Pantsuit Politics

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Good News Is Never Pure Dec 09, 2022

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Sarah and Beth share good news stories from both home and abroad. They also address the complexities with which such stories sometimes come.

TOPICS DISCUSSED

Good News in the US
Good News Around the World
Outside of Politics: Our Favorite TV of 2022

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No Easy Problems Dec 06, 2022

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Sarah and Beth discuss the Senate's actions to avert a railroad strike, the DNC Primary calendar, and the impact of emboldened extremists in the United States.

TOPICS DISCUSSED

The DNC Shakes Up the Primary Calendar
Emboldened Extremists
Railroad Strike Averted
Outside of Politics: Holiday Traditions

Correction: Around minute 22:00, Beth mentions the attack on the energy substations in Moore County, North Carolina. It is Moore County not Monroe County.

Check out Sarah and Beth's Favorite Things from 2022.

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Can Policy Curb (or Cure) Loneliness? Dec 02, 2022

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Sarah and Beth look at the "loneliness epidemic" and what, if any, role policy should play. They also discuss the Respect for Marriage Act and the joy they find in holiday cards.

TOPICS DISCUSSED

The Respect for Marriage Act
Loneliness
Outside of Politics: Holiday Cards

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Instability Around the Globe Nov 29, 2022

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Sarah and Beth look at instability in financial markets and countries across the globe.

TOPICS DISCUSSED

Financial Markets
Haiti, Iran, and China
Outside Politics: Thanksgiving

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How Mindfulness Can Change Your Brain and Your News-Related Stress with Dan Harris Nov 25, 2022

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We’re revisiting our conversation with Dan Harris, who you may know from his previous role on weekend Good Morning America or his work with Ten Percent Happier, the book/app/podcast that teach the value of meditation and mindfulness.

As we prepare for the holidays, start your shopping with Sarah & Beth’s Favorite Things from 2022 and Sarah and Beth’s books Now What? How to Move Forward When We’re Divided (About Basically Everything) and I Think You're Wrong (But I'm Listening)

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A News Roundup and the Politics of Fast Fashion Nov 22, 2022

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Sarah and Beth discuss the shooting in Colorado Springs, the new Special Master, COP 27, Naomi Biden's White House wedding, and the politics of Fast Fashion.

TOPICS DISCUSSED

News Roundup
Shooting at Club Q in Colorado Springs
DOJ appoints Special Master to oversee Trump Investigations
COP 27
The Politics of Fashion with Barrett Ward and Jen Milam
Outside of Politics: Naomi Biden’s White House Wedding

As we prepare for the holidays, start your shopping with Sarah & Beth’s Favorite Things from 2022.

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Processing the Midterms and Prepping for Holiday Conversations Nov 18, 2022

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Sarah and Beth offer suggestions about how to handle the dreaded political conversations over the holidays. Plus, they discuss Congressional leadership moves, the lame duck session, Trump's announcement, and share about their recent trip to Raleigh, NC.

TOPICS DISCUSSED

Congressional Leadership
The Lame Duck Session
Trump’s Announcement
Handling Political Conversations at the Holidays
Outside of Politics: Our Raleigh Trip

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Sarah Experiments with Psychedelics Nov 15, 2022

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Today, Sarah and Beth share Sarah's experience with kanna in Colorado.

TOPICS DISCUSSED

Waiting on Final Election Results while Twitter Falls Apart
Sarah Experiments with Psychedelics

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The Other Side of Election Day Nov 11, 2022

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Sarah and Beth discuss the results of the 2022 midterm elections.

TOPICS DISCUSSED

Reflecting on 2022 Midterm Election Results

Outside of Politics: Diabetes Awareness Week

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Your Vote Will Count with Secretary of State Michael Adams Nov 08, 2022

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Sarah and Beth discuss election security with Kentucky Secretary of State Michael Adams and think through how to engage in conversation with people who are not "political."

TOPICS DISCUSSED

Midterm Elections Conversations in Our Homes and Communities
Election Integrity with KY Secretary of State Michael Adams
Outside Politics: What Season are We Celebrating?

Thank you for celebrating our 7th Birthday with us so generously. Check out Sarah and Beth's Favorite Things from 2022 as we celebrate the best holiday season available to us.

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