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After polling our listeners, you have selected our 2019 Episode of the Year! Today, we're replaying our policy set from May about abortion law. You'll hear our Five Things You Need to Know About Abortion Law followed by our conversation about the complexities and nuances surrounding this issue.Thanks to everyone who voted; we know abortion is a tough topic, so it speaks well of our community that you all were and continue to be so ready to engage with it. Five Things to Know About Abortion Law:Abortion has a long emotional history in the US that Roe vs. Wade didn't stop.Ohio, Mississippi, Kentucky, and Georgia have passed "heart beat bills".Heartbeat bills and outright bans on abortion in all circumstances are surging in popularity, despite the fact that public opinion is largely more nuanced about abortion.Stare decisions recently took a hit on the Supreme Court. Kentucky's law has already been struck down in court. Mississippi and Ohio's are already being challenged. Georgia and Alabama laws are also expected to be challenged.Sponsors:TomBoyXWarby ParkerThank 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.Resources on Abortion Law: New poll finds "dramatic shift" on abortion attitudesGallup polls on abortion Abortion would automatically be illegal in these states if Roe v. Wade is overturned Abortion Opponents Think They’re Winning. Have They Set Themselves Up to Fail?‘The Time Is Now’: States Are Rushing to Restrict Abortion, or to Protect ItMissouri Democratic lawmakers slam abortion bill Missouri Lawmakers Pass Bill Criminalizing Abortion at About 8 Weeks of Pregnancy Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Topics Discussed:Jersey City Shooting (01:52)St John's Properties Holiday Bonus (03:24)USMCA (07:00)Citizenship for Farm Workers (11:51)Inspector General Report (12:49)Bill of Rights Day (29:22)Time Person of the Year: Greta Thunberg (30:08)Earlene Peterson and the Death Penalty (34:48)Sponsors:AwayThe Pill ClubThank 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:Nightly Nuance on Trump's Executive Order defining Judaism Md. company’s employees split surprise $10M bonus (Washington's Top News) House votes to provide a pathway to citizenship for thousands of undocumented farmworkers (CNN Politics) The USMCA is finally done. Here's what is in it. (The Washington Post) Review of Four FISA Applications and Other Aspects of the FBI's Crossfire Hurricane Investigation (U.S. Department of Justice) He'll be the first federal prisoner executed in 17 years. Relatives of his victims are pleading for his life (CNN)TIME Person of the Year 2019  Bill of Rights Day Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Topics Discussed:The British Election (02:26)National Defense Authorization Act (04:04)Pensacola Shooting (05:43)Afghanistan Papers (10:54)Compliments: Utah and the Trump Administration (29:06)Impeachment Update (35:20)Trump Lawsuits (35:53)Outside of Politics (56:19)Sponsors:Bird + StoneThirdLoveRothy'sThank 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:Vote on your favorite Pantsuit Politics episode of 2019! Congress Agrees Space Force; 2020 NDAA Vote Next Week (Breaking Defense) Saudis have come for U.S. military training for decades (The Washington Post) Pensacola Victims: Three Hopeful Men at the Dawn of Naval Careers (The New York Times)  Pearl Harbor Shooting Unfolded in 23 Seconds in Packed Area (US News & World Report) At War with the Truth (The Washington Post) Trump gave states the power to ban refugees. Conservative Utah wants more. (The Washington Post) In Prisoner Swap, Iran Frees American Held Since 2016 (The New York Times) House Judiciary Committee report outlining constitutional grounds for impeachment (CNN)Donald Trump: Three decades, 4,095 lawsuits (USA Today) Trump Is Fighting So Many Legal Battles, It’s Hard to Keep... Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Topics Discussed:Measles Outbreak in Samoa (02:39)Macmillan E-book Licensing (03:43)Kamala Harris (06:23)Impeachment Update (07:56)Amazon (23:39)Your Political Holiday Stories (47:30)Sponsors:Bird + StoneHelloFreshBombasThank 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: I Tried to Block Amazon From My Life. It Was Impossible. (Gizmodo) We should be ashamed, but when it comes to Amazon, we just can’t help ourselves (Los Angeles Times) Amazon reveals the bestselling items that drove Cyber Monday to become its biggest shopping day in history (Business Insider)  Jeff Bezos’s Master Plan (The Atlantic)Behind the Smiles (Reveal News) Amazon: Behind the Smiles (Reveal podcast) The Cost of Next-Day Delivery (BuzzFeed News) Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Topics Discussed:UN Climate SummitNATO MeetingBritish Election and the London Bridge AttackTrump, the Taliban, and the MilitaryUnrest in the Middle EastProblems in ChinaCompliments: Sen. Marco Rubio and all of Washington D.C.The Impeachment TimelineWhat Congress is Working On2020 Presidential PrimaryBeth's Book Review of A WarningOutside of PoliticsSponsors:BlinkistRitualExpress VPNThank 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:Global News Don't fiddle while the planet burns, U.N. chief warns climate summit (Reuters)COP25: UN climate change conference, 5 things you need to know (United Nations) What is the UN's COP25 climate summit, and why does it matter? (NewScientist) NATO Leaders Meeting - Updated media advisory London Attack Spurs Heroism and Questions About a Prisoner’s Release (The New York Times)General Election Coverage (BBC) With Brutal Crackdown, Iran Is Convulsed by Worst Unrest in 40 Years (The New York Times) What Iran Did Not Want You to See (The New York Times Opinion)With prime minister out, Iraq in constitutional ‘black hole’ (AP) China Spares Trade in First Retaliation to U.S.’s Hong Kong Law (Bloomberg)... Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We cannot begin to express our gratitude to everyone who made the Nuance Nation Tour possible this fall. Our teams of listener volunteers went above and beyond in each city; we simply could not have done this tour without them. Special thanks also to our amazing guests: Rev. Dr. Penny Nixon in San Mateo, Piper Perabo and Michelle Finocchi in Thousand Oaks, Rep. Haley Stevens in Troy, Michigan, Amy McGrath in Louisville, Susan Page in Washington D.C., and MJ Hegar in Dallas.Sponsors:BlinkistBrooklinenModclothThank 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. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Topics Discussed:Edwards Gallagher (1:37)Hong Kong (8.54)Netanyahu Indictment (13.26)Compliments: Minimum Wage Increases and (14.41)Talking Politics at Thanksgiving (20.04)Outside of Politics (35.05)Sponsors:Uncommitted: Iowa 2020 podcastRothy's LolaThank 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: Job loss predictions over rising minimum wages haven't come true (Axios) More Than Half the World Now Lives in a Democracy (Beautiful News) K.C. Clifford Pleads For Empathy On A New Song, “Salt” (American Songwriter) Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Topics Discussed:The Democratic Debate (02:29)Impeachment Hearings (19:54)Sponsors:PactAurateThank 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. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Topics Discussed:China Updates (01:59)Iranian Influence in Iraq (6:15)North Korean Demands (10:16)Louisiana Elections (11:45)Farm Bankruptcies (13:03)Military Clemencies (15:17)House Science Committee (17:52)More Mass Shootings (20:26)Impeachment (24:35)Outside of Politics (51:39)Sponsors:ThirdLoveLegacy BoxThank 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:Foreign News: 'Absolutely No Mercy’: Leaked Files Expose How China Organized Mass Detentions of Muslims (The New York Times) Hong Kong Violence Escalates as Police and Protesters Clash at University (The New York Times)Domestic News: U.S. stock market at record but farm bankruptcies at highest since 2011 (Market Watch) Trump grants clemency to troops in three controversial war crimes cases (Military Times) EPA to Limit Science Used to Write Public Health Rules (The New York Times)NRDC Attorney Live-Tweets Hearing The Complete Science Committee Hearing Prosecutor calls Walmart shooting isolated incident (AP)  4 killed, 6 others shot at family gathering in Fresno, California (NBC News) A student wrote a haunting poem about how the Santa Clarita school shooting made her feel (CNN) How Scientists... Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Topics Discussed:Global Natural Disasters (02:08)Hong Kong Protests (05:07)2020 Primary (09:16)Erdogan-Trump Meeting (13:55)Impeachment Hearings (20:40)Sponsors:JoyBirdQuipThank 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: Behind Trump’s Dealings With Turkey: Sons-in-Law Married to Power Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.