How Do You Measure a Year?

TOPICS DISCUSSEDWomen’s Basketball and the WNBAArizona’s Abortion LawThe Consequences of Extreme Abortion Law with Dr. Daniel GrossmanOutside of Politics: The Gift of InterestTo support the show and join our slow read of Democracy in America, please subscribe to our Premium content on our Patreon page or Apple Podcasts SubscriptionsVisit our website for complete show notes and episode resources. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This year, we're doing a slow read-along of Alexis de Tocqueville's 19th-century classic, Democracy in America. This content is available exclusively to our Premium members, but we're sharing the first discussion with everyone today in advance of our second discussion next week. If you enjoy this episode, you can join us and get access to all past and future book club content - plus our plethora of regular Premium content - at patreon.com/pantsuitpolitics.RESOURCES:Democracy in America Read Along Schedule American Nations: A History of the Eleven Rival Regional Cultures of North America by Colin Woodard (Amazon)We're recommending this abridged version Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

TOPICS DISCUSSEDTrump Hush Money Trial Begins in New YorkOJ Simpson’s Death and LegacyIran Attacks IsraelOutside of Politics: Cowboy Carter*CORRECTION: In this episode, we incorrectly refer to Ronald Goldman, Nicole Brown Simpson's friend who was also murdered outside her home as Ronald Goldstein.*To support the show and join our slow read of Democracy in America, please subscribe to our Premium content on our Patreon page or Apple Podcasts SubscriptionsVisit our website for complete show notes and episode resources. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Today, Sarah is joined by her husband, Nicholas, to discuss the solar eclipse, the National Association of Realtors, and the Indigo Girls.TOPICS DISCUSSEDReflection on the Total Solar EclipseNational Association of Realtors SettlementOutside of Politics: Indigo GirlsTo support the show and access our Premium Book Club, please subscribe to our Premium content on our Patreon page or Apple Podcasts SubscriptionsVisit our website for complete show notes and episode resources. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Today, we're sharing a special episode with you. This conversation with Jane Ferguson was released as part of our fall 2023 book club for our Premium members. As we wrap up our winter cycle this week and prepare to launch our summer cycle, we thought it would be fun to share a glimpse into the type of book club content our Premium members are receiving. You can join us and get access to all past and future book club content - plus our plethora of regular Premium content - at patreon.com/pantsuitpolitics.Jane Ferguson's memoir, No Ordinary Assignment, details her life as a war reporter. Her courageous work is breath-taking and inspiring. We hope you love this conversation and, if you haven't read the book, that you pick it up as well. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We're sharing a conversation with Jon Lowy, founder and president of Global Action on Gun Violence, about his international work to enforce gun laws through legal means. Plus, a special appearance from Ellen about how she handles stress at school.TOPICS DISCUSSEDThe Pantsuit Politics Book ClubGlobal Action on Gun Violence with Jon LowyOutside of Politics: Stress with EllenGet your summer book club box from The Bookshelf on Church here!Visit our website for complete show notes and episode resources. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Beth is joined by her husband, Chad, to discuss some of his favorite things. First, Apple products and whether or not it is a monopoly as a new lawsuit from the Department of Justice alleges. Then, sports gambling and its increasing prevalence in our society. TOPICS DISCUSSEDThe Department of Justice v. AppleSports BettingOutside of Politics: Hat Shopping with ChadVisit our website for complete show notes and episode resources. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We share our conversation with listener Kelsey Whitt about her participation in the Missouri Girls State Program and the documentary premiering this weekend on Apple TV.Join the Pantsuit Politics Spice Cabinet for access to our Book Club and Premium content on our Patreon page or Apple Podcasts Subscriptions.Visit our website for complete show notes and episode resources. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Today, Sarah and Beth discuss Trump's 'God Bless the USA' Bible, EPA standards, and headlice. Today is a day where reading the article, not (just) the headline, is a real gift.TOPICS DISCUSSEDTrump’s ‘God Bless the USA Bible’EPA Emission Standards and the Future of CarsOutside of Politics: Headlice is No FunVisit our website for complete show notes and episode resources. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We were honored to talk with Governor Jay Inslee about the Reproductive Freedom Alliance and the other good work he’s doing in Washington State.Visit our website for complete show notes and episode resources. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.