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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.

Hurricane Michael has brutalized the Florida panhandle, and journalist Jamal Khashoggi disappeared after entering a Saudi consulate in Turkey. In the midst of these crises, the President is focused on campaigning. We discuss the news and his USA Today op-ed about American healthcare and the partisan divide. That discussion leads us into a deep dive about the practicality of changing the structure of our national healthcare. Recommended Resources: Hurricane Michael Death TollMissing writer shows Saudi Arabia’s dark side Khashoggi mystery exposes rift between U.S. allies Turkey, Saudi Arabia Donald Trump Lands in Saudi Arabia on First Overseas Visit of Presidency Trump reluctant to cut off arms sales to Saudis in response to Khashoggi's disappearance Donald Trump's USA Today op-ed Fact-checking President Trump’s USA Today op-ed on ‘Medicare-for-All’If you're new to Pantsuit Politics, we recommend checking out these past episodes to get a taste of who we are and what we do: Kavanaugh Weariness, Tax Fraud, and Georgia Politics (October 2018)Our 9/11 series (Parts One, Two, Three, Four, and our Memorial special) The WHCA Dinner, a #MeToo Moment, and Faith and Politics with Jen Hatmaker (May 2018) Feminism and the Pro-Life Movement with Claire Swinarski (March 2018) Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Brett Kavanaugh is now a justice on the Supreme Court, and international scientists have issued a landmark report on climate change. We talk about the weekend news before sharing our conversation with another exciting female candidate, Lindsay James. She decided to run for Iowa's legislature after President Trump was elected. In our Outside of Politics segment, we talk about movies we've seen recently. Recommended Resources: The IPCC Report Global Warming Warnings What You Can Do About Climate Change500 Women ScientistsLindsay James:Lindsay James WebsiteFacebookTwitterInstagramLinkedInWe 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.

Just when we think we've exhausted our emotions over the Kavanaugh nomination...another day, another news cycle. We talk through some of the reasons this process is hitting so close to home for us. We also discuss the deeply important The New York Times story about the Trump family and tax fraud. Then, we share our conversation with Sarah Riggs Amico, who is running to become Georgia's Lt. Governor. We hope you will be as excited by her balance, nuance, and passion for policy as we were.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.

A tsunami has killed more than 800 people in Indonesia. The Violence Against Women Act is set to expire, and the FBI is investigating the allegations against Brett Kavanaugh. We discuss all of those things and also share our wonderful conversation with Abigail Spanberger, a former CIA operative who is now running to represent the Virginia 7th in Congress.Recommended Resources: Indonesian Tsunami Violence Against Women Act Explained Violence Against Women Act ExpirationMarch for Black WomenThe Kavanaugh Nomination Continues: Jeff Flake Explains Himself FBI Investigation Into Brett Kavanaugh Lindsey Graham Wants to Investigate Democrats The Hearings Were Never About TruthAbigail Spanberger:Abigail Spanberger for Congress Democratic House candidate Abigail Spanberger suffers the kind of election year smear John McCain would recognize This Democrat Is Running as the Tough GuyWe 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 entire nation watched as Dr. Christine Blasey Ford and Brett Kavanaugh testified before the Senate Judiciary Committee. We followed the hearings all day on Thursday and are sharing our reactions. On a more hopeful note, we're also sharing our interview with Missouri State Representative Crystal Quade. Crystal Quade:Crystal Quade Website Springfield Democrat works across the aisle to ensure filing of 'cliff effect' bill 'Cliff effect' testimony gets emotional as Springfield mothers share stories of povertyCrystal's BeliefsWe 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.

Another woman has come forward with accusations of sexual misconduct by Supreme Court nominee Brett Kavanaugh. We spend our main segment talking about the ongoing drama surrounding his nomination and the varied emotional reactions to the ever-changing news. We also discuss various stories of diplomacy (or lack thereof) around the world. Foreign...  President Trump at the United Nations Jeremy Corbyn and Brexit Theresa May and BrexitEthiopia-Eritrea border reopens after 20 years...And Domestic Diverting Funds to Migrant Children in Custody South Carolina Record Flooding from Florence Hog Lagoons in North Carolina Hurricane Florence Damage is Still GrowingThe Coders of KentuckyThe Kavanaugh Saga Continues... Another Accusation in The New Yorker Revisionist History Memory EpisodesAdditional Resources On Being with Krista TippettWe 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.

Brett Kavanaugh's confirmation continues to be a source of conflict across the country. We are angry, discouraged, and frustrated by the narrative surrounding this story. Thankfully, this episode is balanced out by Beth's uplifting conversation with Jessica Morse, who is running for Congress in California's 4th District.To support the show and get access to regular bonus content, please visit our Patreon page. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

An account of sexual misconduct set off a firestorm around Brett Kavanaugh's nomination to the Supreme Court this weekend. We discuss what this means for his possible confirmation along with some other big stories from the weekend. We also share our conversation with Elise Larsen about the urgency of climate change.Recommended Resources: Christine Blasey Ford Speaks Out on Kavanaugh Megan Garber - The Phantom Reckoning Home Birth and Birth Certificates What "Problem" Kids Are Trying to Teach UsGratitude Moment: Jocelyn Bell Brunell Wins Breakthrough Prize in Fundamental Physics Secretary of State Mike Pompeo Strengthens Diplomat RanksClimate Change Resources from Elise Larsen:CoolClimate Calculator Carbon CalculatorSix Americas Super Short Survey (SASSY) At water-starved Lake Mead and Lake Powell, 'the crisis is already real,' scientists sayCarbon Footprint Of Best Conserving Americans Is Still Double Global AverageDepartment of Defense Climate Change Adaptation RoadmapDatabase of Solutions From hope to action in an age of climate changeTo support the show and get access to regular bonus content, visit our Patreon page. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Hurricane Florence is expected to wreak havoc on the Carolinas, Congress is racing to fund the government, and one of our favorite TV writers and producers has revealed that Les Moonves harassed her. We talk about how Designing Women impacted us and how rare strong female characters have been in the history of television. Then, we talk to Professor Michele Gelfand about her research regarding tight and loose cultures and how they affect our politics and our world. Recommended Resources: Linda Bloodworth Thomason articleMichele Gelfand website Tightness–looseness across the 50 united statesTo support the show and get access to regular bonus content, visit our Patreon page.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.