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While Sarah enjoys time away with family, former Congressional staffer and writer Emily Ellsworth joins Beth to discuss the news of the week and effectively contacting your representatives. Come see us in Nashville for our first ever live podcast as part of redpepper's Hustle and Grow series. Tickets are on sale now! Thanks so much to our sponsor for this episode: Virtue Labs is a new haircare brand with a vision to give everyone the best hair scientifically possible. Six years ago, a group of bio scientists working in restorative medicine discovered an incredible new protein called Alpha Keratin 60ku, which has the power to completely transform your hair. Alpha Keratin 60ku is a whole, human protein that’s identical to the Keratin in your own hair, so it can resurface and fill in cracks from damage to change your hair’s quality and appearance forever. And, right now, you can only find it in Virtue Labs’s line of shampoos, conditioners, and styling products. Not to mention, each formula was created to address specific issues like heat damage, frizz, or thinning hair. That means more bounce, more shine, more strength, and more life for your hair. Visit Virtue Labs and use the code PANTSUIT for 10% off and free shipping.The Pearls We discuss the Senate's failure to pass a repeal or replacement of the Affordable Care Act, including the valiant efforts of Senators Susan Collins and Lisa Murkowski. We also talk about Reince Preibus's departure from the White House and the President's appointment of John Kelly as the new Chief of Staff. To compliment the other side, Beth highlights the work of Take Back Our Republic, and Emily compliments Chuck Schumer. The SuitWe discuss Emily's viral tweetstorm and Call the Halls: Contacting Your Representatives the Smart Way. The HeelSince we're both introverts, we discuss the introversion, the internet, public service, and the importance of our extroverted friends. Thank you to Nicholas, Tracey, Leslie, and Sabrina. Please visit Patreon to support Pantsuit Politics and to receive all kinds of bonus content.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Sarah talks with our Pantsuit Politics Book Club founder Megan Hart and former U.S. Representative for Pennsylvania's 4th congressional district Jason Altmire about the book club's June pick The Righteous Mind: Why Good People Are Divided by Politics and Religion by Jonathan Haidt. Next month's pick is Tribe by Sebastian Junger. TICKETS ARE NOW ON SALE FOR OUR FIRST EVER LIVE SHOW IN NASHVILLE ON AUGUST 15TH. Seating is VERY limited so get your ticket now!Please help support Pantsuit Politics by becoming a patron and enjoying all of our bonus content. Thanks to our sponsors for this episode: School’s out for summer! And Redbox has the video games to keep you entertained. With over 40 thousand locations nationwide, you can rent and return anywhere. Better yet, you’ll get a FREE 1-night game rental from Redbox when you use the promo code PANTSUIT6. Swing by a Box in your neighborhood, or if you want to make sure the game you want is there when you arrive, reserve it online at Redbox.com/games. Offer valid through August 4, 2017. Subject to additional terms. Charges apply for additional nights. Payment card required. Getting into video games has never been so easy!Kiva.org is the world's largest crowdfunding platform for social good. With Kiva, you can back the dreams of refugees, small business owners, students, and those needing a chance - at home in the U.S. and abroad. The best part is that it's a loan, not a donation, so as you get repaid you can continue to recycle your money to fund more individuals. Join in the movement today at kiva.org/PANTSUIT, and if you make your first loan during July or August, Kiva will give you a $25 credit to back a second dream.   Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On most days, you can bank on the news being brought to a grinding halt by a tweet from the President. Today we discuss all of the problems we aren’t solving because we are fixated on his 140 character musings. When you support Pantsuit Politics, you get more nuance! This month's bonus episode is a news fast that we're excited to share with you. Check it out! Thanks to our sponsors for this episode:Redbox has the video games to keep you entertained. With over 40 thousand locations nationwide, you can rent and return anywhere. Better yet, you’ll get a FREE 1-night game rental from Redbox when you use the promo code PANTSUIT7. Swing by a Box in your neighborhood, or if you want to make sure the game you want is there when you arrive, reserve it online at Redbox.com/games. Offer valid through August 8, 2017. Subject to additional terms. Charges apply for additional nights. Payment card required. Getting into video games has never been so easy!Hello Fresh is on a mission to save home cooking! Their recipes make you feel unstoppable, and your taste buds will thank you! Go to hellofresh.com and enter PANTSUIT30 for $30 off your first week of Hello Fresh! The PearlsSean Spicer is out, and Anthony Scaramucci is in. We struggle to care about that, but we do get a little fired up about "the Mooch" making sexist comments about new Press Secretary Sarah Huckabee Sanders. Surprise! There's more stuff that Jared Kushner left out of required disclosures. We try to put the constant barrage of information in perspective. We'd love to offer a nuanced analysis of the healthcare bill that will be voted on this week. If only we knew what's in it. Listener Leslie compliments Senators Rand Paul and Kamala Harris.The Suit We're as guilty as anyone of focusing too much on the President's tweets. But there's a giant world of problems that we aren't solving because of this obsession. We start making that list. We think that the country's opiate crisis requires all hands on deck. Sarah recommends The House We All Live In. We also talk about our Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

It's been another whirlwind week, so we experiment with covering five topics each in 20 minutes. Please help support Pantsuit Politics by becoming a patron and enjoying all of our bonus content. Thanks to our sponsors for this episode: School’s out for summer! And Redbox has the video games to keep you entertained. With over 40 thousand locations nationwide, you can rent and return anywhere. Better yet, you’ll get a FREE 1-night game rental from Redbox when you use the promo code PANTSUIT6. Swing by a Box in your neighborhood, or if you want to make sure the game you want is there when you arrive, reserve it online at Redbox.com/games. Offer valid through August 4, 2017. Subject to additional terms. Charges apply for additional nights. Payment card required. Getting into video games has never been so easy! Rent the Runway allows you to finally get the wardrobe you love. Rent the Runway’s Unlimited subscription gives you access to premium designer styles for work, weekends and everything in between – at a flat monthly price. Rent unlimited designer pieces – including tops, jackets, handbags, and jewelry – on rotation, and enjoy the thrill of new clothes without the commitment, closet space, or buyer’s remorse. And now, our listeners can get 25% off their first month by entering the code PANTSUIT at checkout. Here's our lightening round!1. The President's interview with the New York Times is really something. We also discuss 'The Daily': Life as a G.O.P. Congressman in the Trump Era2. Apologies to Ann Coulter -- she paid for extra leg room not an extra seat. Here's the article Sarah mentioned about observations v. expectations - The Silent Killer Of Relationships — Derek Harvey.3. We're sending our thoughts to Senator McCain. 4. Leah asked for our thoughts on Charles Koch's interview with Freakonomics. 5. This episode of Criminal about the clergy abortion network blew us away.6. Jana gave Beth a great intro suggestion, as the struggle to identify with the parties continues. 7. Our listener Peggy thinks the President's remarks about Brigitte Macron were directed at the French President. 8. The President's remarks on... Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We take a look at the frightening possibilities ahead for humanity because the planet is getting warmer. In the Pearls we discuss Colombia's continued peace process and President Trump's comment to Brigitte Macron and compliment the other party. In the Heels, we discuss cooking and eating. Thanks to our sponsors for this episode:  Crane & Canopy is an online bedding brand that wants to give you an amazing night’s sleep with their luxurious duvet covers, quilts, and sheets. Crane & Canopy bedding combines superior quality with modern style. Their bedding collection is made from the finest cotton sateen, so it’s silky-soft and incredibly comfortable. Crane & Canopy’s bedding comes in a variety of stylish patterns and colors, making it simple to find bedding that’s perfect for you and your home. Casper Mattress Casper’s award-winning sleep surface combines supportive memory foams and a springy comfort layer for just the right levels of sink and bounce. Not to mention, its breathable design keeps you cool all night. Buying the Casper is easy. Just order online and it’s delivered to your door in a compact, “how did they do that” sized box. Considering we spend one third of our lives on our mattress, it’s so important to truly sleep on a mattress before committing. That’s why Casper gives you 100 nights to try it out, risk-free. If you don’t love it, they’ll pick it up and refund you everything. Get $50 toward any mattress purchase by visiting www.casper.com/PANTSUIT and using the code PANTSUIT. Terms and Conditions Apply.School’s out for summer! And Redbox has the video games to keep you entertained. With over 40 thousand locations nationwide, you can rent and return anywhere. Better yet, you’ll get a FREE 1-night game rental from Redbox when you use the promo code PANTSUIT5. Swing by a Box in your neighborhood, or if you want to make sure the game you want is there when you arrive, reserve it online at Redbox.com/games.Offer valid through August 1, 2017. Subject to additional terms. Charges apply for additional nights. Payment card required. Getting into video games has never been so easy!The Pearls Sarah provides an update on the peace process in Colombia. We discuss the President's comments to Brigette Macron on her appearance and how objectifying women is never appropriate. Really. Between the President's statements and Ann Coulter's ridiculous twitter fit over the weekend, we... Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Today, we discuss the reporting regarding Donald Trump, Jr., and the Russian influence in the United States today. We're SO CLOSE to our $3000 monthly goal. Please head over to Patreon today for our special promotion! Thank you to our sponsor for this episode: School’s out for summer! And Redbox has the video games to keep you entertained. With over 40 thousand locations nationwide, you can rent and return anywhere. Better yet, you’ll get a FREE 1-night game rental from Redbox when you use the promo code PANTSUIT4. Swing by a Box in your neighborhood, or if you want to make sure the game you want is there when you arrive, reserve it online at Redbox.com/games.Offer valid through July 28th 2017. Subject to additional terms. Charges apply for additional nights. Payment card required. Getting into video games has never been so easy! Donald Trump, Jr.'s behavior has us reeling. Plus, we discuss Leah's feedback on our antitrust episode: On antitrust, your discussion of the very grey area was so important. I'm a policy lawyer in the agricultural industry, and consolidation and mergers are a huge topic for our industry like most. Obviously, there are concerns about putting market share into less and less companies, and I share those concerns. At the same time, the costs, for example, of bringing new seed or a new drug to market are prohibitive and possibly insurmountable for any new/small company to actually hurdle. So, along with this discussion of what the corporations are doing to limit market access, is a question of, has the government through regulation or other means also (unintentionally) encouraged that consolidation and lack of market access? I'm totally in support of reasonable regulation and I see the need for a lot of the reviews/permits/etc that have to be done for many of these companies that create high tech solutions like seeds, pharmaceuticals/etc. At the same time, if those requirements are making it impossible for new innovation to be explored (and if that new innovation is not going to be properly funded through public research-but that's another issue) than aren't we (collectively as the govt/people demanding this) at least contributing to the issue of the consolidation?We also appreciate our listener Sarah explaining that paper was indeed invented by a person at a specific time: Sarah, you made an off-hand comment in the latest episode about how no one really invented paper, and societies all simultaneously invented it. It was actually invented in China in 105 AD by Tsai Lun. Papyrus, because it is woven, is not technically paper, so it was definitely invented in China at one time (approximately). Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We spend a lot of time talking about the size and scope of government. Today, we turn those questions to private industry. Thanks to everyone who has become a Patreon supporter. We're still focused on our initial $3000 monthly goal so that we can create additional content. Head over the Patreon to sign up and unlock the secret garden of content! Thank you to our sponsors for this podcast: School’s out for summer! And Redbox has the video games to keep you entertained. With over 40 thousand locations nationwide, you can rent and return anywhere. Better yet, you’ll get a FREE 1-night game rental from Redbox when you use the promo code PANTSUIT3. Swing by a Box in your neighborhood, or if you want to make sure the game you want is there when you arrive, reserve it online at Redbox.com/games.Offer valid through July 25th 2017. Subject to additional terms. Charges apply for additional nights. Payment card required. Getting into video games has never been so easy! Away offers high-quality luggage that is designed to be resilient, resourceful, and essential to the way you travel. Available in nine colors and four sizes – including Carry-On sizes that are compliant with all major US airlines – the Away suitcase is lightweight and unrivaled in strength and impact resistance. For $20 off a suitcase, visit Away and use promo code PANTSUIT during checkout!Kiva.org is the world's largest crowdfunding platform for social good. With Kiva, you can back the dreams of refugees, small business owners, students, and those needing a chance - at home in the U.S. and abroad. The best part is that it's a loan, not a donation, so as you get repaid you can continue to recycle your money to fund more individuals. Join in the movement today at kiva.org/PANTSUIT, and if you make your first loan during July or August, Kiva will give you a $25 credit to back a second dream. The PearlsChancellor Angela Merkel hosted the G20 in Hamburg, and it was a tough time. Merkel and others (including this Australian journalist) criticized the United States for the President's decision to exit the global climate accord. Ivanka Trump sat in for her father for part of the summit, prompting controversy. The President met with Vladimir Putin -- a meeting that generated conflicting accounts, See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this quick primer, we set the table for a discussion of federal antitrust laws and enforcement. Resources:  Federal Trade Commission Website Current FTC Personnel Why Antitrust Laws Matter   Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Mitch McConnell has been our Senator since we were toddlers. We have thoughts. We're SO close to our first Patreon goal and hope that you'll find enough value in our discussions to contribute to the nuance! Come check out the secret garden of content! Thanks to our sponsors for this episode: School’s out for summer! And Redbox has the video games to keep you entertained. With over 40 thousand locations nationwide, you can rent and return anywhere. Better yet, you’ll get a FREE 1-night game rental from Redbox when you use the promo code PANTSUIT. Swing by a Box in your neighborhood, or if you want to make sure the game you want is there when you arrive, reserve it online at Redbox.com/games.Offer valid through July 18th 2017. Subject to additional terms. Charges apply for additional nights. Payment card required. Getting into video games has never been so easy!Kiva.org is the world's largest crowdfunding platform for social good. With Kiva, you can back the dreams of refugees, small business owners, students, and those needing a chance - at home in the U.S. and abroad. The best part is that it's a loan, not a donation, so as you get repaid you can continue to recycle your money to fund more individuals. Join in the movement today at kiva.org/PANTSUIT, and if you make your first loan during July or August, Kiva will give you a $25 credit to back a second dream. North Korea launched an intercontinental ballistic missile, and the Trump administration is considering U.S. options. We discuss how we'd handle this escalating situation if we were in the White House. Representative Clay Higgins filmed himself discussing his public service in a gas chamber in Auschwitz. He has apologized. We reflect on whether we're losing our sense of sacred spaces. We discuss listener feedback on patriotism before turning to our thoughts on Kentucky Senator and Majority Leader Mitch McConnell. Believe it or not, McConnell used to be a moderate and even helped work toward passage of the Equal Rights Amendment. But the Senator has built his career on tactical, rather than legislative, achievements and is now seeking the tactical victory of repealing the Affordable Care Act. We talk about what we've observed and hoped for in our Senator.   Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

It's an interesting year to celebrate America's birth. We talk about our patriotism here in 2017. We're SO close to our first Patreon goal and hope that you'll find enough value in our discussions to contribute to the nuance! Come check out the secret garden of content! Thanks to our sponsors for this episode:  School’s out for summer! And Redbox has the video games to keep you entertained. With over 40 thousand locations nationwide, you can rent and return anywhere. Better yet, you’ll get a FREE 1-night game rental from Redbox when you use the promo code PANTSUIT. Swing by a Box in your neighborhood, or if you want to make sure the game you want is there when you arrive, reserve it online at Redbox.com/games.Offer valid through July 18th 2017. Subject to additional terms. Charges apply for additional nights. Payment card required. Getting into video games has never been so easy! ThirdLove is committed to giving you a bra that fits perfectly and comfortably all day long. Answer a few simple questions and ThirdLove will recommend your perfect fit. Use the promo code PANTSUIT to receive a free 30-day trial with your new favorite bra.  Rent the Runway allows you to finally get the wardrobe you love. Rent the Runway’s Unlimited subscription gives you access to premium designer styles for work, weekends and everything in between – at a flat monthly price. Rent unlimited designer pieces – including tops, jackets, handbags, and jewelry – on rotation, and enjoy the thrill of new clothes without the commitment, closet space, or buyer’s remorse. And now, our listeners can get 25% off their first month by entering the code PANTSUIT at checkout. The PearlsWe discuss the President's vile tweets about Mika Brzezinski and CNN. We also talk about lectureporn and its manifestation in a recent HuffPo piece. We're frustrated by the general approach of the Trump administration (and Sarah discusses the downside of the cautious Obama administration). While the lectureporn essay is aimed at liberal narcissism, it applies to the conservative narcissism on display in the new NRA... Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.