Pantsuit Politics

Not many would argue that empathy is one of this administration's strengths. Sarah and Beth talk about the role of empathy in our politics - both when it is a gift and when it is a burden. 

Topics Discussed

• Venezuelan Boat Strikes

• The Empathy Debate

• Outside of Politics: Our Favorite Movies & TV of 2025

Sarah and Beth discuss Netflix's bid to buy Warner Bros., our algorithmic economy, and Sean Duffy's airport fashion advice.

Topics Discussed

• The Netflix, Warner Bros., Paramount Love Triangle

• The Algorithmic Economy

• Outside of Politics: Sean Duffy wants you to look nice when you fly

Sarah and Beth talk with Simon Bazelon, one of the authors of Deciding to Win, a report focused on how Democrats can strengthen their electoral chances moving forward. This is a wonderful, pragmatic conversation about what that will take. Then, outside of politics, they discuss food for Christmas Day.

Topics Discussed

• Simon Bazelon on How Democrats Can Win
• Outside of Politics: Christmas Day Food

Today, Sarah and Beth discuss Marjorie Taylor Greene's dramatic exit from Congress and what that says about the current state of our nation. Then Julie K Brown, the Miami Herald investigative reporter who wrote the book on Jeffrey Epstein, joins Sarah and Beth to discuss her latest reporting and what happens next with the Epstein files. 

Topics Discussed

• Marjorie Taylor Greene walks away from Congress

• What Everyone Gets Wrong about the Epstein Files with Julie K Brown

• Outside of Politics: Holiday Traditions for Big Kids

Here at Pantsuit Politics, we wanted to approach our gratitude a little differently this year. We reached out to a bunch of people in our community and asked them to do that with us. What you’ll hear today are members of our team, listeners like you, some friends of the show, and many of the guests we had on throughout this year sharing the absolute smallest things they are thankful for. What we got is a beautiful mix of poignant, funny, heartfelt, and honest answers.

If you’ve never watched us on video, this episode is a great one to do so. It’s so fun to see everyone’s faces and spaces as they share what they are grateful for. Plus, Studio D was kind enough to work with me to put everyone’s names on the video as well, in case you don’t recognize them on voices alone.

We’d love to know the smallest thing you are grateful for as well. We’ve made the Substack comments open to everyone for this episode, so make sure to share your small gratitude there.

Our team is, today and always, grateful for each and every one of you who make our work possible.