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We're very excited to be kicking off our slow read-along of Alexis de Tocqueville's 19th-century classic, Democracy in America. Sarah and Beth are discussing Part 1 today. The next discussion will be on April 26 and be about Part 2, Book I. RESOURCES: Democracy in America Read Along Schedule American Nations: A History of the Eleven Rival Regional Cultures of North America by Colin Woodard (Amazon) We're recommending this abridged version: https://bookshop.org/p/books/democracy-in-america-alexis-de-tocqueville/15542338?ean=9780451531605 P.S. We know that some versions don't have the same breakdowns of the text. We'd love to help you figure out how to read along with your version. Send Alise an email at [email protected] and she'll help you work it out for the version you have.

Sarah and Beth discuss Ezra Klein's assertion that President Biden should step down before the Democratic convention. They share their thoughts about a Kamala Harris v. Nikki Haley race and what the 2024 map for the House and Senate elections might play into all of this as well. Plus, speaking of stepping down, John Oliver made an offer to Supreme Court Justice Clarence Thomas. Sarah and Beth discuss. As is often the case, all of this evolves into a much larger conversation about how we're spending our time, absorbing information, and how our brains process information. *This episode is explicit.* RESOURCES: Opinion | Democrats Have a Better Option Than Biden (The Ezra Klein Show) Campaign 2024: Nikki Haley Remarks on the State of the Republican Presidential Primary Race (YouTube) Subtract: The Untapped Science of Less: Klotz, Leidy (Amazon) You Had To Be There: Saturday Night Live - Garth Brooks/Chris Gaines (Apple Podcasts)

The State of New York vs. Donald Trump et. al. https://www.scribd.com/document/706231478/452564-2022-People-of-the-State-of-v-People-of-the-State-of-Decision-After-Trial-1688#1fullscreen=1 Previous Episodes on this Case: Game Theory and Justice in Georgia https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/more-to-say/id1567612348?i=1000632316425 A Finding of Fraud with a Side of Sanctions https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/a-finding-of-fraud-with-a-side-of-sanctions/id1567612348?i=1000629900562 Back to Donald https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/back-to-donald/id1567612348?i=1000581685936 Letitia's Getting Closer https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/good-morning/id1567611277?i=1000548371804

In the spirit of Valentine's Day, Beth is sending flowers to some people and things she is appreciating right now. RESOURCES: Justice in Every Breath - Moms Clean Air Force Flight attendants don't earn their hourly pay until aircraft doors close. Here's why (NPR) Full article: A National Assessment of EMS Performance at the Response and Agency Level Why Americans Suddenly Stopped Hanging Out (The Atlantic) Tracy Chapman Skincare Reel (Instagram) https://www.instagram.com/reel/C2_Ctu4sxuJ/?igsh=MXcyczQ0bW82bno0dg==

Sarah and Beth talk about two things they saw on TV this week: the RFK Jr. Super Bowl commercial and Jon Stewart's return to The Daily Show.

We are incredibly honored to be joined today by Jason Murray, the lawyer who has led the Colorado ballot case through the court system culminating last week in his arguments before the Supreme Court of the United States. Jason and his wife Michelle are longtime listeners of Pantsuit Politics and wonderful friends of the show. We are so grateful that Jason took time today to share with us his experience in this historic case.

What does it mean to us to have justice for a situation? Is punishment through the criminal justice system always the most just application of deserved consequences? These questions are incredibly complicated, consequential, and personal. Today, Beth is exploring a few cases through the lens of her, admittedly extreme, views on criminal justice and the punitive nature of the American justice system. RESOURCES: The Juror Who Found Herself Guilty (Texas Monthly) Alabama puts to death Kenneth Smith in first known execution using nitrogen gas (CNN) This Death Row Inmate Says He's Innocent. The Supreme Court Has Agreed To Hear His Case. (Reason)

Beth is under the weather and today's More To Say is a written Q&A post. If you have a question you'd like us to consider for a future episode of MTS, send us a note at [email protected]. And if you're not already subscribed to our Apple Subscribers email list, you can fill out this super short form: http://eepurl.com/hKw7wj

Sarah and Beth discuss accusations that District Attorney Fani Willis, who is in charge of the RICO case against former president Trump, was having an affair with a colleague and whether or not that should affect her position on the case.

The Court of Appeals has unanimously determined that former president Donald Trump does not have absolute immunity from criminal prosecution. Beth is breaking down this case for us. RESOURCES: United States v. Donald Trump (US Court of Appeals, DC Circuit) https://www.cadc.uscourts.gov/internet/opinions.nsf/1AC5A0E7090A350785258ABB0052D942/$file/23-3228-2039001.pdf Judge Chutkun, Taylor, and Beyonce (December 12, 2023 More to Say)

This week on More to Say, Beth is exploring the idea of partial redemption through several disparate stories. Today, she's breaking down Acheson Hotels LLC v. Laufer. Acheson Hotels LLC v. Laufer (SCOTUS) https://www.supremecourt.gov/opinions/23pdf/601us1r01_q86b.pdf

What does Antarctica have to do with immigration? Beth is exploring the wondrous systems that protect Antarctica and imagining how similar styles of thinking might help the global conversation about migration and immigration.