Pantsuit Politics

We discuss the Supreme Court's decision on the President's travel ban and your overwhelming health care feedback. Our membership drive continues, and we hope you'll head over to our Patreon page to support the podcast and receive bonus content. We're close to our first goal of $3,000 per month, and we'll be producing a new series of podcasts when we reach that goal. Thank you for supporting us! Thanks to our sponsors for this episode:  Aaptiv is more than a fitness app -- it's on-demand audio fitness with the advice of a professional trainer and a perfect playlist. Go to aaptiv.com and enter the promo code PANTSUIT for a 30-day free trial when you sign up for a monthly subscription.   ModCloth is your go-to spot for fashion as unique as you. Whip up your wardrobe with quirky prints and classic silhouettes. Make every day extraordinary by going to modcloth.com and entering the code PANTSUIT to receive $30 off your purchase of $100 or more. Leave us a review on iTunes by clicking here! Subscribe to Episodes: iTunes | Android Subscribe to our weekly email and get a free Pantsuit Primer audiobook! Follow Us: Instagram | Twitter | FacebookWe discuss the Supreme Court and the difficulty created by its new order on the President's travel ban. We also talk about political questions and the unintended consequences of Supreme Court decisions. The Senate delayed its vote on the BCRA. We discuss the politics and substance, along with your fantastic feedback.   Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In today's podcast, we discuss Mitch McConnell's Better Care Reconciliation Act. We also talk about PRIDE month and the gentrification of gay neighborhoods and Trump's Africa policy in the Pearls. In the Heels, we discuss the tragedy of Sarah's cell phone and too many birthday gifts. 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:  Aaptiv is more than a fitness app -- it's on-demand audio fitness with the advice of a professional trainer and a perfect playlist. Go to aaptiv.com and enter the promo code PANTSUIT for a 30-day free trial when you sign up for a monthly subscription. 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!  Credo Mobile allows you to turn your phone into a powerful tool in the fight for social justice. By using Credo, you generate donations for progressive causes at no extra cost to you. Fight for justice and forget data limits by going to credomobile.com/pantsuit.  ModCloth is your go-to spot for fashion as unique as you. Whip up your wardrobe with quirky prints and classic silhouettes. Make every day extraordinary by going to modcloth.com and entering the code PANTSUIT to receive $30 off your purchase of $100 or more. Leave us a review on iTunes by clicking here! Subscribe to Episodes: iTunes | Android Subscribe to our weekly email and get a free Pantsuit Primer audiobook! Follow Us: Instagram | Twitter | FacebookThe PearlsWe celebrate PRIDE month and all the progress that has been made for LGBTQ+ rights. We also discuss the New York Times's fascinating piece on the gentrification of gayborhoods, gentrification in general, and the affordable housing crisis. The President's Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We talk about the results in Georgia's Special Election, as well as changes in the White House Press Office and at Uber. We also share listener feedback. Our membership drive continues, and we hope you'll head over to our Patreon page to support the podcast and receive bonus content. We're close to our first goal of $3,000 per month, and we'll be producing a new series of podcasts when we reach that goal. Thank you for supporting us! Thanks to our sponsors for this episode:  Aaptiv is more than a fitness app -- it's on-demand audio fitness with the advice of a professional trainer and a perfect playlist. Go to aaptiv.com and enter the promo code PANTSUIT for a 30-day free trial when you sign up for a monthly subscription.   ModCloth is your go-to spot for fashion as unique as you. Whip up your wardrobe with quirky prints and classic silhouettes. Make every day extraordinary by going to modcloth.com and entering the code PANTSUIT to receive $30 off your purchase of $100 or more. Leave us a review on iTunes by clicking here! Subscribe to Episodes: iTunes | Android Subscribe to our weekly email and get a free Pantsuit Primer audiobook! Follow Us: Instagram | Twitter | Facebook Sarah shares her disappointment in Jon Ossoff's defeat and Beth shares her concern about the level of spending in the race. We also talk about the Nancy Pelosi blowback post-Election Day. We also discuss Sean Spicer changing role within the White House and how many recruitment problems the Trump administration is having. Rebecca had fabulous feedback on her belief that everyone's character traits are neutral and it's all about how they are used - even with Donald Trump. Shannon shared her thoughts on the "texting" case and how repulsive the text were. Lastly, we talk about the ouster of Travis Kalanick at Uber and the importance of leading a productive and supportive culture.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Pedro Freyre, a nationally-recognized expert on US-Cuba relations with deep personal ties to Cuba, joins Beth for a brief discussion of the country and its relations with the United States. Show Notes:  Trump's Cuba Policy Huffington Post: Ending Insular Thinking  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Senate Republicans say they’re going to fix the health care system by July 4th, but they won’t say how. A jury couldn’t convict Bill Cosby or the officer who shot Philander Castile, and we’re wondering about the effectiveness of all three branches of government. Our membership drive continues, and we hope you'll head over to our Patreon page to support the podcast and receive bonus content. We're close to our first goal of $3,000 per month, and we'll be producing a new series of podcasts when we reach that goal. Thank you for supporting us! Thanks to our sponsors for this episode:  Aaptiv is more than a fitness app -- it's on-demand audio fitness with the advice of a professional trainer and a perfect playlist. Go to aaptiv.com and enter the promo code PANTSUIT for a 30-day free trial when you sign up for a monthly subscription.  Credo Mobile allows you to turn your phone into a powerful tool in the fight for social justice. By using Credo, you generate donations for progressive causes at no extra cost to you. And, right now, CREDO has a special deal for our listeners. Go to CREDOMobile.COM/pantsuit and get 2 smartphones FREE plus 50% off unlimited talk and text. Or call 1-866-689-0099.  It’s time your phone company represented your values.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.Leave us a review on iTunes by clicking here! Subscribe to Episodes: iTunes | Android Subscribe to our weekly email and get a free Pantsuit Primer audiobook! Follow Us: Instagram | Twitter | FacebookThe Pearls We discuss the verdict in the Philando Castile murder trial and the hung jury in Bill Cosby's case. We're wondering how much the... Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Three very strange things happened this week: the Attorney General testified before the Senate Intelligence Committee; the Cabinet lavished praise on the President in a public meeting; and a man fired shots at Congressional Republicans during their baseball practice in what we've learned was a politically-motivated act of violence. Our membership drive continues, and we hope you'll head over to our Patreon page to support the podcast and receive bonus content. We're close to our first goal of $3,000 per month, and we'll be producing a new series of podcasts when we reach that goal. Thank you for supporting us! Thanks to our sponsors for this episode:  Aaptiv is more than a fitness app -- it's on-demand audio fitness with the advice of a professional trainer and a perfect playlist. Go to aaptiv.com and enter the promo code PANTSUIT for a 30-day free trial when you sign up for a monthly subscription.  Harry and David has the perfect gift for any dad! Father's Day is right around the corner. Go to harryanddavid.com, click the radio icon, and enter the code PANTSUIT for 20% off select Father's Day treats!  ModCloth is your go-to spot for fashion as unique as you. Whip up your wardrobe with quirky prints and classic silhouettes. Make every day extraordinary by going to modcloth.com and entering the code PANTSUIT to receive $30 off your purchase of $100 or more. Leave us a review on iTunes by clicking here! Subscribe to Episodes: iTunes | Android Subscribe to our weekly email and get a free Pantsuit Primer audiobook! Follow Us: Instagram | Twitter | FacebookWe talk about Attorney General Jeff Sessions's testimony before the Senate Intelligence Committee. Summary: he doesn't remember much. We also talk about the treatment of Senator Kamala Harris and wonder what the future will hold for Trump staffers. We also discuss the Cabinet meeting, during which Reince Preibus said the group is Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We cover the latest Senate Intelligence Committee hearings in the Pearls. In the Suit, we talk about free speech and political correctness. In the heels, we discuss Stonehenge and Orange is the New Black. And we close out the show with a song from Revolution Choir!Our membership drive continues, and we hope you'll head over to our Patreon page to support the podcast and receive bonus content. We're close to our first goal of $3,000 per month, and we'll be producing a new series of podcasts when we reach that goal. Thank you for supporting us! Thanks to our sponsors for this episode:  Aaptiv is more than a fitness app -- it's on-demand audio fitness with the advice of a professional trainer and a perfect playlist. Go to aaptiv.com and enter the promo code PANTSUIT for a 30-day free trial when you sign up for a monthly subscription.  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.  Credo Mobile allows you to turn your phone into a powerful tool in the fight for social justice. By using Credo, you generate donations for progressive causes at no extra cost to you. Fight for justice and forget data limits by going to credomobile.com/pantsuit.  ModCloth is your go-to spot for fashion as unique as you. Whip up your wardrobe with quirky prints and classic silhouettes. Make every day extraordinary by going to modcloth.com and entering the code PANTSUIT to receive $30 off your purchase of $100 or more. The PearlsWe discuss the Senate Intelligence Committee hearings last week. First, we talk a little about Dan Coats and Admiral Mike Rogers. Coats is the Director of National Intelligence, a position created in the late 1970s to serve as the principal intelligence advisor to the White House. Rogers is the Director of the National Security Agency, which collects intelligence and focuses on both offensive and defensive actions in cyberspace. Coats and Rogers, along with Andrew McCabe and Rod Rosenstein, were unwilling to answer questions about their conversations with the President, prompting the ire of Senators like Angus King of Maine and Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Sarah interviews Jason Silverstein, lecturer at Harvard Medical School and writer for Vice’s health channel Tonic, about global health, whether or not health care is a human right, and empathy in our societal lives. We talk about Jason's articles on the ridiculous way we talk about maternity care, the risk to families with terminally ill children, and the empathy gap on pain perception between races. We also mention this article in Marie Claire that addresses a similar problem for women and what all this means for the drug epidemic as recently covered by the New York Times. MEMBERSHIP DRIVE Pantsuit Politics takes time and energy to produce and that's why we're asking for your help and support. By pleading your monthly support for Pantsuit Politics, you make it possible to produce additional content, improve our offerings, and host events. Check out our Patreon page to see how you can support our show and get loads of additional content! SPONSORS: Aaptiv What do you get when an app that Sarah is obsessed with becomes a sponsor of the show? Aaptiv - a fitness app that provides audio workouts guided by a trainer synched with the perfect playlist and fully customizable by workout type, machine, duration, and intensity. Aaptiv is are offering our listeners a free 30 day trial. Go to https://aaptiv.com, sign up for a monthly subscription, and enter promo code PANTSUIT. Modcloth Snag all your summer essentials with this exclusive deal. Shop now at modcloth dot com and enter promo code "PANTSUIT" at checkout to get 30% off your order of $100 or more! Make every day extraordinary at ModCloth. Leave us a review on iTunes by clicking here! Subscribe to Episodes: iTunes | Android Subscribe to our weekly email and get a free Pantsuit Primer audiobook! Follow Us: Instagram | Twitter | Facebook Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Beth calls in from Scotland and we talk about the latest attacks in London as well as the upcoming election. We share Beth's interview with Derek Cohen and talk summer trips in the Pearls. MEMBERSHIP DRIVEPantsuit Politics takes time and energy to produce and that's why we're asking for your help and support. By pleading your monthly support for Pantsuit Politics, you make it possible to produce additional content, improve our offerings, and host events. Check out our Patreon page to see how you can support our show and get loads of additional content!Aaptiv What do you get when an app that Sarah is obsessed with becomes a sponsor of the show? Aaptiv - a fitness app that provides audio workouts guided by a trainer synched with the perfect playlist and fully customizable by workout type, machine, duration, and intensity. Aaptiv is are offering our listeners a free 30 day trial. Go to https://aaptiv.com, sign up for a monthly subscription, and enter promo code PANTSUIT.Harry & David Whether he's a griller, a chocolate lover, or a fruit fanatic, Harry & David has something Dad's guaranteed to love. UP TO 20% off select Father's Day items is an amazing deal, but it expires Friday. Harry & David is part of the 1-800 Flowers family of brands and the company we trust with Mom’s special day. Get up to 20% off select Mother’s Day favorites NOW! Just go to http://harryanddavid.com, click the radio icon and enter code PANTSUIT. CREDO Mobile What if you could make the world a little bit better every time you used your cell phone? Well, it turns out you can, thanks to CREDO Mobile. Because, whenever you use a CREDO product or service, you generate critical donations for progressive causes and vital activism work – at no extra cost to you. With over $150,000 donated every month to nonprofits like Planned Parenthood and the ACLU, CREDO truly does give you the power to make positive social change every day. Not to mention, they offer coverage on the nation’s largest and most dependable 4G LTE network, and you can easily transfer over with your existing number. So, if you want a better world for all of us, AND a better way to stay connected to it, you want CREDO mobile. And, right now, CREDO has a special deal for our listeners. Go to CREDOMobile.COM/pantsuit and get 2 smartphones FREE plus 50% off unlimited talk and text. Or call 1-866-689-0099.  It’s time your phone company represented your valueLeave us a review on iTunes by clicking here! Subscribe to Episodes: iTunes | Android Subscribe to our weekly email and get a free Pantsuit Primer audiobook! Follow Us: Instagram | Twitter |  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Beth interviews Chris Seelbach, a Democrat and member of Cincinnati’s City Council. Seelbach is Cincinnati’s first openly-gay council member and has led the charge on progressive policies in Cincinnati. From banning conversation therapy to transgender rights, Seelbach believes that honest and hard conversations are crucial to bringing people together. Chris was recognized by President Obama as a “Champion of Change.” MEMBERSHIP DRIVE Pantsuit Politics takes time and energy to produce and that's why we're asking for your help and support. By pleading your monthly support for Pantsuit Politics, you make it possible to produce additional content, improve our offerings, and host events. Check out our Patreon page to see how you can support our show and get loads of additional content! SPONSORS: Aaptiv What do you get when an app that Sarah is obsessed with becomes a sponsor of the show? Aaptiv - a fitness app that provides audio workouts guided by a trainer synched with the perfect playlist and fully customizable by workout type, machine, duration, and intensity. Aaptiv is are offering our listeners a free 30 day trial. Go to https://aaptiv.com, sign up for a monthly subscription, and enter promo code PANTSUIT. Leave us a review on iTunes by clicking here! Subscribe to Episodes: iTunes | Android Subscribe to our weekly email and get a free Pantsuit Primer audiobook! Follow Us: Instagram | Twitter | Facebook Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.