The 2 Best Pantsuit Politics Podcast Episodes
1) The Social Dilemma of Social Media
We watched The Social Dilemma on Netflix and it brought up all kinds of thoughts and feelings for us about social media. We tease apart some of those thoughts and what the government's role should or ...Show More
2) Why Local Activism Matters
We talk with local activists who are stepping up in their hometowns as well as journalist Anne Helen Petersen about why small town protests matter.Many thanks to the local activists who joined us toda...Show More
3) 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, and her beloved Detroit Lions. Ready to go deeper?...Show More
4) 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 preview. These are the types of robust,...Show More
5) 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, working with her colleagues across the aisle, and her co...Show More
6) 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 handful of companies, primarily driven by speculation a...Show More
7) 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 the US, their ability to meet their community needs,...Show More
8) 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 right now. Corruption abounds, Congress is ...Show More
9) 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 health policy or government overreach—wrestling...Show More
10) 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 their trio has survived decades of different life ...Show More