This year, we're doing a slow read-along of Alexis de Tocqueville's 19th-century classic, Democracy in America. This content is available exclusively to our Premium members, but we're sharing the first discussion with everyone today in advance of our second discussion next week. If you enjoy this episode, you can join us and get access to all past and future book club content - plus our plethora of regular Premium content - at patreon.com/pantsuitpolitics. RESOURCES: Democracy in America Read Along Schedule  American Nations: A History of the Eleven Rival Regional Cultures of North Amer ..read more

Today, Sarah is joined by her husband, Nicholas, to discuss the solar eclipse, the National Association of Realtors, and the Indigo Girls. TOPICS DISCUSSED Reflection on the Total Solar Eclipse National Association of Realtors Settlement Outside of Politics: Indigo Girls To support the show and access our Premium Book Club, please subscribe to our Premium content on our Patreon page or Apple Podcasts Subscriptions Visit our website for complete show notes and episode resources. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information ..read more

We were honored to talk with Governor Jay Inslee about the Reproductive Freedom Alliance and the other good work he’s doing in Washington State. Visit our website for complete show notes and episode resources. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information ..read more

Sarah and Beth debate the pros and cons of the TikTok bill as well as explore why conspiracy theories are so prevalent on the platform, including ones about Catherine, the Princess of Wales. TOPICS DISCUSSED The Pros and Cons of the TikTik Bill The Proliferation of Conspiracy Theories on TikTok Outside of Politics: Does It Hold Up? Visit our website for complete show notes and episode resources. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information ..read more

Sarah and Beth discuss rollbacks of crime and policing reforms in traditionally blue cities and what that means for the movement for restorative justice. TOPICS DISCUSSED Shifting Policies, Data, and Attitudes about Criminal Justice Outside of Politics: Going to the Mall Visit our website for complete show notes and episode resources. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information ..read more

Four years out from the Covid-19 shutdown in the United States, Sarah and Beth talk to Dr. Charity Dean, one of the co-authors of Lessons from the Covid War: An Investigative Report, about what America did well and did poorly and how we should be thinking about preparations for the next pandemic. Visit our website for complete show notes and episode resources. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information ..read more

Sarah and Beth discuss Joe Biden's SOTU address, Senator Katie Britt's response, and spring cleaning. TOPICS DISCUSSED Joe Biden’s State of the Union Address Outside of Politics: Spring Cleaning with House Peace 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 ..read more

Sarah and Beth break down the results of the many Super Tuesday primary elections and what they mean for the general election in November. TOPICS DISCUSSED The 2024 Presidential Race & Political Priorities 2024 State Races Congress at Work Daylight Savings Time Outside of Politics: Sarah’s Oscar Predictions & Beth’s Survivor Takes 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/priv ..read more

Catch up on the weekend's headlines with Sarah and Beth. TOPICS DISCUSSED The Humanitarian Crisis in Gaza Donald Trump and the Supreme Court Mitch McConnel Retires from Senate Leadership The House Passes a (very) Short-Term Government Funding Agreement Super Tuesday, Joe Biden’s Polling, and the General Election Outside Politics: Our “Don’t” List If 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 ..read more

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 DISCUSSED The Enneagram and the Election Outside of Politics: Solving Laundry If 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 sho ..read more