Pantsuit Politics podcast

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. Sales and Distribution by Lemonada Media [https://lemonadamedia.com/] (https://lemonadamedia.com/)   

"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. Sales and Distribution by Lemonada Media [https://lemonadamedia.com/] (https://lemonadamedia.com/)   

 

#1089

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 wha... more

02 Dec 2025

1 HR 06 MINS

1:06:32

02 Dec 2025


#1088

Small Gratitudes

Here at Pantsuit Politics, we wanted to approach our gratitude a little differently this y... more

28 Nov 2025

28 MINS

28:23

28 Nov 2025


#1087

First Ladies: Past, Present, and Melania

We are honored to have author Diana Carlin with us today to talk about the role of First L... more

25 Nov 2025

44 MINS

44:51

25 Nov 2025


#1086

Everything is Expensive

Sarah and Beth discuss the news of the week and the increasing prices across the economy. ... more

21 Nov 2025

36 MINS

36:47

21 Nov 2025


#1085

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... more

18 Nov 2025

1 HR 05 MINS

1:05:18

18 Nov 2025


#1084

Why Is Health Insurance So Expensive?

Health insurance premiums are skyrocketing this year. Understanding why pulls in a multitu... more

14 Nov 2025

48 MINS

48:40

14 Nov 2025


#1083

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 longe... more

11 Nov 2025

53 MINS

53:28

11 Nov 2025


#1082

Election Results with Gretchen Whitmer

We're joined by Governor Gretchen Whitmer of Michigan to talk about this week's election r... more

07 Nov 2025

39 MINS

39:17

07 Nov 2025


#1081

Spicy Bonus: The Good News Edition

Note: This week, we’re sharing the spicy bonus episode with all our subscribers - fr... more

06 Nov 2025

1 HR 18 MINS

1:18:46

06 Nov 2025


#1080

Rep. Sarah McBride Diagnoses Congress

Rep. Sarah McBride, who represents the entire state of Delaware, joins us to talk about he... more

04 Nov 2025

47 MINS

47:11

04 Nov 2025


#1079

The Ghost Economy

Today, we're talking about the spookiest thing we can think of: the economy. The stock mar... more

31 Oct 2025

50 MINS

50:01

31 Oct 2025


#1078

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 s... more

28 Oct 2025

47 MINS

47:53

28 Oct 2025


#1077

Shutdown and Teardown

The East Wing of the White House being torn down during a government shutdown might be the... more

24 Oct 2025

46 MINS

46:00

24 Oct 2025


#1076

States Are Excluding Soda from SNAP. Should They?

Should SNAP benefits cover soda and candy? Six states get federal approval to exclude them... more

21 Oct 2025

1 HR 28 MINS

1:28:20

21 Oct 2025


#1075

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 ... more

17 Oct 2025

53 MINS

53:58

17 Oct 2025


#1074

Climate Change(s)

Sarah and Beth tackle the complicated state of climate discourse in America. While extreme... more

14 Oct 2025

44 MINS

44:01

14 Oct 2025


#1073

Ceasefire in Gaza, Standoff in Washington

Will there finally be peace in Gaza? Sarah and Beth discuss President Trump's efforts to c... more

10 Oct 2025

46 MINS

46:58

10 Oct 2025


#1072

The Shutdown Benefits Republicans (For Now)

Government shutdown drags on with no end in sight. Sarah and Beth explore why Republicans ... more

07 Oct 2025

56 MINS

56:51

07 Oct 2025


#1071

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... more

03 Oct 2025

53 MINS

53:31

03 Oct 2025


#1070

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... more

30 Sep 2025

52 MINS

52:46

30 Sep 2025


#1069

Trump Orders Venezuelan Boats Destroyed in the Caribbean

Is the President authorized to blow up boats and kill suspected drug smugglers? Beth speak... more

26 Sep 2025

39 MINS

39:05

26 Sep 2025


#1068

Political Polarization: Why Politics Can't Be Our Religion

Can Democrats move beyond defending broken institutions? Beth and guest host Mike Nellis e... more

23 Sep 2025

57 MINS

57:05

23 Sep 2025


#1067

Vigorous Debate for the Rest of Us

What happens when a 22-year-old's "mission mindset" leads to political assassination? Sara... more

19 Sep 2025

1 HR 28 MINS

1:28:14

19 Sep 2025


#1066

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... more

16 Sep 2025

1 HR 32 MINS

1:32:41

16 Sep 2025


#1065

The Assassination of Charlie Kirk

Sarah and Beth react to both the horrific assassination of Charlie Kirk and the response o... more

11 Sep 2025

38 MINS

38:49

11 Sep 2025


#1064

Why Congressional Democrats Are Failing Their Moment

Should Democrats shut down the government to stop Trump's authoritarian overreach? Sarah a... more

09 Sep 2025

53 MINS

53:21

09 Sep 2025


#1063

Is Trump A Dictator?

Is Trump a dictator, or just a wannabe? Sarah and Beth define authoritarianism and examine... more

05 Sep 2025

1 HR 03 MINS

1:03:56

05 Sep 2025


#1062

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 biza... more

02 Sep 2025

56 MINS

56:16

02 Sep 2025


#1061

Minneapolis & DC (Plus: Taylor Swift's Engagement)

How do we talk about safety without demonizing entire communities? Sarah and Beth grapple ... more

29 Aug 2025

1 HR 18 MINS

1:18:25

29 Aug 2025