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Ep 166166: Above The Law
Barb McQuade hosts #SistersInLaw to review E. Jean Carroll’s second civil case against Trump, the impact of his cases on the campaign, and developments in his ongoing 14th Amendment ballot challenges. Then, the #Sisters explain the Article 2 requirements for the presidency, and pick apart Trump’s birther attacks on President Obama and Nikki Haley. From there, they dive into the DOJ’s review of the Uvalde shooting’s law enforcement response, share the recommendations that might prevent future tragedies, and discuss how they might be enforced..Get your #SistersInLaw gear or the perfect gift at politicon.com/merchWEBSITE & TRANSCRIPTEmail: [email protected] or Thread to @sistersInLaw.podcastGet Barb’s New Book: Attack From Within: How Disinformation Is Sabotaging AmericaBarb’s Book Tour Mentioned By The #Sisters:Uvalde Executive SummaryUvalde Full Critical Incident ReviewPlease Support This Week’s SponsorsAura: Take your family’s cybersecurity to the highest level. Get a 14 day trial plus a check of your data to see if your personal information has been leaked online for FREE when you visit aura.com/sistersReel Paper:Get 30% off a subscription and free shipping on sustainable paper products for your home when you go to http://reelpaper.com/SIL and use promo code: SISTERSWild Grain: Get $30 off and free croissants in every box when you start your subscription getting delicious quick bake artisanal pastries, pastas, and bread when you go to wildgrain.com/sisters and use promo code: SISTERSHoneylove:Get 20% OFF @honeylove by going to honeylove.com/sisters! #honeylovepodGet More From #SistersInLawJoyce Vance: Twitter | University of Alabama Law | MSNBC | Civil Discourse SubstackJill Wine-Banks: Twitter | Facebook | Website | Author of The Watergate Girl: My Fight For Truth & Justice Against A Criminal PresidentKimberly Atkins Stohr: Twitter | Boston Globe | WBUR | Unbound NewsletterBarb McQuade: Twitter | University of Michigan Law | Just Security | MSNBC
Ep 165165: Hygge
Jill Wine-Banks hosts #SistersInLaw to discuss the biggest developments in Trump’s trials, including the prospect he gains presidential immunity, his closing argument in the New York fraud case, threats to Judge Engoron, and the potential of a second judgment against him for defaming E. Jean Carroll. Then, the #Sisters cover the allegations of corruption surrounding AG Fani Willis’ relationship with the lead prosecutor in the Georgia election interference case, and the legal battle for transgender rights in Alabama after the courts upheld a ban on medical care for adolescents.Get your #SistersInLaw gear or the perfect gift at politicon.com/merchWEBSITE & TRANSCRIPTEmail: [email protected] or Thread to @sistersInLaw.podcastGet Barb’s New Book: Attack From Within: How Disinformation Is Sabotaging AmericaMentioned By The #Sisters:From Barb on the 25% who believe that the FBI instigated the Jan. 6 attackFrom Kim on Trump’s attempt to argue presidential immunityPlease Support This Week’s SponsorsHelloFresh: Enjoy a free breakfast item per box delivered right to your door for as long as you’re subscribed when you go to hellofresh.com/sistersfree and use promo code: SISTERSFREEHelix: Helix is offering 20% off all mattress orders and two free pillows for our listeners! Go to helixsleep.com/sisters and use code: HELIXPARTNER20Blueland:For 15% off your order of green cleaning products, go to blueland.com/sistersThrive Causemetics: For 20% off incredible clean and cause focused beauty products, go to thrivecausemetics.com/sistersCalm:Perfect your meditation practice and get better sleep with a 40% off a premium subscription when you go to calm.com/sisters Get More From #SistersInLawJoyce Vance: Twitter | University of Alabama Law | MSNBC | Civil Discourse SubstackJill Wine-Banks: Twitter | Facebook | Website | Author of The Watergate Girl: My Fight For Truth & Justice Against A Criminal PresidentKimberly Atkins Stohr: Twitter | Boston Globe | WBUR | Unbound NewsletterBarb McQuade: Twitter | University of Michigan Law | Just Security | MSNBC
Ep 164164: A Mess In Texas
Joyce Vance hosts #SistersInLaw to discuss the efforts by Trump to get certiorari while he attempts to stay on the ballot amid 14th Amendment based removals, and weigh whether it is a legal or political decision. Then, the #Sisters explain the legal battles being waged in Texas over important rights and freedoms. First, they break down President Biden’s suit against Texas over immigration enforcement and explain why the federal government takes precedence over the state due to the supremacy clause. From there, they cover how post-Dobbs restrictions have brought Texas’ emergency room abortion ban into conflict with medicine’s best practices.Get your #SistersInLaw gear or the perfect gift at politicon.com/merchWEBSITE & TRANSCRIPTEmail: [email protected] or Thread to @sistersInLaw.podcastGet Barb’s New Book: Attack From Within: How Disinformation Is Sabotaging AmericaPlease Support This Week’s SponsorsHappy Viking:For 20% off delicious superfoods and protein shakes, go to drinkhappyviking.com and use the code: SISTERSOneSkin:Get 15% off OneSkin with the code: SISTERS at oneskin.co #oneskinpodHelloFresh: Enjoy a free breakfast item per box delivered right to your door for as long as you’re subscribed when you go to hellofresh.com/sistersfree and use promo code: SISTERSFREEAthena Club: Get 20% off razors for a perfect shave when you go to athenaclub.com and use the code: SILGet More From #SistersInLawJoyce Vance: Twitter | University of Alabama Law | MSNBC | Civil Discourse SubstackJill Wine-Banks: Twitter | Facebook | Website | Author of The Watergate Girl: My Fight For Truth & Justice Against A Criminal PresidentKimberly Atkins Stohr: Twitter | Boston Globe | WBUR | Unbound NewsletterBarb McQuade: Twitter | University of Michigan Law | Just Security | MSNBC
Ep 163163: Mishigas in Michigan & Other States
Kimberly Atkins Stohr hosts #SistersInLaw to look at Jack Smith’s in limine motion to shut down Trump’s ability to bring misinformation into the evidence of his D.C. trial, and how it affects the potential defenses and the case’s progression. Then, the #SistersInLaw dive into the latest developments in the efforts to remove Trump from the ballot in Maine and other states, and explain why they represent constitutional analysis rather than partisan action. From there, they analyze the impact of Chesebro’s emails and proffer on the fake electors case and what it means when a defendant maintains innocence after pleading guilty..Get your #SistersInLaw gear or the perfect gift at politicon.com/merchWEBSITE & TRANSCRIPTEmail: [email protected] or Thread to @sistersInLaw.podcastMentioned By The #Sisters:Trump ballot decisions in Colorado and Maine Jen Rubin’s Green Room PodcastGet Barb’s New Book: Attack From Within: How Disinformation Is Sabotaging AmericaPlease Support This Week’s SponsorsFactor:For delicious ready to eat meals, head to factormeals.com/sil50 anduse code: SIL50 to get 50% off.Calm:Perfect your meditation practice and get better sleep with a 40% off a premium subscription when you go to calm.com/sisters Olive & June:Get 20% off your mani system when you go to oliveandjune.com/sil and use promo code: SILOneSkin:Get 15% off OneSkin with the code: SISTERS at oneskin.co #oneskinpodGet More From #SistersInLawJoyce Vance: Twitter | University of Alabama Law | MSNBC | Civil Discourse SubstackJill Wine-Banks: Twitter | Facebook | Website | Author of The Watergate Girl: My Fight For Truth & Justice Against A Criminal PresidentKimberly Atkins Stohr: Twitter | Boston Globe | WBUR | Unbound NewsletterBarb McQuade: Twitter | University of Michigan Law | Just Security | MSNBC
Ep 162162: Trump & Giuliani on the Naughty List
Barb McQuade hosts #SistersInLaw to discuss the CO Supreme Court’s decision to remove Trump from the primary ballot under Section 3 of the 14th Amendment and its national implications. From there, the #Sisters break down the delay to Trump’s D.C. trial while his appeal of Judge Chutkan’s rejection of presidential immunity moves through the court system, before looking at how it affects his other cases. Then, they explain the details of Rudy Guiliani’s bankruptcy following the judgment against him for defaming Ruby Freeman and Shaye Moss.Get your #SistersInLaw gear or the perfect gift at politicon.com/merchWEBSITE & TRANSCRIPTEmail: [email protected] or Thread to @sistersInLaw.podcastMentioned By The #Sisters:George Conway on the Colorado Supreme Court’s 14th Amendment dissentGet Barb’s New Book: Attack From Within: How Disinformation Is Sabotaging AmericaPlease Support This Week’s SponsorsReel Paper:Get 30% off a subscription and free shipping on sustainable paper products for your home when you go to reelpaper.com/sil and use promo code: SILOneSkin:Get 15% off OneSkin with the code: SISTERS at oneskin.co #oneskinpodHelloFresh: Enjoy a free breakfast item per box delivered right to your door for as long as you’re subscribed when you go to hellofresh.com/sistersfree and use promo code: SISTERSFREEAura: Take your family’s cybersecurity to the highest level. Get a 14 day trial plus a check of your data to see if your personal information has been leaked online for FREE when you visit aura.com/sistersGet More From #SistersInLawJoyce Vance: Twitter | University of Alabama Law | MSNBC | Civil Discourse SubstackJill Wine-Banks: Twitter | Facebook | Website | Author of The Watergate Girl: My Fight For Truth & Justice Against A Criminal PresidentKimberly Atkins Stohr: Twitter | Boston Globe | WBUR | Unbound NewsletterBarb McQuade: Twitter | University of Michigan Law | Just Security | MSNBC
Ep 161161: $148,000,000
Jill Wine-Banks hosts #SistersInLaw to share the latest updates from the prosecutions of Trump world, including the attempts at removal by Mark Meadows, the effects of the potential SCOTUS ruling on presidential immunity, what constitutes obstruction of an official proceeding, and the trial schedule. The #Sisters then explain the factors behind the $148 million ruling against Rudy Giuliani for his racially biased defamation of Shaye Moss and Ruby Freeman, before discussing the attack on administrative law contained in the mifepristone based challenge to abortion rights.Get your #SistersInLaw gear or the perfect gift at politicon.com/merchWEBSITE & TRANSCRIPTEmail: [email protected] or Thread to @sistersInLaw.podcastMentioned By The #Sisters:From Kim on SCOTUS’ impact on Trump’s prosecutionFrom Joyce on Jack Smith’s evidence against TrumpInside the SCOTUS’ dismantling of RoeGet Barb’s New Book: Attack From Within: How Disinformation Is Sabotaging AmericaPlease Support This Week’s SponsorsHelloFresh: Enjoy a free breakfast item per box delivered right to your door for as long as you’re subscribed when you go to hellofresh.com/sistersfree and use promo code: SISTERSFREEThrive Causemetics: For 20% off incredible clean and cause focused beauty products, go to thrivecausemetics.com/sistersBlueland:For 15% off your order of green cleaning products, go to blueland.com/sistersOlive & June:Get 20% off your mani system when you go to oliveandjune.com/sil and use promo code: SILLomi:Turn your food waste into plant-food at the press of a button with Lomi. Use the code SIL to save $50 at lomi.com/SILGet More From #SistersInLawJoyce Vance: Twitter | University of Alabama Law | MSNBC | Civil Discourse SubstackJill Wine-Banks: Twitter | Facebook | Website | Author of The Watergate Girl: My Fight For Truth & Justice Against A Criminal PresidentKimberly Atkins Stohr: Twitter | Boston Globe | WBUR | Unbound NewsletterBarb McQuade: Twitter | University of Michigan Law | Just Security | MSNBC
Ep 160160: Trump, Texas & Tax Evasion
Joyce Vance hosts #SistersInLaw to give you a legal roundup of the latest developments in Trump world by covering the civil suit settlement and criminal charges filed against fake electors, and the rejection of Donald’s immunity appeal. Then, the #Sisters discuss an abortion case in Texas challenging its strict ban that resulted in improper pressure from A.G. Paxton, and how things might go if it goes to the Supreme Court. From there, they dive into the Hunter Biden saga with a look at the progression of his tax evasion charges after the collapse of a plea deal and explore what it might mean for our politics.Get your #SistersInLaw gear or the perfect gift at politicon.com/merchWEBSITE & TRANSCRIPTEmail: [email protected] or Thread to @sistersInLaw.podcastPlease Support This Week’s SponsorsCalm:Perfect your meditation practice and get better sleep with a 40% off a premium subscription when you go to calm.com/sisters HelloFresh: Enjoy a free breakfast item per box delivered right to your door for as long as you’re subscribed when you go to hellofresh.com/sistersfree and use promo code: SISTERSFREEHelix: Helix is offering 20% off all mattress orders and two free pillows for our listeners! Go to helixsleep.com/sisters and use code: HELIXPARTNER20OneSkin: Get 15% off OneSkin with the code SISTERS at oneskin.co #oneskinpodMentioned By The #Sisters:Christmas Movie FavoritesGet Barb’s New Book: Attack From Within: How Disinformation Is Sabotaging AmericaGet More From #SistersInLawJoyce Vance: Twitter | University of Alabama Law | MSNBC | Civil Discourse SubstackJill Wine-Banks: Twitter | Facebook | Website | Author of The Watergate Girl: My Fight For Truth & Justice Against A Criminal PresidentKimberly Atkins Stohr: Twitter | Boston Globe | WBUR | Unbound NewsletterBarb McQuade: Twitter | University of Michigan Law | Just Security | MSNBC
Ep 159159: Still On The Ledge
Barb McQuade hosts #SistersInLaw to memorialize Justice Sandra Day O’Connor and discuss this week’s legal news. First, they look at the latest developments in Trump’s cases including the rejection of his trial dismissal attempt, his renewed gag order, and a court ruling that he is civilly liable for the events of January 6th. Then, they cover the ruling to stop private action under Section 2 of the Voting Rights Act and debate how the Supreme Court would weigh in, before pivoting to a SEC case heard by SCOTUS that could weaken the administrative state by remanding SEC judgements to federal juries.Get your #SistersInLaw gear or the perfect gift at politicon.com/merchWEBSITE & TRANSCRIPTEmail: [email protected] or Thread to @sistersInLaw.podcastPlease Support This Week’s SponsorsAura Frames:Give the perfect gift this holiday season when you visit AuraFrames.com and get $30 off their best-selling frames with the code SISTERSAura: Take your family’s cybersecurity to the highest level. Get a 14 day trial plus a check of your data to see if your personal information has been leaked online for FREE when you visit aura.com/sistersKitsch:Update your style with 30% off your order when you go to mykitsch.com/sistersOSEA Malibu: Get 10% off your order of clean beauty products from OSEA Malibu when you go to oseamalibu.com and use promo code: SILMentioned By The #Sisters:From Kim on the conservative attack on the Voting Rights ActGet Barb’s New Book: Attack From Within: How Disinformation Is Sabotaging AmericaGet More From #SistersInLawJoyce Vance: Twitter | University of Alabama Law | MSNBC | Civil Discourse SubstackJill Wine-Banks: Twitter | Facebook | Website | Author of The Watergate Girl: My Fight For Truth & Justice Against A Criminal PresidentKimberly Atkins Stohr: Twitter | Boston Globe | WBUR | Unbound NewsletterBarb McQuade: Twitter | University of Michigan Law | Just Security | MSNBC
Ep 158158: Thankful For Our Listeners
Kimberly Atkins Stohr hosts a special Thanksgiving episode of #SistersInLaw to share how they celebrate the holiday and answer the excellent thought provoking questions from you! They cover anything and everything, from the resignation of George Santos, to the conviction of Paul Pelosi’s attacker, how to handle Judge Cannon, why the law has so much Latin, the 14th Amendment based attempts to keep Trump off the ballot, how AI might affect trials, methods of moving to a popular vote, the Cassie v. Diddy settlement, along with many other fascinating topics.Get your #SistersInLaw gear or the perfect gift at politicon.com/merchWEBSITE & TRANSCRIPTEmail: [email protected] or Thread to @sistersInLaw.podcastPlease Support This Week’s SponsorsMoink:For farm fresh meats and delicious free ground beef for a year, go to moinkbox.com/sistersHoneyLove:Get Up to 60% OFF @honeylove by going to honeylove.com/sisters! #honeylovepodReel PaperGet planet friendly Reel Paper products at target.com, in store, with the Target App, or at reelpaper.com/sistersAura Frames:From now through Black Friday and Cyber Monday visit AuraFrames.com and get $40 off their best-selling Carver Mat frame with the code SISTERSMentioned By The #Sisters:Leftover Thanksgiving RecipesGet Barb’s New Book: Attack From Within: How Disinformation Is Sabotaging AmericaGet More From #SistersInLawJoyce Vance: Twitter | University of Alabama Law | MSNBC | Civil Discourse SubstackJill Wine-Banks: Twitter | Facebook | Website | Author of The Watergate Girl: My Fight For Truth & Justice Against A Criminal PresidentKimberly Atkins Stohr: Twitter | Boston Globe | WBUR | Unbound NewsletterBarb McQuade: Twitter | University of Michigan Law | Just Security | MSNBC
Ep 157157: SCOTUS COTUS
Joyce Vance hosts #SistersInLaw to cover the latest developments in Trump’s New York fraud case, including his failed attempt to have it dismissed, the relevance of expert witness testimony, and the reasoning behind the rescinded gag order. Then they analyze how the lack of a protective order in the Fulton County RICO case led to leaks that might bias a jury and compare Trump’s treatment to co-defendant Harrison Floyd when both have been making threats. Following that, the #sisters debate the pros and cons of SCOTUS’ ethics code, warn the country about potential loopholes, and share possible solutions for strengthening it.Get your #SistersInLaw gear or the perfect gift at politicon.com/merchWEBSITE & TRANSCRIPTEmail: [email protected] or Thread to @sistersInLaw.podcastPlease Support This Week’s SponsorsHelloFresh: Enjoy a free breakfast item per box delivered right to your door for as long as you’re subscribed when you go to hellofresh.com/sistersfree and use promo code: SISTERSFREEBlueland:For 30% off your order of green cleaning products, go to blueland.com/sistersLomi:Turn your food waste into plant-food at the press of a button with Lomi. Use the code SIL to save $50 at lomi.com/SILThrive Causemetics: For 20% off incredible clean and cause focused beauty products, go to thrivecausemetics.com/sistersMentioned By The #Sisters:From Barb on Ohio Republicans’ attack on reproductive rightsGet Barb’s New Book: Attack From Within: How Disinformation Is Sabotaging AmericaGet More From #SistersInLawJoyce Vance: Twitter | University of Alabama Law | MSNBC | Civil Discourse SubstackJill Wine-Banks: Twitter | Facebook | Website | Author of The Watergate Girl: My Fight For Truth & Justice Against A Criminal PresidentKimberly Atkins Stohr: Twitter | Boston Globe | WBUR | Unbound NewsletterBarb McQuade: Twitter | University of Michigan Law | Just Security | MSNBC
Ep 156156: Finally, Some Good News
Jill Wine-Banks hosts #SistersInLaw to dive into the latest developments in the Trump courtroom saga by analyzing the witness testimony given by Donald and Ivanka and the effect of cameras being barred from the courtroom. From there, the #Sisters discuss the efforts by Hunter Biden to go on legal offense against wide ranging defamatory statements against him, including linking him to Hamas’ attack on Israel, and whether it is a wise strategy. Finally, the #Sisters share the good news about the SCOTUS taking on gun violence by hearing a case that could bar domestic abusers from firearm ownership and celebrate abortion winning in this week’s elections.Get your #SistersInLaw gear or the perfect gift at politicon.com/merchWEBSITE & TRANSCRIPTEmail: [email protected] or Thread to @sistersInLaw.podcastMentioned By The #Sisters:From Jill on the value of putting cameras in the courtroomFrom Kim on Trump’s courtroom defeatsPlease Support This Week’s SponsorsHelloFresh: Enjoy a free breakfast item per box delivered right to your door for as long as you’re subscribed when you go to hellofresh.com/sistersfree and use promo code: SISTERSFREEHelix: Helix is offering 20% off all mattress orders and two free pillows for our listeners! Go to helixsleep.com/sisters and use code: HELIXPARTNER20OneSkin: Get 15% off OneSkin with the code SISTERS at oneskin.co #oneskinpodOlive & June:Get 20% off your mani system when you go to oliveandjune.com/sil and use promo code: SILCalm:Perfect your meditation practice and get better sleep with a 40% off a premium subscription when you go to calm.com/sisters Get Barb’s New Book: Attack From Within: How Disinformation Is Sabotaging AmericaGet More From #SistersInLawJoyce Vance: Twitter | University of Alabama Law | MSNBC | Civil Discourse SubstackJill Wine-Banks: Twitter | Facebook | Website | Author of The Watergate Girl: My Fight For Truth & Justice Against A Criminal PresidentKimberly Atkins Stohr: Twitter | Boston Globe | WBUR | Unbound NewsletterBarb McQuade: Twitter | University of Michigan Law | Just Security | MSNBC
Ep 155155: Limine, Not Lemonade
Barb McQuade hosts #SistersInLaw to analyze the potential of suits using the 14th Amendment in Colorado and Minnesota to keep Trump off the presidential ballot by looking at what must be proven and the downstream political effects. Then, they dive into the civil fraud case against Trump by previewing the upcoming testimony by him and Ivanka and exploring the risks he faces on the stand. From there, they break down the charges and conviction of crypto king Sam Bankman-Fried for the fraud he committed in the creation of a ponzi scheme using his trading exchange FTX.Get your #SistersInLaw merch including the new mug at politicon.com/merchWEBSITE & TRANSCRIPTEmail: [email protected] or Thread to @sistersInLaw.podcastPlease Support This Week’s SponsorsHoneyLove: Get Up to 50% OFF @honeylove by going to honeylove.com/sisters! #honeylovepodMoink:For farm fresh meats and delicious free ground beef for a year, go to moinkbox.com/sistersOSEA Malibu: Get 10% off your order of clean beauty products from OSEA along with free samples, as well as free shipping on orders over $60 when you go to oseamalibu.com and use promo code: SILAura: Take your family’s cybersecurity to the highest level. Get a 14 day trial plus a check of your data to see if your personal information has been leaked online for FREE when you visit aura.com/sistersMentioned By The #Sisters:From Joyce’s Substack on the SBF convictionFrom Kim on the effect of gerrymandering on our democracyGet Barb’s New Book: Attack From Within: How Disinformation Is Sabotaging AmericaGet More From #SistersInLawJoyce Vance: Twitter | University of Alabama Law | MSNBC | Civil Discourse SubstackJill Wine-Banks: Twitter | Facebook | Website | Author of The Watergate Girl: My Fight For Truth & Justice Against A Criminal PresidentKimberly Atkins Stohr: Twitter | Boston Globe | WBUR | Unbound NewsletterBarb McQuade: Twitter | University of Michigan Law | Just Security | MSNBC
Ep 154154: Feels Like Fall
Kimberly Atkins Stohr hosts #SistersInLaw to review the latest legal developments in the prosecutions of members of Trump World. They cover Trump’s latest sanctions, the plea deal of Jenna Ellis in the Rico case, and the role of Mark Meadows– weighing the rationale behind the relatively light plea deals and the differences between cooperation and immunity. Then they break down the gerrymandering case in GA with a look at how demographic changes make it racially based, and the political impact of redrawing congressional maps with elections looming. Following that they lament the tragic shooting in Maine, and explain the yellow flag gun laws there, the necessary requirements for gun removal, and how they differ from red flag laws.Get your #SistersInLaw gear or the perfect gift at politicon.com/merchWEBSITE & TRANSCRIPTEmail: [email protected] or Thread to @sistersInLaw.podcastPlease Support This Week’s SponsorsOneSkin: Get 15% off OneSkin with the code SISTERS at oneskin.co #oneskinpodThrive Causemetics: For 20% off incredible clean and cause focused beauty products, go to thrivecausemetics.com/sistersCalm:Perfect your meditation practice and get better sleep with a 40% off a premium subscription when you go to calm.com/sisters HelloFresh: Enjoy 50% off plus free shipping with delicious HelloFresh meals delivered right to your door when you go to hellofresh.com/50sisters and use promo code: 50SISTERSMentioned By The #Sisters:From Joyce on cooperation versus immunityFrom Kim on the effect of gerrymandering on our democracyGet Barb’s New Book: Attack From Within: How Disinformation Is Sabotaging AmericaGet More From #SistersInLawJoyce Vance: Twitter | University of Alabama Law | MSNBC | Civil Discourse SubstackJill Wine-Banks: Twitter | Facebook | Website | Author of The Watergate Girl: My Fight For Truth & Justice Against A Criminal PresidentKimberly Atkins Stohr: Twitter | Boston Globe | WBUR | Unbound NewsletterBarb McQuade: Twitter | University of Michigan Law | Just Security | MSNBC
Ep 153153: Cheese & Kraken
Joyce Vance hosts #SistersInLaw to analyze the guilty pleas of Kenneth Chesebro and Sidney Powell in Georgia, why they got off relatively easy, and what their convictions mean for the other defendants. Then, they discuss the DOJ’s class action settlement on behalf of immigrant families separated at the border, with a look at how they’re being compensated and the steps the government must take to make sure it never happens again. From there, they debate the merits of forum shopping that has enabled people to take advantage of the system for better outcomes and empower a single judge to set national policy. But given that it was a lone judge who dismantled Trump’s muslim ban, can it sometimes be a good thing?Get your #SistersInLaw gear or the perfect gift at politicon.com/merchWEBSITE & TRANSCRIPTEmail: [email protected] or Thread to @sistersInLaw.podcastPlease Support This Week’s SponsorsKitsch:Update your style with 30% off your order when you go to mykitsch.com/sistersBlueland:For 15% off your first order of green cleaning products, go to blueland.com/sistersHoneyLove: Get 20% OFF @honeylove by going to #honeylovepod honeylove.com/SISTERSGet Barb’s New Book: Attack From Within: How Disinformation Is Sabotaging AmericaGet More From #SistersInLawJoyce Vance: Twitter | University of Alabama Law | MSNBC | Civil Discourse SubstackJill Wine-Banks: Twitter | Facebook | Website | Author of The Watergate Girl: My Fight For Truth & Justice Against A Criminal PresidentKimberly Atkins Stohr: Twitter | Boston Globe | WBUR | Unbound NewsletterBarb McQuade: Twitter | University of Michigan Law | Just Security | MSNBC
Ep 152152: All The Bad Dudes
Jill WIne-Banks hosts #SistersInLaw to delve into the superseding indictment of Senator Menedez. They examine how his role as the chair of the Foreign Relations Committee gives the charges against him national security ramifications, and lay out the political implications if he ends up resigning. Moving on to the next indictment, they break down the charges against Rep. Santos with a look at how his actions defrauded his donors and the election process. From there, they explain the differences between political and racial gerrymandering and how South Carolina’s conflation of the two has taken their recently drawn congressional map to the Supreme Court.Get your #SistersInLaw gear or the perfect gift at politicon.com/merchWEBSITE & TRANSCRIPTEmail: [email protected] or Thread to @sistersInLaw.podcastPlease Support This Week’s SponsorsLomi: Turn your food waste into plant-food at the press of a button with Lomi. Use the code SIL to save $50 at lomi.com/SILAura: Take your family’s cybersecurity to the highest level. Get a 14 day trial plus a check of your data to see if your personal information has been leaked online for FREE when you visit aura.com/sistersHelloFresh: Enjoy 50% off plus free shipping with delicious HelloFresh meals delivered right to your door when you go to hellofresh.com/50sisters and use promo code: 50SISTERSOneSkin: Get 15% off OneSkin with the code SISTERS at oneskin.co #oneskinpodGet Barb’s New Book: Attack From Within: How Disinformation Is Sabotaging AmericaMentioned By The #Sisters:From Joyce on the gerrymandering case before the SCOTUSSenator Menendez Indictment Get More From #SistersInLawJoyce Vance: Twitter | University of Alabama Law | MSNBC | Civil Discourse SubstackJill Wine-Banks: Twitter | Facebook | Website | Author of The Watergate Girl: My Fight For Truth & Justice Against A Criminal PresidentKimberly Atkins Stohr: Twitter | Boston Globe | WBUR | Unbound NewsletterBarb McQuade: Twitter | University of Michigan Law | Just Security | MSNBC
Ep 151151: No Film In The Camera
Barb McQuade hosts #SistersInLaw to discuss the national security implications of Trump’s sharing of information about our submarine fleet and why that information has not resulted in charges. They also cover the feasibility of his motions to delay and why presidential immunity is not a sufficient claim to dismiss the charges stemming from his attempt to overturn the election. Next, they look at the progress of the Rico cases in Fulton and share the procedure for summoning out of state witnesses, before breaking down the First Amendment issues at stake in the upcoming case around social media moderation being taken up by the SCOTUS.Get Barb’s New Book: Attack From Within: How Disinformation Is Sabotaging AmericaGet your #SistersInLaw gear or the perfect gift at politicon.com/merchWEBSITE & TRANSCRIPTEmail: [email protected] or Thread to @sistersInLaw.podcastPlease Support This Week’s SponsorsHelloFresh: Enjoy 50% off plus free shipping with delicious HelloFresh meals delivered right to your door when you go to hellofresh.com/50sisters and use promo code: 50SISTERSThrive Causemetics: For 20% off incredible clean and cause focused beauty products, go to thrivecausemetics.com/sistersOlive & June:Get 20% off your mani system when you go to oliveandjune.com/sil and use promo code: SILCalm:Perfect your meditation practice and get better sleep with a 40% off a premium subscription when you go to calm.com/sisters Helix: Helix is offering 20% off all mattress orders and two free pillows for our listeners! Go to helixsleep.com/sisters and use code: HELIXPARTNER20Mentioned By The #Sisters:From Joyce’s Civil Discourse Substack on the latest developments in the Trump trialsFrom Jill on the benefits of putting cameras in Trump’s courtroomsFrom Kim on the need for contempt orders against TrumpGet More From #SistersInLawJoyce Vance: Twitter | University of Alabama Law | MSNBC | Civil Discourse SubstackJill Wine-Banks: Twitter | Facebook | Website | Author of The Watergate Girl: My Fight For Truth & Justice Against A Criminal PresidentKimberly Atkins Stohr: Twitter | Boston Globe | WBUR | Unbound NewsletterBarb McQuade: Twitter | University of Michigan Law | Just Security | MSNBC
Ep 150150: On the Other Side of the V
Kimberly Atkins Stohr hosts #SistersInLaw for a discussion of Trump’s mounting legal problems after a summary judgment of fraud in the case brought by New York’s Letitia James, what’s next in that case, and how it affects the Trump Organization. Then, they break down the case of alleged bribery against Senator Menendez, its evidence, if his actions have national security implications, and how the SCOTUS has weakened anti-corruption laws. They also lay out how firms are handling challenges to DEI programs after the SCOTUS ruling against affirmative action and the role of guidance issued by the DOJ.Get your #SistersInLaw gear or the perfect gift at politicon.com/merchWEBSITE & TRANSCRIPTEmail: [email protected] or Thread to @sistersInLaw.podcastPlease Support This Week’s SponsorsMoink:For farm fresh meats and delicious free ground beef for a year, go to moinkbox.com/sistersOSEA Malibu: Get 10% off your order of clean beauty products from OSEA along with free samples, as well as free shipping on orders over $60 when you go to oseamalibu.com and use promo code: SISTERSINLAWKitsch:Update your style with 30% off your order when you go to mykitsch.com/sistersGet More From #SistersInLawJoyce Vance: Twitter | University of Alabama Law | MSNBC | Civil Discourse SubstackJill Wine-Banks: Twitter | Facebook | Website | Author of The Watergate Girl: My Fight For Truth & Justice Against A Criminal PresidentKimberly Atkins Stohr: Twitter | Boston Globe | WBUR | Unbound NewsletterBarb McQuade: Twitter | University of Michigan Law | Just Security | MSNBC
Ep 149149: Live in Austin, TX
Joyce Vance hosts #SistersInLaw live at TribFest in Austin, Texas! First, they cover the latest developments in the Trump prosecutions, including the damaging testimony by Molly Michael in the Mar-A-Lago trial, Jack Smith’s call for a gag order in the DC case, and the attempted removal to federal court by multiple defendants in Georgia. Then, they discuss House Republicans’ weaponization of government through their evidence free impeachment inquiry of President Biden. From there, they look at critical cases coming before the SCOTUS in the upcoming session that will decide government officials' use of social media, gun rights when there is a domestic violence protection order, and how to limit racial gerrymandering. Get your #SistersInLaw gear or the perfect gift at politicon.com/merchWEBSITE & TRANSCRIPTEmail: [email protected] or Thread to @sistersInLaw.podcastPlease Support This Week’s SponsorsHoneylove:Get 20% OFF @honeylove by going to honeylove.com/sisters! #honeylovepodBlueland:For 15% off your first order of green cleaning products, go to blueland.com/sistersHelloFresh: Enjoy 50% off plus 15% off the next 2 months on delicious HelloFresh meals delivered right to your door when you go to hellofresh.com/50sisters and use promo code: 50SISTERSAura: Take your family’s cybersecurity to the highest level. Get a 14 day trial plus a check of your data to see if your personal information has been leaked online for FREE when you visit aura.com/sistersMentioned By The #Sisters:From Kim on the gun case going to the Supreme CourtGet More From #SistersInLawJoyce Vance: Twitter | University of Alabama Law | MSNBC | Civil Discourse SubstackJill Wine-Banks: Twitter | Facebook | Website | Author of The Watergate Girl: My Fight For Truth & Justice Against A Criminal PresidentKimberly Atkins Stohr: Twitter | Boston Globe | WBUR | Unbound NewsletterBarb McQuade: Twitter | University of Michigan Law | Just Security | MSNBC
Ep 148148: If We Can Make It Here, We Can Make It Anywhere
Jill Wine-Banks hosts #SistersInLaw to review the most consequential developments in the trials of Trump World, including; Mark Meadows’ failure to remove the case to federal court, the lack of a Garcia Hearing in the Mar-A-Lago case, and the separation of the defendants in Georgia. Then they look at the history of DACA beginning with the proposed Dream Act, and the implications of a ruling against it by a judge in Texas– especially what it means for immigrants brought here as children. They also examine the indictment of Hunter Biden on gun charges, how politics scuttled the plea deal, and what it means for him and President BIden. Get your #SistersInLaw gear or the perfect gift at politicon.com/merchWEBSITE & TRANSCRIPTEmail: [email protected] or Thread to @sistersInLaw.podcastPlease Support This Week’s SponsorsHelloFresh: Enjoy 50% off plus 15% off the next 2 months on delicious HelloFresh meals delivered right to your door when you go to hellofresh.com/50sisters and use promo code: 50SISTERSCalm:Perfect your meditation practice and get better sleep with a 40% off a premium subscription when you go to calm.com/sisters Oneskin: It’s time to get started with your new face, eye, and body routine at a discounted rate today! Get 15% off with the code SISTERS at oneskin.coLomi: Turn your food waste into dirt with the press of a button with Lomi. Use the code SIL tosave $50 at lomi.com/SILGet More From #SistersInLawJoyce Vance: Twitter | University of Alabama Law | MSNBC | Civil Discourse SubstackJill Wine-Banks: Twitter | Facebook | Website | Author of The Watergate Girl: My Fight For Truth & Justice Against A Criminal PresidentKimberly Atkins Stohr: Twitter | Boston Globe | WBUR | Unbound NewsletterBarb McQuade: Twitter | University of Michigan Law | Just Security | MSNBC
Ep 147147: That Time Jill Gave Back The Panama Canal
Kimberly Atkins Stohr hosts #SistersInLaw to analyze the failed legal strategies attempted by Peter Navarro before his conviction of contempt of Congress for refusing to comply with a subpoena. Then they discuss the potential of a lawsuit in Colorado to keep Trump off the ballot for supporting insurrection under Section 3 of the 14th Amendment, and look ahead to similar efforts in other states. They also cover the DOJ’s suit against Texas seeking to remove barriers it placed in the Rio Grande river to impede immigration and how they are likely illegal due to the federal government’s supremacy over waters involved in interstate or international commerce.Get your #SistersInLaw gear or the perfect gift at politicon.com/merchWEBSITE & TRANSCRIPTEmail: [email protected] or Thread to @sistersInLaw.podcastPlease Support This Week’s SponsorsOlive & June:Get 20% off your mani system when you go to oliveandjune.com/sil and use promo code: SILHelloFresh: Enjoy 50% off plus15% off the next 2 months on delicious HelloFresh meals delivered right to your door when you go to hellofresh.com/50sisters and use promo code: 50SISTERSHelix:Helix is offering 25% off all mattress orders and two free pillows for our listeners in celebration of Labor Day! Go to helixsleep.com/sisters and use code: HELIXPARTNER25Thrive Causemetics: For 20% off incredible clean and cause focused beauty products, go to thrivecausemetics.com/sisters Mentioned By The #Sisters In This Week’s Episode:From Kim on using the 14th Amendment to keep Trump off the presidential ballotGet More From #SistersInLawJoyce Vance: Twitter | University of Alabama Law | MSNBC | Civil Discourse SubstackJill Wine-Banks: Twitter | Facebook | Website | Author of The Watergate Girl: My Fight For Truth & Justice Against A Criminal PresidentKimberly Atkins Stohr: Twitter | Boston Globe | WBUR | Unbound NewsletterBarb McQuade: Twitter | University of Michigan Law | Just Security | MSNBC
Ep 146146: Rudy Rudy Rudy
Barb McQuade hosts #SistersInLaw to share their collective advice for a legal career before diving into the civil judgment against Rudy Giuliani for his defamation of Shaye Moss and Ruby Freeman after he refused to cooperate with the court. Then they give us an update on Trump’s trials and discuss why Mark Meadows’ testimony under oath was so ill advised when it appears that his actions were political in support of Donald– and far outside the scope of his official duties. From there, they explain arraignments from bail to jail and why Trump’s co-conspirators in Georgia might have chosen to waive them. Get your #SistersInLaw gear or the perfect gift at politicon.com/merchWEBSITE & TRANSCRIPTEmail: [email protected] or Thread to @sistersInLaw.podcastPlease Support This Week’s SponsorsOSEA Malibu: Get 10% off your order of clean beauty products from OSEA along with free samples, as well as free shipping on orders over $60 when you go to oseamalibu.com and use promo code: SISTERSINLAWAura: Take your family’s cybersecurity to the highest level. Get a 14 day trial plus a check of your data to see if your personal information has been leaked online for FREE when you visit aura.com/sistersReel PaperGet planet friendly Reel Paper products at target.com, in store, with the Target App, or at reelpaper.com/sistersMoink:For farm fresh meats and delicious free ground beef for a year, go to moinkbox.com/sistersGet More From #SistersInLawJoyce Vance: Twitter | University of Alabama Law | MSNBC | Civil Discourse SubstackJill Wine-Banks: Twitter | Facebook | Website | Author of The Watergate Girl: My Fight For Truth & Justice Against A Criminal PresidentKimberly Atkins Stohr: Twitter | Boston Globe | WBUR | Unbound NewsletterBarb McQuade: Twitter | University of Michigan Law | Just Security | MSNBC
Ep 145145: Never Surrender
Joyce Vance hosts #SistersInLaw to reflect on Trump’s mugshot and discuss the attempts by his co-conspirators to gain an advantage in their trials by attempting to speed up the process and to remove their Georgia cases to federal court. Then they cover possible conflicts of interest in the Mar-A-Lago case when a lawyer is shared by defendants, and how a Garcia Hearing can shield the judge and prosecutors from claims by the defendants. They also break down the fresh lawsuit filed by the DOJ against Elon’s SpaceX for hiring discrimination against the protected class of asylees and refugees. Is Musk personally liable?Get your #SistersInLaw gear or the perfect gift at politicon.com/merchWEBSITE & TRANSCRIPTEmail: [email protected] or Thread to @sistersInLaw.podcastThe DOJ lawsuit against SpaceXPlease Support This Week’s SponsorsHelloFresh: Enjoy 50% off plus free shipping with delicious HelloFresh meals delivered right to your door when you go to hellofresh.com/50sisters and use promo code: 50SISTERSHoneylove:Get 20% OFF @honeylove by going to honeylove.com/sisters! #honeylovepodReel PaperGet planet friendly Reel Paper products at target.com, in store, with the Target App, or at reelpaper.com/sistersOneskin: It’s time to get started with your new face, eye, and body routine at a discounted rate today! Get 15% off with the code SISTERS at oneskin.coGet More From #SistersInLawJoyce Vance: Twitter | University of Alabama Law | MSNBC | Civil Discourse SubstackJill Wine-Banks: Twitter | Facebook | Website | Author of The Watergate Girl: My Fight For Truth & Justice Against A Criminal PresidentKimberly Atkins Stohr: Twitter | Boston Globe | WBUR | Unbound NewsletterBarb McQuade: Twitter | University of Michigan Law | Just Security | MSNBC
Ep 144144: A Smörgåsbord of Charges
Jill Wine-Banks hosts #SistersInLaw to analyze the indictment of Trump by Fani Willis in Georgia, the extent of RICO charges that he and his co-conspirators face, and what happens if threats to the judge and grand jurors continue. Then, they lay out the legal attempts by conservatives to restrict and ban mifepristone and how their challenges will likely be resolved. From there, they discuss how the 1st Amendment protects journalists after the police raid on the offices of the Marion County Record, and the balance between national security and our rights.Get your #SistersInLaw gear or the perfect gift at politicon.com/merchWEBSITE & TRANSCRIPTEmail: [email protected] or tweet using #SistersInLawPlease Support This Week’s SponsorsHelloFresh: Enjoy 50% off plus free shipping with delicious HelloFresh meals delivered right to your door when you go to hellofresh.com/50sisters and use promo code: 50SISTERSBlueland:For 15% off your first order of green cleaning products, go to blueland.com/sistersKitsch:Update your style with 30% off your order when you go to mykitsch.com/sistersThrive Causemetics: For 20% off incredible clean and cause focused beauty products, go to thrivecausemetics.com/sisters and use promo code: JF9FD0X3425MLomi: Turn your food waste into dirt with the press of a button with Lomi. Use the code SIL tosave $50 at lomi.com/SILArticle From The #Sisters:From Kim on the how the recent Trump indictment relates to voting rightsGet More From #SistersInLawJoyce Vance: Twitter | University of Alabama Law | MSNBC | Civil Discourse SubstackJill Wine-Banks: Twitter | Facebook | Website | Author of The Watergate Girl: My Fight For Truth & Justice Against A Criminal PresidentKimberly Atkins Stohr: Twitter | Boston Globe | WBUR | Unbound NewsletterBarb McQuade: Twitter | University of Michigan Law | Just Security | MSNBC
Ep 143143: The Sharpest Cheese
Kimberly Atkins Stohr leads the #SistersInLaw in a discussion of protective orders and of why it is so important for Judge Chutkan to have one against Trump to safeguard witnesses and others involved in his trial. Next, they cover the appointment of a special counsel to handle the potential crimes of Hunter Biden and explore how it will affect the political conversation. The sisters then lay out how Ron DeSantis is taking authoritarian steps to undermine democracy in his state by suspending state attorneys for political reasons in opposition to the will of the voters.Get your #SistersInLaw gear or the perfect gift at politicon.com/merchWEBSITE & TRANSCRIPTEmail: [email protected] or tweet using #SistersInLawPlease Support This Week’s SponsorsHoldOn Bags: For 20% off high quality plant based bags that replace single use plastics all over your home, go to holdonbags.com/sisters and use the promo code: SISTERSOlive & June:Get 20% off your mani system when you go to oliveandjune.com/sil and use promo code: SILHelix: Helix is offering 20% off all mattress orders and two free pillows for our listeners! Go to helixsleep.com/sisters and use code: HELIXPARTNER20HelloFresh: Enjoy 50% off plus free shipping with delicious HelloFresh meals delivered right to your door when you go to hellofresh.com/50sisters and use promo code: 50SISTERSGet More From #SistersInLawJoyce Vance: Twitter | University of Alabama Law | MSNBC | Civil Discourse SubstackJill Wine-Banks: Twitter | Facebook | Website | Author of The Watergate Girl: My Fight For Truth & Justice Against A Criminal PresidentKimberly Atkins Stohr: Twitter | Boston Globe | WBUR | Unbound NewsletterBarb McQuade: Twitter | University of Michigan Law | Just Security | MSNBC
Ep 142142: Trump’s Third Arraignment
Barb McQuade hosts #SistersInLaw to detail the election interference indictment against Trump and his subsequent arraignment with a focus on the effectiveness of the prosecution’s legal strategy. Then, they raise awareness about the sexual assault epidemic on campuses and lay out how the administration and the law can best protect victims, before examining the constitutional issues with the recent anti-abortion legislation passed in Alabama. In the aftermath, is our freedom of movement throughout the country now at stake?Get your #SistersInLaw gear or the perfect gift at politicon.com/merchWEBSITE & TRANSCRIPTEmail: [email protected] or tweet using #SistersInLawPlease Support This Week’s Sponsors:Aura: Take your family’s cybersecurity to the highest level. Get a 14 day trial plus a check of your data to see if your personal information has been leaked online for FREE when you visit aura.com/sistersCalm:Perfect your meditation practice and get better sleep with a 40% off a premium subscription when you go to calm.com/sisters OSEA Malibu: Get 10% off your order of clean beauty products from OSEA along with free samples and free shipping on orders over $60 when you go to oseamalibu.com and use promo code: SISTERSINLAWRecommended By The #SistersInLawFrom Kim on the role of race in Donald’s latest indictmentGet More From #SistersInLawJoyce Vance: Twitter | University of Alabama Law | MSNBC | Civil Discourse SubstackJill Wine-Banks: Twitter | Facebook | Website | Author of The Watergate Girl: My Fight For Truth & Justice Against A Criminal PresidentKimberly Atkins Stohr: Twitter | Boston Globe | WBUR | Unbound NewsletterBarb McQuade: Twitter | University of Michigan Law | Just Security | MSNBC
Ep 141141: The Election Interference Case
With ever more evidence piling up against Trump, Joyce Vance hosts #SistersInLaw to explain the rationale behind Jack Smith’s superseding indictment with further charges surrounding his and his team’s obstruction of ongoing investigations. Then, they discuss the collapse of Hunter Biden’s plea deal and what it might mean for the case before exploring the DOJ’s suit against Texas for its dangerous attempts to close the Rio Grande with barriers that could lead to loss of human life.Get your #SistersInLaw gear or the perfect gift at politicon.com/merchWEBSITE & TRANSCRIPTEmail: [email protected] or tweet using #SistersInLawPlease Support This Week’s Sponsors:Moink:For farm fresh meats and delicious free ground beef for a year, go to moinkbox.com/sistersThrive Causemetics: For 20% off incredible clean and cause focused beauty products, go to thrivecausemetics.com/sisters and use promo code: JF9FD0X3425MReel PaperGet planet friendly Reel Paper products at target.com, in store, with the Target App, or at reelpaper.com/sistersHoneylove:For 20% off the best shapewear out there, go to honeylove.com/sisters and use the promo code: SISTERSGet More From #Sisters In LawJoyce Vance: Twitter | University of Alabama Law | MSNBC | Civil Discourse SubstackJill Wine-Banks: Twitter | Facebook | Website | Author of The Watergate Girl: My Fight For Truth & Justice Against A Criminal PresidentKimberly Atkins Stohr: Twitter | Boston Globe | WBUR | Unbound NewsletterBarb McQuade: Twitter | University of Michigan Law | Just Security | MSNBC
Ep 140140: Tell Our Jury
Jill Wine-Banks hosts the #SistersInLaw for a conversation about the many cases growing around Trump and the increasing likelihood he will face justice for J6 and other crimes. During it, they also discuss the Republicans' lawfare based attacks on DEI and affirmative action practices with an explanation of when race based considerations are viable and better for our society. They also cover E. Jean Carroll’s and Stormy Daniels’ further cases against Donald, and the issues that play a role in their quest to hold him accountable.Get your #SistersInLaw gear or the perfect gift at politicon.com/merchWEBSITE & TRANSCRIPTEmail: [email protected] or Tweet/Thread using #SistersInLawPlease Support This Week’s Sponsors:Blueland:For 15% off your first order of green cleaning products, go to blueland.com/sistersHelloFresh: Enjoy 50% off plus free shipping with delicious HelloFresh meals delivered right to your door when you go to hellofresh.com/sisters50 and use promo code: SISTERS50Lomi: Turn your food waste into dirt with the press of a button with Lomi. Use the code SIL tosave $50 at lomi.com/SILOlive & June:Get 20% off your mani system when you go to oliveandjune.com/sil and use promo code: SILMore From The #Sisters:From Kim on the racial aspects of J6 and GOP corporate culturePhotos of RBG & Lil’ Kim Get More From #Sisters In LawJoyce Vance: Twitter | University of Alabama Law | MSNBC | Civil Discourse SubstackJill Wine-Banks: Twitter | Facebook | Website | Author of The Watergate Girl: My Fight For Truth & Justice Against A Criminal PresidentKimberly Atkins Stohr: Twitter | Boston Globe | WBUR | Unbound NewsletterBarb McQuade: Twitter | University of Michigan Law | Just Security | MSNBC
Ep 139139: Jack Smith: What Comes Next?
Kimberly Atkins Stohr leads the #SistersInLaw through a discussion about the latest developments in Jack Smith’s investigation of Trump and the additional indictments likely facing him. Then, they take on the expanding ethical concerns surrounding the SCOTUS and the necessity of restoring its reputation for the sake of the rule of law. From there, the #Sisters lay out the dangers of the deprivation to abortion access spreading throughout the country after Dobbs-- particularly, how it's affecting people from the military and across conservative states.Get your #SistersInLaw gear or the perfect gift at politicon.com/merchWEBSITE & TRANSCRIPTEmail: [email protected] or tweet using #SistersInLawPlease Support This Week’s Sponsors:HelloFresh: Enjoy 50% off plus free shipping with delicious HelloFresh meals delivered right to your door when you go to hellofresh.com/sisters50 and use promo code: SISTERS50Helix: Helix is offering up to 20% off all mattress orders and two free pillows for our listeners! Go to helixsleep.com/sistersCalm: Perfect your meditation practice and get better sleep with a 40% off a premium subscription when you go to calm.com/sisters Oneskin: It’s time to get started with your new face, eye, and body routine at a discounted rate today! Get 15% off with the code SISTERS at oneskin.coBruvi: Take your coffee game to the next level now. Save $100 on the Bruvi Bundle at Bruvi.com with the code SISTERS at checkout.For the Show notes from the #Sisters:From Barb on the fizzling of the Hunter Biden whistleblowerFrom Joyce: Trump’s defense team is embarrassing itself in front of Jack SmithTrump on Trial: A Model Prosecution MemoCongressional Research ServiceGet More From #Sisters In LawJoyce Vance: Twitter | University of Alabama Law | MSNBC | Civil Discourse SubstackJill Wine-Banks: Twitter | Facebook | Website | Author of The Watergate Girl: My Fight For Truth & Justice Against A Criminal PresidentKimberly Atkins Stohr: Twitter | Boston Globe | WBUR | Unbound NewsletterBarb McQuade: Twitter | University of Michigan Law | Just Security | MSNBC
Ep 138138: Decisions, Decisions
Hosted by Barb McQuade, the #SistersInLaw guide us through the recent civil rights challenge to legacy and donor admissions to colleges in the aftermath of the affirmative action decision. Then, they dive into the intricacies of the interaction between the government and social media companies with a focus on how it impacts national security, before looking at how the recent armed Obama stalker highlights the legal challenges to confronting the growing threat of political violence.Get your #SistersInLaw gear or the perfect gift at politicon.com/merchWEBSITE & TRANSCRIPTEmail: [email protected] or tweet using #SistersInLawPlease Support This Week’s SponsorsThrive Causemetics: For 20% off incredible clean and cause focused beauty products, go to thrivecausemetics.com/sisters and use promo code: JF9FD0X3425MOSEA Malibu: Get 10% off your order of clean beauty products from OSEA along with 33% off their Best Sellers Body Care, plus free samples and free shipping on orders over $60 when you go to oseamalibu.com and use promo code: SISTERSINLAWHoney: To get Paypal Honey for free and start saving on your shopping, go to joinhoney.com/sistersHelloFresh: Enjoy 50% off plus free shipping with delicious HelloFresh meals delivered right to your door when you go to hellofresh.com/sisters50 and use promo code: SISTERS50Mentioned By The #Sisters:Movie Recommendation from Jill– A Most Beautiful ThingGet More From #Sisters In LawJoyce Vance: Twitter | University of Alabama Law | MSNBC | Civil Discourse SubstackJill Wine-Banks: Twitter | Facebook | Website | Author of The Watergate Girl: My Fight For Truth & Justice Against A Criminal PresidentKimberly Atkins Stohr: Twitter | Boston Globe | WBUR | Unbound NewsletterBarb McQuade: Twitter | University of Michigan Law | Just Security | MSNBC
Ep 137137: SCOTUS Overload
Hosted by Joyce Vance, the #SistersInLaw review the demoralizing decisions emanating from the Supreme Court that shut down affirmative action and upheld discrimination by business on religious freedom grounds– despite strong and well written dissents by the liberal minority. Then, they take a look at the demise of independent state legislature theory and what that means for our legal system.Enjoy Merch From #SISTERSINLAWGet your #SistersInLaw gear or the perfect gift at politicon.com/merchWEBSITE & TRANSCRIPTEmail: [email protected] or tweet using #SistersInLawPlease Support This Week’s SponsorsAura: Take your family’s cybersecurity to the highest level. Get a 14 day trial plus a check of your data to see if your personal information has been leaked online for FREE when you visit aura.com/sistersMoink: For farm fresh meats and delicious free bacon in your first box, go to moinkbox.com/sistersKitsch:Update your style with 30% off your order when you go to mykitsch.com/sistersOSEA Malibu: Get 10% off your order of clean beauty products from OSEA along with free samples and free shipping on orders over $60 when you go to oseamalibu.com and use promo code: SISTERSINLAWMentioned By The #Sisters:From Joyce on the end of affirmative actionGet More From #Sisters In LawJoyce Vance: Twitter | University of Alabama Law | MSNBC | Civil Discourse SubstackJill Wine-Banks: Twitter | Facebook | Website | Author of The Watergate Girl: My Fight For Truth & Justice Against A Criminal PresidentKimberly Atkins Stohr: Twitter | Boston Globe | WBUR | Unbound NewsletterBarb McQuade: Twitter | University of Michigan Law | Just Security | MSNBC
Ep 136136: How Many Fishing Jokes Can We Make?
#SistersInLaw fire off on the threats to the rule of law created when the independence of the DOJ is compromised and explain how dangerous it is for Republican candidates to preemptively offer Trump a pardon. Then, they lay out the ethical missteps of Justice Alito and the growing cause for SCOTUS oversight, before looking at the showdown between John Durham and Rep. Schiff.WEBSITE & TRANSCRIPTEmail: [email protected] or tweet using #SistersInLawMentioned By The #Sisters:From Kim on the Trump pardons offered by Republican candidatesRep. Schiff’s questioning of John DurhamPlease Support This Week’s SponsorsCalm:Perfect your meditation practice and get better sleep with a 40% off a premium subscription when you go to calm.com/sisters Lomi: Turn your food waste into dirt with the press of a button with Lomi. Use the code SIL tosave $50 at lomi.com/SILHoneylove:For 20% off the best shapewear out there, go to honeylove.com/sisters and use the promo code: SISTERSBlueland:For 15% off your first order of green cleaning products, go to blueland.com/sistersGet More From #Sisters In LawJoyce Vance: Twitter | University of Alabama Law | MSNBC | Civil Discourse SubstackJill Wine-Banks: Twitter | Facebook | Website | Author of The Watergate Girl: My Fight For Truth & Justice Against A Criminal PresidentKimberly Atkins Stohr: Twitter | Boston Globe | WBUR | Unbound NewsletterBarb McQuade: Twitter | University of Michigan Law | Just Security | MSNBC
Ep 135135: Donald’s Defense Debunked
#SistersInLaw dive into the validity of the various defense strategies Trump might use, and how being charged with violating The Espionage Act instead of the Presidential Records Act is so significant. Then, they look at the pitfalls and potential issues posed by Judge Cannon being the one to handle the case, and explain the Supreme Court’s recent reaffirmation of the Indian Child Welfare Act.WEBSITE & TRANSCRIPTEmail: [email protected] or tweet using #SistersInLawJILL’S RECIPES:Find more click here CHILLED WATERMELON SOUPOne bowl contains 90 calories and almost zero fat. Makes 4 servings.1-inch piece ginger, peeled and finely chopped1 tbsp brown sugar2 limes: one for zest and both for juice3 cups cubed and seeded watermelon2 mint leaves, plus more for garnish1/4 cup sparkling wine (or sparkling water)In a small nonstick skillet, gently sauté ginger, sugar, and zest over medium heat 2 minutes. Add lime juice and simmer until no liquid remains. Transfer mixture to a blender and add watermelon, mint, and sparkling wine. Puree until smooth; strain with sieve into bowl. Chill soup at least 3 hours before serving. For a more elegant version: Divide soup into 2 equal portions. Freeze a portion for 3 hours to make a granité (a slushy of sorts) and chill remaining half for 3 hours. Scrape granité into 4 bowls and pour chilled soup over granité. Garnish with mint leaves; serve immediately.Please Support This Week’s SponsorsHelloFresh: Enjoy 16 free meals plus free shipping with delicious HelloFresh meals delivered right to your door when you go to hellofresh.com/sisters16 and use promo code: SISTERS16Reel Paper:Get 30% off your first order and free shipping of environmentally friendly paper products when you sign up for a subscription at reelpaper.com/sisters and use the promo code: SISTERSThrive Causemetics: For 20% off incredible clean and cause focused beauty products, go to thrivecausemetics.com/sisters and use promo code: JF9FD0X3425MOlive & June:Get 20% off your mani system when you go to oliveandjune.com/sil and use promo code: SILGet More From #Sisters In LawJoyce Vance: Twitter | University of Alabama Law | MSNBC | Civil Discourse SubstackJill Wine-Banks: Twitter | Facebook | Website | Author of The Watergate Girl: My Fight For Truth & Justice Against A Criminal PresidentKimberly Atkins Stohr: Twitter | Boston Globe | WBUR | Unbound NewsletterBarb McQuade: Twitter | University of Michigan Law | Just Security | MSNBC
Ep 134134: Donald Trump Indicted: Reverse King Midas
#SistersInLaw fill us in on Trump’s indictment by Jack Smith on felony charges and explain why the Espionage Act is involved. They also debate the significance of the crossover by conservative justices to uphold voting rights, before looking at a judge’s recent order striking down a drag show ban and the implications that laws targeting these performances have for the 1st Amendment.WEBSITE & TRANSCRIPTEmail: [email protected] or tweet using #SistersInLawPlease Support This Week’s SponsorsHelloFresh: Enjoy 16 free meals plus free shipping with delicious HelloFresh meals delivered right to your door when you go to hellofresh.com/sisters16 and use promo code: SISTERS16Olive & June:Get 20% off your mani system when you go to oliveandjune.com/sil and use promo code: SILHoney: To get Paypal Honey for free and start saving on your shopping, go to joinhoney.com/sistersOSEA Malibu: Get 10% off your order of clean beauty products from OSEA along with free samples and free shipping on orders over $60 when you go to oseamalibu.com and use promo code: SISTERSINLAWHelix: Helix is offering up to 20% off all mattress orders and two free pillows for our listeners! Go to helixsleep.com/sisters.Mentioned By The #Sisters:Indictment of Donald TrumpGet More From #Sisters In LawJoyce Vance: Twitter | University of Alabama Law | MSNBC | Civil Discourse SubstackJill Wine-Banks: Twitter | Facebook | Website | Author of The Watergate Girl: My Fight For Truth & Justice Against A Criminal PresidentKimberly Atkins Stohr: Twitter | Boston Globe | WBUR | Unbound NewsletterBarb McQuade: Twitter | University of Michigan Law | Just Security | MSNBC
Ep 133133: Leguleian
#SistersInLaw analyze the latest disclosures coming out of Trump’s mishandling of classified documents at Mar-a-Lago, and why his big mouth might help the law finally find him. Then, they lay out the risks our campaign finance laws pose to our democratic values, share how Ron DeSantis might already be violating the important ones, and look into the articles of impeachment filed against Texas AG Ken Paxton– and supported by his own party. WORDS:Skirl - This is the loud, wailing sound that bagpipes makeQuadragenarian: a person between 40 and 49 years of ageArgle-bargle: copious but meaningless talk or writingFalsiloquence: deceitful speechVaniloquence: vain or foolish talkLargiloquent: talkative; full of wordsKakorrhaphiophobia: fear of failureNudiustertian: the day before yesterdayOctothorpe: the pound sign (#)Snickersnee: to engage in cut-and-thrust fighting with knivesWEBSITE & TRANSCRIPTEmail: [email protected] or tweet using #SistersInLawPlease Support This Week’s SponsorsOlive & June:Get 20% off your mani system when you go to oliveandjune.com/sil and use promo code: SILHoneylove:For 20% off the best shapewear out there, go to honeylove.com/sisters and use the promo code: SISTERSAura: Take your family’s cybersecurity to the highest level. Get a 14 day trial plus a check of your data to see if your personal information has been leaked online for FREE when you visit aura.com/sistersMoink: For farm fresh meats and delicious free bacon in your first box, go to moinkbox.com/sistersMentioned By The #Sisters:The 20 articles of impeachment against TX AG Ken PaxtonGet More From #Sisters In LawJoyce Vance: Twitter | University of Alabama Law | MSNBC | Civil Discourse SubstackJill Wine-Banks: Twitter | Facebook | Website | Author of The Watergate Girl: My Fight For Truth & Justice Against A Criminal PresidentKimberly Atkins Stohr: Twitter | Boston Globe | WBUR | Unbound NewsletterBarb McQuade: Twitter | University of Michigan Law | Just Security | MSNBC
Ep 132132: Back from the road
#SistersInLaw are back in the studio to share the latest news coming out relating to Donald’s handling of top secret and classified documents, and why their security is so important. They go on to discuss the SCOTUS ruling against the EPA on wetland protections and how it impacts marginalized communities, before looking into the growing trend of making shoplifting a felony at the behest of corporations.WEBSITE & TRANSCRIPTEmail: [email protected] or tweet using #SistersInLawPlease Support This Week’s SponsorsArticle: For $50 off your purchase of over $100 on amazing furniture that compliments any home, go to article.com/sistersKitsch:Update your style with 30% off your order when you go to mykitsch.com/sistersOSEA Malibu: Get 10% off your order of clean beauty products from OSEA along with free samples and free shipping on orders over $60 when you go to oseamalibu.com and use promo code: SISTERSINLAWMentioned By The #Sisters:2021 Decision regarding the scope of the EPAGet More From #Sisters In LawJoyce Vance: Twitter | University of Alabama Law | MSNBC | Civil Discourse SubstackJill Wine-Banks: Twitter | Facebook | Website | Author of The Watergate Girl: My Fight For Truth & Justice Against A Criminal PresidentKimberly Atkins Stohr: Twitter | Boston Globe | WBUR | Unbound NewsletterBarb McQuade: Twitter | University of Michigan Law | Just Security | MSNBC
Ep 131131: Live in DC
#SistersInLaw are live in Washington, DC for a look at Trump’s endless legal troubles spanning his continued defamation of E. Jean Carroll, J6, and the possession of classified documents. Then they discuss the rise of bigoted anti-trans legislation and what it means for those affected, before laying out how Gov. DeSantis has changed the legal landscape in Florida and what it means for our country.WEBSITE & TRANSCRIPTEmail: [email protected] or tweet using #SistersInLawPlease Support This Week’s SponsorsBruvi: Take your coffee game to the next level now. Save $100 on the Bruvi Bundle at Bruvi.com with the code SISTERS at checkout.Oneskin: It’s time to get started with your new face, eye, and body routine at a discounted rate today! Get 15% off with the code SISTERS at oneskin.coHelloFresh: Enjoy 16 free meals plus free shipping with delicious HelloFresh meals delivered right to your door when you go to hellofresh.com/sisters16 and use promo code: SISTERS16
Ep 130130: Live In New York City
Go to politicon.com/tour to get ready for the next location on our live tour in Washington, DC– May 21. Get your tickets today - politicon.com/tour #SistersInLaw are live in New York City to break down the accusations against its former Mayor, Rudy Guiliani in the aftermath of the E. Jean Carroll verdict against Trump. Then, they discuss recent arguments challenging Mifepristone’s potential to remain on the market and lay out the other fronts in the abortion wars, before giving their takes on how to handle bullying and harassment in the workplace.WEBSITE & TRANSCRIPTEmail: [email protected] or tweet using #SistersInLawPlease Support This Week’s SponsorsHelloFresh: Enjoy 16 free meals plus free shipping with delicious HelloFresh meals delivered right to your door when you go to hellofresh.com/sisters16 and use promo code: SISTERS16Lomi: Turn your food waste into dirt with the press of a button with Lomi. Use the code SIL tosave $50 at lomi.com/SILThrive Causemetics: For 20% off incredible clean and cause focused beauty products, go to thrivecausemetics.com/sisters and use promo code: JF9FD0X3425MBlueland:For 15% off your first order of green cleaning products, go to blueland.com/sistersCalm:Perfect your meditation practice and get better sleep with a 40% off a premium subscription when you go to calm.com/sisters Get More From #Sisters In LawJoyce Vance: Twitter | University of Alabama Law | MSNBC | Civil Discourse SubstackJill Wine-Banks: Twitter | Facebook | Website | Author of The Watergate Girl: My Fight For Truth & Justice Against A Criminal PresidentKimberly Atkins Stohr: Twitter | Boston Globe | WBUR | Unbound NewsletterBarb McQuade: Twitter | University of Michigan Law | Just Security | MSNBC
Ep 129129: Live In Portland
#SistersInLaw On Tour:Go to politicon.com/tour to get ready for the rest of our live tour this month! After Portland, we’ll be in:New York City, NY– May 19Washington, DC– May 21Get your tickets today - politicon.com/tour #SistersInLaw take the show on the road for a live appearance in Portland, Oregon where they review E. Jean Carroll’s successful civil suit against Trump and his potential for further liability before exploring the charges and legal issues facing Rep. George Santos for his fabulist lies and apparent history of criminality. From there, they also look at what the end of Title 42 means for our immigration policy and the future of those seeking asylum. WEBSITE & TRANSCRIPTEmail: [email protected] or tweet using #SistersInLawPlease Support This Week’s SponsorsAura: Take your family’s cybersecurity to the highest level. Get a 14 day trial plus a check of your data to see if your personal information has been leaked online for FREE when you visit aura.com/sistersNoom: Sign up for a trial of effective weight loss solutions with Noom and check out their groundbreaking book on health when you go to noom.com/sistersinlawHelloFresh: Enjoy 16 free meals plus free shipping with delicious HelloFresh meals delivered right to your door when you go to hellofresh.com/sisters16 and use promo code: SISTERS16OSEA Malibu: Get 10% off your order of clean beauty products from OSEA along with free samples and free shipping on orders over $60 when you go to oseamalibu.com and use promo code: SISTERSGet More From #Sisters In LawJoyce Vance: Twitter | University of Alabama Law | MSNBC | Civil Discourse SubstackJill Wine-Banks: Twitter | Facebook | Website | Author of The Watergate Girl: My Fight For Truth & Justice Against A Criminal PresidentKimberly Atkins Stohr: Twitter | Boston Globe | WBUR | Unbound NewsletterBarb McQuade: Twitter | University of Michigan Law | Just Security | MSNBC
Ep 128128: Codes Of Ethics
#SistersInLaw On Tour:Go to politicon.com/tour to get ready for our live tour this month! We’re starting off in Portland, OR– May 12New York City, NY– May 19Washington, DC– May 21Get your tickets today - politicon.com/tour #SistersInLaw explore the implications of the seditious conspiracy convictions of J6 Proud Boys, how the Pinkerton Rule applies, and what it means for Trump. From there, they unravel the assault on federal agencies by the SCOTUS with its uptake of a challenge to Chevron deference, then dive into the latest ethical indiscretions of Justice Thomas. After everything comes out, what will it take for the Supreme Court to restore its legitimacy? WEBSITE & TRANSCRIPTEmail: [email protected] or tweet using #SistersInLawPlease Support This Week’s SponsorsHoney: To get Honey for free and start saving on your shopping, go to joinhoney.comOlive & June:Get 20% off your mani system when you go to oliveandjune.com/sil and use promo code: SILHelix: Helix is offering up to 20% off all mattress orders and two free pillows for our listeners! Go to helixsleep.com/sisters.Recommended By The #Sisters:From Kim:On SCOTUS ethics and reform effortsOn the ethical challenges revealed in the Supreme CourtGet More From #Sisters In LawJoyce Vance: Twitter | University of Alabama Law | MSNBC | Civil Discourse SubstackJill Wine-Banks: Twitter | Facebook | Website | Author of The Watergate Girl: My Fight For Truth & Justice Against A Criminal PresidentKimberly Atkins Stohr: Twitter | Boston Globe | WBUR | Unbound NewsletterBarb McQuade: Twitter | University of Michigan Law | Just Security | MSNBC
Ep 127127: Everything’s Fine
#SistersInLaw On Tour:Go to politicon.com/tour to get ready for our live tour in May! We’re starting off in Portland, OR– May 12New York City, NY– May 19Washington, DC– May 21Get your tickets today - politicon.com/tour #SistersInLaw convene for a deep dive into the factors determining national security leaker Jack Teixeira’s pretrial detention hearing and recent information that might impact the case. Then, they discuss the Supreme Court’s flailing efforts to restore public confidence in its internal ethics, and the possible legal strategies and new developments in E. Jean Carroll’s suit against Trump.WEBSITE & TRANSCRIPTEmail: [email protected] or tweet using #SistersInLawPlease Support This Week’s SponsorsHelloFresh: Enjoy 50% off plus free shipping with your first box of delicious HelloFresh meals delivered right to your door when you go to hellofresh.com/sisters50 and use promo code: SISTERS50Moink: For farm fresh meats and delicious free bacon in your first box, go to moinkbox.com/sistersArticle: For $50 off your purchase of over $100 on amazing furniture that compliments any home, go to article.com/sistersFast Growing Trees: Upgrade the look of your yard or home to perfection with 15% OFF amazing plants and trees at fastgrowingtrees.com/sistersNoom: Sign up for a trial of effective weight loss solutions with Noom and check out their groundbreaking book on health when you go to noom.com/sistersinlawGet More From #Sisters In LawJoyce Vance: Twitter | University of Alabama Law | MSNBC | Civil Discourse SubstackJill Wine-Banks: Twitter | Facebook | Website | Author of The Watergate Girl: My Fight For Truth & Justice Against A Criminal PresidentKimberly Atkins Stohr: Twitter | Boston Globe | WBUR | Unbound NewsletterBarb McQuade: Twitter | University of Michigan Law | Just Security | MSNBC
Ep 126126: The Credulous
#SistersInLaw On Tour:Go to politicon.com/tour to get ready for our live tour in May! We’re starting off in Portland, OR– May 12New York City, NY– May 19Washington, DC– May 21Get your tickets today - politicon.com/tour #SistersInLaw meet to examine E. Jean Carroll’s civil cases against Donald, and how statute of limitations law and the rules of defamation apply to them. They also look at recent shootings to explain when guns can be used and the limits of ‘Stand Your Ground’ and ‘Castle Doctrine’ when using a weapon, before dissecting Rep. Jim Jordan’s attempt to interfere with DA Alvin Bragg’s case against the former President.WEBSITE & TRANSCRIPTEmail: [email protected] or tweet using #SistersInLawPlease Support This Week’s SponsorsHelloFresh: Enjoy 50% off plus free shipping with your first box of delicious HelloFresh meals delivered right to your door when you go to hellofresh.com/sisters50 and use promo code: SISTERS50Thrive Causemetics: For 15% off incredible clean and cause focused beauty products, go to thrivecausemetics.com/sisters and use promo code: QE2FY5D28CB2 Aura: Take your family’s cybersecurity to the highest level. Get a 14 day trial plus a check of your data to see if your personal information has been leaked online for FREE when you visit aura.com/sistersBlueland:For 15% off your first order of green cleaning products, go to blueland.com/sistersLomi:Turn your food waste into dirt with the press of a button with Lomi. Use the code SIL tosave $50 at lomi.com/SILGet More From #Sisters In LawJoyce Vance: Twitter | University of Alabama Law | MSNBC | Civil Discourse SubstackJill Wine-Banks: Twitter | Facebook | Website | Author of The Watergate Girl: My Fight For Truth & Justice Against A Criminal PresidentKimberly Atkins Stohr: Twitter | Boston Globe | WBUR | Unbound NewsletterBarb McQuade: Twitter | University of Michigan Law | Just Security | MSNBC
Ep 125125: OutFOXed
#SistersInLaw On Tour:Go to politicon.com/tour to get ready for our live tour in May! We’re starting off in Portland, OR– May 12New York City, NY– May 19Washington, DC– May 21Get your tickets today - politicon.com/tour #SistersInLaw break down the recent developments in the Dominion v. Fox lawsuit– and they aren’t looking good for the news organization. Then, they discuss the expulsion and reinstatement of Tennessee lawmakers after their protest, and the DOJ decision not to pursue federal charges regarding the violent death of Shanquella Robinson while she was vacationing in Mexico.WEBSITE & TRANSCRIPTEmail: [email protected] or tweet using #SistersInLawPlease Support This Week’s SponsorsNoom: Sign up for a trial of effective weight loss solutions with Noom and check out their groundbreaking book on health when you go to noom.com/sistersinlawHelloFresh: Enjoy 50% off plus free shipping with your first box of delicious HelloFresh meals delivered right to your door when you go to hellofresh.com/sisters50 and use promo code: SISTERS50Article: For $50 off your purchase of over $100 on amazing furniture that compliments any home, go to article.com/sistersOlive & June:Get 20% off your mani system when you go to oliveandjune.com/sil and use promo code: SILGet More From #Sisters In LawJoyce Vance: Twitter | University of Alabama Law | MSNBC | Civil Discourse SubstackJill Wine-Banks: Twitter | Facebook | Website | Author of The Watergate Girl: My Fight For Truth & Justice Against A Criminal PresidentKimberly Atkins Stohr: Twitter | Boston Globe | WBUR | Unbound NewsletterBarb McQuade: Twitter | University of Michigan Law | Just Security | MSNBC
Ep 124124: Too Much News
#SistersInLaw On Tour:Go to politicon.com/tour to get ready for our live tour in May! We’re starting off in Portland, OR– May 12New York City, NY– May 19Washington, DC– May 21Get your tickets today - politicon.com/tour #SistersInLaw explore the aftermath of Donald’s arraignment in Manhattan, weigh the strength of the charges against him, and explain the importance of case order when it comes to successful prosecution. Then, they review examples of compelled witness testimony and the effect it can have on cases, before tackling the ethical issues posed by Justice Thomas accepting extremely valuable gifts while on the SCOTUS.WEBSITE & TRANSCRIPTEmail: [email protected] or tweet using #SistersInLawPlease Support This Week’s SponsorsHelloFresh: Enjoy 50% off plus free shipping with your first box of delicious HelloFresh meals delivered right to your door when you go to hellofresh.com/sisters50 and use promo code: SISTERS50OSEA Malibu: Get 10% off your order of clean beauty products from OSEA along with free samples and free shipping on orders over $60 when you go to oseamalibu.com and use promo code: SISTERSHelix: Helix is offering up to 20% off all mattress orders and two free pillows for our listeners! Go to helixsleep.com/sisters.Calm:Perfect your meditation practice and get better sleep with a 40% off a premium subscription when you go to calm.com/sisters Honey: To get Honey for free and start saving on your shopping, go to joinhoney.comRecommended By The #Sisters:WaPo satire about Justice ThomasJustice Thomas painted vacationing with donorsGet More From #Sisters In LawJoyce Vance: Twitter | University of Alabama Law | MSNBC | Civil Discourse SubstackJill Wine-Banks: Twitter | Facebook | Website | Author of The Watergate Girl: My Fight For Truth & Justice Against A Criminal PresidentKimberly Atkins Stohr: Twitter | Boston Globe | WBUR | Unbound NewsletterBarb McQuade: Twitter | University of Michigan Law | Just Security | MSNBC
Ep 123123: Trump Indicted
#SistersInLaw On Tour:Go to politicon.com/tour to get ready for our live tour in May! We’re starting off in Portland, OR– May 12New York City, NY– May 19Washington, DC– May 21Get your tickets today - politicon.com/tour #SistersInLaw dive into the indictment of Donald by Manhattan DA Alvin Bragg and what we can expect relating to the charges there and his other cases going forward. Then, they look at the ethics that govern the SCOTUS and the challenges posed by Gini and Clarence Thomas to that institution, before analyzing the legal struggles between Governor DeSantis and Disney.WEBSITE & TRANSCRIPTEmail: [email protected] or tweet using #SistersInLawPlease Support This Week’s SponsorsHelloFresh: Enjoy 60% off plus free shipping on delicious HelloFresh meals delivered right to your door when you go to hellofresh.com/sisters60 and use promo code: SISTERS60Pair Eyewear: Experiment with who you can be in 2023 with amazing new eyewear and get 15% off when you go to paireyewear.com/sisters.Fast Growing Trees: Upgrade the look of your yard or home to perfection with 15% OFF amazing plants and trees at fastgrowingtrees.com/sistersThrive Causemetics: For 15% off incredible clean and cause focused beauty products, go to thrivecausemetics.com/sisters and use promo code: QE2FY5D28CB2 Moink: For farm fresh meats and delicious free bacon in your first box, go to moinkbox.com/sistersGet More From #Sisters In LawJoyce Vance: Twitter | University of Alabama Law | MSNBC | Civil Discourse SubstackJill Wine-Banks: Twitter | Facebook | Website | Author of The Watergate Girl: My Fight For Truth & Justice Against A Criminal PresidentKimberly Atkins Stohr: Twitter | Boston Globe | WBUR | Unbound NewsletterBarb McQuade: Twitter | University of Michigan Law | Just Security | MSNBC
Ep 122122: Make It So
#SistersInLaw On Tour:Go to politicon.com/tour to get ready for our live tour in May! We’re starting off in Portland, OR– May 12. New York City, NY– May 19. Washington, DC– May 21. Get your tickets today - politicon.com/tour #SistersInLaw discuss the latest news coming from the Manhattan DA regarding the Stormy Daniels related case that might get Donald indicted. Then, they look at recent developments in the special councel’s classified documents investigation against him, and the significance of his choice of Waco, TX for his upcoming rally and the events that made that city a touchstone of the alt-right.WEBSITE & TRANSCRIPTFrom Joyce Email: [email protected] or tweet using #SistersInLawPlease Support This Week’s SponsorsHelloFresh: Enjoy 60% off plus free shipping on delicious HelloFresh meals delivered right to your door when you go to hellofresh.com/sisters60 and use promo code: SISTERS60Athena Club: Go to athenaclub.com and use promo code: SIL today and you’ll get 25% off your first order!Reel Paper: Get 30% off your first order and free shipping on bamboo based environmentally friendly paper products by going to reelpaper.com/sisters and signing up for a subscription using promo code: SISTERS.Lomi:Turn your food waste into dirt with the press of a button with Lomi. Use the code SIL tosave $50 at lomi.com/SILKitsch:Update your style with 30% off your order when you go to mykitsch.com/sistersGet More From #Sisters In LawJoyce Vance: Twitter | University of Alabama Law | MSNBC | Civil Discourse SubstackJill Wine-Banks: Twitter | Facebook | Website | Author of The Watergate Girl: My Fight For Truth & Justice Against A Criminal PresidentKimberly Atkins Stohr: Twitter | Boston Globe | WBUR | Unbound NewsletterBarb McQuade: Twitter | University of Michigan Law | Just Security | MSNBC
Ep 121121: What To Expect When You’re Expecting…An Indictment
#SistersInLaw On Tour:Go to politicon.com/tour for tickets Live tour in MayPortland, OR– May 12. New York City, NY– May 19. Washington, DC– May 21. Get your tickets today - politicon.com/tour #SistersInLaw discuss the threat to women’s rights coming from big corporations like Walgreen’s and our power as consumers to boycott and make our voices heard. Then, they break down the multiple possibilities for indictment facing Donald in the states and from the federal government, before examining the perils of Tucker being able to control the J6 narrative at Fox.WEBSITE & TRANSCRIPTEmail: [email protected] or tweet using #SistersInLawPlease Support This Week’s SponsorsHelloFresh: Enjoy 60% off plus free shipping on delicious HelloFresh meals delivered right to your door when you go to hellofresh.com/sisters60 and use promo code: SISTERS60Blueland:For 15% off your first order of green cleaning products, go to blueland.com/sistersNoom: Sign up for a trial of effective weight loss solutions with Noom and check out their groundbreaking book on health when you go to noom.com/sistersinlawAthena Club: Go to athenaclub.com and use promo code: SIL today and you’ll get 25% off your first order!Get More From #Sisters In LawJoyce Vance: Twitter | University of Alabama Law | MSNBC | Civil Discourse SubstackJill Wine-Banks: Twitter | Facebook | Website | Author of The Watergate Girl: My Fight For Truth & Justice Against A Criminal PresidentKimberly Atkins Stohr: Twitter | Boston Globe | WBUR | Unbound NewsletterBarb McQuade: Twitter | University of Michigan Law | Just Security | MSNBC
Ep 120120: Gone Fishin
#SistersInLaw On Tour:Go to politicon.com/tour to get ready for our live tour in May! We’re starting off in Portland, OR– May 12. New York City, NY– May 19. Washington, DC– May 21. Get your tickets today - politicon.com/tour #SistersInLaw lay out the ramifications of the Dominion lawsuit against Fox News and what it means for the future of their analysis and reporting, before covering the latest developments in the abortion war– including how Walgreens has shied away from protecting women’s access to the pill, and the possible legal remedies. Then, they examine policing practices in the wake of events in Louisville.WEBSITE & TRANSCRIPTEmail: [email protected] or tweet using #SistersInLawFrom #SistersInLawFrom JillNY Times article about “Birthright”You can watch “Birthright” on PlutoTVFrom KimOn the latest in the abortion warsFrom BarbOn recent J6 developmentsPlease Support This Week’s SponsorsHelloFresh: Enjoy 65% off plus free shipping on delicious HelloFresh meals delivered right to your door when you go to hellofresh.com/sisters65 and use promo code: SISTERS65Olive & June:Get 20% off your mani system when you go to oliveandjune.com/sil and use promo code: SILOSEA Malibu: Get 10% off your order of clean beauty products from OSEA along with free samples and free shipping on orders over $60 when you go to oseamalibu.com and use promo code: SISTERSHoney: To get Honey for free and start saving on your shopping, go to joinhoney.comHelix: Helix is offering up to 20% off all mattress orders and two free pillows for our listeners! go to helixsleep.com/sisters.Get More From #Sisters In LawJoyce Vance: Twitter | University of Alabama Law | MSNBC | Civil Discourse SubstackJill Wine-Banks: Twitter | Facebook | Website | Author of The Watergate Girl: My Fight For Truth & Justice Against A Criminal PresidentKimberly Atkins Stohr: Twitter | Boston Globe | WBUR | Unbound NewsletterBarb McQuade: Twitter | University of Michigan Law | Just Security | MSNBC
Ep 119119: Bad Things Are Gonna Happen!
#SistersInLaw On Tour:Go to politicon.com/tour to get ready for our live tour in May! We’re starting off in Portland, OR– May 12. New York City, NY– May 19. Washington, DC– May 21. Get your tickets today - politicon.com/tour #SistersInLaw explain the two cases before the SCOTUS seeking to undermine President Biden’s student loan relief and how they might be decided. They also discuss the DOJ’s consideration of civil suits targeting Trump’s actions that resulted in injuries during the J6 insurrection, before taking on Governor DeSantis’ authoritarian war on Disney and the 1st Amendment.WEBSITE & TRANSCRIPTEmail: [email protected] or tweet using #SistersInLawFrom #SistersInLawFrom KimOn SCOTUS Chief Justice Roberts’ Most Recent ActionsPlease Support This Week’s SponsorsHelloFresh: Enjoy 65% off plus free shipping on delicious HelloFresh meals delivered right to your door when you go to hellofresh.com/sisters65 and use promo code: SISTERS65Kitsch:Update your style with 30% off your order when you go to mykitsch.com/sistersThrive Causemetics: For 15% off incredible clean and cause focused beauty products, go to thrivecausemetics.com/sisters and use promo code: QE2FY5D28CB2 Moink: For farm fresh meats and 1 year of free filet mignon, go to moinkbox.com/sistersPair Eyewear: Experiment with who you can be in 2023 with amazing new eyewear and get 15% off when you go to paireyewear.com/sisters.Get More From #Sisters In LawJoyce Vance: Twitter | University of Alabama Law | MSNBC | Civil Discourse SubstackJill Wine-Banks: Twitter | Facebook | Website | Author of The Watergate Girl: My Fight For Truth & Justice Against A Criminal PresidentKimberly Atkins Stohr: Twitter | Boston Globe | WBUR | Unbound NewsletterBarb McQuade: Twitter | University of Michigan Law | Just Security | MSNBC
Ep 118118: Trump Investigations, Legal Lies & The Internet
#SistersInLaw On Tour:Go to politicon.com/tour to get ready for our live tour in May! We’re starting off in Portland, OR– May 12. New York City, NY– May 19. Washington, DC– May 21. Get your tickets today - politicon.com/tour #SistersInLaw break down the latest subpoenas and investigation developments involving Trump– including the targeting of Jared and Ivanka and the grand juror’s ill-advised media tour. Then, they look at the lies of Mark Brnovich relating to important 2020 election information, before discussing Section 230 of the Communications Decency Act and anti-terrorism law.WEBSITE & TRANSCRIPTEmail: [email protected] or tweet using #SistersInLawFrom #SistersInLawFrom BarbOn grand juror Emily Kors going on a media tourPlease Support This Week’s SponsorsReel Paper: Get 30% off your first order and free shipping on bamboo based environmentally friendly paper products by going to reelpaper.com/sisters and signing up for a subscription using promo code: SISTERS.Calm:Perfect your meditation practice and get better sleep with a 40% off a premium subscription when you go to calm.com/sisters Noom: Sign up for a trial of effective weight loss solutions with Noom and check out their groundbreaking book on health when you go to noom.com/sistersinlawHelloFresh: Enjoy 65% off plus free shipping on delicious HelloFresh meals delivered right to your door when you go to hellofresh.com/sisters65 and use promo code: SISTERS65Get More From #Sisters In LawJoyce Vance: Twitter | University of Alabama Law | MSNBC | Civil Discourse SubstackJill Wine-Banks: Twitter | Facebook | Website | Author of The Watergate Girl: My Fight For Truth & Justice Against A Criminal PresidentKimberly Atkins Stohr: Twitter | Boston Globe | WBUR | Unbound NewsletterBarb McQuade: Twitter | University of Michigan Law | Just Security | MSNBC
Ep 117117: Well…We’re Waiting!
#SistersInLaw On Tour:get tickets: politicon.com/tour Portland OR May 12. New York City May 19. Washington, DC May 21. Get your tickets today - politicon.com/tour #SistersInLaw assemble to discuss the ongoing cases against Trump, what to expect from possible witnesses, and the progress being made by Jack Smith. Then, they break down the cruelty of regressive laws in multiple states targeting drag performers and other minorities before looking at the Georgia Grand Jury report and what it means for what comes next.WEBSITE & TRANSCRIPTEmail: [email protected] or tweet using #SistersInLawFrom #SistersInLawFrom KimOn Pence’s attempts to avoid testimonyFrom JoyceAbortion rights & conservative hypocrisyReports trump will litigate Executive Privilege Pence and the Speech or Debate Clause On Meadows & Corcoran as Trump witnesses Please Support This Week’s SponsorsHelloFresh: Enjoy 65% off plus free shipping on delicious HelloFresh meals delivered right to your door when you go to hellofresh.com/sisters65 and use promo code: SISTERS65Lomi:Turn your food waste into dirt with the press of a button with Lomi. Use the code SIL tosave $50 at lomi.com/SILHelix: Helix is offering up to 20% off all mattress orders and two free pillows for our listeners! go to helixsleep.com/sisters.Blueland:For 15% off your first order of green cleaning products, go to blueland.com/sistersGet More From #Sisters In LawJoyce Vance: Twitter | University of Alabama Law | MSNBC | Civil Discourse SubstackJill Wine-Banks: Twitter | Facebook | Website | Author of The Watergate Girl: My Fight For Truth & Justice Against A Criminal PresidentKimberly Atkins Stohr: Twitter | Boston Globe | WBUR | Unbound NewsletterBarb McQuade: Twitter | University of Michigan Law | Just Security | MSNBC