Today we're discussing rampant corruption and speculation in the Trump administration. From UAE interests investing in Trump companies days before his second inauguration, apparent payment for pardons, and Amazon's outsized investment and promotion in the Melania "documentary." We also discuss the ways that Federal Courts are pushing back on ICE enforcement throughout the US.

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Topics Discussed
UAE Corruption Scandal
Bitcoin, Chips, and Pardons
Federal Courts vs. ICE


Outside of Politics: The Grammys

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Today we're discussing rampant corruption and speculation in the Trump administration. From UAE interests investing in Trump companies days before his second inauguration, apparent payment for pardons, and Amazon's outsized investment and promotion in the Melania "documentary." We also discuss the ways that Federal Courts are pushing back on ICE enforcement throughout the US.
Tickets for our Minneapolis live show and first-ever Spice Conference go on sale soon! <a href="https://pantsuitpoliticsshop.com/">Details here</a>
Topics Discussed
<ul>
<li>UAE Corruption Scandal</li>
<li>Bitcoin, Chips, and Pardons</li>
<li>Federal Courts vs. ICE</li>
<li>
Outside of Politics: The Grammys
</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.

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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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"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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We're delighted to be joined by Senator Andy Kim to discuss what Congress can and should be doing to respond to the nation's current crises. Plus, we discuss the need for accountability, the importance of community engagement, and the impact of corruption on our governmental systems. Outside of politics, you won't want to miss hearing about the Senator's many delightful hobbies. 

Topics Discussed
Senator Andy Kim on the Role of Congress


Outside of Politics: Movies, Music, and Bagels

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We're delighted to be joined by Senator Andy Kim to discuss what Congress can and should be doing to respond to the nation's current crises. Plus, we discuss the need for accountability, the importance of community engagement, and the impact of corruption on our governmental systems. Outside of politics, you won't want to miss hearing about the Senator's many delightful hobbies.&nbsp;
Topics Discussed
<ul>
<li>Senator Andy Kim on the Role of Congress</li>
<li>
Outside of Politics: Movies, Music, and Bagels
</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.
We're preparing for our 2026 Team Retreat. <a href="https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeg9ooh7MGZ4kA0Z0NHgydAcCZ3p1dnKVOTiZHk64xGHoT3vw/viewform">Please help us get ready by filling out this quick survey</a>

Your Calls Are Working

This weekend has shaken us deeply. We talk about the fatal shooting of Alex Pretti by federal agents in Minneapolis, the detention of children as young as two and five years old, and the protests erupting across Minnesota in sub-zero temperatures. We're struggling with the distance between what we can see with our own eyes and what the administration is telling us, and wrestling with the question of where we go from here.

Topics Discussed
Alex Pretti Shot By ICE Agents in Minneapolis


Greed, Corruption, and Show Running in the Trump Administration


Outside of Politics: Cultivating and Nurturing Online Communities

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We're preparing for our 2026 Team Retreat. Please help us get ready by filling out this quick survey

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This weekend has shaken us deeply. We talk about the fatal shooting of Alex Pretti by federal agents in Minneapolis, the detention of children as young as two and five years old, and the protests erupting across Minnesota in sub-zero temperatures. We're struggling with the distance between what we can see with our own eyes and what the administration is telling us, and wrestling with the question of where we go from here.
Topics Discussed
<ul>
<li>Alex Pretti Shot By ICE Agents in Minneapolis</li>
<li>
Greed, Corruption, and Show Running in the Trump Administration
</li>
<li>
Outside of Politics: Cultivating and Nurturing Online Communities
</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.
We're preparing for our 2026 Team Retreat. <a href="https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeg9ooh7MGZ4kA0Z0NHgydAcCZ3p1dnKVOTiZHk64xGHoT3vw/viewform">Please help us get ready by filling out this quick survey</a>
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Minneapolis: A Moral and Political Turning Point

This week has been emotionally exhausting, and we're feeling it too. We talk about what's been broken and lost domestically due to ICE actions in Minnesota and internationally due to President Trump's desire to acquire Greenland. We are asking ourselves how we build something more stable on the other side of all of this, whenever that comes. We want to be ready build coalitions and make changes that actually last.

Topics Discussed


ICE Continues to Escalate in Minnesota


Greenland, Davos, and the Rupturing of the International Order


Outside of Politics: The Incoming Winter Storm

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This week has been emotionally exhausting, and we're feeling it too. We talk about what's been broken and lost domestically due to ICE actions in Minnesota and internationally due to President Trump's desire to acquire Greenland. We are asking ourselves how we build something more stable on the other side of all of this, whenever that comes. We want to be ready build coalitions and make changes that actually last.
Topics Discussed
<ul>
<li>
ICE Continues to Escalate in Minnesota
</li>
<li>
Greenland, Davos, and the Rupturing of the International Order
</li>
<li>
Outside of Politics: The Incoming Winter Storm
</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.

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