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Pantsuit Politics

Sarah & Beth
Donald Trump
Trump Administration
Artificial Intelligence
Iran
Democratic Party
Habits Of the Heart
Congress
Israel
Tariffs
Gaza
Government Shutdown
Charlie Kirk
Elon Musk
China
Minneapolis
Climate Change
Jeffrey Epstein
Ukraine
United States
Social Media

Pantsuit Politics is the news and politics podcast for people exhausted by outrage. Hosts Sarah Stewart Holland and Beth Silvers tackle the week's biggest political stories from genuinely different perspectives, and prove that civility, nuance, and good-faith disagreement are still possible. New episodes every Tuesday and Friday. Distributed by Lemonada Media.

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On Election Day and the 11th birthday of our show, we look back at three presidential elections with Donald Trump on the ballot and lay out how we'll cover 2028. We discuss:

• Lessons learned from covering the 2016, 2020, and 2024 presidential cyc... more

Happy Halloween. We're coming to you in costume to discuss the political realities that haunt us, from the fear that a woman will never be president to outrageous premium hikes for insurance policies that cover less. A haunted house but it's just:

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We're waiting on the midterms like everyone else. Instead of reading polls, Sarah and Beth draft their personal midterm 'Avengers' team, spotlighting Jon Ossoff, Roy Cooper, Adam Hamilton, James Talarico, Abdul El-Sayed, Marilyn Zayas, and more. They... more

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Sarah and Beth break down the pervasive corruption in the Trump administration, from White House renovations to rare earth mineral deals, and cover:

• Alina Habba, Ric Grenell, and high-dollar pardons

• How White House renovations became a mark... more

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Recent Guests

Rob Bonta
California Attorney General
California Department of Justice
Episode: "If you can imagine it, we're ready for it"
Zach Dembo
Democratic candidate for Kentucky's 6th Congressional District; former federal prosecutor
Campaign: Kentucky 6th Congressional District
Episode: Why this Federal Prosecutor Resigned and is Running for Congress in Kentucky
Kristin Kobes Du Mez
Historian and author of Live, Laugh, Love
Author, Historian (Calvin University connection widely cited)
Episode: Live, Laugh, Love was never just a sign
Robbyn Wacker
University president and author
University leadership; author
Episode: What Eight Years as a University President Taught Robbyn Wacker about Values
Kerry Anderson
Middle East expert
Pantsuit Politics contributor
Episode: 9/11 Wasn't Unimaginable. It Was Unprocessed.
Ali Soufan
FBI agent and investigator
FBI
Episode: 9/11 Wasn't Unimaginable. It Was Unprocessed.
Beth Sumner
Grandparents for Vaccines member
Grandparents for Vaccines
Episode: Make America Unvaccinated Again
Cindy Mulligan
Co-founder of Yellow Banks PAC
Yellow Banks PAC
Episode: Feeling Powerless in a Red State? Meet the Mulligans
John Mulligan
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Episode: Feeling Powerless in a Red State? Meet the Mulligans

Hosts

Sarah Stewart Holland
Host of Pantsuit Politics
Beth Silvers
Co-host of Pantsuit Politics

Reviews

4.5 out of 5 stars from 5.7k ratings
  • Aspirational for our boys

    Instead of worrying about not bringing up ‘monster’ boys … we should be more concerned about bringing up boys who are good people. I have a girl & a boy in their late 20’s and I have discussed with both of them many times the importance of behaving with character in all situations they face. It certainly isn’t a ‘girl’ problem.

    Julie

    Sydney Australia

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    jjjannali
    Australiaa month ago
  • Just more rage-bait, not less

    I was hoping for a podcast that wasn't "everything is terrible, how will we go on?" but this is more of the same brainwashing garbage that is pushed in 99% of all podcasts. Its the same chants, the same bad information and simplistic takes.

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    qwtzl
    United States2 months ago
  • Everyone should listen to this podcast

    I cannot believe I have only just found this podcast. This is GREAT. Two people who don’t always agree but let each other speak, don’t talk over each other, and approach politics with grace. I am so grateful I found this podcast.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Jace227
    United States4 months ago
  • Long time listener

    I have been a long time listener for years. I can’t recommend this podcast enough. I listen every week and am so grateful!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Moodle1992
    United States5 months ago
  • My weekly must listen to podcast

    I look forward to this podcast every week! Sarah & Beth have a non-bias fresh perspective on the current political climate and I value their assessments. The guests they host are always timely and valuable to the current political conversations. One of my most recommended podcasts to friends.

    Audible
    5
    Meghan McClendon
    United States5 months ago

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Talking Points

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It Doesn't Have to Be Like This
Q: So what'd you think, Sarah?
Sarah calls The Social Reckoning highly stylized but effective, and says its portrayal of Facebook's choices around engagement and political radicalization made her reconsider how deliberately those incentives were set. Beth agrees that the film shows Zuckerberg downplaying his control over the platform.
It Doesn't Have to Be Like This
Q: How are the people in your life feeling right now? What are you hearing?
Sarah says people around her were focused on everyday fall plans, while Beth describes local concerns about the president's visit, traffic, and high gas prices. Both observe a divide between political activity and people's day-to-day concerns.
"If you can imagine it, we're ready for it"
Q: When we think about hacking and cyber security and what feels to me like just this storm cloud in the not very far distance coming at us, can you say more about those tools that you're seeking in ways that you're trying to move decisively to prevent harm?
Bonta says existing consumer protection, privacy, civil rights, antitrust and criminal laws apply to AI, but new legislation is needed to prevent major harms that cannot be adequately remedied after they occur.
"If you can imagine it, we're ready for it"
Q: What are you seeing in California, the work that you all have been doing to ensure that those mail-in ballots will be counted and that the election will be secure and in regular order?
Bonta says California voters can use the same voting methods as before. He describes successful legal challenges to federal actions and preparations to respond to ballot seizures, intimidation and other interference.
Vinok Libraries: Bringing Books to Ukraine's Children
Q: How did Vinok Libraries get started and why Ukraine?
Gwyn explains that after years in libraries and a deep connection to Ukraine, prompted by the 2022 invasion, she moved to Lviv to directly support children with books, collaborating with NGOs and local volunteers to build a sustainable program.

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Papers across episodes show a balanced, civility-forward approach to current events, with frequent deep dives into policy, governance, and media strategy paired with personal narratives. Guests span investigative journalists, policy experts, researchers, and cultural commentators, all contributing practical insights on how systems work and how individuals can respond. The format often blends rigorous interviewing with accessible storytelling, local and national perspectives, and occasional lifestyle or travel moments, keeping conversations grounded and actionable for listeners navigating a polarized landscape. A standout quality is the team's commitment to nuance and signals of credibility, making it a potentially valuable fit for guests wh... more

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