Reports confirming Russia interfered in our election, and that the President lied to the American people.

Plus, North Korea throws cold water on the upcoming summit, and the President of the United States

described our fellow human beings as animals.

We take in a flood of news and attempt to see the bigger picture.

This is Sarah from the left and Beth from the right.

You're listening to Pantsy Politics.

No shouting, no insults, plenty of nuance.

Welcome to another episode of Pantsy Politics.

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