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) Climate Change(s)
Sarah and Beth tackle the complicated state of climate discourse in America. While extreme weather events become increasingly common and climate change shows up in our daily lives—from electrici...Show More
4) 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 on what it must mean to families on both sides of...Show More
5) 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 runway to shut down agencies, to avoiding res...Show More
6) 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 what's changed—from polling on Israel to Uk...Show More
7) 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 countries recognize Palestinian statehood. They examine T...Show More
8) Who Gets to Declare War?
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 military force to strike vessels in the Caribbean ...Show More
9) Why this Democratic Strategist Likes Talking to Conservative Pundits
Can Democrats move beyond defending broken institutions? Beth and guest host Mike Nellis explore how the party has become trapped in protecting a status quo that isn't working, while Republicans offer...Show More
10) 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 footprint of Charlie Kirk's shooter, exploring how v...Show More