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Politicon brings the brilliant team of political and legal masterminds together for Politicon's #SistersInLaw.
Joyce Vance, Jill Wine-Banks, Barb McQuade, and Kimberly Atkins Stohr 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.
Joyce Vance, Jill Wine-Banks, Barb McQuade, and Kimberly Atkins Stohr 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.
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Mar 28, 2026 • 1h 19min
290: All Roads Lead To The Pentagon
They unpack new Pentagon rules that limited reporter access and a court ruling pushing back on those restrictions. They revisit the Anthropic dispute over AI contracts, supply-chain labels, and government pressure. They cover jury verdicts holding social platforms accountable for harms to children and how algorithm design and whistleblowers factor into potential regulation.

Mar 25, 2026 • 20min
289: Bail Us Out
They break down how bail, unsecured bonds, and alternative conditions differ across jurisdictions. They tackle whether reversing 2020 results could create an unconstitutional third term. They explain why selective service still requires registration and the legal issues around sex discrimination. They explore federal versus state power over voting rules and whether clicking digital terms really binds you.

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Mar 21, 2026 • 1h 8min
288: Taking Liberties
They unpack a Georgia prosecution tied to mifepristone and how fetal personhood laws can reshape criminal liability. They explore subpoenas and probes involving the DOJ, the Federal Reserve, and intelligence figures. They examine protest convictions labeled as antifa and the risks those rulings pose to civil liberties and free expression.

Mar 18, 2026 • 18min
287: Did Someone Call For A Juris Doctor?
Legal takeaways on the E. Jean Carroll defamation dispute and why the Supreme Court may not side with Trump. Clear explanations of when guilty pleas still allow sentencing appeals. A deep dive into the many career benefits of earning a J.D. A breakdown of missing DOJ Epstein documents and the limits on who can prosecute federal crimes. A plain-language distinction between deportation and denaturalization.

Mar 14, 2026 • 1h 13min
286: The Old Cyber Ninjas
They dig into the FBI subpoena in Maricopa County and revisit the controversial Cyber Ninjas audit. They explain a DOJ proposal that could shield federal lawyers from state bar probes. They cover the Pentagon’s showdown with Anthropic, supply-chain designations, and the resulting lawsuits. They also flag media restrictions at the Pentagon and broader legal and ethical fallout.

Mar 11, 2026 • 19min
285: Behind The Curtains (At Mar-A-Lago)
They debate judges using contempt to block mass immigration arrests. They question whether an ID requirement is really a poll tax. They warn that Mar-a-Lago used as a war room could expose sensitive communications. They weigh ideas for Supreme Court structural change and explain governors' pardon powers and how the 6th Amendment and minors’ rights play out in court.

Mar 7, 2026 • 1h 7min
284: The $64,000 Question
They dig into newly surfaced Epstein files and a released 2019 interview alleging sexual abuse tied to a major political figure. They debate statutes of limitations and what legal avenues remain. They unpack constitutional war powers and Congress’s attempts to limit presidential military action. They analyze the legal battle over tariffs after a Supreme Court decision and the use of Section 122.

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Mar 4, 2026 • 20min
283: A Pirate’s Life For Us
They tackle whether states can still prosecute Jeffrey Epstein’s associates and how federal timing affects DOJ options. They walk through the legal journey of E. Jean Carroll’s defamation matter and the Supreme Court’s likely stance. They unpack Judge Cannon’s blockade of the special counsel report and the 11th Circuit appeal timetable. They also debate the odd idea of modern letters of marque and outline paralegal career paths.

Feb 28, 2026 • 1h 10min
282: But Her Deposition
They unpack the closed-door depositions of Bill and Hillary Clinton and why they produced few new revelations. They debate Republican election bills, mediation over Fulton County records, and a proposed order to restrict mail ballots. They explore DoD pressure on AI firm Anthropic, limits on military uses, and the clash between corporate ethics and government demands.

Feb 25, 2026 • 20min
281: Order In The Court
Legal tactics against unlawful government actions and how everyday people can push back. Rules around detention of asylum seekers and employers who hire undocumented workers. Why some ballots remain stored after elections and how ballot-retention laws work. Limits on pardon power, decorum rules in congressional hearings, and what could reopen presidential immunity in court.


