Pantsuit Politics

Topics DiscussedAmerican Regions with Colin WoodardCongressional RedistrictingOutside of Politics: Beth’s Covid RecommendationsPlease visit our website for full show notes and episode resources. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We're breaking down what you need to know about the history of Martin Luther King Jr. Day and how it became a holiday in the first place. Spoiler: it wasn't an easy road. Martin Luther King, Jr.'s birthday is January 15th but the holiday is marked on the third Monday of every month.The effort to make his birthday a national holiday took over three decades and an enormous amount of effort.Stevie Wonder's Happy Birthday is about Martin Luther King, Jr!The law passed in 1983 and signed by Reagan. The first federal holiday was in 1986.The journey to all 50 states adopting the holiday took much longer.Please visit our website for full show notes and episode resources. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Topics DiscussedOur News RecommendationsLiving in Transformative TimesOutside of Politics: Updating SpacePlease visit our website for full show notes and episode resources. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We’re discussing the one-year anniversary of the January 6 insurrection and siege on the Capitol. We reflect on what that day meant, the people who were involved, and what has happened since. We also talk again with Olivia Beavers of Politico, who was reporting from inside the Capitol that day.Please visit our website for full show notes and episode resources. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Topics DiscussedLouisville, Colorado FireMayfield, Kentucky UpdateCovid-19 Omicron UpdateOutside of Politics: Holiday ActivitiesPlease visit our website for full show notes and episode resources. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Topics DiscussedWhat to Expect from Pantsuit Politics in 2022Sarah and Beth’s Political Resolutions for the New YearOutside of Politics: Our Words of the YearPlease visit our website for full show notes and episode resources. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Topics DiscussedHow do you wrap up your year?Setting goals, resolutions, and intentions for the New YearPlease visit our website for full show notes and episode resources. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Topics Discussed:Beth’s Favorite A Block: Corporations and Political SpeechSarah’s Favorite B Block: Masks, Abortion and Bodily AutonomyMaggie and Alise’s Favorite Conversation Outside of Politics: Olivia Rodrigo’s Album SourPlease visit our website for full show notes and episode resources. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Topics DiscussedHow’d that hold up? Reflecting On Our 2021 Political ResolutionsWhat our 2021 Resolutions give us to think about in 2022Please visit our website for full show notes and episode resources. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Topics DiscussedWestern Kentucky UpdateThe Legislative Branch: Debt Ceiling Crisis AvertedJanuary 6 Investigative CommissionJoe ManchinThe Executive Branch: Our Approach to CovidThe Judicial Branch: Texas’s Abortion Law & California’s Gun LawOutside of Politics: Lightning RoundElon Musk, Person of the YearThe Duggar TrialSuccessionBen AffleckPlease visit our website for full show notes and episode resources. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.