MAKING SENSE OF THE 2024 ELECTION: With Pantsuit Politics’ Sarah Stewart Holland and Beth Silvers

It’s election season, and it’s been an interesting ride to this cycle’s moment of truth! Jen and Amy dive deep into the heart of the upcoming 2024 election with the insightful women from Pantsuit Politics–Sarah Stewart Holland and Beth Silvers. The conversation centers around the distinct dynamics shaping this election, along with insight as to why it’s vastly different from 2016; sparking a thought-provoking dialogue about the evolving political landscape.

With Vice President Kamala Harris potentially on the brink of breaking barriers as our first female president, the discussion also touches on the hopes and challenges ahead. Sarah and Beth were participants at the Democratic National Convention in August, and they share what that experience was like, and how it informed their views of the current political terrain. As we look to a potentially historic outcome, Beth and Sarah share practical ways we can engage in the process and build community as we navigate this pivotal moment together.

You also won’t want to miss a new GenXcellence segment where Jen and Amy reminisce about their first voting experiences.

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Thought-Provoking Quotes:

“Humans rising to the moment; that just never gets old to me. That's what politics can really be--including politicians who I know get a really bad rap. But watching them come into a moment they couldn't have expected, watching history show up on their doorsteps and go, all right, let's do it. I think it's just been so exhilarating”. - Sarah Stewart Holland

“I could talk all day about all the things that Vice President Harris has done that no one talks about. I have been on the train for years that Biden needed to be a one term president, and that she was an excellent successor to him. And I think it's played out in a really strange way that presents some challenges, but also some opportunities for her. I am thrilled that America is finally getting to have a real introduction to her.” - Beth Silvers

“Good governance needs people advocating for really different approaches to legislation, to policy, to issues, to messaging.” - Beth Silvers

Resources Mentioned in This Episode:

Project 2025 - https://bit.ly/3XqR2jt

New York Times Article about Jelly Roll - https://bit.ly/3MrFrKv

I Think Your’re Wrong (But I'm Listening) by Sarah Stewart Holland & Beth Silvers - https://www.amazon.com/Think-Youre-Wrong-Listening-Conversations/dp/1400208416

Now What? By Sarah Stewart Holland & Beth Silvers - https://bit.ly/4cOXV2b

Guest’s Links:

Pantsuit Politics Website - https://www.pantsuitpoliticsshow.com/

Pantsuit Politics Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/pantsuitpolitics/

Pantsuit Politics Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/pantsuitpolitics/

Pantsuit Politics Twitter - https://bit.ly/3Xsx32H