Bonus: Democracy in America Read-Along Part 1

We discuss the tentative ceasefire negotiations in Gaza. Then, we share a conversation with an independent college admissions counselor about what's going on with the FAFSA application this year and how that rolling disaster is impacting students and families across the country.TOPICS DISCUSSEDTentative Ceasefire Negotiations in GazaFAFSA Complications with Sara BittnerOutside of Politics: Summer AspirationsCORRECTION: The Pell Grant does not run out. There are lifetime limits per student on the Pell Grant and basically every other grant that exists is first-come, first-served, but not Pell. Pell is always available. We are in the process of omitting this statement from the episode and will also correct it on Friday's episode.Our newsletter has moved! Follow Us On Substack.Visit our website for complete show notes and episode resources. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We discuss the possible ouster of Speaker Johnson and how indirect rule shapes foreign policy. Plus, the 35th anniversary of Steel Magnolias. TOPICS DISCUSSEDMike Johnson and Polarization in CongressA Potential Ceasefire in GazaIndirect Rule with David LakeOutside of Politics: Steel MagnoliasOur newsletter is moving! Follow Us On Substack. If you subscribe to our Premium Content via Apple Podcasts Subscriptions, be sure to enter your email address here to get your member updates from Sarah and Beth.Visit our website for complete show notes and episode resources. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Sarah and Beth discuss what's going on with the campus protests and with the former president and current Republican frontrunner. Outside of politics, we talk about our weekends. TOPICS DISCUSSEDCampus Protests Donald Trump’s Trial and Legal MorassOutside of Politics: Busy WeekendsOur Newsletter is Moving! Follow Us On Substack. If you subscribe to our Premium Content via Apple Podcasts Subscriptions, be sure to enter your email address here to get your member updates from Sarah and Beth.Visit our website for complete show notes and episode resources. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

TOPICS DISCUSSEDTech in Schools with Jessica GroseOutside of Politics: Cup ManagementTo 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.

TOPICS DISCUSSEDComplimenting Both Sides: Mike Johnson Got It DoneSusan Page on Barbara WaltersOutside of Politics: The Tortured Poets DepartmentTo 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.

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.