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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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Jun 10, 2023 • 59min
134: 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: SISTERSINLAW@POLITICON.COM 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

Jun 3, 2023 • 56min
133: 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: SISTERSINLAW@POLITICON.COM 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

May 27, 2023 • 56min
132: 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: SISTERSINLAW@POLITICON.COM 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

May 24, 2023 • 1h 34min
131: 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: SISTERSINLAW@POLITICON.COM 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

May 20, 2023 • 2h
130: 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: SISTERSINLAW@POLITICON.COM 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

May 13, 2023 • 1h 36min
129: 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: SISTERSINLAW@POLITICON.COM 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

May 6, 2023 • 1h 7min
128: 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: SISTERSINLAW@POLITICON.COM 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

Apr 29, 2023 • 57min
127: 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: SISTERSINLAW@POLITICON.COM 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

Apr 22, 2023 • 57min
126: 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: SISTERSINLAW@POLITICON.COM 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

Apr 15, 2023 • 55min
125: 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: SISTERSINLAW@POLITICON.COM 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


