
Pantsuit Politics
"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.
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Latest episodes

Nov 14, 2024 • 1h 1min
Clear Eyes about the Down Ballot
Sarah and Beth discuss Donald Trump's ongoing appointments and talk about what can be learned from the down ballot results. TOPICS DISCUSSED Trump Appointments and Expectations Lessons from the Down Ballot Outside of Politics: Is It Time for Christmas? Join our Premium Community on Substack for news, deep dives, and processing all this together. Looking for a gift for the Pantsuit Politics fan in your life? Check out our Pantsuit Politics Fan Gift Guide. Visit our website for complete show notes and episode resources.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Nov 13, 2024 • 50min
Donald Trump: Master Politician?
Sarah and Beth continue to process the results of the 2024 Presidential Election. TOPICS DISCUSSED The 2024 Trump Coalition What to expect from the second Trump Adminsitration Outside of Politics: Common Ground Pilgrimages Join our Premium Community on Substack for news, deep dives, and processing all this together. Sarah and Beth will be leading a Common Ground Pilgrimage to Switzerland in October 2025. We'd love for you to consider joining them. Visit our website for complete show notes and episode resources.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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Nov 8, 2024 • 1h 25min
The Results Are In: Buckle Up
Tune in as Sarah and Beth navigate the emotional aftermath of Donald Trump's reelection, reflecting on the complexities of political engagement. They discuss the urgency of climate responsibility and innovative technology solutions. Personal anecdotes highlight the need for self-care amid political turmoil, while exploring the evolving dynamics within the Republican Party. Themes of masculinity and social media scrutiny emerge through a viral incident involving an athlete. Lastly, they emphasize community connection and the importance of empathy in political discourse.

Nov 5, 2024 • 52min
What We’ve Learned After 9 Years of Political Podcasting
Sarah and Beth reflect on election day, anxiety, and the state of podcasting. TOPICS DISCUSSED Election Day Check-In Pantsuit Politics Turns Nine! Outside of Politics: Self-Care During Election Week Join us on Substack for live election night coverage! We’ll be in the chat and then live video at 9pm ET. Process your post-election stress with Sarah, Beth, and Vanessa Zoltan of Harry Potter and the Sacred Text! Join us in Boston via live stream on November 7 - for a fun night among friends.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Nov 1, 2024 • 1h 1min
Election 2024: Closing Arguments
Sarah and Beth cover the last days of the campaign and what may come next. TOPICS DISCUSSED Closing Arguments from Harris and Trump Are the Polls Accurate? Will There Be More Political Violence? Christian Nationalism and Trump Outside of Politics: The Best Time Zone Join us on Substack for live election night coverage! We’ll be in the chat and then live video at 9pm ET. Process your post-election stress with Sarah, Beth, and Vanessa Zoltan of Harry Potter and the Sacred Text! Join us in Boston via live stream on November 7 - for a fun night among friends. Visit our website for complete show notes and episode resources. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Oct 29, 2024 • 1h 28min
The Gender Election
Sarah and Beth discuss Michelle Obama, Beyonce, and host a roundtable with our husbands TOPICS DISCUSSED Beyonce and Michelle Obama Weigh in on the Election Trump’s Madison Square Garden Rally A Roundtable with Our Husbands Outside of Politics: Halloween SPECIAL ANNOUNCEMENT: Process your post-election stress with Sarah, Beth, and Vanessa Zoltan of Harry Potter and the Sacred Text! Join us in Boston via live stream on November 7 - for a fun night among friends. Visit our website for complete show notes and episode resources. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Oct 25, 2024 • 1h
The Privatization of Public School
Sarah and Beth talk with KY Lt. Gov. Jacqueline Coleman and high school student Peter Jefferson about Amendment 2 and the broader national trends around how we fund education. TOPICS DISCUSSED Lt. Gov. Jacqueline Coleman on KY Amendment 2 Peter Jefferson of the Kentucky Student Voice Team Outside of Politics: The Failure of Memory SPECIAL ANNOUNCEMENT: Our Premium Community is now exclusively on Substack! Join Us! If you previously subscribed to Good Morning and More to Say through Apple Podcast Subscriptions, please check your feed for instructions on how to cancel that subscription and get started with us on Substack. Process your post-election stress with Sarah, Beth, and Vanessa Zoltan of Harry Potter and the Sacred Text! Join us in Boston vis live stream on November 7 - for a fun night among friends. Visit our website for complete show notes and episode resources. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Oct 22, 2024 • 50min
Is Democracy on the Ballot?
Sarah and Beth discuss what might happen after the US presidential election and the results of elections around the world. TOPICS DISCUSSED What can we expect after election day? Global Election Results from 2024 Outside of Politics: Should you write your own obituary? SPECIAL ANNOUNCEMENT: Our Premium Community is now exclusively on Substack! Join Us! If you previously subscribed to Good Morning and More to Say through Apple Podcast Subscriptions, please check your feed for instructions on how to cancel that subscription and get started with us on Substack. Process your post-election stress with Sarah, Beth, and Vanessa Zoltan of Harry Potter and the Sacred Text! Join us in Boston vis live stream on November 7 - for a fun night among friends. Visit our website for complete show notes and episode resources. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Oct 18, 2024 • 53min
Kamala Harris Goes to Fox
Sarah and Beth discuss Harris's interview with Brett Baier and recent Trump events. TOPICS DISCUSSED Brett Baier of Fox News Interviews Kamala Harris How Nine Years Campaigning Has Changed Donald Trump Outside of Politics: Was Email a Good Idea? SPECIAL ANNOUNCEMENT: Our Premium Community is now exclusively on Substack! Join Us! Process your post-election stress with Sarah, Beth and Vanessa Zoltan of Harry Potter and the Sacred Text! Join us in Boston vis live stream on November 7 - for a fun night among friends. Visit our website for complete show notes and episode resources. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Oct 16, 2024 • 57min
The Stress of a Close Election
Sarah and Beth discuss the final stretch of the Harris and Trump campaigns. TOPICS DISCUSSED Harris vs. Trump Outside of Politics: Our Pre-Election Exhale SPECIAL ANNOUNCEMENT: Our Premium Community is now exclusively on Substack! Join Us! Visit our website for complete show notes and episode resources. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.