Pantsuit Politics

Pantsuit Politics

Author: Sarah & Beth Language: English Episodes: 100
In a media landscape often defined by shouting matches and partisan trenches, Pantsuit Politics offers a different kind of conversation. Hosts Sarah Stewart Holland and Beth Silvers, two friends from Kentucky, built this independent podcast on a simple but radical premise: you can discuss the news and culture of the day with both conviction and genuine curiosity. What you’ll hear here isn’t debate for its own sake, but a sustained effort to understand the complexities behind the headlines. Sarah and Beth approach each topic with a blend of thorough research and personal reflection, modeling how to engage with difficult subjects without surrendering to outrage or anxiety. Their dialogue proves that thoughtful disagreement and common ground aren't mutually exclusive. This podcast provides a consistent, calming space for listeners who feel exhausted by the usual political noise but still want to stay meaningfully informed. New episodes arrive every Tuesday and Friday, offering regular check-ins that prioritize nuance over kneejerk reactions. It’s the kind of compelling listening that doesn’t just analyze the world, but quietly suggests a better way to talk about it.
Episodes
Your Calls Are Working [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 44:51
We're delighted to be joined by Senator Andy Kim to discuss what Congress can and should be doing to respond to the nation's current crises. Plus, we discuss the need for accountability, the importance of community engag…
Minneapolis: A Moral and Political Turning Point [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:10:34
This weekend has shaken us deeply. We talk about the fatal shooting of Alex Pretti by federal agents in Minneapolis, the detention of children as young as two and five years old, and the protests erupting across Minnesot…
ICE, Greenland, and Building From the Wreckage [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 59:36
This week has been emotionally exhausting, and we're feeling it too. We talk about what's been broken and lost domestically due to ICE actions in Minnesota and internationally due to President Trump's desire to acquire G…
The No-Win Dynamic: Understanding Antisemitism and Israel [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 56:44
Why does support for Israel fuel antisemitism on the right, while criticism of Israel fuels it on the left? The Atlantic's Yair Rosenberg returns to explain what he calls the "no-win dynamic" of prejudice—where any argum…
Thomas Paine and Tyranny in Minneapolis [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:13:48
As things continue to escalate in Minneapolis, Sarah and Beth discuss their concerns about what the administration's actions portend. Plus, they discuss how Fed Chair Jerome Powell is pushing back as the administration t…
The Federal Government is Broken. Our Communities Don't Have to Be. [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:24:26
Sarah and Beth are joined by Elizabeth Oldfield, writer and host of The Sacred. We know the headlines are heavy this week, and Elizabeth has made a career of considering how we can stay engaged and grounded in these turb…
Processing Minneapolis [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 52:08
Sarah and Beth are together to discuss the tragic death of Renee Good in Minneapolis. They process the news, work through their feelings, discuss the unacceptable response from the administration and other elected leader…
Trump's Venezuela Strike and the Rise of Preventable Diseases [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 55:26
Welcome to our first new episode of 2026. We're thrilled to be back with you to process and discuss the news. Topics Discussed The United States Removes Venezuelan President Maduro in "Police" Action America 250: George…
Habits of the Heart: Conclusion [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:06:19
As our team takes time off for the holidays, we are sharing the conversations Sarah and Beth had this year about Habits of the Heart. This final episode originally aired in December for our premium members on Substack. W…
Habits of the Heart: Part Two [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:01:10
As our team takes time off for the holidays, we are sharing the conversations Sarah and Beth had this year about Habits of the Heart. This third episode originally aired in September for our premium members on Substack.…