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/J...
Jul 31, 2021•1 hr 17 min•Ep. 28
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 t...
Jul 24, 2021•1 hr 16 min•Ep. 27
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 Art...
Jul 17, 2021•1 hr 8 min•Ep. 26
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 A...
Jul 10, 2021•1 hr 3 min•Ep. 25
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...
Jul 03, 2021•1 hr 12 min•Ep. 24
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/JoyceWhiteVance Jill Wine-Banks: https://twitter.com/JillWineBanks Kimberly Atkins Stohr: https://twitter.com/KimberlyEAtkins Ba...
Jul 01, 2021•31 min•Ep. 23
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/JoyceWhiteVanc...
Jun 26, 2021•1 hr 7 min•Ep. 22
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:/...
Jun 19, 2021•1 hr 13 min•Ep. 21
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. SISTERSINLAW@...
Jun 12, 2021•1 hr 16 min•Ep. 20
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-husba...
Jun 05, 2021•1 hr 8 min•Ep. 19
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 | We...
May 29, 2021•1 hr 9 min•Ep. 18
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: Twitt...
May 22, 2021•1 hr 12 min•Ep. 17
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 ...
May 15, 2021•1 hr•Ep. 16
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...
May 08, 2021•1 hr 9 min•Ep. 15
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...
May 01, 2021•1 hr 29 min•Ep. 14
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 | Auth...
Apr 24, 2021•1 hr 4 min•Ep. 13
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: Tw...
Apr 17, 2021•1 hr 7 min•Ep. 12
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 | Au...
Apr 10, 2021•1 hr 6 min•Ep. 11
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 Alabam...
Apr 03, 2021•1 hr 20 min•Ep. 10
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 & Justi...
Mar 27, 2021•1 hr 17 min•Ep. 9
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 | Websi...
Mar 20, 2021•1 hr 9 min•Ep. 8
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 A...
Mar 13, 2021•58 min•Ep. 7
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 ...
Mar 06, 2021•1 hr 2 min•Ep. 6
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 A...
Feb 27, 2021•1 hr 5 min•Ep. 5
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...
Feb 20, 2021•1 hr 2 min•Ep. 4
#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 | Autho...
Feb 13, 2021•52 min•Ep. 3
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 Again...
Feb 06, 2021•56 min•Ep. 2
#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 Vance Twitter University of Alabama Law MSNBC Jill Wine-Banks Twitter Facebook Website A...
Jan 30, 2021•54 min•Ep. 1
Politicon 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.
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