Pantsuit Politics
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. Sales and Distribution by Lemonada Media https://lemonadamedia.com/Social links:
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Habits of the Heart: Part Two
As our team takes time off for the holidays, we are sharing the conversations Sarah and Beth had this year about Habits of the Heart. This third episode originally aired in September for our premium members on Substack. Whether you’re also taking a well-deserved break, spending time with family, o…
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Habits of the Heart: Part One
As our team takes time off for the holidays, we are sharing the conversations Sarah and Beth had this year about Habits of the Heart. This second episode originally aired in May for our premium members on Substack. Whether you’re also taking a well-deserved break, spending time with family, or jus…
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Habits of the Heart: Introductory
As our team takes time off for the holidays, we are sharing the conversations Sarah and Beth had this year about Habits of the Heart. This first episode originally aired in February for our premium members on Substack. Whether you’re also taking a well-deserved break, spending time with family, or…
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Looking Forward to 2026
Here we are at the end of another year. Today, we're looking ahead to 2026: our expectations for the year, what we're looking forward to, and what our words of the year are. Topics Discussed Predictions and Expectations for 2026 Good Things to Look Forward to in 2026 Outside of Politics: 2026 Wo…
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2025: A B*tch of a Year
Sarah and Beth are looking back on 2025: what was hard, what was surprising, and what went well. Topics Discussed What Happened in 2025: The Second Trump Administration Positive Stories from Around the World What Would We Tell Ourselves in January 2025 Outside of Politics: Favorite Books of …
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Empathy Without Curiosity Is Toxic
Not many would argue that empathy is one of this administration's strengths. Sarah and Beth talk about the role of empathy in our politics - both when it is a gift and when it is a burden. Topics Discussed Venezuelan Boat Strikes The Empathy Debate Outside of Politics: Our Favorite Movies &…
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Everything is Slop
Sarah and Beth discuss Netflix's bid to buy Warner Bros., our algorithmic economy, and Sean Duffy's airport fashion advice. Topics Discussed The Netflix, Warner Bros., Paramount Love Triangle The Algorithmic Economy Outside of Politics: Sean Duffy wants you to look nice when you fly Ready to …
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What Are We Learning from Democratic Victories?
Sarah and Beth talk with Simon Bazelon, one of the authors of Deciding to Win, a report focused on how Democrats can strengthen their electoral chances moving forward. This is a wonderful, pragmatic conversation about what that will take. Then, outside of politics, they discuss food for Christmas D…
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1,000 Victims and No Accountability: Julie K. Brown on the Epstein Files
Today, Sarah and Beth discuss Marjorie Taylor Greene's dramatic exit from Congress and what that says about the current state of our nation. Then Julie K Brown, the Miami Herald investigative reporter who wrote the book on Jeffrey Epstein, joins Sarah and Beth to discuss her latest reporting and wh…
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Small Gratitudes
Here at Pantsuit Politics, we wanted to approach our gratitude a little differently this year. We reached out to a bunch of people in our community and asked them to do that with us. What you’ll hear today are members of our team, listeners like you, some friends of the show, and many of the guests…
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