Pantsuit Politics

Four days from Election Day, we're asking whether it's worth talking politics with friends and family and how reconciliation can begin on November 9.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We celebrate our birthday (can you believe it?!?!) and talk about the "tightening" polls, momentum, and news cycles with five days until Election Day.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

With six days to go, we talk about important Senate races, the Trump effect in the Republican Party, and the commoditization of "nasty women" and "deplorables."  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

With one week to go before the election, there's plenty to discuss. In this episode, we kick off a week of daily podcasts. We're talking Wikileaks, the FBI, and our predictions.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In today's special episode, Beth moderates a debate between Robin Laverne Wilson (Green Party) and Alex Merced (Libertarian party), candidates for U.S. Senator from the State of New York.Thank you for your patience with the audio -- we recognize it's not perfect, but we love the content and hope that you will, too.Show Notes:Alex Merced - WebsiteRobin Laverne Wilson - Website Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Anne Bogel of Modern Mrs Darcy and What Should I Read Next has suggestions for our fans for political fiction and other great reads! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Sarah gives a campaign update and we address tough political conversations we've had with other adults, before turning to how we handle these conversations with our kids. During one of the most polarizing presidential elections in an already polarized time, how do we talk to our kids about the news, our political values, and what the heck the electoral college does. Plus, we talk about our new favorite Facebook group. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We're bringing you an early edition of the Briefcase and a late night conversation following the third and final presidential debate.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We gave our best efforts to focus The Pearls on non-election events (by focusing on the FBI's thwarting of a bombing in Kansas, violence in Baghdad, a gun manufacturer liability ruling, and the Wells Fargo fallout). But, the 2016 race pulled us back in. In The Suit, we talk about the role of the Supreme Court today and how Trump and Clinton might approach the court. Finally, in The Heels, we talk about much-needed self-care during the election season. Show Notes:  Ideological Leanings of SCOTUS Justices The October Term  Heritage on Important Cases in the 2016-2017 Term FiveThirtyEight: Two Candidates Promise an Extreme Court The HRC Short List The DJT Short List  Judicial Politics Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Spend 20 minutes with Beth brushing up on the authority, composition, and cases pending before the Supreme Court in advance of Tuesday's episode.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.