Sarah and Beth examine President Trump's controversial new tariff proposals and their economic implications, the growing divide within the Republican Party over several different issues, and Senator Cory Booker's history-making speech on the Senate floor.

Topics Discussed
Tariffs and Liberation Day
Congressional Republicans and the Federal Budget
Cory Booker’s Speech and a Glimmer of Hope for Democrats
Outside of Politics: Produce Wars

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Sarah and Beth examine President Trump's controversial new tariff proposals and their economic implications, the growing divide within the Republican Party over several different issues, and Senator Cory Booker's history-making speech on the Senate floor.
Topics Discussed
<ul>
<li aria-level="1">Tariffs and Liberation Day</li>
<li aria-level="1">Congressional Republicans and the Federal Budget</li>
<li aria-level="1">Cory Booker&rsquo;s Speech and a Glimmer of Hope for Democrats</li>
<li aria-level="1">Outside of Politics: Produce Wars</li>
</ul>
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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.
Sales and Distribution by Lemonada Media <a href="https://lemonadamedia.com/" data-stringify-link="https://lemonadamedia.com/" data-sk="tooltip_parent">https://lemonadamedia.com/</a>

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Trump’s Tariffs, Republicans’ Response, and Booker’s Stand

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;

Trump’s Tariffs, Republicans’ Response, and Booker’s Stand

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