Pantsuit Politics

Several of our listeners have asked us to discuss our views on American obstetrics and birth. Today, we start that conversation and discuss the impact of U.S. birth practices on health care costs and gender equality. In the Pearls, we talk about Congress's efforts to combat the heroin epidemic and the legalization of marijuana. We also discuss the Obama administration's guidance to schools on restroom access. Finally, in the Heels, we go full MOM and discuss minivans vs. SUVs. Thanks to our sponsor, Pictli.Check out Pictli's beautifully framed photos and use "PantsuitPolitics" for a 10% discount.   Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Topics Discussed:Rayshard Brooks DeathChanges in PolicingLGBTQ Policy and RightsCovid-19 Working StoriesOutside of PoliticsThank you for being a part of our community! We couldn't do what we do without you. To become a tangible supporter of the show, please visit our Patreon page, purchase a copy of our book, I Think You're Wrong (But I'm Listening), or share the word about our work in your own circles. Follow us on Instagram, Twitter, and Facebook for daily news briefs, GIF news threads, and our real time reactions to breaking news.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.

We talk with local activists who are stepping up in their hometowns as well as journalist Anne Helen Petersen about why small town protests matter.Many thanks to the local activists who joined us today:Taylor Stone-WelchAndiamo WhiteMartaj MarksLeVar DillardJessica MooreThank you for being a part of our community! We couldn't do what we do without you. To become a tangible supporter of the show, please visit our Patreon page, purchase a copy of our book, I Think You're Wrong (But I'm Listening), or share the word about our work in your own circles.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 Discussed:What Does "Defund the Police" Mean? Institutional ChangePublic Health and Protests in a PandemicTom Cotton Editorial2020 EndorsementsThree Reactions to Friday's EpisodeOutside of PoliticsThank you for being a part of our community! We couldn't do what we do without you. To become a tangible supporter of the show, please visit our Patreon page, purchase a copy of our book, I Think You're Wrong (But I'm Listening), or share the word about our work in your own circles.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.

In a moment when we are reexamining the role and practices of policing in America, we are thrilled to welcome back Lisa Sharon Harper, an author, activist, and founder and president of Freedom Road, to talk us through what a world without police might look like.Thank you for being a part of our community! We couldn't do what we do without you. To become a tangible supporter of the show, please visit our Patreon page, purchase a copy of our book, I Think You're Wrong (But I'm Listening), or share the word about our work in your own circles.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 Discussed:*Breaking News* Trump Press ConferenceGeorge Floyd Murder & Ongoing ProtestsCovid-19 Questions Answered with Michelle BeckerBenediction (@prayersfromterry)Thank you for being a part of our community! We couldn't do what we do without you. To become a tangible supporter of the show, please visit our Patreon page, purchase a copy of our book, I Think You're Wrong (But I'm Listening), or share the word about our work in your own circles.Episode Resources: Why the CVS Burned (Slate)5 Racist Anti-Racism Responses “Good” White Women Give to Viral Posts (KatyKatiKate)The case for hiring more police officers (Vox)Better Policing Can Improve Legitimacy and Reduce Mass Incarceration (Harvard Law Review)Private insurance companies can play a powerful role in reforming police practices (Marketplace)The Police Can Still Choose Nonviolence (The Atlantic)Imagine a world without police. (For A World Without Police)What Policing Should Look Like (Reason)Community Policing (National Police Foundation)Talking To Kids About Racism:How to talk to your children about protests and racism (CNN Health)RESOURCES FOR TALKING ABOUT RACE, RACISM AND RACIALIZED VIOLENCE WITH KIDS (Center for Racial Justice in Education)Raising Equity Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Topics Discussed:George Floyd100,000 American DeathsGovernor Gretchen WhitmerThank you for being a part of our community! We couldn't do what we do without you. To become a tangible supporter of the show, please visit our Patreon page, purchase a copy of our book, I Think You're Wrong (But I'm Listening), or share the word about our work in your own circles.Episode Resources: Amy Cooper Knew Exactly What She Was Doing (Huff Post)As Mayor Frey calls for officer's arrest, violence intensifies in Minneapolis (Star Tribune)Campaign For Professional PolicingWhat We Know About the Death of George Floyd in Minneapolis (The New York Times)How Amy Cooper and George Floyd represent two versions of racism that black Americans face every day (The Washington Post)Gov. Gretchen Whitmer launches investigation into Midland dam failures (Bridge)Whitmer among lawmakers sharing stories about rape in abortion debate (The Detroit News)Gov. Gretchen Whitmer extends Michigan stay home order to June 12 (Detroit Free Press) Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Topics Discussed:America's Return to SpaceJoe BidenAndy Beshear & Kentucky ProtestsPresident Trump and the 2020 ElectionWomen Leaders and Pandemics (with Swanee Hunt)Outside of PoliticsThank you for being a part of our community! We couldn't do what we do without you. To become a tangible supporter of the show, please visit our Patreon page, purchase a copy of our book, I Think You're Wrong (But I'm Listening), or share the word about our work in your own circles. Download Hot Mic and use code BETH153 or SARAH818 to join us for live news events and see our past coverage.Episode Resources: Battling COVID-19: How Women’s Leadership Saves Lives (Women's eNews)NASA to launch astronauts to space station from US soil for the first time in a decade (CNN Business)SpaceX's Crew Dragon set for final key test before astronaut launch (CNN Business)Meet the NASA astronauts who will fly on historic SpaceX mission (CNN Business)Biden says he was too ‘cavalier’ about black voters’ choices (AP)In unprecedented times, Andy Beshear has done what's right for Kentuckians (Courier Journal)Did Social-Distancing Measures in Kentucky Help to Flatten the COVID-19 Curve? (Gatton College)Beshear hung in effigy as Second Amendment supporters rally at Capitol ahead of Memorial Day (Courier Journal) Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Topics Discussed:FloodingHong KongGeorgia Canceled ElectionObamagateSwing LeftJoin us for a virtual letter writing party with Swing Left on Sunday, May 24 at 4pm EST. Register here!Thank you for being a part of our community! We couldn't do what we do without you. To become a tangible supporter of the show, please visit our Patreon page, purchase a copy of our book, I Think You're Wrong (But I'm Listening), or share the word about our work in your own circles. Download Hot Mic and use code BETH153 or SARAH818 to join us for live news events and see our past coverage.Episode Resources: Beth's Nightly Nuance on the Georgia special election (Pantsuit Politics)China to impose sweeping national security law in Hong Kong, bypassing city’s legislature (The Washington Post)China Moves to Impose New Hong Kong Security Laws, Tightening Its Control (The New York Times)The media is helping Trump turn the bogus ‘Obamagate’ into the 2020 version of Clinton’s email (The Washington Post)Obamagate was the worst crime ever committed and here is what it was (The Washington Post) Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Topics Discussed:Breonna Taylor Death (1:08)Public Service and Compliments (12:02)Where Does the Money Come From? (15:05)Outside of Politics (43:24)Thank you for being a part of our community! We couldn't do what we do without you. To become a tangible supporter of the show, please visit our Patreon page, purchase a copy of our book, I Think You're Wrong (But I'm Listening), or share the word about our work in your own circles. Download Hot Mic and use code BETH153 or SARAH818 to join us for live news events and see our past coverage.Episode Resources: Breonna Taylor Was Always Essential (Rolling Stone)Louisville postal inspector: No ‘packages of interest’ at slain EMT Breonna Taylor’s home (WDRB)Family sues after 26-year-old EMT is shot and killed by police in her own home (CBS News)'No-knock' searches plus stand-your-ground laws: A deadly combo for civilians and police (USA Today)Family seeks answers in fatal police shooting of Louisville woman in her apartment (The Washington Post)The Trump administration has recently moved to oust 4 government watchdogs. Here they are. (USA Today)The government whistleblower who says the Trump administration's coronavirus response has cost lives (60 Minutes)The Economist Who Believes the Government Should Just Print More Money (The New Yorker)House Democrats unveil their $3 trillion coronavirus relief package (Axios)US is `printing' money to help save the economy from the COVID-19 crisis, but some wonder how far it can go (USA Today)The US... Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.