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Another school shooting. Another twitter rant. We talk current events and also have a conversation with author Steve Almond about his new book, Bad Stories, a literary investigation of what is happening in America.Thanks to our sponsors: Stitcher Premium, Third Love, and TomBoy X.Recommended Resources: Santa Fe Shooting Steve Mnuchin and Trade with China Trump and Trade with ChinaThe Mueller Investigation: Trump Demands Inquiry Trump Jr.'s Campaign Meeting Donald Trump Has All the PowerTo support the show and get access to regular bonus content, visit our Pantsuit Politics Patreon page and become one of our treasured patrons. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Reports confirm Russia interfered in our election and that the President lied to the American people. Plus, North Korea throws cold water on the upcoming summit and the President of the United States described our fellow human beings as animals.Thanks to our sponsors: Stitcher Premium and Brandless.Recommended Resources: Missing Files and Michael Cohen Trump vs. the Deep State Richard Burr and the Senate Intelligence CommitteeWe rely on our amazing patrons to help us support and grow the show. To become a patron means bonus content, behind-the-scenes access, and Pantsuit Politics swag. Become a patron today at our Pantsuit Politics Patreon page!  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The United States has opened its embassy in Jerusalem, and national issues keep surfacing in local races. We also discuss race, education, and policy with Dr. Wendy Osefo.Thanks to our sponsors: Smart for Life, Just Fab, and TomBoy X. Israel: The Jerusalem Embassy Prime Minister Netanyahu and CorruptionOther Resources:Compliment the Other Side: Dianne FeinsteinWendy OsefoThe 1954 Equity ProjectStay tuned to the end of today's episode to hear a sneak preview of The Nightly Nuance. If you like what you hear, visit our Patreon page and become a sponsor. If you join our support team during our May membership drive, you'll receive some exciting Pantsuit Politics swag! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Iran Nuclear deal, North Korean detainees, and Russian oligarchs. We discuss lots of foreign policy, lots of lawyers, and lots of books. Thanks to our sponsors: Stitcher Premium and Brandless.Recommended Resources: Trump's Shadowy Money Trail Michael Cohen's Shell CompanyIsrael and Iran's Proxy War in SyriaTo hear Beth's full conversation with Jennifer Pett about James Comey's book, A Higher Loyalty, or access the any of our other exciting bonus content, visit the Pantsuit Politics Patreon page and become a supporter.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In Part 2, Beth discusses the creation and activities of the Iranian Revolutionary Guard Corps, concerns about Iran's nuclear program during the Bush years, and the negotiation of the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action.  Recommended Resources:  Sunni and Shi'a Terrorism:Differences that Matter JCPOA Fact Sheet Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

To understand the Trump Administration's decision to exit the "Iran deal," a little history lesson in order. Beth discusses Iran's history through the Reagan years in Part 1. In Part 2, she talks about growing concerns over Iran's nuclear program during the Bush years through President Trump's decision to exit the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Agreement.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We often ask ourselves "what kind of country do we want to live in?" Today, we ask that question in several contexts: national leadership, foreign policy, and the dairy industry. Thanks to our sponsors: Smart for Life, Casper, and Tripping.com. Recommended Resources: North Korea and President Trump Tunisian ElectionCompliment the Other Side: Senator Tokuda The Dairy Industry: Pricing Concepts for Dairy FarmersYou can find Carilynn Coombs online as The Modern Milkmaid at her blog, Instagram, Twitter, and Facebook. To become a supporter of the show, access bonus content, and get some of our upcoming Pantsuit Politics swag, visit our Patreon page. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We've been thinking about the President, and we've got some things to say. So do women across the country. Spaceship Media's bipartisan Facebook project, The Many, is allowing them to do that. We also discuss what nuance means to us and a few of the headlines of the week.Thanks to our sponsors: Audible and Brandless.Recommended Resources:Beth's Original Blog on Nuance Marianne Williamson on Oprah's SuperSoul ConversationsJoin The ManyListeners like you make Pantsuit Politics possible. We're launching new bonus content for our patrons, including The Nightly Nuance, ten minute evening episodes reflecting on the news of the day. To get access to The Nightly Nuance and more bonus content, visit our Patreon page and become a supporter of the show.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jen Hatmaker is an evangelical leader who has made headlines for going public with her politics. We talk with her about how her Christian faith informs her political beliefs and about the modern marriage of evangelicalism and conservatism. We also discuss this week's news, including Michelle Wolf's performance at the White House Correspondents' Dinner. Plus, we chat about Avengers: Infinity War and its potential political symbolism. Thanks to our sponsors: SmartNews, Lola Tampons, and Away Travel.The WHCA Dinner:  Watch Michelle Wolf's Full Performance WHCA President Condemns Wolf's RemarksRecommended Resources: Charlie Rose's Comeback The Justice Department and Press FreedomCompliment the Other Side:Beth: Ben CardinSarah: Trey GowdyJen Hatmaker: You can find Jen at her website, on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram, or on her podcast, For the Love. Jen's Facebook Post Affirming LGBT Christians Jen's Blog Post: My Saddest Good Friday The Politics of Jen HatmakerTo support the show and get access to bonus content, please visit the Pantsuit Politics Patreon page. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Virginia House of Delegates seated a record number of women in January, and those women aren't messing around. We attended The Blue Victory Dinner in Arlington, Virginia and spoke to some of them about their successful campaigns and the importance of women in political leadership. Thanks to our sponsors: SmartNews and Brandless.The Delegates:Jennifer Carroll Foy, 2nd district: A public defender, Jennifer is a graduate of the third class of female cadets to ever attend the Virginia Military Institute. She has a masters from VSU, a JD from the Thomas Jefferson School of Law, and twin boys, to whom she gave birth while on the campaign trail.Wendy Gooditis, 10th district: An educator and local business operator, Wendy co-founded the Clarke County chapter of Indivisible following the November 2016 election. Her successful 2017 run was her first electoral campaign, which focused on education, jobs, health and the environment.Danica Roem, 13th District: An award-winning journalist and Manassas native, Danica is the first transgender politician to be elected to Virginia's General Assembly. She out-raised her Republican opponent--a 25-year incumbent --by 5 to 1 with a campaign focused on economic and transportation issues.Elizabeth Guzman, 31st district: A Peruvian-American public administrator and social worker, Elizabeth came to the United States as a single mom looking for a better future for her eldest child. She delivered the Spanish response to the 2018 State of the Union address at the invitation of House Speaker Nancy Pelosi.Kathy Tran, 42nd district: Kathy is the first Vietnamese-American to be elected to the General Assembly and a former federal government employee. She came to the United States as a refugee and has spent her career advocating for workers, working families, and immigrants.Hala Ayala, 51st district: A public servant and cyber security expert, Hala is one of the first Latinas to be elected to the General Assembly. A former vice president of the National Organization of Women (Virginia chapter), Hala has also served on former Governor McAuliffe's Council of Women and is an advocate for women and families.Karrie Delaney, 67th district: A long-time local civic leader, counselor for sexual assault survivors, and advocate against human trafficking, Karrie beat a four-term Republican incumbent with a campaign focused on economic growth & innovation, education and health care.Be sure to visit our website for photos from the event and our Patreon page to support the show and access bonus content.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.