Catch up on the weekend's headlines with Sarah and Beth.TOPICS DISCUSSEDThe Humanitarian Crisis in GazaDonald Trump and the Supreme CourtMitch McConnel Retires from Senate LeadershipThe House Passes a (very) Short-Term Government Funding AgreementSuper Tuesday, Joe Biden’s Polling, and the General ElectionOutside Politics: Our “Don’t” ListIf you are listening on the Apple Podcasts app, please go to our show. Look for the three dots at the top right that take you to the settings for our show. Then, set the Downloads option to "automatically download the 5 latest episodes." This will not only ensure you get our latest shows promptly, but it is a massive assist for us on the back end of the show and how we run our business. Thank you so much!Visit our website for complete show notes and episode resources. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Super Tuesday and the Super Stakes of 2024

Sarah and Beth talk with certified expert Erin Baute about how your Enneagram number and personality may impact how you view the presidential election.TOPICS DISCUSSEDThe Enneagram and the ElectionOutside of Politics: Solving LaundryIf you are listening on the Apple Podcasts app, please go to our show. Look for the three dots at the top right that take you to the settings for our show. Then, set the Downloads option to "automatically download the 5 latest episodes." This will not only ensure you get our latest shows promptly, but it is a massive assist for us on the back end of the show and how we run our business. Thank you so much!If you are a Premium subscriber on Apple Podcasts, make sure to share your email with us through this link so you get information about upcoming events. Visit our website for complete show notes and episode resources. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Your Personality Shapes Your Politics: The Enneagram and the 2024 Election

Sarah and Beth talk about the South Carolina primary results and Nikki Haley's path forward. Then, they take a deep dive into a topic that is personally and politically important: TikTok trends on teen mental health. They wrap up with a conversation outside of politics about their different attitudes about skin care for kids.TOPICS DISCUSSEDNikki Haley’s Future After the South Carolina Primary ResultsTikTok Mental HealthOutside of Politics: Skin Care for Young GirlsJoin us on our Premium Channels on Patreon or Apple Podcast Subscriptions for more analysis and coverage of the headlines. Find out how to bring Sarah and Beth to your organization here.Don’t miss the chance to see Sarah and Beth live at the Emerge Conference for rising professionals on March 12 Tickets HereVisit our website for complete show notes and episode resources. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The South Carolina Primary, TikTok Mental Health, and Skin Care for Kids

Sarah and Beth talk about the major update concerning the star witness against Hunter Biden as well as break down the controversial decision by the Supreme Court of Alabama to legally consider embryos used in the IVF process as children.TOPICS DISCUSSEDUpdates on the Hunter Biden InvestigationsAlabama’s Supreme Court on IVFOutside of Politics: Why You Should Never RetireJoin us on our Premium Channels on Patreon or Apple Podcast Subscriptions for more analysis and coverage of the headlines. Find out how to bring Sarah and Beth to your organization here.Visit our website for complete show notes and episode resources. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Star Witness Against Hunter Biden and the End of IVF in Alabama

Sarah and Beth discuss Alexei Navalny's death in a Russian prison and Trump's civil fraud judgment in New York.TOPICS DISCUSSEDAlexey Navalny’s Death in RussiaTrump Found Liable for Civil Fraud in New YorkOutside of Politics: Making the Bed Part 2Join us on our Premium Channels on Patreon or Apple Podcast Subscriptions for more analysis and coverage of the headlines. Find out how to bring Sarah and Beth to your organization here.Visit our website for complete show notes and episode resources. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Navalny’s Death, Trump’s Verdict, and Your Beds

We talk with producer Rob Reiner and director Dan Partland about their new documentary God & Country and explore the impact of Christian nationalism in America. Then, Beth and Sarah have the same intensity about one household chore and it's absolute necessity.TOPICS DISCUSSEDGod & Country with Rob Reiner and Dan PartlandOutside of Politics: Making the BedVisit our website for complete show notes and episode resources. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Christian Nationalism Hurts Both America and the Church with Rob Reiner

Sarah and Beth discuss President Biden, Donald Trump's comments on NATO, and more in today's new episode. Then, they share a conversation with Dr. Mark Shrime of Mercy Ships about providing medical aid and training in war-torn and impoverished regions of the world. TOPICS DISCUSSEDSpecial Council Robert Hur’s Report and President Biden’s ResponseMercy Ships with Dr. Mark ShrimeOutside of Politics: The Super BowlJoin us on our Premium Channels on Patreon or Apple Podcast Subscriptions for our book club reading Democracy in America by Alexis De Tocqueville.Visit our website for complete show notes and episode resources. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Joe Biden’s Memory, Mercy Ships, and the Super Bowl

We're sharing an episode of our Pantsuit Politics Premium show, More to Say, that Beth released earlier this week. To support the show and get access to content like this multiple times each week, subscribe to our Premium content on our Patreon page or Apple Podcasts Subscriptions.The Court of Appeals has unanimously determined that former president Donald Trump does not have absolute immunity from criminal prosecution.  Beth is breaking down this case for us.RESOURCES:United States v. Donald Trump (US Court of Appeals, DC Circuit)Judge Chutkun, Taylor, and Beyonce (December 12, 2023 More to Say)  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

More to Say: DC Circuit - Trump Doesn't Have Absolute Immunity

Sarah and Beth discuss the Michigan case against the mother of a school shooter as well as a variety of political debacles from the week.TOPICS DISCUSSEDThe Nevada Primary & CaucusThe Failure of the Immigration NegotiationsThe Attempted Impeachment of Alejandro MayorkasWhat’s Happening in Court This WeekMichigan Mom Convicted of Involuntary Manslaughter in School Shooting CaseOutside of Politics: Sarah’s New SubstackJoin us on our Premium Channels on Patreon or Apple Podcast Subscriptions for our book club reading Democracy in America by Alexis De Tocqueville.Visit our website for complete show notes and episode resources. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Congressional Debacles and Convicting a School Shooter’s Mom

Sarah and Beth discuss Latin American strongmen, reformers, and elections. Plus, this year's Grammy awards and performances.TOPICS DISCUSSEDLatin America: Elections and Political TrendsOutside of Politics: The GrammysJoin us on our Premium Channels on Patreon or Apple Podcast Subscriptions for our book club reading Democracy in America by Alexis De Tocqueville.Visit our website for complete show notes and episode resources. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

What's Going On in Latin America and Grace at the Grammys

Sarah and Beth identify the various problems at the southern border and what is keeping us from solutions.TOPICS DISCUSSEDThe Southern Border & Immigration IssuesThe Political Roadblock to Immigration SolutionsOutside of Politics: Scruffy HospitalityJoin us on our Premium Channels on Patreon or Apple Podcast Subscriptions for our book club reading Democracy in America by Alexis De Tocqueville.Visit our website for complete show notes and episode resources. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Immigration Election: The Southern Border

Sarah and Beth discuss Trump's defamation case, international crises and conflict, and the pop culture phenomenon of Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce's real-life rom-com.TOPICS DISCUSSEDE. Jean Carroll Awarded $83.3 Million Dollars in Second Trump Defamation CaseEscalating Tensions in the Middle EastThe Ongoing War in UkraineOutside of Politics: Taylor Swift and Travis KelceJoin us on our Premium Channels on Patreon or Apple Podcast Subscriptions for our book club reading Democracy in America by Alexis De Tocqueville.Visit our website for complete show notes and episode resources. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

E. Jean Carroll, Gaza, Ukraine, Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce

A lot of reporting is stating that the Republican primary for president is over and Trump has it sown up. Is that true? Sarah and Beth discuss the results of the New Hampshire primary and what may happen from here. TOPICS DISCUSSEDNew Hampshire Primary ResultsWhat Comes Next for the CampaignsOutside of Politics: Oscar NominationsVisit our website for complete show notes and episode resources. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Do the New Hampshire Results Mean the Primary is Over?

Sarah and Beth discuss Trump's 2024 calendar and the DOJ Critical Incident Report from Uvalde.TOPICS DISCUSSEDDeSantis Drops Out of the Presidential RaceTrump’s Legal and Electoral QuestionsThe Uvalde ReportOutside of Politics: A Different Approach to SchedulingVisit our website for complete show notes and episode resources. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Donald Trump's 2024 Legal Calendar

State legislatures are often the laboratory for American democracy in the sense that they birth lots of legislative experiments. Today, we're looking at a wide range of laws from both blue and red states that are taking effect this year and how they may impact you.TOPICS DISCUSSEDNew Laws: What a Crappy IdeaNew Laws: It’s About TimeNew Laws: Old-Fashioned Good WorkNew Laws: Interesting ExperimentsOutside of Politics: Teaching Cursive HandwritingVisit our website for complete show notes and episode resources. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

New Laws in 2024 That Impact Your Wallet, Your Driving, and are Just Bizarre

57,000 Iowa Republicans voted for Donald Trump in the Iowa Caucus. Sarah and Beth discuss whether or not we should be concerned.TOPICS DISCUSSEDIowa Caucus ResultsOutside of Politics: Snow Days and Winter WeatherVisit our website for complete show notes and episode resources. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

How Scared Should We Be That Trump Won the Iowa Caucus?

The Iowa Caucus is on Monday, so we're devoting the episode today to discussing if it will actually make a difference in the GOP primary race and what it's like on the ground in Iowa. TOPICS DISCUSSEDNY Times Focus Group IowaInside the Iowa Caucuses with Dr. Andy McGuireOutside of Politics: The CrownVisit our website for complete show notes and episode resources.Sarah and Beth process reporting on the SCOTUS's overturning of Roe v. Wade and the impact on pregnancy care in America. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Can Iowa Shake Up the Presidential Primary?

Sarah and Beth process reporting on the SCOTUS's overturning of Roe v. Wade and the impact on pregnancy care in America.TOPICS DISCUSSEDReporting on the Supreme Court’s Dismantling of Roe v. WadeThe Life-changing Fallout of Abortion Bans in Pregnancy CareOutside of Politics: Football as Our Shared ExperienceUPCOMING SPEAKING EVENTSDiabetes Connection Mom’s Night Out in Charlotte, North Carolina, on Friday, February 2nd at 7 pm. You can register here and use promo code Pantsuit to save $30 (Sarah talked with their founder, Stacey Simms, in our 2023 episode, What Diabetes Can Teach Us)Sarah and Beth will deliver the keynote at the Commerce Lexington Emerge Conference on Tuesday, March 12. Register Here.For more information about bringing Sarah and Beth to your organization or institution in 2024, fill our our interest form hereVisit our website for complete show notes and episode resources. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Tragedy of Abortion Bans Plus America's Football Obsession

Inevitably, when we're off for a break, news abounds. Today, Sarah and Beth are catching up on the news from over the winter holiday break including Trump's potential disqualification from state ballots, the ongoing wars in Ukraine and Gaza, and why Congress really ought to step up and do its job.TOPICS DISCUSSEDUpcoming Presidential Election: Should Trump Be Disqualified from the Ballot?Wars in Ukraine and GazaThe Need for Congressional LeadershipOutside of Politics: Intentions for the New YearVisit our website for complete show notes and episode resources. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Trump on the Ballot, Conflict Abroad, and the Need for Congressional Leadership

As we reflect on our best episode of 2023, we would be remiss not to include this wonderful conversation with Secretary of Transportation, Pete Buttigieg. We’ve wanted to talk to Pete for years and it was so exciting and enjoyable to finally make that happen.Visit our website for complete show notes and episode resources. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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