Podcast Episodes

Repeal and Replace: The American Health Care Act

Season 3

Republicans have been saying "repeal and replace" for seven years. Today, we're talking about their proposal, the American Health Care Act, to repeal and replace the Affordable Care Act. 

The Pearls (…

Published on 8 years, 9 months ago

Primer: Medicaid and the American Health Care Act

Season 3

In preparation for Tuesday's podcast on the Republican health care proposal, Beth gives a quick overview of Medicaid and the American Health Care Act. 

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Published on 8 years, 9 months ago

The Briefcase: Transparency, Wikileaks, and Listener Feedback

Season 3

We discuss Noah Dyer - candidate for governor in Arizona - who posted a VERY transparent statement on his sex life on his website. Is total transparency something we want? Wikileaks certainly does. …

Published on 8 years, 9 months ago

What the Russia?!?

Season 3

We start the episode with a mini-Russian primer then attempt to work our way through the connections between Russia and the Trump campaign and administration.

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Published on 8 years, 9 months ago

Pantsuit Politics Book Club: Strangers In Their Own Land

Season 3

Sarah chats with Megan Hart, the founder of our Pantsuit Politics Book Club, to talk about the February book club pick, Strangers in Their Own Land: Anger and Mourning on the American Right by Arlie …

Published on 8 years, 9 months ago

What Are Democrats to Do?

Season 3

With Republicans controlling Congress and the White House, we focus on what Democrats can and should do to move forward before the midterms. 

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Published on 8 years, 9 months ago

The Briefcase: The Psychology of It All

Season 3

In today's episode of the Briefcase, we talk about the appointment of H.R. McMaster before discussing the town hall meetings taking place during the Congressional recess. We discuss the Affordable Ca…

Published on 8 years, 9 months ago

Resistance and Backlash

Season 3

Today, we talk about a provocative New York Times essay, "Are Liberals Helping Trump?" But first, we continue our efforts to keep up with the chaotic pace of news. 

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Published on 8 years, 10 months ago

S*** Keeps Happening

Season 3

We bemoan the chaotic state of the news and try to tackle the highlights from the past few days' headlines. We discuss President Trump's frequent (and expensive) trips to Mar-a-Lago. Beyond the confl…

Published on 8 years, 10 months ago

Testing President Trump

Season 3

First up, Trump and Kellyanne fight with Nordstrom. Trump earlier this week tweeted that "My daughter Ivanka has been treated so unfairly by @Nordstrom. She is a great person – always pushing me to d…

Published on 8 years, 10 months ago