Pantsuit Politics

CNN is suing the White House over Jim Acosta's press credentials and the midterms have put a spotlight on the need for serious election reforms. We discuss media access and how the partisanship around our elections affects the process of winning and losing. 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! 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.

The President has appointed Matthew Whitaker as acting attorney general. We discuss what this means for the Mueller probe and for the newly-elected House majority. We also talk about the fires in California, the Thousand Oaks shooting, and our Veterans' Day gratitude moments.Recommended Resources: Fires in California Why California Wildfires Are So Bad Why Forest Fires Burn Cities Thousand Oaks Shooting Thousand Oaks Gunman Posts on Instagram During ShootingPete Davidson's SNL Apology Macron's Armistice Day RemarksWhitaker as Acting Attorney General: A Quick Primer on the Legality of Appointing Matthew Whitaker as “Acting” Attorney General I Was the Subject of a Political 'Witch Hunt.' Matt Whitaker Directed It. Here are 5 reasons why Matthew Whitaker isn't attorney general material 'Scam' Company Advised By Matthew Whitaker Threatened Victims, But Hundreds Filed Complaints AnywayWe 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.

For the first time ever over 100 women are going to Congress. In an avalanche of news, we're going to focus on the election We share our reflections on the midterm elections, including updates on all of "our" candidates. We also talk about the stories which have pushed the news cycle to move on from the election so quickly. 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! But - you can preorder it now! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In our first segment, we discuss the tragic yoga studio shooting in Florida. We're also sharing our thoughts about Iran on social media. In our main segment, we talk about Election Day and all the trends we've observed in this particular election cycle. Recommended Resources: Pantsuit Politics Live in Gettysburg tickets Yoga Studio Shooting Female Candidates Break Barriers, Except FinanciallyCandidate Interviews: Tabitha Isner (February 20 episode) Tiffany Bond (June 26 episode) Carri Hicks (July 20 episode) Amy McGrath (August 21 episode) Stephany Rose Spaulding (August 31 episode) Jessica Morse (September 21 episode) Crystal Quade (September 28 episode) Abigail Spanberger (October 2 episode) Sarah Riggs Amico (October 5 episode) Lindsay James (October 9 episode) Erica McAdoo (October 26... Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The midterm elections are just around the corner. Today, we're sharing conversations with women leaders from both parties as you consider your options heading into the polls. Recommended Resources:Freedom Forum Institute - Women Candidates in 2018 Path to Parity: How Women Run and WinInclusive SecuritySwanee Hunt's Website Why don’t Republican women run the way Democrats do?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! But - you can preorder it now! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Eleven people were murdered at the Tree of Life synagogue during the worst hate crime against the Jewish community in the US in recent memory. We discuss the violence and ugliness that continues to grip the country and share a conversation with another woman campaigning to make positive change: Mary Throne, Democratic candidate for governor in Wyoming.Recommended Resources: Synagogue survivor recounts terror A Broken Jewish Community Kentucky Kroger Shooting Trump's Twitter and the Alt RightGratitude Moment: Human Pathogenic Bacteria BreakthroughMary Throne for GovernorPantsuit Politics in the Wild:Cincinnati Podcast Festival Gettysburg Live ShowWe 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! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

As we get closer to Election day and the political rhetoric gets more intense, we've learned that at least seven bombs have been mailed to prominent Democrats. We discuss the political climate, a shooting in our home state, and talk with Erica McAdoo, candidate for the North Carolina Legislature.Recommended Resources: Pipe Bomb Packages Kentucky Kroger Shooting Presidential Phone SecurityErica McAdoo websiteErica McAdoo social: Facebook and TwitterWe 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! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Immigration and #metoo are back in the news. We discuss the group of people coming up through Central America in hopes of becoming Americans. We also react to The Daily podcast's look into Louis C.K.'s comedy comeback. Then, we share our conversation with Professor Lisa Swain about bias, truth, and the future of democracy.Recommended Resources: Amazon Invests in Closed Loop Fund The Daily: Letting Louis C.K. Back OnstageWe 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! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This week's news has galvanized a new wave of conversations about what's at stake in the political landscape. We discuss the situation surrounding Jamal Khashoggi's death and The New York Times article questioning the place of nuance in our modern culture. Considering our whole deal is nuance, we have an extended conversation about what nuance and moderation mean to us and how power dynamics matter as a part of that conversation. Then, we share Beth's conversation with author Christina Dalcher who wrote Vox, a novel about women's voices being taken away - literally. They talk about how feminism and modern politics did and did not influence Dalcher's work. Recommended Resources: Does This Moment in History Call for More ‘Nuance,’ or Less? (NYTimes)Abigail Spanberger's Awesome Debate Closing Statement Our Interview with Abigail SpanbergerChristina Dalcher website Vox by Christina DalcherWe 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! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The midterm elections are frequently described as possessing historic importance. Today, we're sharing resources and discussing how you can be an informed midterms voter.Recommended Resources:Politico Playbook Elizabeth Warren Releases DNA TestBeth's Gratitude Moment: Madelyn Ellen Linsenmeir ObituaryThe Lazy Genius Meal PlannerVoter Resources: Pantsuit Politics Community Midterm Election Resource North Dakota Native IDsGeorgia Voter RegistrationNational Voter Registration (or change or confirm)Rock the VoteVote Smart Little Evidence of Chinese Meddling Red Flags and Chinese Meddling Russian Election Interference 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! But - you can preorder it now! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.