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This is Sarah Stewart Holland.

This is Beth Silvers.

You're listening to Pantsuit Politics if you are new to our show.

Welcome.

We've been doing this for 10 years,

and we have learned to take a different approach to the news. We don't chase headlines, and we don't

lead on outrage. Doesn't mean we ignore our emotional reactions? We just try to work through those

together so that we can respond with curiosity and stay grounded and motivated instead of anxious and depleted.

And we're going to do that here for you today. We have both had very emotional reactions to the

president attacking Ukraine. So we're going to work through that first. Then we're going to slow down

and zoom out and talk about Doge and the federal government and whether we are building or destroying right now in America.

And as always, we will end our episode with a little exhale, what's on our mind outside of politics.

And today it's our new approach to online shopping.

As with every episode, our goal is not to convince you of anything. It's to invite you along as we process the news and discuss our

politics so that you can do the same with the people in your lives. If you like our show,

there is so much more for you on our substack. Yes, every morning from Monday through Thursday,

I host Good Morning. It's a short summary of what's happening in the headlines. Thursdays is

special. It's the good news brief.

And that's where I share positive trends, genuine good news that might have gotten missed.

I don't do like such and such town paid person medical bills. Not that that's not beautiful and

important, but I really try to find good news articles that have

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