Pantsuit Politics

We talk about The Daily's coverage of Mitch McConnell and share our reactions to the State of the Union. Then, we share our conversation with Dr. David Campt about his work with the White Ally Toolkit. We talk with him about how to have positive, impactful conversations about race. We recommend you take a moment to watch his video about the situation surrounding Virginia governor Ralph Northam. Dr. Campt is offering our listeners 20% off the tools and resources on his site with the code PANTSUIT.We are so thankful to our wonderful patrons who support the show. If you'd like to join the ranks of our faithful supports and get access to bonus content, visit our Patreon page.Our book, I Think You're Wrong (But I'm Listening), is available! You can purchase it now - for yourself, for friends, for your representative, for your senator, for everyone! We appreciate all of you who are spreading the word about the book to your local bookstores, libraries, and social circles.Thanks to our sponsors: Nurx and Robinhood. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We discuss Governor Ralph Northam and the immediate future of Virginian politics. Then, we share our thoughts on the State of the Union - both the speech itself and the actual state of the Union.As we launch our book today, we couldn't be more grateful to each and every one of you for being a part of this community. We are so thankful that you have been part of our journey to bring this book into the world; we're so excited for you to read it. You can purchase it now - for yourself, for friends, for your representative, for your senator, for everyone!Recommended Resources: New York State Democrats Expand Voting Rights Immediately After Taking PowerListen to our recent interview on the Ordinary Faith podcast.We are so thankful to our wonderful patrons who support the show. If you'd like to join the ranks of our faithful supports and get access to bonus content, visit our Patreon page.Thanks to our sponsors: Nurx, Pact, and Honeybook. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We continue our conversation about abortion from Tuesday's episode before addressing trade disputes around the globe. Then, we share Beth's follow-up conversation with Jessica Morse, who ran for Congress in California. They talk California wildfires, national security, and more. Recommended Resources: Dr. Tamara Tweel on Involuntary Miscarriages and Voluntary Abortions Idaho Lawmakers Drafting Bill To Ban AbortionsWe are so thankful to our wonderful patrons who support the show. If you'd like to join the ranks of our faithful supports and get access to bonus content, visit our Patreon page.Our book, I Think You're Wrong (But I'm Listening), comes out TODAY! We are so thankful that you have been part of our journey to bring this book into the world; we're so excited for you to read it. You can purchase it now - for yourself, for friends, for your representative, for your senator, for everyone!Thanks to our sponsors: Nurx and Ritual. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We discuss the shutdown reprieve, the indictment of Roger Stone, and bipartisan work around immigration. Then, we take on the heavy debate around new abortion laws in New York and Utah. Outside of politics, Sarah shares her opinion on Oscar-nominated movies and Beth has some thoughts about Top Chef. Recommended Resources: Trump Signs Bill Reopening Government for 3 Weeks in Surprise Retreat From Wall Jerome Corsi confirms he is ‘Person 1’ in Roger Stone indictment, predicts he won't be charged What The Roger Stone Indictment Does (And Doesn’t) Tell Us Roger Stone indictment by federal grand jury Roger Stone’s Arrest Is the Signal for Congress to ActCompliment the Other Side: Bipartisan group in Congress wants to extend temporary protected status to Venezuelans fleeing unrestAbortion: Read the full text of the Reproductive Health Act Long-stalled abortion bill passes New York Legislature Abortion bills unveiled in the Utah State Legislature and they’re already facing threats of lawsuits Dr. Tamara Tweel on Involuntary Miscarriages and Voluntary Abortions Interview With a Woman Who Recently Had an Abortion at 32 WeeksWe are so thankful to our wonderful patrons who support the show. If you'd like to join the ranks of our faithful supports and get access to bonus content, visit our Patreon page.Our book, I Think You're Wrong (But I'm Listening), comes out one week from today! You can preorder it now and lock in the best price! You can even preorder by texting IMLISTENING to 313131. Thanks to our sponsors: Lola and Pact. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We share our conversation with the delightful Anne Helen Petersen in which we talk about all the things: faith, politics, culture, millennials, burnout, and more.Anne Helen Petersen's Work: 2011 piece comparing Elizabeth Taylor with Brangelina How Millennials Became the Burnout Generation Here's What "Millennial Burnout" Is Like for 16 Different PeopleWe are so thankful to our wonderful patrons who support the show. If you'd like to join the ranks of our faithful supports and get access to bonus content, visit our Patreon page.Our book, I Think You're Wrong (But I'm Listening), comes out in just a few weeks at the start of February! You can preorder it now and lock in the best price! You can even preorder by texting IMLISTENING to 313131. Thanks to our sponsors: First Day Back and ThirdLove. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On today's episode, we're talking about the Covington Catholic viral video from Washington DC this weekend and the fact that our government is still shutdown. In our main segment, we're talking about the power of house committees (if you haven't listened to Friday's episode, make sure that you hear the 5 things we think you need to know about house committees before this conversation). To close out, we'll talk about what's on our minds outside of politics.Recommended Resources: What the video from the incident at the Indigenous Peoples March tell us about what happened The Shutdown and School Lunches Shutdown: Day 31 Republicans Push Trump Immigration Plan, Seeking to Corner Democrats on ShutdownCompliment the Other Side: Rep. Tony CardenasHouse Committees: The 10 new Democratic House committee chairs who are about to make Trump’s life hell Incoming Democratic tax chairman won't make quick grab for Trump's returns Pallone: Ban of fossil fuel donations 'wrong way to go' Maxine Waters letter House Chairmen Issue Warning After President’s Statements on Cohen Testimony Eliot Engel, House Foreign Affairs chairman, blasts Mike Pompeo over Mideast speech The International Crisis of Donald TrumpWe are so thankful to our wonderful patrons who support the show. If you'd like to join the ranks of our faithful supports and get access to bonus content, visit our Patreon page.Our book, I Think You're Wrong (But I'm Listening), comes out in just a few weeks at the start of February! You can See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We do a lightning round on current events including the shutdown, Rand Paul's Canadian surgery, the Gillette commercial, and fast food in the White House. In our main segment, we break down what you need to know about House Committees: their history, how they are formed, and what exactly it is they do.Recommended Resources: House Committees BibliographyThe Importance of CommitteesThere’s a new select committee for modernizing Congress. What does it mean for legislative IT? How you get appointed to a House CommitteeCommittee FAQs Here Are America's Most Wanted (House Committee Chairmen)We're hosting an exciting event in Washington D.C. today, Friday, January 18. It's a live podcast with conversations with women in politics and media about the seismic shift happening around gender and politics. We hope to see you there. Learn more and invite your friends!We are so thankful to our wonderful patrons who support the show. If you'd like to join the ranks of our faithful supports and get access to bonus content, visit our Patreon page.Our book, I Think You're Wrong (But I'm Listening), comes out in just a few weeks at the start of February! You can preorder it now and lock in the best price! You can even preorder by texting IMLISTENING to 313131. Thanks to our sponsor, Rothy's. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We start off today's show with a robust discussion of current events. We address the controversy around the leadership of the Women's March and why we still feel there is value in events like it. We also discuss the ongoing shutdown and new revelations about President Trump's interactions with the Russian government. Plus, in recognition of National Slavery and Human Trafficking Prevention Month, we are joined by Marissa Castellanos to discuss the politics of human trafficking and what steps we can take to aid in its prevention.Recommended Resources: Trump and GOP taking messaging hit on shutdown Where does the Trump administration go from here?Compliment the Other Side: Stephanie Horne and Mike DeWineResources on Human Trafficking:Polaris Project Typologies of Human Trafficking Cyntoia Brown's CaseMarissa's Recommended Books: Girls Like Us by Rachel Lloyd, Slave by Mende Nazer, Overdressed by Elizabeth L. Cline, and The Travels of a T-shirt in the Global Economy by Pietra RivoliWe're hosting an exciting event in Washington D.C. on this Friday, January 18. It's a live podcast with conversations with women in politics and media about the seismic shift happening around gender and politics. We hope to see you there. Learn more and invite your friends!We are so thankful to our wonderful patrons who support the show. If you'd like to join the ranks of our faithful supports and get access to bonus content, visit our Patreon page.Our book, I Think You're Wrong (But I'm Listening), comes out in just a few weeks at the start of February! You can Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We discuss the current state of the shutdown (spoiler: it doesn't seem to be changing much and that's not great) before sharing the second part of our conversation with Anne Bogel of Modern Mrs. Darcy.We're hosting an exciting event in Washington D.C. on Friday, January 18. It's a live podcast with conversations with women in politics and media about the seismic shift happening around gender and politics. We hope to see you there. Learn more and invite your friends!We are so thankful to our wonderful patrons who support the show. If you'd like to join the ranks of our faithful supports and get access to bonus content, visit our Patreon page.Our book, I Think You're Wrong (But I'm Listening), comes out in just a few weeks at the start of February! You can preorder it now and lock in the best price! You can even preorder by texting IMLISTENING to 313131. Thanks to our sponsor, Zola. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We discuss the shutdown, Elizabeth Warren's presidential announcement, and sexism in the Bernie Sanders campaign. Plus, we share the first part of our conversation with the delightful Anne Bogel, who joined us at the Cincinnati Podcast festival. Outside of politics, we talk about we admire Mary Poppins and Marie Kondo for the same reasons.Recommended Resources: Sanders Campaign Sexual Harassment Sanders Campaign Sexism Elizabeth Warren Announcement Video Warren Kicks Off Presidential Run Elizabeth Warren and Iowa Women Candidates for PresidentCompliment the Other Side: Aid for California WildfiresWe're hosting an exciting event in Washington D.C. on Friday, January 18. It's a live podcast with conversations with women in politics and media about the seismic shift happening around gender and politics. We hope to see you there. Learn more and invite your friends!We are so thankful to our wonderful patrons who support the show. If you'd like to join the ranks of our faithful supports and get access to bonus content, visit our Patreon page.Our book, I Think You're Wrong (But I'm Listening), comes out in just a few weeks at the start of February! You can preorder it now and lock in the best price!Thanks to our sponsors: HelloFresh and Pact. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.