The Trump Verdict, Justice Alito, and “All Eyes on Rafah”

Sarah and Beth discuss the media landscape and avoidance election. TOPICS DISCUSSEDThe TikTokification of Media The Avoidance ElectionRepresentative Mickie Sherrill on Leadership in the House of RepresentativesOutside of Politics: Class ReunionsVisit our website for complete show notes and episode resources. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We're thrilled to be kicking off our limited-run return of The Nuanced Life. We hope this summer series is refreshing and encouraging to you. We'll answer listener questions, commemorate moments big and small, and discuss everything from career changes to family to romance and more.TOPICS DISCUSSEDWhat We Expect of OurselvesKim’s Move and Sarah’s DogEmily and Lauryn’s New JobsVisit our website for complete show notes and episode resources.Enjoying The Nuanced Life? Learn more about this limited summer run and find old episodes on our website. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We are delighted to welcome Doris Kearns Goodwin, the incomparable author and historian. Sarah and Beth discuss her new memoir and her front row seat to some major moments in American history. TOPICS DISCUSSEDElections in India and MexicoPresidential Power and History with Doris Kearns GoodwinVisit our website for complete show notes and episode resources. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Last week, American history was made when former president Donald Trump became the first former president convicted of a felony - 34 of them, in fact. Today, Sarah and Beth get into the details of what this conviction means, what may happen next, and the responses to the conviction from people across the political spectrum. Thank you for blowing our listener survey goal out of the water! If you didn’t get a chance to take the survey, your response still matters to us and our network. You can take the survey through this link.Visit our website for complete show notes and episode resources. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

One of our dearest podcasting friends is Chelsea Devantez of Glamorous Trash. Today, Chelsea’s incredible memoir, I Shouldn’t Be Telling You This, enters the world. We invited her for a conversation about the book, her experience with domestic violence, being conceived with a sperm donor, and so much more. This is a rich, funny, deep conversation you won’t want to miss.Please take a moment to complete our Pantsuit Politics Listener Survey. This helps our advertising sales team to have better information about our audience, which helps the revenue for our small business and keeps this show running.Visit our website for complete show notes and episode resources. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Sarah and Beth share how they are thinking about several ongoing news stories, including the controversy surrounding Justice Alito and the continuing horrors in Gaza. They also interrupt our own episode for a real-time response to the conviction of former president Trump.TOPICS DISCUSSEDDonald Trump Convicted of 34 FeloniesJustice Alito and the FlagsDevelopments in the Israel-Hamas WarOutside of Politics: GraduationVisit our website for complete show notes and episode resources. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We are delighted to share this conversation with Elizabeth Holmes of So Many Thoughts. Elizabeth is a former Wall Street Journal style reporter and current fashion commentator who gives political and royal fashion the serious, thoughtful, and fun coverage it deserves.Join us on May 30th for The Nuanced Life Live to kick off our summer series with a virtual workshop on work-life balance.Visit our website for complete show notes and episode resources. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The verdict in the first criminal trial of former president Donald Trump will likely come down next week. Sarah and Beth discuss how they are thinking about the case. Then, they talk to a therapist about the difference between mental health as a concern and mental health as content.TOPICS DISCUSSEDThe Criminal Trial of Former President Donald J. TrumpMental Health as Content with Jacey VerdicchioOutside of Politics: Alexa EtiquetteJoin us on May 30th for The Nuanced Life Live to kick off our summer series with a virtual workshop on work-life balance.Visit our website for complete show notes and episode resources. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Sarah and Beth discuss Harrison Butker's controversial commencement speech and more widespread symptoms of feminist backlash. Next, they share this conversation on childcare policy with House Minority Whip Katherine Clark.TOPICS DISCUSSEDHarrison Butker and Feminist BacklashHouse Minority Whip Katherine Clark on Affordable ChildcareOutside of Politics: Smell Maxxing and Perfume EtiquetteJoin us on May 30th for The Nuanced Life Live to kick off our summer series with a virtual workshop on work-life balance.Visit our website for complete show notes and episode resources. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We talked to Ambassador Eisen about what he's seeing inside the courtroom at the Trump hush money trial. Plus, presidential debates have been scheduled for June and September and Sarah and Beth have thoughts.TOPICS DISCUSSEDPresidential Debates ScheduledEthics and the Trump Trial with Ambassador Norm EisenOutside of Politics: Baby HawksJoin us on May 30th for The Nuanced Life Live to kick off our summer series with a virtual workshop on work-life balance.Visit our website for complete show notes and episode resources. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.