The Supreme Court ruled 6-3 that the International Emergency Economic Powers Act does not give President Trump the authority to impose sweeping global tariffs. Sarah and Beth discuss how the tariff case is just one piece of a bigger and more troubling economic picture: a weakening dollar, a bond market under pressure, and a private credit sector showing signs of serious stress. Plus, Beth has finally watched The Pitt, and she and Sarah make the case that an emergency room drama might be exactly what America needs right now.

Topics Discussed:


The Supreme Court says Trump’s Tariffs are Illegal


Economic Indicators are Changing


Outside of Politics: The Pitt

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The Supreme Court ruled 6-3 that the International Emergency Economic Powers Act does not give President Trump the authority to impose sweeping global tariffs. Sarah and Beth discuss how the tariff case is just one piece of a bigger and more troubling economic picture: a weakening dollar, a bond market under pressure, and a private credit sector showing signs of serious stress. Plus, Beth has finally watched&nbsp;The Pitt, and she and Sarah make the case that an emergency room drama might be exactly what America needs right now.
Topics Discussed:
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The Supreme Court says Trump&rsquo;s Tariffs are Illegal
</li>
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Economic Indicators are Changing
</li>
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Outside of Politics: The Pitt
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</ul>
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"Compelling and thoughtful listening" - the New York Times
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Trouble's Coming: Tariffs, the Dollar, and Hidden Economic Risk

There’s a theme in today’s episode of holding the breath, which is something I’ve been doing about unrest and possible US military action in Iran. Sarah and I discuss reporting that the administration seems increasingly likely to take what they term “kinetic” action (and what Reps. Ro Khanna and Thomas Massie and Senators Tim Kaine and Rand Paul would call acts of war). 

Then there’s the way that our guest and friend Natalia Terfa describes holding her breath in Minneapolis. Even as Operation Metro Surge “winds down,” there are still agents and agitators. There is still fear and tension. There is damage left to repair after “it’s over,” and a sense that it’s not really over yet. We’re grateful to Natalia for her leadership on the ground and her willingness to discuss it with us today. 

We often talk about outside of politics as an exhale, and we hope it is today. We talk about our very-non-sports-y Winter Olympics takes, with a special shout out to all of you who participated in the Spice Cabinet Opening Ceremonies. 

If you’ve listened for a long time, you know that I love yoga. One of my favorite parts of a yoga class is taking a collective breath. It reminds me that we’re here. We’re alive, right now, and that’s its own form of miracle. It reminds me that we’re not alone. I hope this episode gives you that sense, too. -Beth 

Topics Discussed:
Unrest in Iran and Potential Military Action 
On the Ground in Minneapolis with Natalia Terfa
Outside of Politics: The Winter Olympics

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There&rsquo;s a theme in today&rsquo;s episode of holding the breath, which is something I&rsquo;ve been doing about unrest and possible US military action in Iran. Sarah and I discuss reporting that the administration seems increasingly likely to take what they term &ldquo;kinetic&rdquo; action (and what Reps. Ro Khanna and Thomas Massie and Senators Tim Kaine and Rand Paul would call acts of war).&nbsp;
Then there&rsquo;s the way that our guest and friend Natalia Terfa describes holding her breath in Minneapolis. Even as Operation Metro Surge &ldquo;winds down,&rdquo; there are still agents and agitators. There is still fear and tension. There is damage left to repair after &ldquo;it&rsquo;s over,&rdquo; and a sense that it&rsquo;s not really over yet. We&rsquo;re grateful to Natalia for her leadership on the ground and her willingness to discuss it with us today.&nbsp;
We often talk about outside of politics as an exhale, and we hope it is today. We talk about our very-non-sports-y Winter Olympics takes, with a special shout out to all of you who participated in the Spice Cabinet Opening Ceremonies.&nbsp;
If you&rsquo;ve listened for a long time, you know that I love yoga. One of my favorite parts of a yoga class is taking a collective breath. It reminds me that we&rsquo;re here. We&rsquo;re alive, right now, and that&rsquo;s its own form of miracle. It reminds me that we&rsquo;re not alone. I hope this episode gives you that sense, too. -Beth&nbsp;
Topics Discussed:
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<li aria-level="1">Unrest in Iran and Potential Military Action&nbsp;</li>
<li aria-level="1">On the Ground in Minneapolis with Natalia Terfa</li>
<li aria-level="1">Outside of Politics: The Winter Olympics</li>
</ul>
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On the Ground in Minneapolis: Operation Metro Surge Is Far From Over

We’re sharing today’s good news brief with all of our followers. Join us every Thursday for more good news with Sarah. You can subscribe to PantsuitPoliticsShow.com

Good morning, friends. It’s Thursday, February 19th — the Good News Brief. And since we were hard on AI this week, I thought we should remind ourselves that AI is also quietly doing something extraordinary: remaking the future of human medicine. Today’s stories are a mix of awe and genuine hope.

 

We&rsquo;re sharing today&rsquo;s good news brief with all of our followers. Join us every Thursday for more good news with Sarah. You can subscribe to PantsuitPoliticsShow.com
Good morning, friends. It&rsquo;s Thursday, February 19th &mdash; the Good News Brief. And since we were hard on AI this week, I thought we should remind ourselves that AI is also quietly doing something extraordinary: remaking the future of human medicine. Today&rsquo;s stories are a mix of awe and genuine hope.
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Gift Episode: Good news from AI

Today, we're discussing the latest instance of large companies pre-emptively caving to the Trump Administration: Stephen Colbert's blocked interview with Texas Senate candidate James Tallarico. With that backdrop, the House of Representatives passed the SAVE America Act, which would require proof of citizenship to register to vote. Sarah and Beth discuss why this is a conversation about voter suppression disguised as election integrity. Next, we discuss the standoff between Anthropic and the Department of Defense over the use of Claude in military operations and domestic surveillance. Outside of politics, Sarah and Beth answer a listener's question about astrology and what it means to hold those frameworks loosely in an age of data and critical thinking.

Topics Discussed
The Save America Act
Artificial Intelligence Overwhelm 
Outside of Politics: Astrology and Tarot

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Today, we're discussing the latest instance of large companies pre-emptively caving to the Trump Administration: Stephen Colbert's blocked interview with Texas Senate candidate James Tallarico. With that backdrop, the House of Representatives passed the SAVE America Act, which would require proof of citizenship to register to vote. Sarah and Beth discuss why this is a conversation about voter suppression disguised as election integrity. Next, we discuss the standoff between Anthropic and the Department of Defense over the use of Claude in military operations and domestic surveillance. Outside of politics, Sarah and Beth answer a listener's question about astrology and what it means to hold those frameworks loosely in an age of data and critical thinking.
Topics Discussed
<ul>
<li aria-level="1">The Save America Act</li>
<li aria-level="1">Artificial Intelligence Overwhelm&nbsp;</li>
<li aria-level="1">Outside of Politics: Astrology and Tarot</li>
</ul>
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Trouble's Coming: Tariffs, the Dollar, and Hidden Economic Risk

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