If we know anything about 2025, it's that we know very little about what it will actually hold. Even with the anticipated unpredictability, there are indicators from this current moment that offer us some suggestions. Sarah and Beth are together to share what they are expecting in 2025 and to share their words of the year. TOPICS DISCUSSED: Elon Musk and Funding the Government  What We Expect in 2025 Outside of Politics: Words of the Year Join our Premium Community on Substack for news, deep dives, and processing all this together.  Visit our website for complete show notes and episode resources.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

“There are years that ask questions and years that answer.” Zora Neale Hurston Sarah and Beth the questions and answers they still have from 2024. TOPICS DISCUSSED: Reflecting on 2024 Outside of Politics: Open Houses Join our Premium Community on Substack for news, deep dives, and processing all this together.  Looking for a gift for the Pantsuit Politics fan in your life? Check out our Pantsuit Politics Fan Gift Guide. If you’d like to order a Pantsuit Politics Cameo for the holidays, the deadline for that is this Thursday, December 19  Check out our premium community gifting spreadsheet if you want to share the love within our community or add your own name to potentially receive a premium subscription from another listener. Visit our website for complete show notes and episode resources.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

'Tis the season for overconsumption - or is that every season now? Sarah and Beth talk about the struggles they are facing in their own lives with consuming and being consumed.  TOPICS DISCUSSED: Overconsumption Outside of Politics: Microtrends for 2025 Join our Premium Community on Substack for news, deep dives, and processing all this together.  Looking for a gift for the Pantsuit Politics fan in your life? Check out our Pantsuit Politics Fan Gift Guide. Check out our premium community gifting spreadsheet if you want to share the love within our community or add your own name to potentially receive a premium subscription from another listener. Visit our website for complete show notes and episode resources.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Today, Sarah and Beth are following up on some of our conversations from the headlines last week, discussing social media in the context of overconsumption and the many (many) words of the year.TOPICS DISCUSSED: Good News Makes Headlines Social Media, Our Brains, and How We Handle It Outside of Politics: So Many Words of the Year Join our Premium Community on Substack for news, deep dives, and processing all this together.  Looking for a gift for the Pantsuit Politics fan in your life? Check out our Pantsuit Politics Fan Gift Guide. Check out our premium community gifting spreadsheet if you want to share the love within our community or add your own name to potentially receive a premium subscription from another listener. Visit our website for complete show notes and episode resources.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In the wake of the 2024 Presidential Election, everything is different. In the US, around the world, and in our own lives, Sarah and Beth discuss how Donald Trump's re-election seems to have shaken things loose for better (and certainly) for worse.TOPICS DISCUSSED: Killing of United Health Care CEO Brian Thompson International News from South Korea, France, Lebanon, and Syria Outside of Politics: Errand Brain Join our Premium Community on Substack for news, deep dives, and processing all this together.  Looking for a gift for the Pantsuit Politics fan in your life? Check out our Pantsuit Politics Fan Gift Guide. Visit our website for complete show notes and episode resources.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

President Biden has chosen to pardon his son, Hunter. Sarah and Beth discuss that choice in light of incoming president Trump's latest nominations and how Biden's choices over the last few years have had rippling consequences. Plus, Sarah and Beth are divided on their Wicked takes!TOPICS DISCUSSED: President Biden Pardons Hunter Biden  The Joe Biden of It All Outside of Politics: Wicked Join our Premium Community on Substack for news, deep dives, and processing all this together.  Looking for a gift for the Pantsuit Politics fan in your life? Check out our Pantsuit Politics Fan Gift Guide. Visit our website for complete show notes and episode resources.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We’re revisiting an episode from September 2023 about safe storage, the portrayal of weapons in media, and reducing gun violence. We hope this episode is helpful to you as you prepare to spend time with friends and family over the holidays. Join our Premium Community on Substack for news, deep dives, and processing all this together.  Looking for a gift for the Pantsuit Politics fan in your life? Check out our Pantsuit Politics Fan Gift Guide. Visit our website for complete show notes and episode resources.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Back in the spring, Sarah was featured on the cover of her hometown magazine, Paducah Life. As part of that cover story, she sat down with fellow Paducah native Chef Sara Bradley. They talked about leaving Paducah, coming back, and how they have worked to integrate personal and professional choices. You can see a video version of this interview on YouTube. Join our Premium Community on Substack for news, deep dives, and processing all this together.  Looking for a gift for the Pantsuit Politics fan in your life? Check out our Pantsuit Politics Fan Gift Guide. Visit our website for complete show notes and episode resources.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Sarah and Beth use the Future Problem Solving process to look at what we know about America today and brainstorm solutions about where we go next.TOPICS DISCUSSED: Future Problem Solving: America Outside of Politics: Paying Kids for Chores Join our Premium Community on Substack for news, deep dives, and processing all this together.  Looking for a gift for the Pantsuit Politics fan in your life? Check out our Pantsuit Politics Fan Gift Guide. Visit our website for complete show notes and episode resources.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Sarah and Beth discuss the responsibilities of Congress, the Supreme Court, and others will power at this time. TOPICS DISCUSSED Trump Appointments The Time to Be Bold Outside of Politics: The Sexiest Man Alive Join our Premium Community on Substack for news, deep dives, and processing all this together.  Looking for a gift for the Pantsuit Politics fan in your life? Check out our Pantsuit Politics Fan Gift Guide. Visit our website for complete show notes and episode resources.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Sarah and Beth discuss Donald Trump's ongoing appointments and talk about what can be learned from the down ballot results.  TOPICS DISCUSSED Trump Appointments and Expectations  Lessons from the Down Ballot Outside of Politics: Is It Time for Christmas? Join our Premium Community on Substack for news, deep dives, and processing all this together.  Looking for a gift for the Pantsuit Politics fan in your life? Check out our Pantsuit Politics Fan Gift Guide. Visit our website for complete show notes and episode resources.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Sarah and Beth continue to process the results of the 2024 Presidential Election. TOPICS DISCUSSED The 2024 Trump Coalition What to expect from the second Trump Adminsitration Outside of Politics: Common Ground Pilgrimages Join our Premium Community on Substack for news, deep dives, and processing all this together.  Sarah and Beth will be leading a Common Ground Pilgrimage to Switzerland in October 2025. We'd love for you to consider joining them. Visit our website for complete show notes and episode resources.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Sarah and Beth reflect on the reelection of Donald Trump and what's ahead for us as Americans. TOPICS DISCUSSEDProcessing the Reelection of Donald TrumpThe Path AheadOutside of Politics: Jason KelceJoin us on Substack for more of our thoughts and coverage of this election. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Sarah and Beth reflect on election day, anxiety, and the state of podcasting.TOPICS DISCUSSEDElection Day Check-InPantsuit Politics Turns Nine!Outside of Politics: Self-Care During Election WeekJoin us on Substack for live election night coverage! We’ll be in the chat and then live video at 9pm ET.Process your post-election stress with Sarah, Beth, and Vanessa Zoltan of Harry Potter and the Sacred Text! Join us in Boston via live stream on November 7 - for a fun night among friends. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Sarah and Beth cover the last days of the campaign and what may come next.TOPICS DISCUSSEDClosing Arguments from Harris and TrumpAre the Polls Accurate?Will There Be More Political Violence?Christian Nationalism and TrumpOutside of Politics: The Best Time ZoneJoin us on Substack for live election night coverage! We’ll be in the chat and then live video at 9pm ET.Process your post-election stress with Sarah, Beth, and Vanessa Zoltan of Harry Potter and the Sacred Text! Join us in Boston via live stream on November 7 - for a fun night among friends.Visit our website for complete show notes and episode resources. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Sarah and Beth discuss Michelle Obama, Beyonce, and host a roundtable with our husbandsTOPICS DISCUSSEDBeyonce and Michelle Obama Weigh in on the ElectionTrump’s Madison Square Garden RallyA Roundtable with Our HusbandsOutside of Politics: HalloweenSPECIAL ANNOUNCEMENT:Process your post-election stress with Sarah, Beth, and Vanessa Zoltan of Harry Potter and the Sacred Text! Join us in Boston via live stream on November 7 - for a fun night among friends.Visit our website for complete show notes and episode resources. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Sarah and Beth talk with KY Lt. Gov. Jacqueline Coleman and high school student Peter Jefferson about Amendment 2 and the broader national trends around how we fund education.TOPICS DISCUSSEDLt. Gov. Jacqueline Coleman on KY Amendment 2Peter Jefferson of the Kentucky Student Voice TeamOutside of Politics: The Failure of MemorySPECIAL ANNOUNCEMENT:Our Premium Community is now exclusively on Substack! Join Us!If you previously subscribed to Good Morning and More to Say through Apple Podcast Subscriptions, please check your feed for instructions on how to cancel that subscription and get started with us on Substack.Process your post-election stress with Sarah, Beth, and Vanessa Zoltan of Harry Potter and the Sacred Text! Join us in Boston vis live stream on November 7 - for a fun night among friends.Visit our website for complete show notes and episode resources. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Sarah and Beth discuss what might happen after the US presidential election and the results of elections around the world.TOPICS DISCUSSEDWhat can we expect after election day?Global Election Results from 2024Outside of Politics: Should you write your own obituary?SPECIAL ANNOUNCEMENT:Our Premium Community is now exclusively on Substack! Join Us!If you previously subscribed to Good Morning and More to Say through Apple Podcast Subscriptions, please check your feed for instructions on how to cancel that subscription and get started with us on Substack.Process your post-election stress with Sarah, Beth, and Vanessa Zoltan of Harry Potter and the Sacred Text! Join us in Boston vis live stream on November 7 - for a fun night among friends.Visit our website for complete show notes and episode resources. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Sarah and Beth discuss Harris's interview with Brett Baier and recent Trump events.TOPICS DISCUSSEDBrett Baier of Fox News Interviews Kamala Harris How Nine Years Campaigning Has Changed Donald TrumpOutside of Politics: Was Email a Good Idea?SPECIAL ANNOUNCEMENT:Our Premium Community is now exclusively on Substack! Join Us!Process your post-election stress with Sarah, Beth and Vanessa Zoltan of Harry Potter and the Sacred Text! Join us in Boston vis live stream on November 7 - for a fun night among friends.Visit our website for complete show notes and episode resources. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Sarah and Beth discuss the final stretch of the Harris and Trump campaigns.TOPICS DISCUSSEDHarris vs. TrumpOutside of Politics: Our Pre-Election ExhaleSPECIAL ANNOUNCEMENT:Our Premium Community is now exclusively on Substack! Join Us!Visit our website for complete show notes and episode resources. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.