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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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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First Ladies: Past, Present, and Melania
We are honored to have author Diana Carlin with us today to talk about the role of First Lady — both in its history and the modern approach our recent and current First Ladies have taken. Plus, outside of politics, Sarah and Beth share their Thanksgiving must-haves. Topics Discussed First Ladies…
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Everything is Expensive
Sarah and Beth discuss the news of the week and the increasing prices across the economy. Topics Discussed: ICE Operations in Charlotte, NC Mohammed bin Salman Al Saud at the White House Congress Votes to Force Release of Epstein Files Pricing Increases and Import Decreases Outside of Politics: M…
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Peak Alcohol: Why Drinking Is Down and What It Means for All of Us
In today's new episode, Sarah and Beth discuss the rapid decline of drinking in the US and what that means for our relationships, our economy, and our politics. Topics Discussed The Decline of Drinking in the US Outside of Politics: How do I ask my neighbor to stop smoking? Ready to go deeper? …
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Why Is Health Insurance So Expensive?
Health insurance premiums are skyrocketing this year. Understanding why pulls in a multitude of topics: aging populations, expensive new drugs and treatments, rising costs across sectors, the consolidated profit layers baked into our system, and more. Sarah and Beth untangle why and how we got here…
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The Shutdown Showdown (And Why We Never Have Enough Air Traffic Controllers)
Sarah and Beth discuss the priorities of the Trump Administration in the face of the longest government shutdown in history, the negotiations between eight Democratic senators and Republicans to reopen the government, and the ways the shutdown is impacting air travel as the holidays approach. Topi…
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Election Results with Gretchen Whitmer
We're joined by Governor Gretchen Whitmer of Michigan to talk about this week's election results, her work in Michigan, our current political moment, and her beloved Detroit Lions. Ready to go deeper? Visit our website for complete show notes, exclusive premium content, chats and more. If you're n…
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