Pantsuit Politics

Sarah and Beth discuss a chaotic political weekend, including an apparent second attempt on former President Donald Trump's life, what is and isn't happening in Springfield, Ohio, and the cacophony surrounding the former President's relationship with Laura Loomer, a far-right activist and internet personality. Outside of politics, we'll discuss America's sleep obsession.TOPICS DISCUSSEDAttempted Assassination of Donald TrumpLaura Loomer and Donald TrumpSpringfield, OhioOutside of Politics: SleepmaxxingVisit our website for complete show notes and episode resources.

Sarah and Beth discuss the looming government funding deadline, fiscal responsibility, and how we got here. TOPICS DISCUSSEDGovernment Funding and the SAVE ActThe National DebtOutside of Politics: Paying Kids to ReadVisit our website for complete show notes and episode resources.

We talk to Rep. Lauren Underwood about supporting parents through legislation. Plus, Sarah and Beth discuss how the phrase "trust the science" is landing with them these days.TOPICS DISCUSSED“Trust the Science”Rep. Lauren Underwood on the MomnibusOutside of Politics: AKA Sorority SistersVisit our website for complete show notes and episode resources.

We talk to Megan Garber of The Atlantic about the new era of scamming, what it means for our society, and the status of reality television. TOPICS DISCUSSEDThe New Era of Scamming with Megan Garber Outside of Politics: Reality TelevisionVisit our website for complete show notes and episode resources.

We were delighted to talk to Minnesota Lt. Gov. Peggy Flanagan while at the DNC last week. Plus, we discuss the shifting attitudes about the labor movement in America.TOPICS DISCUSSEDShifting American Views on LaborLt. Gov. Peggy Flanagan of MinnesotaVisit our website for complete show notes and episode resources.

Sarah and Beth have had some time to process their week at the DNC and changes in the presidential race, including RFK Jr dropping out and endorsing former president Donald Trump.TOPICS DISCUSSEDReflections on the DNCRepublican Presidential Politics: RFK Drops Out, Family and Personal LivesOutside of Politics: Swearing and CussingVisit our website for complete show notes and episode resources.

Sarah and Beth have been at the DNC all week, having a great time and some amazing conversations with elected leaders. We're sharing some of those with you today.TOPICS DISCUSSEDFormer Governor Jennifer GranholmSenator Debbie StabenowLive from the DNC with Mayor London Breed and A’shanti GholarVisit our website for complete show notes and episode resources.

We’re at the DNC Convention in Chicago this week, so it felt like the perfect moment to look back at the last time the convention was in Chicago - a truly historic year. There was no better person to discuss that with than James Traub, author of the biography of Hubert Humphrey that Sarah loved.Visit our website for complete show notes and episode resources.