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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. Sale...
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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...
Habits of the Heart: Part One
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 second epis...
Habits of the Heart: Introductory
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 first episo...
Looking Forward to 2026
Here we are at the end of another year. Today, we're looking ahead to 2026: our expectations for the year, what we're looking forward to, and what our...
2025: A B*tch of a Year
Sarah and Beth are looking back on 2025: what was hard, what was surprising, and what went well.
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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...