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It's impossible to understand 9/11 and the US response to it without knowing how and why al-Qaeda formed. For Part Two of our 9/11 series, we do a deep dive into recent Middle Eastern history and what led to the creation and successes of al-Qaeda and Osama bin Laden. We also talk about recent media conflicts, concerns around campaign finance, and share our weekly gratitude moments.Media Conflicts: Sarah Jeong and The New York Times Racism Row The New York Times Stands By Sarah Jeong Trump Attacks the Media...Again Trump Will Have Blood on His HandsCrossroads and Campaign Finance: CREW vs. FEC and Crossroads Ruling Allows Dark MoneyRecommended Resources:Gratitude Moment: Jenny Hill Hill Wins School Board SeatTo become a sponsor of 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.

Beth covers a few current events on her own while Sarah is still on vacation. She shares some thoughts on shifting political parties and how the Trump administration has caused her to double down on conservatism. Then, we share an interview with Libby Jamison and Lauren Weiner about the Military Spouse JD Network and Homefront Rising, a non-partisan initiative that encourages and trains military spouses to speak up and get involved in the political process through advocacy and public service.Recommended Resources: All Things Ill ConsideredHomefront RisingTo become a supporter of the show and get access to regular bonus content, including Beth's fabulous take on the Georgia gubernatorial race, visit our Patreon page.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Nine million Americans have some kind of active interface with incarceration. If incarceration were a city, it would be the largest city in the US. Guest host Sarah Shotland and Beth discuss this issue in depth and how you can make a difference. They also talk Paul Manafort's trial, Nia Wilson's death, and the ongoing crisis of family separation at our southern border. Paul Manafort's Trial: The Charges and the Stakes Manafort's Lavish Lifestyle Implications for the Russia ProbeNia Wilson's Death: The Anxiety of Being a Black Woman Searching for MotiveFamily Separation: Hundreds Not Reunited by Deadline Volunteers Step Up to Help A Migrant Child's Days in Detention Family Separation Does Not Deter Illegal Immigration Jobs, Opportunity, and Central AmericaMass Incarceration: Private Immigrant Jails Boom The Tragedy of County JailsBonus Resources:Beth's Gratitude Moment: Food Research and Action Center research The Pantsuit Politics Midterm Elections ResourceTo 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.

Mental health - specifically adolescent mental health - is an issue everyone likes to talk about but Will Powers is actually doing something about. We talk to him about the organization he represents, StAMINA, which works to end the stigma around youth mental health in Kentucky. Thanks to our sponsor: Care/Of.To get access to bonus content and support the show, visit our Patreon page. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Sarah welcomes guest host Jo Kroger to talk about the state of the progressive left and how it's impacted the Democratic party at large. Sarah also hosts a group of Pantsuit Politics listeners with real life campaign experience. They talk about their levels of involvement in a variety of campaigns and what led them to get involved in the first place. The Campaign Round Table Participants:Maddie Isch for Margaret O'BrienAbby Korb for Tammy BaldwinCarisa Weaver for Robin KniechMaggie Penton for Misty BelfordRecommended Resources: This American Life on the Democratic Party Democratic Party MidtermsMedicare for AllSwing Voters ExistSingle PayerOur RevolutionTo support the show and get access to bonus content, visit our Patreon page and become a patron.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The odd grammatical clarifications President Trump and the White House keep offering are dominating headlines, but the policy and actions behind them are far more concerning. We return to our conversation about confronting strangers after so much great listener feedback. We also talk to Carri Hicks, who is running for State Senate in Oklahoma. Carri Hicks for State SenateDonate to CarriTo support the show and get access to regular bonus content, including the bonus episode for July, visit our Patreon page. More from Carri Hicks:Why we need education funding: Last year Oklahoma approved over 2,000 emergency certifications to fill teaching jobs. This has been done in an attempt to keep schools open as we are in dire need of teachers. However, it gives the false impression that everything is fine in education because school is in session. Clearly there is a large problem when 50,000 children were educated by someone other than a certified teacher last year. The number is expected to rise again this year.Why she decided now was the time to run: After the defeat of the penny cent sales tax, I took many personal days to advocate on behalf of my students at the capital. I met with Senator Mark Allen who is on the education committee (and will be on the ballot in Nov.). As I introduced myself and explained how many students I had in my classes at the time, 28, he called me a liar. He further went on to explain that they knew the average class size in Oklahoma is 16, so that I was clearly not being truthful. I have taught for 7 years and have never had less than 23 students. This interaction led me to believe not only were lawmakers misinformed about the needs in public schools, but were unwilling to hear what they were. Since these are the decision makers affecting my profession and millions of innocent children, I knew now was the time to give teachers, and education a loud voice inside our state government. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Our plans for today's episode were upended by Donald Trump's extraordinary statements in Helsinki. We share our thoughts on Trump's foreign policy across Europe, the Peter Strzok hearing, the new indictments from the Mueller team, and the shocking Trump-Putin press conference in Helsinki.Recommended Resources: Trump in London Trump and Putin in Helsinki Peter Strzok HearingMore Indictments from the Justice Department Migrant Children Reunification EffortsGratitude Moment: John Huntsman, U.S. Ambassador to RussiaTo get access to bonus content and support the show, visit our Patreon page. Bonus content includes weeknight bonus episodes, The Nightly Nuance. This week, The Nightly Nuance includes Sarah's thoughts on Who Is America?, Sacha Baron Cohen's provocative new series.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We're tackling the new Supreme Court nominee, NATO, and Sarah has some things to say to white people with cell phones. This leads us into a conversation about when and how to call out strangers for words and actions we find objectionable. Plus, Beth talks with Emily Fox about her new book about the Trump children, Born Trump.To support the show and get access to bonus content, visit the Pantsuit Politics Patreon page. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

2,977 people were killed by 19 al Qaeda-backed terrorists on September 11, 2001. Today, as immigration and travel bans dominate the news, we begin a several month exploration of what that day has meant for American government, agencies, policies and culture.We start the show lightning round to cover the this week's headlines. We're also sharing our first gratitude moment, a new regular segment in our Tuesday episodes. Recommended Resources:  World Health Assembly, America, and Breastfeeding Why Symbols Became TargetsThanks to today's sponsors: Stitcher Premium, Away, and ModCloth.To become a Pantsuit Politics patron, visit our Patreon page. There, you can get access to bonus content, including The Nightly Nuance, our brief weeknight episodes on the news of the day.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Justice Anthony Kennedy announced his retirement from the Supreme Court this week. We discuss what it may mean for the future of the Court. We also talk about the varied reactions to Justice Kennedy's announcement and how they relate to our discussion of political civility. To support the show and get access to bonus content - including lots more about the Supreme Court - visit our Patreon page and become one of our valued patrons.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.