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The Democratic National Committee has filed a lawsuit against the Trump Campaign, and speculation about Michael Cohen is reaching a fever pitch. We also discuss the Waffle House shooting and share our interview with the gracious Mark McKinnon of Showtime's The Circus. Thanks to our sponsors: SmartNews, ThirdLove, and TomBoyX. Recommended Resources: Waffle House Shooting Michael Cohen's Flips?Unpacking the DNC LawsuitCompliment the Other Side: Pompeo NominationTo 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.

Barbara Bush passed away this week and Trump administration officials are making headlines. We discuss this week's news and the importance of student civic engagement in a live recording from Walsingham Academy in Williamsburg, Virginia. Thanks to today's sponsors: SmartNews and Martha Stewart Wine Company.Thanks also to Walsingham Academy who graciously hosted us in their classes and for the recording of this podcast. Walsingham Academy is the only Coed Pre-K through 12th grade Mercy School in the nation for students and families who seek a holistic approach to learning, grounded in the Mercy Core Values. If you want to learn more about Walsingham Academy you can visit Walsingham.org. An enhanced education and community engagement is only possible through the generosity of our donors. Please consider making your gift today at Walsingham.org or contact the Office of Advancement.Recommended Resources:  Barbara Bush Mike Pompeo and the Trade Dispute Nikki Haley's Rebuke of the White House Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The weekend brought a military strike in Syria, breaking news about Michael Cohen, and a bombshell interview with James Comey. We also talk with David Singleton, the Executive Director of the Ohio Justice and Policy Center after its work on criminal justice reform in Ohio.Thanks to our sponsors: Acer, TomboyX, Forto Coffee, and SmartNews.Syria: Debates Ensure After Missiles Hit Obama's Red Line Led HereWhat Was Hit in Syria?Michael Cohen: Michael Cohen and the End Stage of the Trump Presidency Mueller Confirms Part of Dossier Cohen's Lawyers Set Court Appearance Government Opposes Cohen's Restraining Order MotionCompliment the Other Side:Sarah - Thom TillisBeth - Tim KaineOhio Justice and Policy Center  Tyra Patterson's CaseOutside of Politics: Beth's Leadership ClassBeth's Group CoachingThe Story Behind Molly's Game  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A description of this week's headlines would sound a little like "We Didn't Start the Fire" lyrics. We tackle some of the many news stories of the week including the FBI raid of Michael Cohen's office, Mark Zuckerberg's testimony before Congress, and Paul Ryan's resignation announcement. Plus, we share the second half of Beth's conversation about military policy with Air Force Major Jason Baker. Thanks to our sponsors: Acer and Tripping.com.Recommended Resources:  Donald Trump Relied on Michael CohenMark Zuckerberg Hearing HighlightsGood Riddance, Paul Ryan How Donald Trump Upended Paul Ryan's Plans Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On Saturday, an apparent chemical weapons attack killed 25 people and injured more than 500 in Syria. Major Jason Baker adds his experienced voice to the conversation. Plus, Beth shares an update on the Mueller investigation. Thanks to the sponsors of this episode: Acer and Forto Coffee. Veterans Affairs and Ronny JacksonMueller Investigation: Government's Response in Opposition to Motion to Dismiss Paul Manafort's Lawsuit Manafort's Motion to Suppress Evidence Manafort's Trial Alex van der Zwaan's Sentence Van der Zwann's Sentencing It's Mueller Time Mueller Rattles the Oligarchs Trump Named as Subject of InvestigationCompliment the Other Side:Sarah - Trey Gowdy InterviewBeth - Connecticut Democrats and Elizabeth Etsy's Resignation Etsy ResignsJason Baker Interview: Syria, Chemical Weapons, and Trump McCain, Trump, and Syria Recruitment of Violent ExtremistsTo access bonus content, including more of Beth's deep dives into the Mueller investigation, become a Pantsuit Politics supporter on our Patreon page.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

It’s beginning to look a lot like trade wars? We continue our discussion of ongoing trade issues with China as well as some of the negative patterns within the current administration. Thanks to today's sponsor, Acer. China Strikes BackFor bonus content and to support the show, please visit the Pantsuit Politics Patreon page. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

March for Our Lives and the Parkland survivors continue to dominate public debate. We also cover the Kentucky pension crisis, our trade tiff with China, and the responsibilities that come with a public platform.Thanks to our sponsors: Breach and Forto Coffee.Kentucky Pension:  Teachers Rally in Frankfort Kentucky Schools ShutChina and TradeChina Tariffs on U.S. Products Tariffs and Intellectual Property Trump Country and China TariffsAlton Sterling & Stephon Clark The Stephon Clark Tragedy Sacramento Police Cruiser Hits Woman Alton Sterling Police Videos (content warning)Compliment the Other Side:Sarah - Chris Christie and Scott PruittBeth - Mark Warner and the Russia InvestigationMarch for Our Lives: Gun Control and ChildrenDr. Dana FisherAmerican ResistanceOutside of PoliticsSarah - Wild Wild Country To become a monthly sponsor of the show and get access to regular bonus content, visit our Pantsuit Politics Patreon page. We are so grateful to each of you who help make the show possible! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

John Bolton is the new National Security Advisor, and the census is bizarrely in the headlines. Plus, we share some of the live recording from our day at Ripon College in Wisconsin.  Thanks to our sponsors: Acer and EverlyWellRipon College Keynote Address To support the show and get access to bonus content including our newest bonus episode about Waco and Roseanne, visit the Pantsuit Politics Patreon page.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Should we all just delete Facebook? We talk about the political ramifications of social media along with a host of current events.Thanks to our sponsors: Acer, goodcleangrapes.com, and Third Love.Stormy Daniels: The 60 Minutes Interview Stormy Daniels, Donald Trump, and Harvey Weinstein What We Learned From Stormy Daniels#MarchforOurLives: The Story Behind Naomi Wadler's SpeechHow the Parkland Students Planned the March in 5 WeeksThe Omnibus Budget: What's Included in the Omnibus Trump Signs the Bill What's in the Bill Nobody's ReadWomen's History Month Moment: Barbara Jordan ObituaryFacebook & Cambridge Analytica:  Election Consultants, Bribes, and Sex Workers The Only Privacy Policy That Matters Silicon Valley Has Failed to Protect Our Data It's Time to Regulate the Internet Our Lives Inside the Surveillance Machine A Hurricane Flattens Facebook Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We discuss the latest news and listener feedback and Beth talks to Emily Ellsworth about her recently announced campaign for Utah Senate District 15. Thanks to our sponsors: Acer and ModCloth.Visit Emily for Utah to learn more about her campaign.To support the podcast 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.