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Pantsuit Politics
"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. Sa...
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The Education Crisis Nobody Wants to Fix
Rahm Emanuel came ready to talk — and y'all, we were ready. This conversation covers the education crisis in America (which I don’t think a single per...
The WHCD shooting and the Anti-Authority Era
Sarah and Beth respond to the shooting at the White House Correspondents' Dinner, examining what it — alongside a pervasive anti-authority mood across...
Sharon McMahon, Antifa, and the Self-Care We Don’t Regret
What does it mean to truly value free speech? Sarah and Beth discuss the controversy around Sharon McMahon speaking at Utah Valley University, the EO...
Sharon McMahon, Antifa, and the Self-Care We Don’t Regret
What does it mean to truly value free speech? Sarah and Beth discuss the controversy around Sharon McMahon speaking at Utah Valley University, the EO...
Who’s at the Wheel?
Sarah and Beth unpack the bombshell New York Times investigation linking the shadow docket to Chief Justice John Roberts, assess the erratic messaging...
Who’s at the Wheel? The Roberts Memos, the War, and the President’s Mental State
Sarah and Beth unpack the bombshell New York Times investigation linking the shadow docket to Chief Justice John Roberts, assess the erratic messaging...
What Zohran Mamdani Gets Right
We spent Tuesday’s episode talking about headline national and global news, and it felt pretty bleak. Today, we’re zooming in on a bright spot, New Yo...
Spaceship Earth and the Capricious Kings
Sarah and Beth return from spring break to catch up on a packed news week — from Eric Swalwell's campaign collapse and the stalled Iran negotiations,...
America's Pastime, Up Close
Aaron Barrett shares his inspiring journey through baseball, including his battles with Tommy John surgery, resilience, and his new role as a manager....
Does the Democratic Party Have a Big Idea Problem? With Jason Kander
Jason Kander joins Pantsuit Politics to break down Missouri's redistricting fight and what Democrats need to do to win in 2026 and beyond — including...
This F***ing Guy
Before we head out on spring break, we need to let off some steam. Today's episode is a moment of catharsis about just a few of the things President T...
Punishment Isn't the Same as Accountability
Sarah and Beth catch up on the headlines — from the ongoing war in Iran and global energy disruptions to congressional gridlock — before diving into a...
Nihilism, Special Elections, and the Smut Renaissance
When we look at the news right now — Iran, the airports, the corruption, the measles — it's tempting to decide none of it matters because, individuall...
The Trust Problem in Political Media with Isaac Saul
Sarah sits down with Isaac Saul, founder of Tangle News, a daily newsletter that breaks down major political stories from across the ideological spect...
A Hothead at DHS, 21st Century ROAD to Housing Act, and a Holy Spirit Moment
Sarah and Beth discuss Markwayne Mullin's confirmation hearing as well as the housing crisis in America and the new legislation aimed at solving it. P...
RFK Jr., MAHA, and the Measles Crisis
Sarah and Beth take stock of Robert F. Kennedy Jr.'s first year leading the Department of Health and Human Services — from purging vaccine experts, gu...
Something Else Was Born: On War, Grief, and the Chaos Lottery
Sarah and Beth process the escalating war in Iran, then turn closer to home to discuss America's car accident crisis and the Hyacinth Fellowship — an...
Separating the Commander in Chief from the War
Beth is joined by Rep. Greg Landsman to discuss the role of Congress, the decision to strike Iran, and why we need a Department of AI. Plus, they chec...
Asymmetric Endurance: Making Sense of the Iran Strikes
Sarah and Beth are joined by expert Kerry Anderson to discuss what's happening in Iran, US and Israeli objectives, regional implications, and potentia...
Are We Overmatched? Ukraine, China, and the Future of War
Sarah and Beth mark the fourth anniversary of Russia's invasion of Ukraine, examining the staggering human cost of the war, what it reveals about the...
Reacting to the SOTU, Spanberger's Response, and the Case for Rahm Emanuel
Sarah and Beth react to Trump's State of the Union address, Governor Abigail Spanberger's response, and what it all signals for 2028. Outside of polit...
Trouble's Coming: Tariffs, the Dollar, and Hidden Economic Risk
The Supreme Court ruled 6-3 that the International Emergency Economic Powers Act does not give President Trump the authority to impose sweeping global...
On the Ground in Minneapolis: Operation Metro Surge Is Far From Over
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. Sar...
Gift Episode: Good news from AI
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 PantsuitPo...
Colbert Censored, the SAVE Act Explained, and AI Goes to War
Today, we're discussing the latest instance of large companies pre-emptively caving to the Trump Administration: Stephen Colbert's blocked interview w...
When the Pitchforks Come for You
When every moment could become viral fodder, what's the cost of just living your life? Sarah and Beth examine several recent news stories that address...
Gift Episode: Everything Is Just A Bet Away
With the proliferation of prediction markets, we're sharing this premium episode of More to Say from January with the full audience. We hope this help...
Bad Bunny Wins the Super Bowl and the Elite Play God
Sarah and Beth discuss President Trump's racist meme-posting and why it's landing differently this time. Next, we contrast that with Bad Bunny's Super...
What Trump Gets Wrong About China
Sarah and Beth dig into why China suddenly feels both harder to understand and more important to pay attention to — from Xi Jinping's latest purges of...
WHAT ARE WE DOING HERE?!
Today we're discussing rampant corruption and speculation in the Trump administration. From UAE interests investing in Trump companies days before his...
Your Calls Are Working
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...
Minneapolis: A Moral and Political Turning Point
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 youn...
ICE, Greenland, and Building From the Wreckage
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 Minn...
The No-Win Dynamic: Understanding Antisemitism and Israel
Why does support for Israel fuel antisemitism on the right, while criticism of Israel fuels it on the left? The Atlantic's Yair Rosenberg returns to e...
Thomas Paine and Tyranny in Minneapolis
As things continue to escalate in Minneapolis, Sarah and Beth discuss their concerns about what the administration's actions portend. Plus, they discu...
The Federal Government is Broken. Our Communities Don't Have to Be.
Sarah and Beth are joined by Elizabeth Oldfield, writer and host of The Sacred. We know the headlines are heavy this week, and Elizabeth has made a ca...
Processing Minneapolis
Sarah and Beth are together to discuss the tragic death of Renee Good in Minneapolis. They process the news, work through their feelings, discuss the...
Trump's Venezuela Strike and the Rise of Preventable Diseases
Welcome to our first new episode of 2026. We're thrilled to be back with you to process and discuss the news.
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Habits of the Heart: Conclusion
As our team takes time off for the holidays, we are sharing the conversations Sarah and Beth had this year about Habits of the Heart. This final episo...
Habits of the Heart: Part Two
As our team takes time off for the holidays, we are sharing the conversations Sarah and Beth had this year about Habits of the Heart. This third episo...