
Pantsuit Politics
"Compelling and thoughtful listening" - the New York Times
Hosted by Kentuckians Sarah Stewart Holland and Beth Silvers, Pantsuit Politics is an independent podcast that takes a different approach to the news and culture. Pay attention without the anxiety. New episodes every Tuesday and Friday.
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Latest episodes

Sep 13, 2024 • 35min
Government Funding and the National Debt
Sarah and Beth discuss the looming government funding deadline, fiscal responsibility, and how we got here. TOPICS DISCUSSED Government Funding and the SAVE Act The National Debt Outside of Politics: Paying Kids to Read Visit our website for complete show notes and episode resources. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Sep 11, 2024 • 1h 13min
The Harris-Trump Presidential Debate
The first - and maybe only - presidential debate between Vice President Kamala Harris and former President Donald Trump happened last night. Sarah and Beth are together to share their takeaways. TOPICS DISCUSSED The Presidential Debate Between Kamala Harris and Donald Trump How to Make an Electoral Impact with Your Time and Money Taylor Swift Endorses Kamala Harris Visit our website for complete show notes and episode resources. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Sep 6, 2024 • 58min
Maternal Health is an Everybody Issue with Rep. Lauren Underwood
We talk to Rep. Lauren Underwood about supporting parents through legislation. Plus, Sarah and Beth discuss how the phrase "trust the science" is landing with them these days. TOPICS DISCUSSED “Trust the Science” Rep. Lauren Underwood on the Momnibus Outside of Politics: AKA Sorority Sisters Visit our website for complete show notes and episode resources. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Sep 4, 2024 • 48min
Megan Garber on the New Era of Scamming
We talk to Megan Garber of The Atlantic about the new era of scamming, what it means for our society, and the status of reality television. TOPICS DISCUSSED The New Era of Scamming with Megan Garber Outside of Politics: Reality Television Visit our website for complete show notes and episode resources. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Aug 30, 2024 • 36min
A Conversation with Lt. Gov. Peggy Flanagan
We were delighted to talk to Minnesota Lt. Gov. Peggy Flanagan while at the DNC last week. Plus, we discuss the shifting attitudes about the labor movement in America. TOPICS DISCUSSED Shifting American Views on Labor Lt. Gov. Peggy Flanagan of Minnesota Visit our website for complete show notes and episode resources. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Aug 27, 2024 • 1h 1min
Reflecting on the DNC, RFK Jr, and Cussing
Sarah and Beth have had some time to process their week at the DNC and changes in the presidential race, including RFK Jr dropping out and endorsing former president Donald Trump. TOPICS DISCUSSED Reflections on the DNC Republican Presidential Politics: RFK Drops Out, Family and Personal Lives Outside of Politics: Swearing and Cussing Visit our website for complete show notes and episode resources.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Aug 23, 2024 • 55min
DNC Conversations on Female Leadership
Sarah and Beth have been at the DNC all week, having a great time and some amazing conversations with elected leaders. We're sharing some of those with you today. TOPICS DISCUSSED Former Governor Jennifer Granholm Senator Debbie Stabenow Live from the DNC with Mayor London Breed and A’shanti Gholar Visit our website for complete show notes and episode resources.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Aug 21, 2024 • 24min
Midwest Populism, Chicago Conventions, and Hubert Humphrey with James Traub
We’re at the DNC Convention in Chicago this week, so it felt like the perfect moment to look back at the last time the convention was in Chicago - a truly historic year. There was no better person to discuss that with than James Traub, author of the biography of Hubert Humphrey that Sarah loved. Visit our website for complete show notes and episode resources. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Aug 20, 2024 • 1h 4min
Tampon Tim, School Choice, and Pop Girl Summer
It's the start of the school year! We're delighted the kids are back in school and excited to be discussing several hot discussion topics in the education world, mainly, the idea of school choice. TOPICS DISCUSSED Free School Lunches and Tampons in Bathrooms School Choice with Jon Valant Outside of Politics: Pop Girl Summer Visit our website for complete show notes and episode resources.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Aug 16, 2024 • 41min
The Nuanced Life: The Power of Community
This is our final episode of the Summer Nuanced Life Reboot, and we're sharing a very poignant conversation with our longtime listener, Kelly Kaufman. Kelly reached out to us after her daughter died suddenly from an asthma attack last March. Her story of grieving with her community and how friends, strangers, and even Hasbro have wrapped her family in love was so potent that we asked her to join Sarah and Beth to talk about her experience in her own voice and words. *This episode contains a conversation about the loss of a child Learn more about our speaking events by visiting our website or emailing us at hello@pantsuitpoliticsshow.com. Visit our website for complete show notes and episode resources. Enjoying The Nuanced Life? Learn more about this limited summer run and find old episodes on our website. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.