Today, we're talking about the spookiest thing we can think of: the economy. The stock market is up in 2025, but the gains are concentrated in a handful of companies, primarily driven by speculation about what AI will be. Sarah and Beth discuss what the AI economy means for regular people, our jobs, and our future.

Topics Discussed
The AI Economy
Crypto Speculation
Outside of Politics: Steven King and Louise Penny

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Today, we're talking about the spookiest thing we can think of: the economy. The stock market is up in 2025, but the gains are concentrated in a handful of companies, primarily driven by speculation about what AI will be. Sarah and Beth discuss what the AI economy means for regular people, our jobs, and our future.
Topics Discussed
<ul>
<li>The AI Economy</li>
<li>Crypto Speculation</li>
<li>Outside of Politics: Steven King and Louise Penny</li>
</ul>
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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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The Ghost Economy

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
<ul>
<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>
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Looking Forward to 2026 

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 the Year

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Sarah and Beth are looking back on 2025: what was hard, what was surprising, and what went well.
Topics Discussed
<ul>
<li>What Happened in 2025: The Second Trump Administration</li>
<li>
Positive Stories from Around the World
</li>
<li>
What Would We Tell Ourselves in January 2025
</li>
<li>
Outside of Politics: Favorite Books of the Year
</li>
</ul>
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2025: A  B*tch of a Year 

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 & TV of 2025

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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.&nbsp;
Topics Discussed
<ul data-pm-slice="3 3 []">
<li>
Venezuelan Boat Strikes
</li>
<li>
The Empathy Debate
</li>
<li>
Outside of Politics: Our Favorite Movies &amp; TV of 2025
</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.&nbsp;

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