Pantsuit Politics

Beth has read all the legalese surrounding the many legal jeopardies facing Trump world and breaks it down for us. Then, we share our follow-up conversations with Amy McGrath, Mary Throne, and Stephany Rose Spaulding. 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.Our book, I Think You're Wrong (But I'm Listening), comes out in February! You can preorder it now and lock in the best price!Need holiday gift ideas? Check out our new Pantsuit Politics merchandise! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We talk about legislative issues which are holding up the federal budget including: the farm bill, disaster funding, flood insurance, the Violence Against Women Act, and red flag laws. Then, we share our conversation with Ashley Cecere about how government contracts work.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.Our book, I Think You're Wrong (But I'm Listening), comes out in February! You can preorder it now and lock in the best price!Need holiday gift ideas? Check out our new Pantsuit Politics merchandise! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We discuss that Oval Office meeting and how gender shapes our commentary of it. Plus, Beth explains what in the world the war in Yemen has to do with the Farm Bill. Finally, we share our conversation with Kati Hornung of VAratifyERA about her work for equal rights in Virginia.Sign the VAratifyERA petition.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.Our book, I Think You're Wrong (But I'm Listening), comes out in February! You can preorder it now and lock in the best price!Need holiday gift ideas? Check out our new Pantsuit Politics merchandise! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We're discussing Individual 1 and the latest updates from the Mueller investigation, plus sharing our follow-up conversation with Tiffany Bond, who ran for Congress as an Independent in Maine. Outside of politics, we're talking about the latest season of Top Chef. Compliment the Other Side: I’m a Democrat and a Feminist. And I Support Betsy DeVos’s Title IX Reforms.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.Our book, I Think You're Wrong (But I'm Listening), comes out in February! You can preorder it now and lock in the best price!Need holiday gift ideas? Check out our new Pantsuit Politics merchandise! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We catch up with Missouri legislator Crystal Quade and Georgia lieutenant governor candidate, Sarah Riggs Amico. They share their experiences since we last spoke with them, what life has been like post-election, and what comes next for them.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.Our book, I Think You're Wrong (But I'm Listening), comes out in February! You can preorder it now and lock in the best price!Need holiday gift ideas? Check out our new Pantsuit Politics merchandise! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On today's episode, we're catching up on the news; there's been lots going on in the world as we had guest hosts last week. In our main segment, we remember President Bush, who passed away Friday. To close out, we talk about what we've loved watching lately: Netflix's The Bodyguard and Ralph Breaks the Internet. Recommended Resources: U.S.-China Trade Truce Gives Both Sides Political Breathing RoomUSMCA Versus NAFTA on the Environment Trump signs NAFTA replacement deal ahead of the G20 summitCompliment the Other Side: Bill Clinton: George H.W. Bush’s Oval Office note to me revealed the heart of who he was The Patrician President and the Reporterette: A Screwball Story Neil Gorsuch and Sonia Sotomayor Just Came Out Swinging Against Policing for ProfitWe 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.Our book, I Think You're Wrong (But I'm Listening), comes out in February! You can preorder it now and lock in the best price!Need holiday gift ideas? Check out our new Pantsuit Politics merchandise! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Sarah and Mayor Brandi Harless of Paducah, Kentucky share their personal experiences with the finances of local politics. They talk about the economics of making public office your side hustle and some policy ideas to help the current reality.When Politics Is Your Side HustleWe 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.Our book, I Think You're Wrong (But I'm Listening), comes out in February! You can preorder it now and lock in the best price!Need holiday gift ideas? Check out our new Pantsuit Politics merchandise! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Beth and guest host Bryn talk about the news of the week, including the crisis at the border, news in Ukraine, and the status of the American automotive industry. Recommended Resources: Maryland and Gerrymandering New Democrats in the HouseWe 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.Our book, I Think You're Wrong (But I'm Listening), comes out in February! You can preorder it now and lock in the best price! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We're sharing the live podcast we recorded last weekend in Gettysburg, Pennsylvania. We talk extensively about how we discuss American stories like Thanksgiving and the Civil War. We also talk a little bit about the Georgia gubernatorial race and the response of Stacey Abrams to the results. Plus, we share the Q&A time with listeners at the event. 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.Our book, I Think You're Wrong (But I'm Listening), comes out in February! You can preorder it now and lock in the best price! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The holiday is fast approaching and we've brought back Diana Butler Bass to discuss the politics of Thanksgiving. Plus, we talk about Nancy Pelosi, Theresa May, and the contentious conversation around female leadership. We also share some thoughts about criminal justice reform and the potential new legislation around the issue. Resources for Thanksgiving: Recognizing Native American Perspectives: Thanksgiving and the National Day of Mourning Decolonizing Thanksgiving: A Toolkit for Combating Racism in Schools The Future Is Indigenous: Decolonizing Thanksgiving Are You Teaching the Real Story of the "First Thanksgiving"? Teaching kids about Thanksgiving or Columbus? They deserve the real storyWe 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.Our book, I Think You're Wrong (But I'm Listening), comes out in February! But - you can preorder it now and get access to our Holiday Survival Class on November 20! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.