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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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Aug 14, 2021 • 1h 15min
30: Soda or Pop
The #SistersInLaw convene this week to talk about the recourse that former Governor Cuomo’s victims have to find justice. They also examine the increasing weaponization of the DOJ and look at the mask and vaccines mandates and prohibitions multiplying across the country. Which ones are likely to be challenged and which ones will continue to impact the pandemic recovery going forward?For full transcript and notes go to https://politicon.com/podcast-title/sisters-in-law/Links To This Week’s SponsorsHelix:Get 200 dollars off all mattress orders and two free pillows for our listeners with Helix.Magic Spoon:Get your next delicious bowl of guilt-free cereal with Magic Spoon. Use the code sister to save $5 offPolicy Genius:When it comes to insurance, it’s nice to get it right. Try Policy Genius today.Get More From The #Sisters In Law
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
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Aug 7, 2021 • 1h 10min
29: Cuomo’s Defense
The #SistersInLaw convene this week to look at the issues that Governor Cuomo faces and what defense he might choose to use. Then, they ask if the DOJ has been tough enough on the participants and possible masterminds of the events of 1/6, and discuss what airlines can do in response to unruly passengers who have the potential to cause major chaos in the air.Additional Reading From The #Sisters:
From Barb:
Trump and the Capitol Riot Hitman Analogyhttps://www.msnbc.com/opinion/trump-capitol-riot-hitman-analogy-n1275598
Wapo Article https://www.washingtonpost.com/opinions/2021/08/05/heres-roadmap-justice-department-follow-investigating-trump/From the Episode:Jeffrey Clark Letter https://talkingpointsmemo.com/news/trump-doj-georgia-clark-rosen-donaghue or https://abcnews.go.com/US/doj-officials-rejected-colleagues-request-intervene-georgias-election/story?id=79243198Clark letter in context of Donoghue notes https://www.washingtonpost.com/politics/2021/08/04/newly-released-letter-tells-us-more-about-trumps-last-ditch-push-steal-election/aaLaws About Unruly Passengershttps://www.gjllp.com/news/criminal-laws-pertaining-to-unruly-airplane-passengers/Pat Hovakimian Resignation Letter:https://politicon.com/podcasts/cuomos-defense/Links To This Week’s SponsorsZola:Use promo code SAVE50 to get fifty-percent off your save the dates:https://welcome.zola.com/allproducts_alldevices_np_op_exp/?pkey=silpod&utm_source=podcast&utm_medium=audio&utm_campaign=sil&Hello Fresh:Use code sisters-one-four for up to 14 free meals, plus free shipping: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=3-4Thrive:For 15% off your first order use code QE2FY5D28CB2 at:https://thrivecausemetics.com/?utm_source=podcast&utm_medium=SISTERSGet 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 SISTERSINLAW@POLITICON.COM
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Jul 31, 2021 • 1h 17min
28: Who Wants A Subpoena?
The #SistersInLaw meet this week to look at the latest developments becoming public about January 6th, and share their top picks for the people who may have been involved and deserve a subpoena. They also explain why the nominations for U.S. Attorney are so important, and examine the latest developments coming out of the Tokyo Olympics.Recent Articles From The #Sisters:
Kimberly Atkins Stohr on Simone Biles’ Olympic decision. 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 SISTERSINLAW@POLITICON.COM
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For full show notes and transcript go to our website:https://politicon.com/podcast-title/sisters-in-law/Links To This Week’s SponsorsGirlfriend Collective:Girlfriend Collective is offering first time customers $25 off purchases 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
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Jul 24, 2021 • 1h 16min
27: 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
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Jul 17, 2021 • 1h 8min
26: 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 SISTERSINLAW@POLITICON.COM
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Jul 10, 2021 • 1h 3min
25: 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
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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 SISTERSINLAW@POLITICON.COM
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Jul 3, 2021 • 1h 12min
24: 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
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Kimberly Atkins Stohr: https://twitter.com/KimberlyEAtkins
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Jul 1, 2021 • 31min
23: 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 SISTERSINLAW@POLITICON.COM
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Jun 26, 2021 • 1h 7min
22: #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

Jun 19, 2021 • 1h 13min
21: 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 SISTERSINLAW@POLITICON.COM
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