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Our plans for today's episode were upended by Donald Trump's extraordinary statements in Helsinki. We share our thoughts on Trump's foreign policy across Europe, the Peter Strzok hearing, the new indictments from the Mueller team, and the shocking Trump-Putin press conference in Helsinki.Recommended Resources: Trump in London Trump and Putin in Helsinki Peter Strzok HearingMore Indictments from the Justice Department Migrant Children Reunification EffortsGratitude Moment: John Huntsman, U.S. Ambassador to RussiaTo get access to bonus content and support the show, visit our Patreon page. Bonus content includes weeknight bonus episodes, The Nightly Nuance. This week, The Nightly Nuance includes Sarah's thoughts on Who Is America?, Sacha Baron Cohen's provocative new series.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We're tackling the new Supreme Court nominee, NATO, and Sarah has some things to say to white people with cell phones. This leads us into a conversation about when and how to call out strangers for words and actions we find objectionable. Plus, Beth talks with Emily Fox about her new book about the Trump children, Born Trump.To support the show and get access to bonus content, visit the Pantsuit Politics Patreon page. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

2,977 people were killed by 19 al Qaeda-backed terrorists on September 11, 2001. Today, as immigration and travel bans dominate the news, we begin a several month exploration of what that day has meant for American government, agencies, policies and culture.We start the show lightning round to cover the this week's headlines. We're also sharing our first gratitude moment, a new regular segment in our Tuesday episodes. Recommended Resources:  World Health Assembly, America, and Breastfeeding Why Symbols Became TargetsThanks to today's sponsors: Stitcher Premium, Away, and ModCloth.To become a Pantsuit Politics patron, visit our Patreon page. There, you can get access to bonus content, including The Nightly Nuance, our brief weeknight episodes on the news of the day.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Justice Anthony Kennedy announced his retirement from the Supreme Court this week. We discuss what it may mean for the future of the Court. We also talk about the varied reactions to Justice Kennedy's announcement and how they relate to our discussion of political civility. To support the show and get access to bonus content - including lots more about the Supreme Court - visit our Patreon page and become one of our valued patrons.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Social media has been dominated by the serious stories of immigration atrocities and less serious stories about jackets and restaurants. We cover these stories in our lightning round before talking about the need for civility in our political discourse. Plus, we chat with Tiffany Bond about her run to represent the citizens of Maine in Congress. Recommended Resources: Obliterating CultureWhere Is Barack Obama? Trump Supporters Dig InZero-Tolerance Prosecution and Family Reunification Trump Decries Immigrant Invasion There’s a Better, Cheaper Way to Handle Immigration A Short, Brutal History of ICE Russia and the Midterm ElectionsThanks to our sponsors: Stitcher Premium, Grove Collaborative, and Modcloth. To support the show and get access to bonus content, visit our Patreon page.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

All week, we've heard from listeners who, like us, are struggling to process what's happening at our southern border. We talk through the various elements of this crisis as well as our thoughts and feelings surrounding it. Additionally, we discuss how and why we talk politics with our kids.Recommended Resources:VA Governor Orders Investigation Into Potential Child Abuse President Obama and Family Detention The Profit of Private Immigrant JailsThanks to our sponsor: TomboyX.Thanks to our wonderful patrons for supporting the show. To become a patron and get access to bonus content and behind-the-scenes information, visit our Patreon page. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

It's being reported that 2000 children have been separated from their families at the US border between April 19 and May 31. We discuss our perspectives on this horrifying policy as well as reflect on how we view immigration to the United States. We also discuss the recent Supreme Court decision on gerrymandering, immigration issues in the European Union, and our weekly Pride Month moment. Recommended Resources: Angela Merkel and Immigration in the E.U. Jose Garcia, Legal Resident, Arrested Pablo Villavicencio Arrested While Delivering Pizza Vietnamese Man Dies in ICE CustodyThanks to our sponsors: Stitcher Premium, ThirdLove, and JustFab.Become a monthly patron at our Pantsuit Politics Patreon page. There, you can get access to The Nightly Nuance, where we're talking Supreme Court decisions this week. You can also hear Beth discuss the investigation into the murder of Fannyann Eddy, who she highlighted in today's Pride Month moment.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We address the separation of families at the border, share our reflections on the summit with North Korea, and Beth talks with James Kirchick, author of The End of Europe. Beth and James discuss historical context for our modern diplomacy with European countries, including Russia. Thanks to today's sponsor: Grove Collaborative. To support the show and get access to regular bonus content, visit the Pantsuit Politics Patreon page.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The President faces backlash from the G7 heading into talks with North Korea, and Robert Mueller's work. We take a closer look at the new indictments and what they mean for the continuing case. We also talk with Diana Butler Bass about the need for civic gratitude. Recommended Resources: The G7 Summit Communique  The North Korea Summit Mueller's Latest ChargesThe Special Counsel's Office Background on the Hapsburg GroupPride Month Moment: Bayard RustinThanks to our sponsors: Stitcher Premium, TomBoyX, and Grove Collaborative. To hear the rest of our conversation with Diana Butler Bass, tune in to this week's episode of The Nuanced Life. To support our show and get access to The Nightly Nuance, visit our Patreon page.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

There's so much tension in the news this week. International leaders are unhappy with the United States over tariffs, leading to concerns about the ability of the G7 to issue a joint statement. American diplomats in China are being brought home after experiencing neurological symptoms caused by sustained and mysterious sounds. And House GOP leaders are trying to quell and immigration revolt among their members. We discuss all of this, the idea of negative capability, and listener feedback on language as privilege. Recommended Resources:  Mysterious Neurological Conditions in American Foreign Service Workers  G7 Chair Notes  Has the Western World Started Shunning America?  House Immigration Meeting  Revolts from the GOP Wings Farai Chideya Twitter Thread Oprah’s SuperSoul Conversations - Jack Kornfield: Buddhism 101Thank you to our sponsor for this episode, The Brave Podcast. To support Pantsuit Politics and receive bonus content, please visit Patreon.com.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.