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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. Sale...
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Empathy Without Curiosity Is Toxic
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...
Everything is Slop
Sarah and Beth discuss Netflix's bid to buy Warner Bros., our algorithmic economy, and Sean Duffy's airport fashion advice.
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What Are We Learning from Democratic Victories?
Sarah and Beth talk with Simon Bazelon, one of the authors of Deciding to Win, a report focused on how Democrats can strengthen their electoral chance...
1,000 Victims and No Accountability: Julie K. Brown on the Epstein Files
Today, Sarah and Beth discuss Marjorie Taylor Greene's dramatic exit from Congress and what that says about the current state of our nation. Then Juli...
Small Gratitudes
Here at Pantsuit Politics, we wanted to approach our gratitude a little differently this year. We reached out to a bunch of people in our community an...
First Ladies: Past, Present, and Melania
We are honored to have author Diana Carlin with us today to talk about the role of First Lady — both in its history and the modern approach our recent...
Everything is Expensive
Sarah and Beth discuss the news of the week and the increasing prices across the economy.
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Peak Alcohol: Why Drinking Is Down and What It Means for All of Us
In today's new episode, Sarah and Beth discuss the rapid decline of drinking in the US and what that means for our relationships, our economy, and our...
Why Is Health Insurance So Expensive?
Health insurance premiums are skyrocketing this year. Understanding why pulls in a multitude of topics: aging populations, expensive new drugs and tre...
The Shutdown Showdown (And Why We Never Have Enough Air Traffic Controllers)
Sarah and Beth discuss the priorities of the Trump Administration in the face of the longest government shutdown in history, the negotiations between...
Election Results with Gretchen Whitmer
We're joined by Governor Gretchen Whitmer of Michigan to talk about this week's election results, her work in Michigan, our current political moment,...
Spicy Bonus: The Good News Edition
Note: This week, we’re sharing the spicy bonus episode with all our subscribers - free and paid. If you’re a free subscriber, we hope you enjoy this p...
Rep. Sarah McBride Diagnoses Congress
Rep. Sarah McBride, who represents the entire state of Delaware, joins us to talk about her experience in Congress, the stakes of the shutdown, workin...
The Ghost Economy
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 handf...
What happens when SNAP benefits run out? A Local Food Bank's Perspective
Today, Sarah and Beth are joined by Lacy Boling of the Paducah Cooperative Ministry, who shares how government cuts are impacting Food Banks across th...
Shutdown and Teardown
The East Wing of the White House being torn down during a government shutdown might be the most egregious physical manifestation of America’s problems...
Your Tax Dollars Are Buying Soda. Should They Be?
Should SNAP benefits cover soda and candy? Six states get federal approval to exclude them, and Sarah and Beth debate whether this is smart public hea...
The Power of Three: 24 Years of Male-Female Friendship
What happens when a college "greet line" handshake turns into a 24-year friendship? Sarah welcomes her longtime friends Mike and Smith to explore how...
Climate Change(s)
Sarah and Beth tackle the complicated state of climate discourse in America. While extreme weather events become increasingly common and climate chang...
Ceasefire in Gaza, Standoff in Washington
Will there finally be peace in Gaza? Sarah and Beth discuss President Trump's efforts to coordinate a peace deal between Israel and Gaza. They reflect...
The Shutdown Benefits Republicans (For Now)
Government shutdown drags on with no end in sight. Sarah and Beth explore why Republicans lack motivation to resolve it—from giving Russell Vought a r...
Netanyahu Feels the Pressure, Democrats Hold the Line, and Pete Hegseth Wants a Fight
Can Trump's Gaza peace plan actually work? Sarah and Beth break down the 20-point proposal and why Netanyahu is finally feeling the heat. They discuss...
Why This Government Shutdown Could Be Different (And Harder to Win)
What is the path forward for Gaza and the West Bank? Beth and Sarah discuss Trump's fourth meeting with the Israeli Prime Minister as European countri...
Trump Orders Venezuelan Boats Destroyed in the Caribbean
Is the President authorized to blow up boats and kill suspected drug smugglers? Beth speaks with Senator Chris Van Hollen (D-MD) about Trump's use of...
Political Polarization: Why Politics Can't Be Our Religion
Can Democrats move beyond defending broken institutions? Beth and guest host Mike Nellis explore how the party has become trapped in protecting a stat...
Vigorous Debate for the Rest of Us
What happens when a 22-year-old's "mission mindset" leads to political assassination? Sarah and Beth grapple with the charging documents and online fo...
Charlie Kirk's Death and the Doom Loop of Cancel Culture
What happens when a polarizing figure's death becomes a cultural Rorschach test? Sarah and Beth process the assassination of Charlie Kirk and its afte...
The Assassination of Charlie Kirk
Sarah and Beth react to both the horrific assassination of Charlie Kirk and the response online from people on both sides of the political aisle. If w...
Why Congressional Democrats Are Failing Their Moment
Should Democrats shut down the government to stop Trump's authoritarian overreach? Sarah and Beth break down Ezra Klein's New York Times op-ed calling...
Is Trump A Dictator?
Is Trump a dictator, or just a wannabe? Sarah and Beth define authoritarianism and examine how decades of expanding executive power set the stage for...
What Is Happening? Trump’s Health and the CDC
What happens when we can't tell truth from rumors anymore? Sarah and Beth process the bizarre weekend when Trump death rumors dominated X while offici...
Minneapolis & DC (Plus: Taylor Swift's Engagement)
How do we talk about safety without demonizing entire communities? Sarah and Beth grapple with the complex psychology behind violence while examining...
1 in 20: Canada's Growing Cause of Death
What can Canada's death laws teach us about policy limits? Sarah and Beth examine Canada's medical assistance in dying (MAID) program, where assisted...
Israel and Gaza Today
How have our perspectives changed since October 7th? Sarah and Beth open up about the difficulty of covering a conflict where any words will cause pai...
Premium Bonus: Putting Our Energy Where We Can Make a Difference
Today, we're sharing our spicy bonus episode from last week with everyone. We do an episode like this once a week for our premium subscribers on Subst...
Putin, Epstein, and the Politics of Accountability
Are President Trump's diplomatic gambles paying off or backfiring? Sarah and Beth analyze Trump's summit with Vladimir Putin in Alaska, examining whet...
The Hype and Horror of Artificial Intelligence
Are we ready for the AI revolution transforming our world? Sarah and Beth dive into the lightning-fast rise of artificial intelligence that's reshapin...
Texas Gerrymandering, Federal Chaos, and What Comes Next
Sarah and Beth return from their summer break to discuss how they decide what to cover in today's chaotic political landscape. They dive into the Texa...
Pantsuit Politics Flashback: 2024
Pantsuit Politics is celebrating ten years of podcasting this year!
A lot has happened politically, culturally, and personally in the last ten y...
Want a Better Democracy? Pick Better Fights
We are thrilled to be sharing a conversation today between Beth and Dr. Casey Burgat, a professor and author of the new book, We Hold These "Truths":...