Pantsuit Politics

Sarah Stewart Holland

A different approach to the news

  • 1 hour 18 minutes
    Ceasefire, Biden’s Legacy, and the Backlash Cabinet

    After 15 months, a ceasefire deal has been reached in the Middle East. Sarah and Beth discuss that as well as the legacy of President Biden. Plus, cabinet hearings have begun for Donald Trump's second cabinet. Outside of politics, Beth and Sarah debate the merits of pens vs. pencils. 

    TOPICS DISCUSSED

    • Ceasefire in the Middle East 

    • The Legacy of President Biden

    • The Backlash Cabinet

    • Outside of Politics: Pens vs. Pencils

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    17 January 2025, 8:00 am
  • 56 minutes 7 seconds
    The LA Fires and the Home Insurance Crisis

    Sarah and Beth discuss the fires in Los Angeles and the implications of Climate Crisis for home owners insurance, and how we want to give to good causes in the new year.

    TOPICS DISCUSSED

    • Los Angeles Fires
    • Home Insurance Crisis
    • Outside of Politics: Magnificent Giving

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    14 January 2025, 7:55 pm
  • 54 minutes 12 seconds
    Rep. Ro Khanna is Willing to Name What’s Wrong

    Sarah and Beth are joined by Rep. Ro Khanna of California to discuss the new Congress, the future of the Democratic Party, and the barriers to positive change.

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    10 January 2025, 8:00 am
  • 58 minutes 33 seconds
    Welcome to 2025

    Sarah and Beth discuss the domestic terror attacks that began the year in New Orleans and Las Vegas, the new Congress, and reflect on the life and legacy of President Jimmy Carter. Outside of Politics, they discuss the podcasts, books, and movies they enjoyed over the holidays.

    TOPICS DISCUSSED:

    • A Violent Beginning
    • A New Congress

    • President Jimmy Carter’s Legacy

    • Outside of Politics: What we watched over the break

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    7 January 2025, 8:52 pm
  • 37 minutes 57 seconds
    Modern Friendship with Anna Goldfarb

    As we head into 2025, the idea of community feels intrinsically important to our well-being - both as people and a country. For so many of us, adult friendship can be a challenging landscape to navigate. Anna Goldfarb has written a wonderful new book about friendship in the modern era. We loved this conversation with her and know you will, too.

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    3 January 2025, 8:00 am
  • 33 minutes 10 seconds
    Our Democracy in America Read Along

    Throughout 2024, our community slowly read through Alexis de Tocqueville’s classic, Democracy in America. This book has a surprising amount to teach us about our modern political climate, as well as how we got here. As we close out the year, Sarah and Beth close out our read along and reflect on what they learned about the present by looking to the past.

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    31 December 2024, 8:00 am
  • 40 minutes 37 seconds
    Presidential Power with Doris Kearns Goodwin

    Earlier this year, we were honored to speak with legendary historian and author Doris Kearns Goodwin about her latest book. This conversation was a highlight of our year and also still feels full of wisdom for us as we head into a second Trump administration and consider presidential power.

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    27 December 2024, 8:00 am
  • 13 minutes 59 seconds
    Bonus: Good news and A LOT of it!

    Every week on our Substack page, Sarah shares a good news brief highlighting positive news from around the world. Here in this season of joy, we wanted to share her final good news brief of the year with all of you. 2024 was a hard year in many ways, but we don't want to lose sight of what there is to celebrate.

    If you enjoy this, we hope you'll join us on Substack in the new year to get your good news from Sarah every Thursday.

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    25 December 2024, 8:00 am
  • 41 minutes 50 seconds
    The Power of Ritual

    We are delighted to share a conversation we had with Casper ter Kuile in early 2023 about the power of ritual. It feels so right for this moment, and we know you are going to enjoy it, whether you are hearing it for the first time or returning it for a second listen.

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    24 December 2024, 8:00 am
  • 1 hour 4 minutes
    What 2025 Has In Store

    If we know anything about 2025, it's that we know very little about what it will actually hold. Even with the anticipated unpredictability, there are indicators from this current moment that offer us some suggestions. Sarah and Beth are together to share what they are expecting in 2025 and to share their words of the year.


    TOPICS DISCUSSED:

    • Elon Musk and Funding the Government 

    • What We Expect in 2025

    • Outside of Politics: Words of the Year

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    20 December 2024, 8:00 am
  • 1 hour 1 minute
    What 2024 Taught Us

    “There are years that ask questions and years that answer.” Zora Neale Hurston

    Sarah and Beth the questions and answers they still have from 2024.


    TOPICS DISCUSSED:

    • Reflecting on 2024
    • Outside of Politics: Open Houses

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    17 December 2024, 8:06 pm
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