:23)Pantsuit Politics in the Wild:Nuance Nation Tour tickets for LouisvilleNuance Nation Tour tickets for D.C. and Dallas Evolving Faith (October 4-5)Ideas at Work (October 16) Blissdom (November 14-16)Sponsors:Third LoveBombasThank 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: Pantsuit Politics Episode Guide (scroll down to see the Kavanaugh confirmation episodes) Brett Kavanaugh Fit In With the Privileged Kids. She Did Not. (The New York Times) The Democrats’ Trust Exercise (The New Yorker) Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Topics Discussed:John Bolton (02:21)The Bahamas (06:50)Bombing Iraq (11:47)North Korean Weapons (15:03)The Battle of the Dans (17:46)Legislating the Gig Economy (23:55)Rural Broadband Access (36:02)Pantsuit Politics in the Wild:Nuance Nation Tour tickets  Pantsuit Politics Live in Elizabethtown (September 28)Evolving Faith (October 4-5)Ideas at Work (October 16) Blissdom (November 14-16)Sponsors:Express VPNQuipThank 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:  "Death to America" billboards pop up in Baghdad. It's a message from Iran. (CBS News) North Korea confirms second test launch of multiple rocket launcher (CBS News) Uber says drivers aren’t part of its ‘usual course’ of business (CNBC) How Kentucky Gambled for Hundreds of Millions of Dollars From a Broadband Program It Didn’t Qualify for (ProPublica) Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Topics Discussed:Afghanistan and Peace Talks (01:55)Republican Primaries (13:25)Compliments: Gov. Gretchen Whitmer and University of Tennessee (19:39)IDEA Funding (25:14) Outside of Politics (51:59)Pantsuit Politics in the Wild:Nuance Nation Tour tickets  Pantsuit Politics Live in Elizabethtown (September 28)Evolving Faith (October 4-5)Ideas at Work (October 16) Blissdom (November 14-16)Sponsors:RitualBrooklinenThank 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: Afghanistan and Peace Talks:Pantsuit Politics Episode Guide (scroll down for links to our 9/11 series) The U.S. War in Afghanistan (Council on Foreign Relations) How Trump’s Plan to Secretly Meet With the Taliban Came Together, and Fell Apart (The New York Times) Pentagon identifies US soldier killed in suicide car bomb attack in Afghanistan (CNN) The Real Donald Trump Is a Character on TV (The New York Times)Republican Primaries: Republicans in three states cancel presidential nominating contests for 2020 (CBS News) Republicans to scrap primaries and caucuses as Trump challengers cry foul (Politico)Governor Gretchen Whitmer (Compliments):See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Topics Discussed:Hurricanes and Climate (02:37)CNN Climate Town Hall (03:44)Campaign Contributions (15:12)Brexit and Democracy (20:25)  Here's how you can help Hurricane Dorian victims (CNN)Pantsuit Politics in the Wild:Nuance Nation Tour tickets  Pantsuit Politics Live in Elizabethtown (September 28)Evolving Faith (October 4-5)Ideas at Work (October 16) Blissdom (November 14-16)Sponsors:BlinkistHelloFreshBetabrandThank 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.

Sarah talks with Amye Archer and Loren Kleinman, editors of If I Don't Make It, I Love You, a collection of narratives from survivors of school shootings in America. To help get a copy of this book in the hands of every U.S. Senator, visit their GoFundMe campaign.Pantsuit Politics in the Wild:Nuance Nation Tour tickets  Pantsuit Politics Live in Elizabethtown (September 28)Evolving Faith (October 4-5)Ideas at Work (October 16) Blissdom (November 14-16)Sponsors:Rothy's 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.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Topics Discussed:FEMA Disaster Relief Fund (03:51)Trump Administration and LGBT Issues (14:27)Kirsten Gillibrand (31:07)Georgia Senate Race (36:24)Kentucky Senate Race (38:47) Pantsuit Politics in the Wild:Nuance Nation Tour tickets  Pantsuit Politics Live in Elizabethtown (September 28)Evolving Faith (October 4-5)Ideas at Work (October 16) Blissdom (November 14-16)Sponsors:PactBabbelThank 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: As Puerto Rico Braces For Storm, DHS, FEMA To Move $271 Million To Border Operations (NPR) DHS FY 2019 Southwest Border Emergency Transfer and Reprogramming (U.S. Department of Homeland Security)  Trump admin asks Supreme Court not to extend sex discrimination ban to sexual orientation (The Hill) Court to take up LGBT rights in the workplace (SCOTUS Blog) Gerald Lynn Bostock vs. Clayton County, Georgia (Supreme Court)  Harris Funeral Homes vs. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (Supreme Court)  The September Democratic Debate Will Be One Night Only (The New York Times)Kirsten Gillbrand's Departure Video Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Topics Discussed: The G7 Summit (03:24)Compliments: Joe Walsh & Bill deBlasio (16:40)The Border Crisis (23:38)Outside of Politics (51:16)Pantsuit Politics in the Wild:Nuance Nation Tour tickets Evolving Faith (October 4-5)Ideas at Work (October 16) Blissdom (November 14-16)Sponsors:BlinkistThirdLoveAwaySilk TherapeuticsThank 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: Health Coverage of Immigrants (Henry J Kaiser Family Foundation) Find a Health Center (National Association of Community Health Centers) What Would Giving Health Care to Undocumented Immigrants Mean? (The New York Times) 10 ways to manage the migration crisis (The Guardian)The Hard Realities of Mass Migration (To the Best of Our Knowledge) Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.