Sarah and Beth examine the ripple effects of President Trump's recent executive orders targeting law firms, businesses, and universities and how these policies have created a 'fight or flight' response among institutions. They explore the consequences for the legal system and higher education and the path toward meaningful resistance in this challenging landscape.

Topics Discussed


Big Law Meets the Trump Administration


The Resistance Grows Up


Outside of Politics: April Fools

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Sarah and Beth examine the ripple effects of President Trump's recent executive orders targeting law firms, businesses, and universities and how these policies have created a 'fight or flight' response among institutions. They explore the consequences for the legal system and higher education and the path toward meaningful resistance in this challenging landscape.
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Big Law Meets the Trump Administration
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The Resistance Grows Up
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Outside of Politics: April Fools
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"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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Big Law, Big Tech, Big Business, and Trump’s Big Government

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 just looking for something meaningful to listen to, we hope you’ll join us to revisit (or enjoy for the first time!) this thoughtful exploration from Sarah and Beth of this powerful, prescient book.

In this episode, they discuss the value of doing things in community, the social construct of marriage, the authors’ disdain for therapeutic culture, and the structures of friendship.

Ready to go deeper? Visit our website for complete show notes, exclusive premium content, chats, and more. If you're not already subscribed, you can use this link to ensure you're getting our show notes, weekly newsletter, and more. 

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&rsquo;re also taking a well-deserved break, spending time with family, or just looking for something meaningful to listen to, we hope you&rsquo;ll join us to revisit (or enjoy for the first time!) this thoughtful exploration from Sarah and Beth of this powerful, prescient book.
In this episode, they discuss the value of doing things in community, the social construct of marriage, the authors&rsquo; disdain for therapeutic culture, and the structures of friendship.
Ready to go deeper? Visit <a href="http://www.pantsuitpoliticsshow.com">our website</a> for complete show notes, exclusive premium content, chats, and more. If you're not already subscribed, <a href="https://www.pantsuitpoliticsshow.com/subscribe">you can use this link</a> to ensure you're getting our show notes, weekly newsletter, and more.&nbsp;

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 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 just looking for something meaningful to listen to, we hope you’ll join us to revisit (or enjoy for the first time!) this thoughtful exploration from Sarah and Beth of this powerful, prescient book.

In this episode, they discuss the introductory, and imagine where the authors would push them, and investigate what the meaning of “the pursuit of happiness” was to the founders in comparison to how we define it now.

Ready to go deeper? Visit our website for complete show notes, exclusive premium content, chats, and more. If you're not already subscribed, you can use this link to ensure you're getting our show notes, weekly newsletter, and more. 

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&rsquo;re also taking a well-deserved break, spending time with family, or just looking for something meaningful to listen to, we hope you&rsquo;ll join us to revisit (or enjoy for the first time!) this thoughtful exploration from Sarah and Beth of this powerful, prescient book.
In this episode, they discuss the introductory, and imagine where the authors would push them, and investigate what the meaning of &ldquo;the pursuit of happiness&rdquo; was to the founders in comparison to how we define it now.
Ready to go deeper? Visit <a href="http://www.pantsuitpoliticsshow.com">our website</a> for complete show notes, exclusive premium content, chats, and more. If you're not already subscribed, <a href="https://www.pantsuitpoliticsshow.com/subscribe">you can use this link</a> to ensure you're getting our show notes, weekly newsletter, and more.&nbsp;

Habits of the Heart: Introductory

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 Words of the Year

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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.&nbsp;
Topics Discussed
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<li aria-level="1">Predictions and Expectations for 2026&nbsp;</li>
<li aria-level="1">Good Things to Look Forward to in 2026</li>
<li aria-level="1">Outside of Politics: 2026 Words of the Year</li>
</ul>
Ready to go deeper? Visit <a href="http://www.pantsuitpoliticsshow.com">our website</a> for complete show notes, exclusive premium content, chats, and more. If you're not already subscribed, <a href="https://www.pantsuitpoliticsshow.com/subscribe">you can use this link</a> to ensure you're getting our show notes, weekly newsletter, and more.

Big Law, Big Tech, Big Business, and Trump’s Big Government

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