Pantsuit Politics

Sarah and Beth take stock of Robert F. Kennedy Jr.'s first year leading the Department of Health and Human Services — from purging vaccine experts, gutting public comment rules, the growing measles outbreak, and what it all means for the future of American public health. Outside of politics: Sarah's annual Oscar recap!
Topics Discussed:
RFK Jr Guts Public Health
Outside of Politics: Our Annual Oscars Recap
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Sarah and Beth process the escalating war in Iran, then turn closer to home to discuss America's car accident crisis and the Hyacinth Fellowship — an organization supporting people who have unintentionally killed someone on the road. Outside of politics, they dig into parenting styles and how to strike the Goldilocks balance of authoritative parenting.
Topics Discussed:
Iran: The Costs We Can’t Undo
Fatal Car Accidents: The Trauma Nobody Talks About
Outside of Politics: Why Your Kids Need Rules, Not Just Love
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Beth is joined by Rep. Greg Landsman to discuss the role of Congress, the decision to strike Iran, and why we need a Department of AI. Plus, they check in on their New Year's resolutions.
Topics Discussed:
What "being done" looks like and whether that's realistic with this president
The difference between Iran and what's happening in Venezuela and Cuba
Congress's role in military action and Landsman's 30-day War Powers Resolution
Whether the 2026 midterms can actually constrain this administration
The Anthropic/Department of Defense standoff and why Landsman wants a Department of AI
New Year's resolution check-ins (gluten-free life, no-shopping challenges, and sleep studies)
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Sarah and Beth are joined by expert Kerry Anderson to discuss what's happening in Iran, US and Israeli objectives, regional implications, and potential pathways for regime change and stability.
Topics Discussed:
What are the objectives in Iran?
Is regime change likely?
What might happen throughout the Middle East because of this war?
Will this war make the people of Iran better off?
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Sarah and Beth mark the fourth anniversary of Russia's invasion of Ukraine, examining the staggering human cost of the war, what it reveals about the changing nature of modern warfare, and whether America's military is prepared for the conflicts ahead. Outside of politics, they share their philosophies on high heels.
Topics Discussed:
Four Years into Russia’s Invasion of Ukraine
The Changing Nature of War
Outside of Politics: Listener Question: High Heels?
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