Pantsuit Politics

Topics Discussed:1. There is a legitimate rise in people seeking to cross the border both illegally and legally, but we are not at record levels of immigration. (02:33)2. The Northern Triangle (08:33)3. For most of our history, border deportations were pretty informal if not absent. (14:20)4. The Trump administration does not believe the U.S. should welcome the persecuted or oppressed. (18:57)5. Increased migration to the US is part of an international trend -- this could be the new normal. (23:51)Referenced: Our 2016 primer on immigration General Chapman's Last Stand (Revisionist History with Malcolm Gladwell)Let Me Count the Ways (This American Life) Radiolab Border TrilogyPantsuit Politics in the Wild:Nuance Nation Tour tickets Evolving Faith (October 4-5)Ideas at Work (October 16) Blissdom (November 14-16)Sponsors:Dole Leadership Series PodcastLegacy BoxWander 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: Trump scores partial win on asylum ban as court narrows injunction (Politico) Thousands of asylum-seekers left waiting at the US-Mexico border (PRI) Trump officials pressing to slash refugee admissions to zero next year (Politico) New Border Apprehension Numbers Show Brutal Effect of ‘Metering’ at Ports of Entry (WOLA) Central America’s Violent Northern Triangle (Council on Foreign... Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Topics Discussed:Economy (02:29) Native Presidential Forum (12:08) Kabul Wedding Attack (13:55)Disabled People and Gun Control (16:09)Compliments: Beto O'Rourke & California Law Enforcement (17:40)Defining the Political Spectrum (26:59)Antifa (30:41)Proud Boys (35:17)Dealing with Extremist Ideologies in America (39:54)Outside of Politics (58:30)Pantsuit Politics in the Wild:Nuance Nation Tour tickets Evolving Faith (October 4-5)Ideas at Work (October 16) Blissdom (November 14-16)Sponsors:Express VPNBombasThank 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 Economy: Trump tests a materialistic message to voters (CNN) In Economic Warning Signals, Trump Sees Signs of a Conspiracy (The New York Times) Five of the world's biggest economies are at risk. Here's where the US stands (CNN)Proud Boys, Antifa, and Liberal Democracy: The assault on conservative journalist Andy Ngo, explained (Vox)What Is Antifa? Explaining the Movement to Confront the Far Right (The New York Times) Can you really be a fascist without being a racist? (Politics.co.uk) Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Constitution and its amendments are the foundation of American democracy. Yet, we are continually debating their meaning. We're going back to basics and breaking down some of the most hotly debated amendments to help us all understand them on a historical level.In this episode, Beth talks with Dr. Michael Baranowski, political science professor and host of The Politics Guys, about the Tenth Amendment. Events and Interviews:Nuance Nation Tour tickets Podcast Movement (August 13-16)Evolving Faith (October 4-5) Blissdom (November 14-16)Sponsors:MVMTBabbelThank 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:Jeffrey Epstein (03:35)Kashmir (12:54)Trump Immigration Policies (16:24)Compliments: Tulsi Gabbard and Colombia (23:58)The Presidency and Empathy (28:39)Gun Policy Proposals (36:52)Outside of Politics (01:07:07)Resources: Epstein’s Death Has a Simpler Explanation (The Atlantic) Before Jail Suicide, Jeffrey Epstein Was Left Alone and Not Closely Monitored (The New York Times) Safety Concerns Grow as Inmates Are Guarded by Teachers and Secretaries (The New York Times)Jeffrey Epstein: How conspiracy theories spread after financier's death (BBC News) Don’t call victims of sex trafficking ‘young women’ by Swanee Hunt (Boston Globe) India’s Move in Kashmir: Unpacking the Domestic and International Motivations and Implications (Lawfare) India revokes Kashmir's special status: All the latest updates (Al Jazeera)Technology Could End Mass Shootings (Tech News World) Background Checks Save Lives and Protect Our Communities (Everytown) What Are ‘Red Flag’ Gun Laws, and How Do They Work? (The New York Times)  Assault Weapons (Giffords Law Center) Former NBA player given prison for selling guns stolen in train heist (Chicago Tribune) The Radical Vision of Toni Morrison (The New York Times)Events and Interviews:Nuance Nation Tour tickets Podcast Movement (August 13-16) Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Constitution and its amendments are the foundation of American democracy. Yet, we are continually debating their meaning. We're going back to basics and breaking down some of the most hotly debated amendments to help us all understand them on a historical level.In this episode, Sarah talks with Angela J. Davis about the fourth, fifth, and sixth amendments. Intro: (00:50)4th Amendment: (02:52)5th Amendment: (15:14)6th Amendment: (26:30)Events and Interviews:Nuance Nation Tour tickets Podcast Movement (August 13-16)Evolving Faith (October 4-5) Blissdom (November 14-16)Sponsors:HelloFreshBabbelThank 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:The Democratic Primary Debates: Round Two (02:39)Compliments: Canadian Doctors & California College Professors (15:42)Mass Shootings (20:53)Outside of Politics (56:31)Additional Resources: What Explains U.S. Mass Shootings? International Comparisons Suggest an Answer The American Exception Maybe You Should Talk to Someone by Loti GottliebEvents and Interviews:Nuance Nation Tour tickets Podcast Movement (August 13-16)Evolving Faith (October 4-5) Blissdom (November 14-16)Sponsors:ThirdLoveRothy'sSilk 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.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Constitution and its amendments are the foundation of American democracy. Yet, we are continually debating their meaning. We're going back to basics and breaking down some of the most hotly debated amendments to help us all understand them on a historical level.In this episode, Beth talks with Dr. Kristin Goss of Duke University about the second amendment. Events and Interviews:Nuance Nation Tour tickets Podcast Movement (August 13-16)Evolving Faith (October 4-5) 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.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Constitution and its amendments are the foundation of American democracy. Yet, we are continually debating their meaning. We're going back to basics and breaking down some of the most hotly debated amendments to help us all understand them on a historical level.In this episode, Sarah talks with her constitutional law professor, Stephen Wermiel, about the first amendment. Events and Interviews:Nuance Nation Tour tickets Podcast Movement (August 13-16)Evolving Faith (October 4-5) Blissdom (November 14-16)Sponsors:PactExpress 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.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Topics Discussed:The Mueller Testimony (6:05)Puerto Rico (32:26)The Federal Budget (36:42)Events and Interviews:Nuance Nation Tour tickets Podcast Movement (August 13-16)Evolving Faith (October 4-5) Blissdom (November 14-16)Check out The NewsWorthy from Erica Mandy, a daily news podcast that brings you the headlines in under ten minutes.Sponsors:BlinkistLegacy BoxRothy'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.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Topics Discussed: Hong Kong (4:16)Puerto Rico (8:04) Iran (12:20)Compliment the Other Side: The Trump Administration (22:50) Beth's Big Announcement (24:23)Minimum Wage (39:53)Budget (48:53)Mueller Testimony (54:36)Outside of Politics (57:58)Additional Resources: Fast Food Burnout Pantsuit Politics on the Minimum WageYears and YearsEvents and Interviews:Nuance Nation Tour tickets Podcast Movement (August 13-16)Evolving Faith (October 4-5) Blissdom (November 14-16)Sponsors:FabFitFunBombasSilk 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.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.