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Syria: Can we achieve peace through strength?

Syria: Can we achieve peace through strength?

FromPantsuit Politics


Syria: Can we achieve peace through strength?

FromPantsuit Politics

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Length:
42 minutes
Released:
Apr 11, 2017
Format:
Podcast episode

Description

Today, in the pearls, we have a Kentucky theme—we’re going to talk a little about President Trump’s actions on coal and the Washington Post’s scathing editorial about Mitch McConnell. Then in the Suit we discuss the military strike in Syria, and in the Heels, we’ll discuss what’s on our minds outside of politics this week.   SPONSOR: Aaptiv What do you get when an app that Sarah is obsessed with becomes a sponsor of the show? Aaptiv - a fitness app that provides audio workouts guided by a trainer synched with the perfect playlist and fully customizable by workout type, machine, duration, and intensity. Aaptiv is are offering our listeners a free 30 day trial. Go to https://aaptiv.com, sign up for a monthly subscription, and enter promo code PANTSUIT.   Leave us a review on iTunes by clicking here! Subscribe to Episodes: iTunes | Android Subscribe to our weekly email and get a free Pantsuit Primer audiobook! Follow Us: Instagram | Twitter | Facebook Show Notes We acknowledge the horrendous attacks in Sweden and Egypt. Sweden mourns 4 killed, 15 wounded in Stockholm truck attack Palm Sunday bombings kill dozens at churches in Egypt In our Kentucky-themed Pearls, we discuss Trump's recent actions on coal and the Saturday Night Live skit targeting Trump's Kentucky supporters. Trump moves toward relief from water rule that threatens coal Trump signs law rolling back disclosure rule for energy and mining We also discuss the Washington Post’s scathing editorial about Mitch McConnell. We both compliment Senators from the other side who criticized the party line with regards to the recent rule change. In the Suit, we respond to our listener Katie's concerns that "'peace through strength' is getting more and more antiquated with every generation." We also share our previous views on Syria we both shared on Sarah's blog before the podcast began. Sarah: A mother's thoughts on Syria Beth: Another Mother's Perspective on Syria In the Heels, Beth gives Sarah the ultimate compliment and Sarah shares her thoughts on her recent trip to Dollywood.   
Released:
Apr 11, 2017
Format:
Podcast episode

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For anyone discouraged by our current political discourse, Sarah Stewart Holland and Beth Silvers bring a nuanced and grace-filled perspective to discussions about politics and news.