Episode 78: I Think You're Wrong (But I'm Listening) With Pantsuit Politics
This week, Ashlee and Indiana sit down with Beth Silvers and Sarah Stewart Holland from Pantsuit Politics to talk about something important that seems to have gotten lost in today's culture: nuance. Beth and Sarah explain how their communication approach—rooted in curiosity and a desire to understand—highlights the middle ground between argument and apathy. They also talk about how they've learned to move toward each other and a better relationship, even though they hold opposing viewpoints on many issues. Plus, they drop their best suggestions for how to stay informed in an unbiased, non-time-consuming way.
Show Notes
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Mentioned in this episode:
Connect with Beth + Sarah: Website // Podcast // Book // Instagram
Beth’s guest post on Sarah’s blog that started it all
Recommended resources for staying informed:
TheSkimm app/newsletter
The New Paper email newsletter brief
Up First from NPR podcast
Start Here from ABC podcast
The Newsworthy with Erica Mandy podcast
Ashlee’s favorite Pantsuit Politics episodes:
The whole Constitutional Primers series is excellent
Dr. Ford, Judge Kavanaugh, and Judicial Ethics (with Crystal Quade)
Related previous episodes:
Ep. 59: Everyday Peacemaking With Osheta Moore
Related essays:
Show credits:
Hosted by Indiana Adams, with Ashlee Gadd, Sarah Stewart Holland, and Beth Silver, produced by Katie Leipprandt, edited by Kyle Cummings, content managed by Jennifer Batchelor.
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