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Ep 2727: Tom Barrack, 1/6 Commission, and DOJ Policy
The #SistersInLaw convene to discuss how important it is to depoliticize the 1/6 commission, before taking a look at the Tom Barrack indictment and the ways that we can deal with the pernicious influence of malicious foreign actors on our democracy. Then, they look at the ways that President Biden’s Department of Justice is changing the way it handles the press and its communications with the White House.Recent Articles From The #Sisters: Barb McQuade on the Justice Department’s new policy on the press.Links To This Week’s SponsorsThird Love:Get 20% off your first order today at:https://www.thirdlove.com/sistersinlawHeadspace:For a free 1 month trial with access to Headspace’s full library of meditations for every situation, go to:https://www.headspace.com/code?code=SISTERSHello Fresh:Get up to 14 free meals, plus free shipping at:https://www.hellofresh.com/pages/podcast?c=sisters14&utm_source=podcast&utm_medium=cpm&utm_campaign=4020201510podcast&utm_content=sisters14&dm=meals&featured=family&mealsize=3-4Get More From The #Sisters In Law Joyce Vance: https://twitter.com/JoyceWhiteVance Jill Wine-Banks: https://twitter.com/JillWineBanks Kimberly Atkins Stohr: https://twitter.com/KimberlyEAtkins Barb McQuade: https://twitter.com/barbmcquade?lang=enEmail the sisters at [email protected] Or tweet using #SistersInLaw
Ep 2626: Nassar and the FBI, The Kraken & Voting Rights
For full show notes and transcript:https://politicon.com/podcasts/nassar-and-the-fbi-the-kraken-voting-rights The #SistersInLaw air the revelations about the FBI and the Larry Nassar case and look at how to change the culture of sexism that seems to be running rampant throughout our institutions. Then, they discuss whether a judge in Michigan will be able to banish the Kraken from our politics, and explore the other legal options we have for strengthening our country’s voting rights.Recent Articles From The #Sisters And From This Week’s Episode: Barb McQuade on the Kraken Hearing.Links To This Week’s SponsorsMagic Spoon:Get $5 off your next delicious bowl of guilt-free cereal with the code sister at:https://magicspoon.com/pages/partner?partner=sisterHelix:For up to $200 off and two free pillows, go to:https://helixsleep.com/pages/landing-page?promo=sistersPolicy Genius:Get insurance savings today at:https://www.policygenius.com/Get More From The #Sisters In Law Joyce Vance: https://twitter.com/JoyceWhiteVance Jill Wine-Banks: https://twitter.com/JillWineBanks Kimberly Atkins Stohr: https://twitter.com/KimberlyEAtkins Barb McQuade: https://twitter.com/barbmcquade?lang=enEmail the sisters at [email protected] Or tweet using #SistersInLaw
Ep 2525: Trumps Lawsuits, defending journalists & Gorsuch’s actions
For full show notes and transcript:https://politicon.com/podcasts/trumps-lawsuits-defending-journalists-gorsuchs-actions/ The #SistersInLaw sit down together to take on Justice Gorsuch’s recent actions and Trump’s lawsuit against the social media companies. Does either one have a true grasp on the First Amendment and how to best protect it? Or should we be looking at the DOJ’s efforts to defend the journalists who risk their safety to cover the most important issues facing our country? Recent Article From The #Sisters: Kimberly Atkins Stohr on the recent actions of Justice Gorsuch:https://www.bostonglobe.com/2021/07/08/opinion/libel-laws-supreme-court-donald-trumps-not-so-funny-campaign-pledge/ Elena Kagan:Private Speech, Public Purpose: The Role of Governmental Motive in First Amendment Doctrinehttps://www.law.uchicago.edu/files/files/Private-Speech-Public-Purpose.pdfArticle On Elena Kagan's Views On Defamation And The First Amendment :https://fas.org/sgp/crs/misc/R41281.pdf Links To This Week’s SponsorsNoom:Sign up for your trial at: https://www.noom.com/programs/health-weight/exsf01/?upv=3&sp=adresults&utm_source=sistersinlaw&utm_medium=podcast&utm_content=sisters&type=bakedin&group=audio&step=pros&lang=en&isvanity=y#/ Pill Pack:Amazon Prime members can save on prescription medication. Learn more at: https://www.amazon.com/ref=pc_midroll_sistersinlaw_30s_210701/b?node=23435487011 Girlfriend Collective:Girlfriend Collective is offering $25 off your purchase of $100 or more when you go to: https://www.girlfriend.com/pages/sisters?utm_medium=podcast&utm_source=sisters&utm_campaign=summer2021&utm_content=60-live Get More From The #Sisters In Law Joyce Vance: https://twitter.com/JoyceWhiteVance Jill Wine-Banks: https://twitter.com/JillWineBanks Kimberly Atkins Stohr: https://twitter.com/KimberlyEAtkins Barb McQuade: https://twitter.com/barbmcquade?lang=enEmail the sisters at [email protected] Or tweet using #SistersInLaw
Ep 2424: Trump Org, Voting Rights
For full show notes and transcript:https://politicon.com/podcasts/trump-org-voting-rights/ The #SistersInLaw are back again this week following a special episode about the release of Bill Cosby to discuss the legal fate of Trump Organization CFO Allen Weisselberg and whether he might flip. Then, they take on Brnovich vs. DNC and the need for voting rights-- with a little bit of celebration of Justice Kagan along the way.Recent Articles From The #Sisters + The Brnovich Decision:Barb McQuade on the Trump Org:https://www.usatoday.com/story/opinion/2021/07/01/trump-organization-fraud-charges-pressure-weisselberg-flip/7824194002/ Kimberly Atkins Stohr on the recent Supreme Court Decision: https://www.bostonglobe.com/2021/07/01/opinion/supreme-court-took-hammer-voting-rights-proving-douglasss-words-still-true/Brnovich Supreme Court Decision:https://www.supremecourt.gov/opinions/20pdf/19-1257_g204.pdfLinks To This Week’s SponsorsFast Growing Trees:For 15% off now through July 31st go to: https://www.fast-growing-trees.com/pages/sistersHello Fresh:For up to 14 free meals plus free shipping, use code SISTERS14 when you go to: https://www.hellofresh.com/sisters14Get More From The #Sisters In Law Joyce Vance: https://twitter.com/JoyceWhiteVance Jill Wine-Banks: https://twitter.com/JillWineBanks Kimberly Atkins Stohr: https://twitter.com/KimberlyEAtkins Barb McQuade: https://twitter.com/barbmcquade?lang=enEmail the sisters at [email protected] Or tweet using #SistersInLaw
Ep 2323: Bill Cosby - Bonus Episode
The #SistersInLaw convene a special mid-week meeting to look at the appalling news about Bill Cosby. Why did the courts do what they did and is there a way to legally justify it? Have times really changed?For full notes and transcript go to the episode webpage:https://politicon.com/podcasts/bill-cosby/GET MORE FROM THE #SISTERSINLAW: Joyce Vance: https://twitter.com/JoyceWhiteVanceJill Wine-Banks: https://twitter.com/JillWineBanksKimberly Atkins Stohr: https://twitter.com/KimberlyEAtkinsBarb McQuade: https://twitter.com/barbmcquade?lang=en https://www.nytimes.com/2021/07/01/opinion/bill-cosby-released.htmlEmail the sisters at [email protected] Or tweet using #SistersInLaw
Ep 2222: #FreeBritney, Chauvin, Supreme Court Round-Up.
For the Full Show Notes goto:https://politicon.com/podcasts/freebritney-chauvin-supreme-court-round-up/The #SistersInLaw convened this week to break down the sentencing of Derek Chauvin and the recent Supreme Court cases affecting students, from the NCAA to the free speech of High Schoolers. Then they take on the role of conservatorship and what it means for Britney Spears. Many people need it-- does she? GET MORE FROM THE #SISTERSINLAW: Joyce Vance: Twitter:https://twitter.com/JoyceWhiteVanceJill Wine-Banks: Twitter:https://twitter.com/JillWineBanksKimberly Atkins Stohr: Twitter:https://twitter.com/KimberlyEAtkinsBarb McQuade: Twitterhttps://twitter.com/barbmcquade?lang=en LINKS AND ARTICLES FROM THE SISTERS THIS WEEK: From Kim:https://www.bostonglobe.com/2021/06/24/opinion/cheers-swears-how-cheerleaders-f-bombs-strengthened-first-amendment/From Barbhttps://cafe.com/notes-from-contributors/note-from-barb-cape-up-against-domestic-terrorism/THIS WEEK’S SPONSORS:Function of BeautyGet 20% off your order, go to:https://www.functionofbeauty.com/?vanityauto&promo=sisterspod&utm_source=podcasts&utm_medium=audioMagic SpoonSave $5 off your order with promo code: SISTER https://magicspoon.com/pages/partner?partner=sister
Ep 2121: Juneteenth, Pride & Death Penalty
For full show notes and transcript:https://politicon.com/podcasts/juneteenth-pride-death-penalty/The #SistersInLaw convene to take on the issues of sex and race that still divide our country with a deep dive into the importance of Juneteenth and pride and the crucial values they represent. Then, they take a look at the role of the death penalty in our legal system and how best to incorporate punishment into our handling of justice. GET MORE FROM THE #SISTERSINLAW: Joyce Vance: Twitter:https://twitter.com/JoyceWhiteVanceJill Wine-Banks: Twitter:https://twitter.com/JillWineBanks Kimberly Atkins Stohr: Twitter:https://twitter.com/KimberlyEAtkinsBarb McQuade: Twitterhttps://twitter.com/barbmcquade?lang=enEmail the sisters at [email protected] Or tweet using #SistersInLawLINKS AND ARTICLES FROM THE SISTERS: Jill's JUNETEENTH RECIPES:HTTPS://WWW.ALLRECIPES.COM/GALLERY/JUNETEENTH-RECIPES/?DID=645809-20210618&UTM_CAMPAIGN=HOT-DISH_NEWSLETTER&UTM_SOURCE=ALLRECIPES.COM&UTM_MEDIUM=EMAIL&UTM_CONTENT=061821&CID=645809&MID=60184250149FROM BARB MCQUADE:HTTPS://WWW.MSNBC.COM/MSNBC/AMP/NCNA1270606#CLICK=HTTPS://T.CO/J2LE7CHVNJTHIS WEEK’S SPONSORS:HYDRANTGO TO HYDRANT AND ENTER PROMO CODE SISTERS TO SAVE 20% ATHTTPS://WWW.DRINKHYDRANT.COM/PAGES/PODCAST?DISCOUNT=SISTERS&UTM_SOURCE=AUDIOBOOM&UTM_MEDIUM=PODCAST&UTM_CAMPAIGN=SISTERS-IN-LAW&UTM_TERM=NEWS-POLITICS&UTM_CONTENT=GENERAL-ALL-20OTP30SUB FUNCTION OF BEAUTYGO TO FUNCTION OF BEAUTY TO LET THEM KNOW WE SENT YOU, AND TO GET 20% OFF YOUR ORDER AT HTTPS://WWW.FUNCTIONOFBEAUTY.COM/?VANITYAUTO&PROMO=SISTERSPOD&UTM_SOURCE=PODCASTS&UTM_MEDIUM=AUDIO HELIX:HELIX IS OFFERING UP TO 200 DOLLARS OFF ALL MATTRESS ORDERS AND TWO FREE PILLOWS FOR OUR LISTENERS ATHTTPS://HELIXSLEEP.COM/PAGES/LANDING-PAGE?PROMO=SISTERS
Ep 2020: DOJ, Voting Rights and Garland
For full show notes and transcript. https://politicon.com/podcasts/doj-voting-rights-and-garland/The #SistersInLaw convene this week to sound the alarm about former President Trump taking data from members of Congress and others, before looking at the state of the Department of Justice. Now that Merrick Garland has started to move on voting rights, is he finally living up to expectations of those who hoped he would begin to make the changes our country needs? Email the sisters at. [email protected] Or tweet using #SistersInLawTHIS WEEK’S SPONSORS:Athena Club:SIGN UP TODAY AND YOU’LL GET 20% OFF YOUR FIRST ORDER! JUST GO TO www.ATHENACLUB.COM AND USE PROMO CODE SISTERS. Warby Parker:TRY 5 PAIRS OF GLASSES ON AT HOME FOR FREE, and PICK THE PAIRS YOU WANT. GO TO WWW.WARBYPARKER.COM/SIL. Audible:GET MORE OUT OF SUMMER WITH AUDIBLE. TO TAKE ADVANTAGE OF THIS INCREDIBLE LIMITED TIME OFFER, GO TO WWW.AUDIBLE.COM/SISTERSINLAW.
Ep 1919: The DOJ, Texas Laws, and Obstruction of Justice
In this episode, the #SistersInLaw welcome back Kimberly Atkins Stohr for an examination of how the DOJ bridges policies between administrations as different as Trump’s and Biden’s. After a detour into last names and the law, they discuss some of the cases being used to test how conservative the Supreme Court is willing to go. Then they talk about obstruction in court cases and how it applies to Rep. Gaetz. Kim’s Boston Globe article https://www.bostonglobe.com/2021/06/03/opinion/taking-my-husbands-name-is-feminist-act/?outputType=amp&__twitter_impression=true Joyce’s MSNBC article https://www.msnbc.com/opinion/matt-gaetz-donald-trump-why-obstruction-justice-matters-n1269679GET MORE FROM THE #SISTERSINLAW: Joyce Vance: Twitter | University of Alabama Law | MSNBC Jill Wine-Banks: Twitter | Facebook | Website | Author of The Watergate Girl: My Fight For Truth & Justice Against A Criminal President Kimberly Atkins Stohr: Twitter | Boston Globe | WBUR Barb McQuade: Twitter | University of Michigan Law | Just Security | MSNBC Email the sisters at [email protected] Or tweet using #SistersInLawTHIS WEEK’S SPONSORS:HEADSPACE:GO TO WWW.HEADSPACE.COM/SISTERS FOR A FREE ONE-MONTH TRIAL WITH ACCESS TO HEADSPACE’S FULL LIBRARY OF MEDITATIONS FOR EVERY SITUATION. HELLO FRESH:GO TO WWW.HELLOFRESH.COM/SISTERS12 AND USE CODE SISTERS-ONE-TWO FOR 12 FREE MEALS, INCLUDING FREE SHIPPING!NOOM:READY TO LEARN HOW TO LIVE HEALTHIER? SIGN UP FOR NOOM TODAY AT WWW.NOOM.COM/SISTERSINLAW. WE’LL SEE YOU AT YOUR GOAL LINE!
Ep 1818: Mimi Rocah: Campaigning, Effective Change & NY Grand Juries
This week the #SistersInLaw invite Westchester DA Mimi Rocah to fill in for Kimberly Atkins while she has her wedding! But the law must go on, so the #Sisters take a look at what it takes to make it to public office, how to be effective for change as a prosecutor, and take a deep dive into the grand jury system as it exists in New York and the country. Don’t miss it!Get More From The #SistersInLaw: Joyce Vance: Twitter | University of Alabama Law | MSNBC Jill Wine-Banks: Twitter | Facebook | Website | Author of The Watergate Girl: My Fight For Truth & Justice Against A Criminal President Kimberly Atkins: Twitter | Boston Globe | WBUR Barb McQuade: Twitter | University of Michigan Law | Just Security | MSNBC Guest #Sister Mimi Rocah: Twitter | DA Website | Westchester County | FaceBook Email the sisters at [email protected] tweet using #SistersInLaw THIS WEEK’S SPONSORS:THIRD LOVE:GO TO WWW.THIRDLOVE.COM/SISTERSINLAW NOW TO FIND YOUR PERFECT-FITTING BRA… AND GET 20% OFF YOUR 1ST PURCHASE! MAGIC SPOON:GET YOUR NEXT DELICIOUS BOWL OF GUILT-FREE CEREAL AT WWW.MAGICSPOON.COM/SISTER AND USE THE PROMO CODE SISTER TO SAVE $5 OFF. FUNCTION OF BEAUTY:GO TO WWW.FUNCTIONOFBEAUTY.COM/SISTERS TO LET THEM KNOW WE SENT YOU, AND TO GET 20% OFF YOUR ORDER
Ep 1717: Trump Inc, Jan 6th Commission & Stare Decisis
This week the #SistersInlaw look at the differences between civil and criminal charges that have been filed against the Trump Organization, and if a commission into January 6th would find that the President and his supporters had kicked off an insurrection. Then, the #sisters look at the role of stare decisis in our legal system and whether it has relevance in 2021. What do you think? Get More From The #SistersInLaw: Joyce Vance: Twitter | University of Alabama Law | MSNBC Jill Wine-Banks: Twitter | Facebook | Website | Author of The Watergate Girl: My Fight For Truth & Justice Against A Criminal President Kimberly Atkins: Twitter | Boston Globe | WBUR Barb McQuade: Twitter | University of Michigan Law | Just Security | MSNBC Email the sisters at [email protected] Or tweet using #SistersInLawBarb's Articles this week:On AG investigation of Trump Orghttps://www.usatoday.com/story/opinion/2021/05/21/new-york-criminal-probe-escalates-legal-risk-trump-business/5184002001/On voting bill in Michigan and elsewhere that restricts access to the ballot boxhttps://www.crainsdetroit.com/crains-voices/commentary-lets-not-make-it-harder-vote-michiganTHIS WEEK’S SPONSORS:JENNI KAYNE:FIND YOUR FOREVER PIECES AT WWW.JENNIKAYNE.COM AND GET 15% OFF YOUR FIRST ORDER WHEN YOU USE CODE SISTERS AT CHECKOUT.AUDIBLE:GO TO WWW.AUDIBLE.COM/SISTERSINLAW OR TEXT SISTERSINLAW TO 500-500HYDRANT: GO TO WWW.DRINKHYDRANT.COM/SISTERS OR ENTER OUR PROMO CODE SISTERS AT CHECKOUT. ARTICLES FROM THE SISTERS THIS WEEK:BARB ON THE TRUMP ORGANIZATION INVESTIGATIONKIM ON THE 1/6 COMMISSION
Ep 1616: Plea Agreements, Executive Privilege, & Bankruptcy at the NRA
The #Sistersinlaw explain plea agreements, then look at executive privilege and what it means for Don McGahn with a deep dive into the NRA bankruptcy case. Get More From The #SistersInLaw: Joyce Vance: Twitter | University of Alabama Law | MSNBC Jill Wine-Banks: Twitter | Facebook | Website | Author of The Watergate Girl: My Fight For Truth & Justice Against A Criminal President Kimberly Atkins: Twitter | Boston Globe | WBUR Barb McQuade: Twitter | University of Michigan Law | Just Security | MSNBC Email the sisters at [email protected] tweet using #SistersInLawThis Week’s Sponsors:WWW.POLICYGENIUS.COM WWW.HELIXSLEEP.COM/SISTERS WWW.CHWINE.COM - CODE SISTERS AT CHECKOUT.
Ep 1515: Bill Barr, Chauvin’s Chances & Sex Assault in the Military
The #SistersInLaw look possible misconduct of Bill Barr, weigh the odds of a successful Chauvin appeal, and ask if the military is doing enough to crack down on sexual assault. Get More From The #SistersInLaw: Joyce Vance: Twitter | University of Alabama Law | MSNBC Jill Wine-Banks: Twitter | Facebook | Website | Author of The Watergate Girl: My Fight For Truth & Justice Against A Criminal President Kimberly Atkins: Twitter | Boston Globe | WBUR Barb McQuade: Twitter | University of Michigan Law | Just Security | MSNBC Email the sisters at [email protected] Or tweet using #SistersInLawThis Week’s Sponsors:WARBY PARKERTRY 5 PAIRS OF GLASSES ON AT HOME FOR FREE, AND PICK THE PAIRS YOU WANT. GO TO WWW.WARBYPARKER.COM/SIL.HELLO FRESHGO TO WWW.HELLOFRESH.COM/SISTERS12 AND USE CODE SISTERS12 FOR 12 FREE MEALS, INCLUDING FREE SHIPPING!FUNCTION OF BEAUTYGO TO WWW.FUNCTIONOFBEAUTY.COM/SISTERS TO LET THEM KNOW WE SENT YOU, AND TO GET 20% OFF YOUR ORDER.
Ep 1414: Civil Rights, The Snapchat Cheerleader & Rudy
The #SistersInLaw come together to look at how the DoJ is reclaiming its role as the defender of our civil rights, and how it can defend our society’s marginalized in the coming years. Then, they examine the case of the snappy snapchat cheerleader and if she should be sanctioned, before giving you the dirty on the legal issues facing Rudy Guliani. Is this the end for him? Find out with #SistersInLaw.And most importantly here is the link to the photos of Cheerleader Kim :http://politicon.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/04/image0.jpeg Get More From The #SistersInLaw: Joyce Vance: Twitter | University of Alabama Law | MSNBC Jill Wine-Banks: Twitter | Facebook | Website | Author of The Watergate Girl: My Fight For Truth & Justice Against A Criminal President Kimberly Atkins: Twitter | Boston Globe | WBUR Barb McQuade: Twitter | University of Michigan Law | Just Security | MSNBC Email the sisters at [email protected] Or tweet using #SistersInLawTHIS WEEK’S ARTICLES FROM THE SISTERS:FROM BARB MCQUADEFirst, Do No Escalation Here’s What The Rudy Raid Means FROM KIMBERLY ATKINSGarland Lays Groundwork For Rebuilding TrustPack The Lower Courts This Week’s Sponsors: HEAD SPACEGO TO WWW.HEADSPACE.COM/SISTERS FOR A FREE ONE-MONTH TRIAL WITH ACCESS TO HEADSPACE’S FULL LIBRARY OF MEDITATIONS FOR EVERY SITUATION. MAGIC SPOONGO TO WWW.MAGICSPOON.COM/SISTER TO GRAB THE NEW LIMITED EDITION BIRTHDAY CAKE, OR A CUSTOM BUNDLE OF CEREAL TO TRY IT TODAY!
Ep 1313: Chauvin, Consent Decrees & Career Building
With the Chavin conviction in, #SistersInLaw are ready to break down the next phase of justice in the case. Do the police need reform, and are consent decrees the secret to reforming the status quo? The #sisters look into it before sharing how they are able to pursue so many of their other goals and still succeed in the legal field. Think you can keep up? Get More From The #SistersInLaw: Joyce Vance: Twitter | University of Alabama Law | MSNBC Jill Wine-Banks: Twitter | Facebook | Website | Author of The Watergate Girl: My Fight For Truth & Justice Against A Criminal President Kimberly Atkins: Twitter | Boston Globe | WBUR Barb McQuade: Twitter | University of Michigan Law | Just Security | MSNBC Email the sisters at [email protected] Or tweet using #SistersInLawThis Week’s Sponsors:HELLO FRESHGO TO WWW.HELLOFRESH.COM/SISTERS12 AND USE CODE SISTERS12 FOR 12 FREE MEALS, INCLUDING FREE SHIPPING! THIRD LOVEGO TO WWW.THIRDLOVE.COM/SISTERSINLAW NOW TO FIND YOUR PERFECT-FITTING BRA… AND GET TWENTY PERCENT OFF YOUR FIRST PURCHASE!
Ep 1212: Cops, Courts, & Collusion
The #SistersInLaw are back to break down the recent police shooting cases. First, they look at the role of jury instructions and how it could affect the Chauvin trial before examining the applicable charges in the Potter case. Is our law up to the challenge of reaching justice? The #Sisters hope so. Then, they lay out the recent news on Russian interference and what can be done about it! Get More From The #SistersInLaw: Joyce Vance: Twitter | University of Alabama Law | MSNBC Jill Wine-Banks: Twitter | Facebook | Website | Author of The Watergate Girl: My Fight For Truth & Justice Against A Criminal President Kimberly Atkins: Twitter | Boston Globe | WBUR Barb McQuade: Twitter | University of Michigan Law | Just Security | MSNBC Email the sisters at [email protected] Or tweet using #SistersInLaw This Week’s Sponsors:FOUNDATION OF BEAUTYGO TO WWW.FUNCTIONOFBEAUTY.COM/SISTERS TO LET THEM KNOW WE SENT YOU, AND TO GET 20% OFF YOUR ORDER. CAMERON HUGHES WINESGO TO WWW.CHWINE.COM TODAY TO GET 20% OFF THE ALREADY GREAT PRICES AND FREE SHIPPING WHEN YOU BUY 3 OR MORE BOTTLES. JUST ENTER OUR CODE SISTERS AT CHECKOUT. POLICY GENIUS WWW.POLICYGENIUS.COM CAN HELP YOU COMPARE TOP INSURERS IN ONE PLACE AND SAVE 50% OR MORE ON LIFE INSURANCE.
Ep 1111: Witnesses, Passports, and The Chauvin Jury
Join the #SistersInLaw as they examine the role of cooperating and corroborating witnesses in the Matt Gaetz investigation. Is he a witness, or a target? Then, they weigh the issues surrounding vaccine passports and how they might be implemented before giving you the latest on the Derek Chauvin trial and looking into the role the jury will play in the case. Get More From The #SistersInLaw: Joyce Vance: Twitter | University of Alabama Law | MSNBC Jill Wine-Banks: Twitter | Facebook | Website | Author of The Watergate Girl: My Fight For Truth & Justice Against A Criminal President Kimberly Atkins: Twitter | Boston Globe | WBUR Barb McQuade: Twitter | University of Michigan Law | Just Security | MSNBC Email your questions to the Sisters at [email protected] tweet using #SistersInLawThis Week’s Sponsors:HELIXHELIX IS OFFERING UP TO $200 OFF ALL MATTRESS ORDERS AND TWO FREE PILLOWS FOR OUR LISTENERS AT WWW.HELIXSLEEP.COM/SISTERS. AUDIBLEGO TO WWW.AUDIBLE.COM/SISTERSINLAW, OR TEXT SISTERSINLAW TO 500-500 TO CLAIM YOUR FREE 30 DAY TRIAL!
Ep 1010: Chauvin, Gaetz and Judicial Nominees
With legal issues dominating the national conversation, the #SistersInLaw convened this week to examine the role of causation in the Derek Chauvin trial and what standards apply in different scenarios. Then, they take on the myriad troubles facing Rep. Gaetz and whether he should resign, before highlighting the importance President Biden has placed on diversity in his judicial nominations-- truly benefiting the country. Get More From The #SistersInLaw: Joyce Vance: Twitter | University of Alabama Law | MSNBC Jill Wine-Banks: Twitter | Facebook | Website | Author of The Watergate Girl: My Fight For Truth & Justice Against A Criminal President Kimberly Atkins: Twitter | Boston Globe | WBUR Barb McQuade: Twitter | University of Michigan Law | Just Security | MSNBC Some Articles From The #SistersFrom Barb:Lawyers Deliver Drama On TV, But Witnesses & Evidence Star In The Derek Chauvin TrialIt’s Raining In GeorgiaKim’s piece on civil cases against Trump: https://www.bostonglobe.com/2021/04/01/opinion/civil-suits-could-be-path-holding-trump-accountable-insurrection/?p1=StaffPage From Joyce https://www.msnbc.com/opinion/biden-s-first-11-federal-judge-nominees-highlight-highly-nuanced-n1262956Email the sisters at [email protected] or tweet using #SistersInLawThis Week’s Sponsors:MAGIC SPOON CEREALGET YOUR NEXT DELICIOUS BOWL OF GUILT-FREE CEREAL AT WWW.MAGICSPOON.COM/SISTER AND USE THE CODE SISTER TO SAVE FIVE DOLLARS.
Ep 99: Gun Control, Pay Equity & The Chauvin Case
The #SistersInLaw take a minute to celebrate Jill’s new movie, but then quickly dive into some of the most pressing issues facing our nation. First, they weigh the case for gun control and what will get us there before taking on pay equity for women, and looking at the charges faced by Derek Chauvin. Get More From The #SistersInLaw: Joyce Vance: Twitter | University of Alabama Law | MSNBC Jill Wine-Banks: Twitter | Facebook | Website | Author of The Watergate Girl: My Fight For Truth & Justice Against A Criminal President Kimberly Atkins: Twitter | Boston Globe | WBUR Barb McQuade: Twitter | University of Michigan Law | Just Security | MSNBC Email the sisters at [email protected] or tweet using #SistersInLawFrom This Week’s Sponsors:CAMERON HUGHES WINESGO TO WWW.CHWINE.COM TODAY TO GET 20% OFF THE ALREADY GREAT PRICES AND FREE SHIPPING WHEN YOU BUY 3 OR MORE BOTTLES. JUST ENTER OUR CODE SISTERS AT CHECKOUT. HELLOFRESHGO TO WWW.HELLOFRESH.COM/SISTERS12 AND USE CODE SISTERS12 FOR 12 FREE MEALS, INCLUDING FREE SHIPPING!
Ep 88: Hate Crimes & Intersectionality
After the tragic shooting in Atlanta, the #SistersInLaw take on the epidemic of racism and misogyny in the country. First, they examine the potential for hate crimes charges in the recent shooting and they can apply, before looking at the intersectionality angle, and the legacy of racism in some of our most important systems. Then the #sisters take your questions! Get More From The #SistersInLaw: Joyce Vance: Twitter | University of Alabama Law | MSNBC Jill Wine-Banks: Twitter | Facebook | Website | Author of The Watergate Girl: My Fight For Truth & Justice Against A Criminal President Kimberly Atkins: Twitter | Boston Globe | WBUR Barb McQuade: Twitter | University of Michigan Law | Just Security | MSNBC Recent Articles By The #SistersInLaw:Kimberly Atkins Boston Globe Article:When A Hate Crime Is Clear, Gaslighting Almost Always Follows Email your questions to [email protected] tweet them using #SistersInLaw From This Week’s Sponsors:MAGIC SPOONGET YOUR NEXT DELICIOUS BOWL OF GUILT-FREE CEREAL AT www.MAGICSPOON.COM/SISTER AND USE THE CODE SISTER TO SAVE FIVE DOLLARS OFF. POLICY GENIUSYOU COULD SAVE 50% AND FEEL GOOD KNOWING YOUR LOVED ONES WILL BE TAKEN CARE OF. JUST GO TO www.POLICYGENIUS.COM TO GET STARTED. WHEN IT COMES TO INSURANCE, IT’S NICE TO GET IT RIGHT.
Ep 77: Jury Selection, Trans Rights and AG Merrick Garland
With the Derek Chauvin trial ramping up, the #Sisters give you the inside scoop on the process of jury selection and what they’ve encountered in their own lives. Then, they lay out the laws supporting transgender rights and importance of the Equality Act. Towards the end, you can celebrate Merrick Garland’s success with them...before pondering why some stellar female candidates for other positions didn’t make it. What gives? Get More From The #SistersInLaw: Joyce Vance: Twitter | University of Alabama Law | MSNBC Jill Wine-Banks: Twitter | Facebook | Website | Author of The Watergate Girl: My Fight For Truth & Justice Against A Criminal President Kimberly Atkins: Twitter | Boston Globe | WBUR Barb McQuade: Twitter | University of Michigan Law | Just Security | MSNBC Recent Articles By The #SistersInLaw:Kimberly Atkins:There is No God Given Right to Discriminate Against LGBT PeopleJoyce Vance:Civil Plaintiffs Can Get More From Trump In Discovery Than Criminal Prosecutors Can Email your questions to [email protected] or TWEET them using #SistersInLaw and we’ll answer as many as we can! From This Week’s Sponsor:TRY AUDIBLE FOR FREE FOR 30 DAYS ON US AND DOWNLOAD YOUR FAVORITE TITLES TO LISTEN TO--OFFLINE OR ON, ANYTIME, ANYWHERE. JUST VISIT WWW.AUDIBLE.COM/SISTERSINLAW OR TEXT SISTERSINLAW TO 500-500 FOR YOUR FREE TRIAL.
Ep 66: Grand Jury, Cuomo and the Filibuster
Hang out with the #SistersInLaw this week while they give a short masterclass on grand juries, their role in the legal system and what we can expect from them in coming cases. Then they lay out the accusations against Governor Cuomo before pondering the role of the filibuster and if it hurts more than it helps. Get More From The #SistersInLaw: Joyce Vance: Twitter | University of Alabama Law | MSNBC Jill Wine-Banks: Twitter | Facebook | Website | Author of The Watergate Girl: My Fight For Truth & Justice Against A Criminal President Kimberly Atkins: Twitter | Boston Globe | WBUR Barb McQuade: Twitter | University of Michigan Law | Just Security | MSNBC Recent Publications By The #SistersInLaw:Joyce’s MSNBC Article :https://www.msnbc.com/opinion/gop-has-enlisted-supreme-court-its-anti-voting-rights-crusade-n1259670Kim’s Boston Globe Article:https://www.bostonglobe.com/2021/03/04/opinion/history-will-clearly-see-this-existential-moment-voting-rights-lawmakers-must-see-it-now/?p1=StaffPageJill Wine-Banks’ “The Watergate Girl” Now Available In Paperback:https://www.amazon.com/Watergate-Girl-Justice-Criminal-President-ebook/dp/B07X18PQNYDon’t forget to email your questions to [email protected] or TWEET them using #SistersInLaw and we’ll answer as many as we can!
Ep 55: #SistersAgainstSexism
Join the #SistersInLaw this week as they stand up for Neera Tanden and share their own experiences with sexism-- and how to beat it! Then they take on the threats to voting rights facing minorities in our country and fill us in on the current efforts at suppression. Can it be stopped? If anything, the George Floyd Justice and Policing Act is a start towards tackling systemic racism, but there’s a lot more (legal) work to do! Get More From The #SistersInLaw: Joyce Vance: Twitter | University of Alabama Law | MSNBC Jill Wine-Banks: Twitter | Facebook | Website | Author of The Watergate Girl: My Fight For Truth & Justice Against A Criminal President Kimberly Atkins: Twitter | Boston Globe | WBUR Barb McQuade: Twitter | University of Michigan Law | Just Security | MSNBC Recent Articles By The #SistersInLaw:Kim’s Boston Globe Article https://www.bostonglobe.com/2021/02/25/opinion/after-brutal-year-garland-must-work-reform-doj-restore-black-americans-trust/?p1=StaffPageEmail your questions to [email protected] or TWEET them using #SistersInLaw and we’ll answer as many as we can.
Ep 44: #SayThisNotThat
Sit down with the #SistersInLaw as they fill us in on the prospects for a reverse Watergate maneuver to take Trump on in the courts. Will it work? Then, they turn to the importance of words in our national legislation and dialogue-- especially the critical distinction between non-citizen and alien-- before checking in on the status of Merrick Garland's confirmation and taking your questions! Get More From The #SistersInLaw: Joyce Vance: Twitter | University of Alabama Law | MSNBC Jill Wine-Banks: Twitter | Facebook | Website | Author of The Watergate Girl: My Fight For Truth & Justice Against A Criminal President Kimberly Atkins: Twitter | Boston Globe | WBUR Barb McQuade: Twitter | University of Michigan Law | Just Security | MSNBC Recent Articles By The #SistersInLaw:Kim’s Boston Globe Article https://politicon.com/kimberly-atkins-in-the-boston-globe-the-word-aliens-has-been-weaponized-against-noncitizens-for-generations-it-needs-to-go/Jill’s USA Today Articlehttps://politicon.com/jill-wine-banks-in-usa-today-mcconnells-reverse-watergate-road-map-is-the-last-hope-for-trump-accountability/Email your questions to [email protected] or TWEET them using #SistersInLaw and we’ll answer as many as we can.
Ep 33: FIGHT FIGHT FIGHT
#SistersInLaw are back for another captivating impeachment week episode to break down the strategy of its managers and to give us their ruling on whether Trump actually has a 1st Amendment defense. Hint: He doesn’t. But no matter which way the Senate rules, he now faces another case against him in Georgia, and the sisters make sure you know what’s coming next! Get More From The Sisters: Joyce Vance: Twitter | University of Alabama Law | MSNBC Jill Wine-Banks: Twitter | Facebook | Website | Author of The Watergate Girl: My Fight For Truth & Justice Against A Criminal President Kimberly Atkins: Twitter | Boston Globe | WBUR Barb McQuade: Twitter | University of Michigan Law | Just Security | MSNBC Email your questions to [email protected] or TWEET them using #SistersInLaw and we’ll answer as many as we can.
Ep 22: Trump on Trial, Confirmations & Smartmatic
The #SistersInLaw muse over whether former President Trump should take the stand in his upcoming impeachment trial, game-out how President Biden can quickly get Merrick Garland (and the rest of his cabinet appointments) through the Senate, and tell us what we need to know about the Smartmatic suit. Get More From The Sisters: Joyce Vance: Twitter | University of Alabama Law | MSNBC Jill Wine-Banks: Twitter | Facebook | Website | Author of The Watergate Girl: My Fight For Truth & Justice Against A Criminal President Kimberly Atkins: Twitter | Boston Globe | WBUR Barb McQuade: Twitter | University of Michigan Law | Just Security | MSNBC Email your questions to [email protected] or TWEET them using #SistersInLaw and we’ll answer as many as we can.
Ep 11: Impeachment, Insurrection & Judges
#SistersInLaw Barb McQuade, Joyce Vance, Kimberly Atkins, and Jill Wine-Banks team up to take on the corrupt, show us the truth of the system, and give us their rulings on the news of the day. In this exciting first episode, the sisters tackle the impeachment of former President Trump, the insurrection in the Capitol, and what we can expect from Biden’s judicial appointments. Get More From The Sisters: Joyce VanceTwitterUniversity of Alabama LawMSNBCJill Wine-BanksTwitterFacebookWebsiteAuthor of The Watergate Girl: My Fight For Truth & Justice Against A Criminal PresidentKimberly AtkinsTwitterBoston GlobeWBURBarb McQuadeTwitterUniversity of Michigan LawJust SecurityMSNBCEmail your questions to the #SISTERSINLAW at [email protected] or tweet them to @POLITICON. Make sure to include your city, we love to hear where you’re from!
#SistersInLaw Promo
trailerPoliticon brings a brilliant team of political and legal masterminds together for an exciting new podcast, #SistersInLaw.Joyce Vance, Jill Wine-Banks, Barb McQuade, and Kimberley Atkins will pull back the curtain on how our government actually works,take on the corrupt, share their wisdom and give us their rulings on the latest in politics, law, and culture.