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The State of the Schools: Public Education
Season 8
Sarah and Beth share the second part of a larger conversation about the state of the schools. Today's episode covers issues happening in public K-12 schools, including learning loss, staffing shortag…
Published on 2 years, 7 months ago
The State of the Schools: Higher Education
Season 8
Sarah and Beth share the first part of a larger conversation about the state of the schools. Today's episode covers the expense and admissions process of higher education and, more broadly, what we w…
Published on 2 years, 7 months ago
E. Jean Carroll, George Santos, and the Stumbling of Tech Giants
Season 8
Sarah and Beth discuss the legal news of the week - including E. Jean Carroll's successful civil suit against Donald Trump and the indictment of George Santos. Then, they consider the state of the te…
Published on 2 years, 7 months ago
The Gerontocracy at Home and Abroad
Season 8
Sarah and Beth discuss the Coronation of King Charles and aging leadership and institutions in the United States.
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The End of Title 42 and What’s Next for ImmigrationPolicy and Gun Viol…Published on 2 years, 7 months ago
China and the Importance of Taiwan with Bethany Allen-Ebrahimian
Season 8
We talk to Bethany Allen-Ebrahimian, the Axios China reporter, about China, Taiwan, and their delicate balance.
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Bethany Allen-Ebrahimian on China and TaiwanOutside of Politics: Best Bo…Published on 2 years, 7 months ago
It's Time to Talk about J.K. Rowling
Season 8
Sarah and Beth discuss The Witch Trials of J.K. Rowling and the criticisms and responses to it.
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The Federal Budget and Debt CeilingSan Jacinto ShootingThe Witch Trials of J.K. RowlingO…Published on 2 years, 7 months ago
5 Things You Need to Know About the Federal Budget Process
Season 8
In anticipation of discussing current budget proposals next week, we’re returning to our October 2019 episode on the federal budget process itself.
Budget VocabularyMandatory vs. Discretionary vs. Ta…Published on 2 years, 7 months ago
Fox News, the Free Press, and Farewell to Tucker Carlson
Season 8
We unpack the Dominion Voting v. Fox News settlement and other news, including the next stage of the legal battle over Mifepristone.
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Published on 2 years, 8 months ago
Opioids in America: Part 2
Season 8
We discuss recent gun violence and the impact of fentanyl on the opioid crisis.
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If…
Published on 2 years, 8 months ago
More to Say: Everything is Connected to the Opioid Epidemic
Season 8
We're sharing an episode of our Pantsuit Politics Premium show, More to Say, that Beth released earlier this week. It really lays the foundation for the conversations we're having on the main show th…
Published on 2 years, 8 months ago