Pantsuit Nation Podcast

The Pantsuit Nation Podcast is Going on Hiatus! Nov 15, 2018

The Pantsuit Nation Podcast is taking a break! This week, Cortney and Libby reminisce about their favorite moments on the Pantsuit Nation Podcast so far, and give you some encouragement to create your own calls to action while we are gone. We give the Golden Pantsuit to a woman whose work makes the two of us very happy, and have a general fangirl moment about her. Thank you for listening! Please continue to share with your friends!

Midterm Recap with Arisha Hatch Nov 08, 2018

We made it! Midterms have come and gone, and Arisha Hatch from Color of Change joins Cortney to talk through some of the most critical races and ballot measures decided on Tuesday. We encourage you to find your self care, and then find the next place you plan to devote your energy, and give the Golden Pantsuit to a well deserving candidate. Subscribe and share today!

Election Day Special with Ayanna Pressley! Nov 06, 2018

It's midterm election day! Get out there and vote! And on the way to your polling place, listen to Cortney talk to Ayanna Pressley, Massachusetts 7th district Democratic Nominee for Congress. Ayanna tells us about her historic campaign, her decision to run for national office, and the young woman whose campaign inspires her. Subscribe and share today!

Cecile Richards Wants You to VOTE Nov 02, 2018

Today Cortney talks with Cecile Richards, former President of Planned Parenthood. We hear from Cecile about the issues that transcend geography, and what women are saying across the country about why they are so invested in the midterms. We give you a voting reminder, and award the Golden Pantsuit to a woman celebrating black women writers - and publishing a book of her own. Subscribe and share today!

Christine Hallquist is Widening the Moral Compass and Catherine Vaughan will Flip your State Oct 25, 2018

This week Cortney talks to Christine Hallquist who is looking to become Vermont's next governor, and make history in the process. We also hear from Catherine Vaughan from Flippable about some amazing women running for state legislature, and she gives us tips on how you can get involved. We share more voter registration deadlines, and a bright spot for Cortney gets the Golden Pantsuit. Subscribe and share today!

Carolyn DeWitt Rocks the Vote and Deb Haaland Makes History Oct 18, 2018

This week Cortney talks to two women creating change during this critical election season. Carolyn DeWitt, President and Executive Director of Rock the Vote, shares how her organization has evolved its methods of reaching youth voters since its founding in the '90s. Deb Haaland, the Democratic Congressional Candidate for New Mexico's 1st District, talks about the needs of New Mexicans and reflects on her history making campaign to become the first Native American women to serve in congress. There are voter registration deadline reminders and the Golden Pantsuit goes to a Pantsuit Nation member putting her frustrations into song. Subscribe and share today!

Dr. Hiral Tipirneni Wants to Do Better for Arizona Oct 11, 2018

Today Cortney kicks off our pre-election series of interviews with some of the incredible women running for office this year. First up is a conversation with Dr. Hiral Tipirneni, a candidate for Congress in Arizona's 8th Congressional District. We discuss the critical issues she is hearing about from the people in her district, and learn about who in her life convinced her to step up and run. Our call to action focuses on voting, and we give the Golden Pantsuit to a chef facing down an unimaginable fate with incredible bravery. Subscribe and share today!

Charisma Troiano and Adam Grogg are Moving Democracy Forward Oct 04, 2018

Libby and Cortney reunite! Then Cortney talks with two people on the forefront of holding the administration accountable for its actions: Charisma Troiano and Adam Grogg of the law firm Democracy Forward. We discuss taking the administration to court, and the variety of ways that people speaking up generates hope and makes a difference for our democracy. We ask you to keep the pressure on your Senators about the Supreme Court and make sure you are registered to vote! And the Golden Pantsuit goes to one smart physicist. Listen and subscribe today!

Making Sense of the Kavanaugh Hearings with Sara Solow Sep 27, 2018

This week, Libby talks with attorney, former clerk to Supreme Court Justice Stephen Breyer, and former policy advisor to Secretary Clinton, Sara Solow, about the Kavanaugh hearings and how the intersection of the Me Too movement and recent changes in the way Supreme Court nominees are vetted have contributed to a process that feels very far removed from what we have seen in the past. The call to action encourages listeners to contact their senators about the upcoming vote on Kavanaugh's appointment, and the Golden Pantsuit goes to a woman sharing her story to empower others. Listen and subscribe!

The Fierce Patriotism of María Teresa Kumar Sep 20, 2018

This week, Libby talks with María Teresa Kumar, founder and Executive Director of Voto Latino, a pioneering civic media organization that seeks to transform America by recognizing Latinos’ innate leadership. Our call to action once again focuses on the increasingly terrifying prospect of Brett Kanavaugh's nomination to the Supreme Court, and the Golden Pantsuit goes to a woman dedicated to training 1 million women and girls to code by 2030. Listen and subscribe today!

Rita Bosworth on why volunteering matters (and why it matters NOW) Sep 13, 2018

This week Cortney welcomes back Sister District founder Rita Bosworth to discuss this critical moment before midterm elections. Rita shares why volunteering is so important in these final weeks and offers some tips on how to get started. We encourage you to keep up the fight for the Supreme Court, and give the Golden Pantsuit to a woman who seized her moment. Subscribe and share today!

Recap and Round Up with Libby and Cortney Sep 06, 2018

This week, Libby and Cortney share Pantsuit Nation's ongoing and upcoming projects, as well as review a number of calls to action to jumpstart your activism as the fall begins. We give the Golden Pantsuit to a woman making history in Massachusetts. Subscribe and share today!

Amber Goodwin talks Community Justice Reform Aug 30, 2018

This week Cortney talks with Amber Goodwin, Founding Director of Community Justice Reform Coalition, about their work to reduce gun violence and reform criminal justice in communities across the country. We ask you to keep up the pressure to postpone the Kavanaugh hearings and give the Golden Pantsuit to a NASA legend who turned 100 this week!

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Jenn Brown Wants You to Vote Together Aug 23, 2018

This week Libby and Cortney talk to Jenn Brown, Executive Director of Civic Nation. She tells us about the projects under the Civic Nation banner, and how she came to lead this organization after years in political organizing. We ask you to keep the pressure on your Senators about Kavanaugh's nomination, and give the Golden Pantsuit to a gymnastics star standing up for herself and her fellow survivors. Subscribe and share today!

Jennifer Palmieri and the Women Who Will Run the World Aug 16, 2018

This week we talk with Clinton campaign Head of Communications and author of "Dear Madam President: An Open Letter to the Women Who Will Run the World," Jennifer Palmieri. Jennifer tells us about moving through the stages of grief and anger after the 2016 election into hope for the future, and how women are freeing themselves from the rules and restrictions established by men to effect real and permanent change in our country. We discuss more historic primary wins in Vermont, Minnesota, and Connecticut, ask our listeners to show up for congressional recess town halls, and give the Golden Pantsuit to a Mother of the Movement who has taken an inspiring next step in her career. Listen and subscribe today!

Arisha Hatch on #VotingWhileBlack Aug 09, 2018

This week, Color of Change's Managing Director of Campaigns, Arisha Hatch, joins us to talk about the organization's PAC, Voting While Black, and their focus on key elections throughout the country that have the potential to measurably improve the lives of black people.

We celebrate Wesley Bell's victory in St. Louis County this week, award the golden pantsuit to Beyoncé in celebration of her groundbreaking Vogue cover, and call on our listeners to take action to combat the hate that will be on display in Washington, DC this weekend.

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Rachel Cargle Is Unpacking White Feminism Aug 02, 2018

This week, Cortney welcomes back writer and intersectional feminist Rachel Cargle to discuss her most recent experience with toxic white feminism on Instagram. Our call to action is about voting and blocking Supreme Court nominee Judge Brett Kavanaugh and the Golden Pantsuit goes to one of our favorite actresses bringing a legendary story to the small screen. Subscribe and share today!

Kate Schatz on Badass Women and Rad Girls Jul 26, 2018

This week we talk with Kate Schatz, author of Rad American Women and Rad Girls Can, about writing-as-activism, inspiring young women and girls by sharing the stories of other young activists, and finding solidarity in collective civic action. We are still fighting against the Kavanaugh nomination, and we give the Golden Pantsuit to a verifiable genius. Subscribe and share!

Kat Calvin is Expanding the Electorate (and Changing Lives) One Voter ID at a Time Jul 19, 2018

This week we talk to Spread The Vote founder Kat Calvin about how her organization is working to get IDs to some of the 21 million eligible US voters who currently lack them. We learn about all the ways not having an ID can negatively affect a person's life, and the hands-on work it takes to get a person back to full participation in democracy. We encourage continued work against the recent Supreme Court nominee, and give the Golden Pantsuit to a woman making sure her shero great-grandmother finally gets the recognition she deserves. Subscribe and share today!

Alicia Garza on the Patriotism of Activism Jul 12, 2018

Alicia Garza, co-founder of the Black Lives Matter movement, joins us this week to discuss being a "freedom dreamer," her current work to improve the lives of black people, and the things keeping her hopeful. We talk about what we can do to #SaveSCOTUS, and give the Golden Pantsuit to the new mayor of San Francisco. Subscribe, listen, and share today!

Neera Tanden: Powerful Woman in Politics Jul 05, 2018

This week we share an interview we conducted a couple of weeks ago with Neera Tanden, president and CEO of the Center for America Progress. We discuss her experience across different administrations, and hear about times when she was the only woman - and woman of color - in the room. We share information about how talking to your senators about the upcoming supreme court nomination, and give the Golden Pantsuit to the justice department of an entire city! Subscribe and share today!

Leah Greenberg Leads a Movement - And She Wants You to Join Her Jun 28, 2018

This week we talk with Leah Greenberg, Co-Executive Director of Indivisible, about the founding of her organization, her experience advising hundreds of thousands of new activists, and the ties that bind this administration's policies to intolerance. We remind you to take action this weekend to end family separation and detention, and celebrate a bright spot out of New York's 14th Congressional District with the Golden Pantsuit. Subscribe and share today!

Senator Kirsten Gillibrand on Getting Off the Sidelines Jun 21, 2018

This week we air an interview we recorded last week (in person!) with Senator Kirsten Gillibrand - and WHEW is she exciting to talk to! We hear about her rise in politics and the issues she is working on to improve lives for all Americans. Our call to action and Golden Pantsuit both focus on the fight to end family separation at the border. Subscribe and share today!

Never Say Never with Stephanie Schriock Jun 14, 2018

This week we are thrilled to be joined by Stephanie Schriock, the President of EMILY's List. We hear about her background, learn about EMILY, and get advice for women looking to jump in to politics for the first time. We encourage you to ask your states to defend the ACA, and give the Golden Pantsuit to a valedictorian. Subscribe and share today!

Turning Love into Votes with Aicha Cherif and Esther de Rothschild Jun 07, 2018

This week we are honored to be joined by Aicha Cherif and Esther de Rothschild from The Love Vote, two women using storytelling and the power of love to impact voter turnout. We highlight the need for comprehensive protections for LGBTQIA+ people, and give the Golden Pantsuit to a brave eighth grader. Subscribe and share today!

Jalil Johnson is a nurse on a mission May 31, 2018

This week Cortney talks to Dr. Jalil Johnson, the CEO of Show Me Your Stethoscope, a 650K member Facebook group for nurses across the country. Jalil shares what SMYS does to support the nursing community, and we talk about what can get done when a motivated and compassionate group of people put their minds to it. Our call to action centers on National Gun Violence Awareness Day, and the Golden Pantsuit is actually a Golden Catsuit. Listen and Subscribe today!

Sarah Kendzior tells it like it is May 24, 2018

Journalist Sarah Kendzior joins Cortney and guest host Jessika Davidson to talk about her book, The View from Flyover Country, all things threatening to democracy, and the tactics we can use to combat those threats. We ask you to help us protect women's health care access, and give the Golden Pantsuit to a fashion designer who made a splash at the Royal Wedding. Subscribe, listen and share today!

Jennifer Dulski on How to Start a Movement May 17, 2018

This week, Libby speaks with Jennifer Dulski, Head of Groups and Community at Facebook and the author of Purposeful: Are You a Manager or a Movement Starter?, which comes out next week. Jennifer talks about her mission to give everyone the tools they need to create powerful social change in the world, and how small actions can lead to big shifts. Our call to action focuses on the inhumane treatment of children and families at our borders, and the Golden Pantsuit goes to a young woman fighting to end child marriage (which, yes, is still a thing in the US). Listen and subscribe today!

Debra Cleaver is a Voting Evangelist May 10, 2018

This week we talk with Founder and CEO of Vote.org, Debra Cleaver, about the various civic engagement side hustles that lead her to her current role, and the most important thing you can do to increase voter turnout this year. Our call to action seeks to support incarcerated moms this Mother's Day, and the Golden Pantsuit goes to a top chef. Subscribe and share today!

The Innovative Advocacy of Eesha Pandit May 03, 2018

This week we talk with activist, writer, and feminist leader Eesha Pandit, the co-founder and managing partner at The Center for Advancing Innovative Policy. She talks about the interlocking issues that affect frontline communities, and how her organization connects those narratives to policy change. Our call to action this week focuses on the #RefugeeCaravan and the need for progress on their request for asylum, and the Golden Pantsuit goes to a comedian who speaks truth to power. Listen and subscribe!

Cheryl Contee has been a boss since preschool Apr 26, 2018

Cortney's back, and we talk to successful serial entrepreneur Cheryl Contee about her work as a digital activist and her advice for people just starting out. We focus our calls to action on the Secretary of State confirmation, and getting ready to take to the streets, and give the Golden Pantsuit to an entire Girl Scout Troop. Subscribe, Share, and Listen today!

Nanine McCool is All Of Us Apr 19, 2018

This week, Libby speaks with Nanine McCool, a Louisianan who stood up to Tony Robbins when he tried to discredit the power of the #MeToo movement. Our calls to action focus on protecting the integrity of Special Counsel Robert Mueller’s investigation and keeping pressure on lawmakers to pass common sense gun reform. And the Golden Pantsuit goes to the winner of the Boston Marathon! Listen and subscribe today.

Living the Dream - Cortney Talks to Attorney General Maura Healey Apr 12, 2018

This week we air a conversation between Cortney and Massachusetts Attorney General Maura Healey - a woman we have long admired and hoped would be able to join us on the show. We learn firsthand what Attorneys General do for their constituents, and how AG Healey transitioned from a career as a basketball player in Europe (yup!) to the law. The Golden Pantsuit goes two women standing up for what is right, and we encourage everyone to contact their senators about an upcoming cabinet appointment. Subscribe and share today!

Nina Idemudia is Changing the Structure of Government - Literally Apr 05, 2018

We are joined this week by urban planning Nina Idemudia to talk activism, policy making, and access to power. She tells us about her path to a career in urban planning (and what urban planners do!), and how she is making LA a better city from the inside-out. We also celebrate the mind-blowing clutch shots of Arike Ogunbawale in the NCAA tournament, and remind you to call your reps about the census and gun violence. Subscribe and share today!

The Importance of Attorneys General - with Lizzie Ulmer of the Democratic Attorneys General Association Mar 29, 2018

This week we are joined by Lizzie Ulmer, Communications Director for the Democratic Attorneys General Association. She schools us in all the ways AGs affect our democracy, and tells us about how her work in gun safety led her to a career supporting Democratic AGs. We shout out a young teen using data to end mass shootings in the Golden Pantsuit, and tackle the citizenship question on the census for the call to action. Listen, subscribe, and share today!

J. Bob Alotta and "The Most Amazing Radical LGBTQIA Work Everywhere" Mar 22, 2018

This week we talked to J. Bob Alotta: filmmaker, media activist, and Executive Director of the Astraea Lesbian Foundation for Justice. She tells us about Astraea's incredible work across the globe, and reminds us of the importance of making ourselves uncomfortable if we want to meaningfully dismantle segregation and oppression. We gear up for the March for Our Lives this weekend and give the Golden Pantsuit to the new Editor-in-Chief of Teen Vogue. Subscribe and listen today!

Elena Hung on Becoming an Accidental Activist Mar 15, 2018

This week we talk to Elena Hung, Founder and CEO of Little Lobbyists, about how the election turned her in to an activist (we can relate). We talk about how storytelling connects her work as an activist on behalf of medically complex kids with her day job as an immigration lawyer, and how community is an essential building block for advocacy. Our Calls to Action stay on the healthcare and storytelling theme, and we award the Golden Pantsuit to a woman leading her organization to come to terms with its racist history. Listen and share today!

Julie Kohler on What It Will Take to Swing Voters in 2018 Mar 08, 2018

This week we talk to writer, storyteller, and mover and shaker Julie Kohler about the history of white women’s voting behavior, and whether we have reason to hope it might change this year and in elections to come. We welcome the return of the Golden Snowsuit and remind listeners to follow the lead of young activists around the country to demand gun reform. Listen and subscribe!

Leanne Pittsford on Lesbians Who Tech Mar 01, 2018

This week we talk to Leanne Pittsford, founder and CEO of Lesbians who Tech, and all around top notch badass. She tells us about the origins of her company, and how her work at Lesbians Who Tech has lead her to bringing even more members of marginalized communities in to tech jobs. We use the Golden Pantsuit to honor a young leader from Florida, and remind you that the DACA fight is ongoing.

Sabrina and Eunice Moyle get Creative with their Activism Feb 22, 2018

This week, Cortney talks to Sabrina and Eunice Moyle, sisters and co-founders of Hello!Lucky, a design studio based in San Francisco, about their work bringing creativity and activism together for young woman. Their posters, cards, pins, and upcoming book, Be the Change: The Future is in Your Hands, aim to do exactly that. We have another round of Olympic Gold-en Pantsuits, and talk about actions to take around gun safety and DACA. Listen and share!

Gina Ortiz Jones On Serving Her Country Feb 15, 2018

This week, we talk with Gina Ortiz Jones, an Air Force vet, former intelligence officer under President Obama, and now a primary candidate for Congress in Texas's 23rd District. We talk about how Texas is a microcosm for the United States at a crucial moment in our history, and how her career has prepared her to take on this next challenge. We give the Golden Pantsuits to some women who are no strangers to (Olympic) gold, and talk about protecting Dreamers and the integrity of the Americans with Disabilities Act. Listen and subscribe!

Nadya Okamoto is a Young Workaholic - and a Star Feb 08, 2018

This week Cortney talks with Nadya Okamoto, a sophomore at Harvard who has started two organizations, run for city council, been honored by Teen Vogue, and hung out with Hillary Clinton. We discuss the parts of her personal story that lead her to a life in service of others, and talk about her upcoming book. The Golden Pantsuit goes to an amazing young chef who can definitely cook better than you can. Listen and subscribe today!

The Autobiography of an Organizer with Jessica Morales Rocketto Feb 01, 2018

This week Cortney talks with Jessica Morales Rocketto, Political Director for the National Domestic Workers Alliance, about her career as an organizer, the historical roots of secret Facebook groups, and her connection to Pantsuit Nation. We give the Golden Pantsuit to Kesha for her powerful Grammy performance, and send you calls to action around gun safety and immigration. Listen and Subscribe!

Heather McGhee and the Strategic Importance of Hope Jan 25, 2018

This week we talk with Heather McGhee, President of Demos, a public policy organization working for an America where we all have an equal say in our democracy and an equal chance in our economy. She talks about the strategic importance of mainstreaming big, bold ideas that can shift power back to the people, and gives us some hope for what she sees as a watershed moment for grassroots organizing and activism. For our call to action, we focus on the anniversary of Roe v. Wade, and give the Golden Pantsuit to two women breaking barriers in the entertainment industry. Listen and subscribe!

Sydney Ireland is the First Girl Boy Scout Jan 18, 2018

This week, we talk with 16-year-old Sydney Ireland, who has been fighting for almost her entire life for the right to be a full-fledged Boy Scout after being an "unofficial" member earning "unofficial" recognition for years. Last year, the Boy Scouts finally announced their policy change, allowing girls to join the organization, but the change won't take effect by the time Sydney would be a candidate for Eagle Scout, something she's worked toward since she was a very young girl. We also talk/vent about Aziz Ansari, award the Golden Pantsuit to a fashion icon and leader for young women, and have our very last (!!) Cat Call. Listen and subscribe.

Sandra Fluke is Fighting for Your Rights Jan 11, 2018

This week we are joined by Sandra Fluke, who gained nation attention when she testified before members of Congress regarding comprehensive insurance coverage for birth control and took on Rush Limbaugh and other conservative commentators. We learn what she is doing now, and how that connects to that moment in 2012. We also call up this week's Golden Pantsuit winner, Cincinnati City Councilwoman Tamaya Dennard, to talk about that iconic folding chair. Subscribe and listen today!

Rachel Cargle on Making Space for Women’s Voices Jan 04, 2018

This week we talk with writer and feminist Rachel Cargle about how the often unacknowledged and unseen stress that black women face in our country can have devastating consequences, and about the ripple effect that online conversations can have in changing social structures in offline spaces. We have our first Cat Call of 2018, and award the Golden Pantsuit to Cardi B. Listen and subscribe!

Happy Holidays from Pantsuit Nation! Dec 28, 2017

We will be back with new full episodes in January 2018! In the meantime, catch up on the Pantsuit Nation Podcast by checking out all 22 shows from 2017. Subscribe and share!

Ai-jen Poo on the Power Of Women's Voices Dec 21, 2017

This week, Libby speaks with Ai-jen Poo, Executive Director of the National Domestic Workers Alliance, an organization that supports the more than 2 million women, many of whom are immigrant women and women of color, who care for our nation's homes and families. We talk about the link between narrative action and political action, and look forward to the tipping point of women taking back power in 2018. The Golden Pantsuit goes to Wendy Carrillo, another woman with determination and grit, and Cat's Call to Action is an urgent appeal to call our Members of Congress to demand a clean #DreamActNow. Listen and subscribe!

Funding the Resistance with Christie George Dec 14, 2017

Today we talk with Christie George, Director of New Media Ventures, a seed fund and national network of angel investors supporting media and tech startups that disrupt politics and catalyze progressive change (and supporter of Pantsuit Nation!). We discuss the need for testing out progressive tools and ideas, and the necessity of storytelling from the point of view of marginalized communities. We also give the Golden Pantsuit to Senator Kirsten Gillibrand for not taking any BS from the President. P.S. Don't forget to do what you can to protect Net Neutrality!

John Hodgman and the privilege of privilege Dec 07, 2017

Writer and comedian John Hodgman joins us to mansplain mansplaining (as only mansplainers can) and how great it is to be a white man in Trump’s America. The Golden Pantsuit goes to a group of young changemakers, and we tackle some big calls to action as the year starts to come to a close. Listen and subscribe!

Sally Kohn and the Beautiful Struggle of Resistance Nov 30, 2017

This week, we are joined by Sally Kohn - political commentator, progressive activist, and pantsuit-wearing feminist - to talk about the delicate art of engaging in meaningful, even productive (!), political debate. We also call up an FCC Commissioner to talk about Net Neutrality, and return to DACA and the GOP's trash tax bill for our calls to action. Listen and subscribe today!

Two Young Women Turn "Weakness" in to Strength Nov 22, 2017

This week we talked to Winona Guo and Priya Vulchi, founders of CHOOSE, a racial literacy education organizaton, and creators of The Classroom Index, a reference guide, story index, and racial literacy toolbox. These two young women, just graduated from high school and they are already well on their way to changing the world for the better. We talk trash about the tax bill (again), and give the Golden Pantsuit to Reshma Saujani for inspiring bravery in girls, and to our amazing producer Beth O'Connell for her thoughtful guidance. Subscribe today!

There is no power in second place - Sister District's Rita Bosworth Nov 16, 2017

This week we are joined by Rita Bosworth, co-founder of Sister District, a grassroots organization mobilizing democrats to win state-level races. She makes a persuasive case for why we need to win at the state level to balance power, and talks about her transition from lawyer to movement leader. We get pissed about the newest attempt to destroy Obamacare wrapped up in the GOP's trash tax bill, and give the Golden Pantsuit to a woman who has been speaking up for assault victims for decades - after being disbelieved and criticized herself.

Cameron Esposito on Comedy, Civics, and Suits Nov 09, 2017

This week Cortney speaks with stand up comedian and fashion icon Cameron Esposito. They discuss exciting wins in Virginia, the activism of just being yourself, and Cameron's newest fashion find. The Golden Pantsuit goes to a barrier busting woman in Minneapolis, and we remind people to sign up for healthcare. Subscribe today!

Hasan Piker on Remaining Resilient Nov 02, 2017

This week we talk to Hasan Piker of The Young Turks (our first male guest!) about confronting conservative politics, the parallels between Turkey and the US, and the necessary resilience of dressing up for Halloween. We hand out the Golden Pantsuit to a young scientist who is changing the world and being a hero we can all look up to. Listen and subscribe now!

Julia Turshen on Feeding the Resistance Oct 26, 2017

This week we celebrate Pantsuit Nation's 1 year anniversary and talk to chef-activist, Julia Turshen, author of Feed The Resistance, Recipes + Ideas for Getting Involved. We discuss finding your place in activism, and the calming effect of cooking. Pantsuit Nation's Director of Engagement, Grace Caldera steps in for the Cat Call and gives us our weekly call to action, and we give the Golden Pantsuit to the woman who originated the #metoo campaign. Subscribe and listen today!

Science Not Silence: The Women Behind the March for Science Oct 12, 2017

This week we talk with Valorie Aquino and Jessika Davidson, two of the women leading March for Science, a global effort to champion science for the common good. Keeping with the theme, the Golden Pantsuit goes to a NASA engineer, and as always Cat brings us the most urgent calls to action for the week. Listen and subscribe!

Lace up Your Tennis Shoes: Senator Patty Murray Oct 05, 2017

This week we continue our streak of talking with inspiring woman in politics with a conversation with Senator Patty Murray from Washington State. She gives us advice about how to effect change for common sense gun control in the wake of the Las Vegas mass shooting, tells us how she got her start in politics, and talks about her long term plans to improve child care for all Americans. We also give the Golden Pantsuit to the first Pantsuit Nation crowd-sourced recipient: San Juan Mayor Carmen Yulín Cruz. Subscribe today!

This Pod is Hillary Clinton's Pod Sep 28, 2017

This week we talk to Hillary Clinton, the woman who's historic campaign (and of course, Pantsuits!) inspired Libby to create Pantsuit Nation. From her office in Manhattan, we hear about her new book, her love for HGTV, what we can do to protect democracy as we know it - plus she helps us give out the Golden Pantsuit. Subscribe and listen today!

Digital Activism 101: How grassroots organizers are creating change (and saving lives) using their phones and computers Sep 21, 2017

Hurricane Harvey first made destructive landfall in Texas on August 25th, and since then Hurricanes Irma and Maria have devastated parts of Florida, South Carolina, and the Caribbean. On this episode we talk to Faitth Brooks, a member of Pantsuit Nation, about the aftermath of the storm, the worry that her hometown of Houston is being forgotten, and how she is using social media to organize relief efforts. We also get a chance to talk to Valorie Aquino and Jessika Davidson from March for Science about what you can do to support climate science and policies in your local government. Plus we give the Golden Pantsuit to a woman who won and Emmy and actually owns a Golden Pantsuit. Subscribe today!

Rebecca Traister on What Happened Sep 15, 2017

We are so lucky to speak this week with Rebecca Traister, New York Times Bestselling author of All The Single Ladies and writer at large for New York Magazine, to discuss Hillary Clinton's new book, What Happened. As Rebecca says, "there is almost nothing that Americans view as more repellent in women than anger," and we talk with her about why that is and the structures that keep women, both in political spheres and personal ones, from being able to deploy anger as an effective and (not to mention) justified emotion to rally support and create change.

The Wrong Kind of Woman: Taking up space when society has tried to make you invisible Sep 07, 2017

This week we talk with New York Times bestselling author Emily Rapp Black, who shares with us some of her experiences living as a person with a non-normative body, and what activism looks like for her (here's a hint - she's writes!). We call Cat for some critical actions around protecting immigrant youth in the face of Trump's move to rescind DACA in 6 months, and we give the Golden Pantsuit to some amazing young women in Texas who showed their governor what it looks like to take up space. Subscribe and leave us a review!

You can't policy away hate: Activism and its many forms Aug 31, 2017

This week our thoughts are with the people of Texas who have been impacted by Hurricane Harvey. We talk with Aditi Juneja - co-author of the Resistance Manual and host of the podcast Self Care Sundays - about the need for storytelling and empathy within activism to make meaningful progressive change. Cat shares with us some resources for how we can help the victims of Hurricane Harvey, and we give the Golden Pantsuit to an amazing YA author using her books as a form of activism. Subscribe and leave us a review!

Stand In Your Truth: Back to School in the Trump Era Aug 24, 2017

This week we talk with Talamieka Brice - artist, businesswoman, and mother extraordinaire - about her beautiful posts in Pantsuit Nation, and her advice for understanding and telling your origin story. Since it's back to school season, we share some homework for our listeners to understand the context of racial inequities in this country, and we award the Golden Pantsuit to a standout woman seeking to close representation gaps in the film industry. Subscribe and leave us a review!

Resistance Camp at the End of the World Aug 17, 2017

In the wake of white supremacist terrorist attacks in Charlottesville last weekend, we hear from Elizabeth Sines, a law student at UVA who both witnessed the Friday night rally and participated in the counter-protest on Saturday, about what she saw, what she felt, and what she'll do next. We ask our listeners to take action locally and to speak out against hate in all its forms.

It’s not a matter of getting in the back of the line. There is no line. Aug 10, 2017

This week on the pod, we speak with Pantsuit Nation member Cheska Perez about the importance of DACA and defending the rights of all immigrant families. We also have our weekly Cat Call to Action and award the Golden Pantsuit to our shero this week, Amy McGrath, who was kind enough to answer our phone call and tell us what keeps her grounded as a newly famous candidate for congress in Kentucky. Listen and subscribe!

You have to sweep around your own front door Aug 03, 2017

We are very lucky this week to talk to Representative Gwen Moore from Wisconsin (a great-grandmother!) about the alarming rate of infant mortality in the US, and what can be done to address it. She tells us about the people who have inspired her to a life of service, and how she plans to tackle infant mortality as a congresswoman and community member. We also talk about our self care practices (hint: cake and youtube), and do a bit of rocking out. Join the conversation at pantsuitnation.org/blog!

We will not be shushed Jul 27, 2017

This week we look back at Pantsuit Nation’s origin story, talk with Lola Omolola who created (another!) million-member Facebook Group called Female IN (FIN) which empowers women to tell their stories, and try to find some productive outlets to channel our rage and disbelief at what’s happening in Washington right now. Join the conversation at pantsuitnation.org/blog.

First comes the outrage. Then comes the action. Jul 20, 2017

In our first episode, we speak with two incredible women who channeled their outrage at the result of the 2016 election into positive, powerful action. Kristy Klein Davis, a Pantsuit Nation member from Missouri, tells us about a shocking undercurrent of bigotry in her community that she discovered as a candidate for her local school board. We also talk with Amanda Litman, a co-founder of Run for Something, about the incredible surge of new candidates she is seeing step up for office nationwide and how her organization is empowering them. Finally, we make our first “Cat Call,” pose a critical question about Oprah and pantsuits, and talk about how our members can take action this week.

This Pod Is Your Pod - coming soon! Jul 11, 2017

From the founders of Pantsuit Nation, the Facebook group that brought together millions of passionate and engaged people in the final weeks of the 2016 election, This Pod is Your Pod is a weekly podcast that connects personal narrative to political action. With stories that will move and inspire you, we focus on the people at the heart of policy decisions and talk about resources to effectively resist the current administration and promote progressive change in American politics.

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