Pantsuit Politics

Separating the Commander in Chief from the War

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) Join us in Minneapolis for our live show this August! Tickets go on sale to premium members today (Tuesday, March 10) at 12pm EST and to the general public on Thursday, March 12 at 12pm EST. You will receive the link to purchase tickets directly if you are subscribed to Substack. If you aren’t subscribed, you can check our main page to see that post at the appointed time. Ready to go deeper? Visit our website for complete show notes, exclusive premium content, chats, and more.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Asymmetric Endurance: Making Sense of the Iran Strikes

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? Ready to go deeper? Visit our website for complete show notes, exclusive premium content, chats, and more.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Are We Overmatched? Ukraine, China, and the Future of War

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? Ready to go deeper? Visit our website for complete show notes, exclusive premium content, chats, and more.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Reacting to the SOTU, Spanberger's Response, and the Case for Rahm Emanuel

Sarah and Beth react to Trump's State of the Union address, Governor Abigail Spanberger's response, and what it all signals for 2028. Outside of politics, they turn inward and share their experience with Dan Pink's AI-powered self-reflection exercise. Topics Discussed: Trump’s State of the Union Looking Ahead to 2028 Outside of Politics: Brutal Truths from AI Ready to go deeper? Visit our website for complete show notes, exclusive premium content, chats, and more.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Trouble's Coming: Tariffs, the Dollar, and Hidden Economic Risk

The Supreme Court ruled 6-3 that the International Emergency Economic Powers Act does not give President Trump the authority to impose sweeping global tariffs. Sarah and Beth discuss how the tariff case is just one piece of a bigger and more troubling economic picture: a weakening dollar, a bond market under pressure, and a private credit sector showing signs of serious stress. Plus, Beth has finally watched The Pitt, and she and Sarah make the case that an emergency room drama might be exactly what America needs right now. Topics Discussed: The Supreme Court says Trump’s Tariffs are Illegal Economic Indicators are Changing Outside of Politics: The Pitt Ready to go deeper? Visit our website for complete show notes, exclusive premium content, chats, and more.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.