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#SistersInLaw

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\nJoyce 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.\n","$":{"audioboom:html":"1"}}
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Episodes

123: Trump Indicted

#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 12 New York City, NY– May 19 Washington, DC– May 21 Get your tickets today - politicon.com/tour #SistersInLaw dive into the indictment of Donald by Manhattan DA Alvin Bragg and what we can expect relating to the charges there and his other cases going forward. Then, they look at the ethics that govern the SCOTUS and the challenges posed by Gini and Clarence Thomas to tha...

Apr 01, 202354 minEp. 123

122: Make It So

#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 12. New York City, NY– May 19. Washington, DC– May 21. Get your tickets today - politicon.com/tour #SistersInLaw discuss the latest news coming from the Manhattan DA regarding the Stormy Daniels related case that might get Donald indicted. Then, they look at recent developments in the special councel’s classified documents investigation against him, and the significance ...

Mar 25, 202355 minEp. 122

121: What To Expect When You’re Expecting…An Indictment

#SistersInLaw On Tour: Go to politicon.com/tour for tickets Live tour in May Portland, OR– May 12. New York City, NY– May 19. Washington, DC– May 21. Get your tickets today - politicon.com/tour #SistersInLaw discuss the threat to women’s rights coming from big corporations like Walgreen’s and our power as consumers to boycott and make our voices heard. Then, they break down the multiple possibilities for indictment facing Donald in the states and from the federal government, before examining the...

Mar 18, 20231 hr 6 minEp. 121

120: Gone Fishin

#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 12. New York City, NY– May 19. Washington, DC– May 21. Get your tickets today - politicon.com/tour #SistersInLaw lay out the ramifications of the Dominion lawsuit against Fox News and what it means for the future of their analysis and reporting, before covering the latest developments in the abortion war– including how Walgreens has shied away from protecting women’s acc...

Mar 11, 20231 hr 3 minEp. 120

119: Bad Things Are Gonna Happen!

#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 12. New York City, NY– May 19. Washington, DC– May 21. Get your tickets today - politicon.com/tour #SistersInLaw explain the two cases before the SCOTUS seeking to undermine President Biden’s student loan relief and how they might be decided. They also discuss the DOJ’s consideration of civil suits targeting Trump’s actions that resulted in injuries during the J6 insurre...

Mar 04, 202355 minEp. 119

118: Trump Investigations, Legal Lies & The Internet

#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 12. New York City, NY– May 19. Washington, DC– May 21. Get your tickets today - politicon.com/tour #SistersInLaw break down the latest subpoenas and investigation developments involving Trump– including the targeting of Jared and Ivanka and the grand juror’s ill-advised media tour. Then, they look at the lies of Mark Brnovich relating to important 2020 election informati...

Feb 25, 20231 hr 2 minEp. 118

117: Well…We’re Waiting!

#SistersInLaw On Tour: get tickets: politicon.com/tour Portland OR May 12. New York City May 19. Washington, DC May 21. Get your tickets today - politicon.com/tour #SistersInLaw assemble to discuss the ongoing cases against Trump, what to expect from possible witnesses, and the progress being made by Jack Smith. Then, they break down the cruelty of regressive laws in multiple states targeting drag performers and other minorities before looking at the Georgia Grand Jury report and what it means f...

Feb 18, 20231 hr 3 minEp. 117

116: Elephant In A Mouse Hole

The #SistersInLaw Tour: Go to politicon.com/tour Get ready for our live tour in May! We’re starting off in Portland (May 12), then on to New York City (May 19), and Kim’s home town, Washington, DC (May 21). We’d love to see you there! Go to politicon.com/tour get your tickets today!! #SistersInLaw convene this week to discuss the Grand Jury subpoena of Mike Pence in relation to the events of J6 and how it might deliver the crucial information needed to indict Trump. Then, they look at how the 13...

Feb 11, 20231 hr 2 minEp. 116

115: Sisters On The Road!

Go to politicon.com/tour Get ready for our live tour in May! We’re starting off in Portland (May 12), then on to New York City (May 19), and Kim’s home town, Washington, DC (May 21). We’d love to see you there! And, we have a special pre-sale (ends Sunday night 2/5) just for you! Go to politicon.com/tour to get your tickets today using our code, SISTERS . The #SistersInLaw come together to analyze the perils and pitfalls of the growing momentum towards investigating the DOJ in the Republican con...

Feb 04, 20231 hr 1 minEp. 115

114: Another Bombshell

The #SistersInLaw meet this week to pick apart the weaknesses of the Durham investigations, exploring who’s complicit, and who is pushing back. Then, they discuss the traitorous activities involving Russian oligarchs committed by FBI counterintelligence agent Charles McGonigal, and dive into the facts surrounding the tragic police killing of a suspect in Memphis. WEBSITE & TRANSCRIPT Get #SistersInLaw Merch Now, you can get #SistersInLaw Merch. We have ethically sourced tees, hoodies, pins a...

Jan 28, 20231 hr 17 minEp. 114

113: The Leaker

The #SistersInLaw come together to analyze the involuntary manslaughter charges facing Alec Baldwin stemming from the shooting on the Rust set, and how gun enhancements have a role. Then they look at how the SCOTUS search for the Dobbs leaker has been handled and it’s relative weaknesses before diving into the case Elon’s shareholders have against him stemming from his reckless actions. WEBSITE & TRANSCRIPT Get #SistersInLaw Merch Now, you can get #SistersInLaw Merch. We have ethically sourc...

Jan 21, 20231 hr 1 minEp. 113

112: A Sista’s Gotta Make Some Cash

The #SistersInLaw meet this week to break down the appointment of a special counsel to look into President Biden’s handling of classified documents and how it compares to what was done by Trump. They also discuss the war on abortion pills and the legal issues applicable to state based bans, before laying out the ethical challenges facing the Supreme Court– particularly Justice Thomas. WEBSITE & TRANSCRIPT Get #SistersInLaw Merch Now, you can get #SistersInLaw Merch. We have ethically sourced...

Jan 14, 202356 minEp. 112

111: Republican Chaos

The #SistersInLaw come together to explain the civil suit filed by the estate of Officer Sicknick against Trump and other insurrectionists, plus what goes into determining culpability and damages. They also lay out the SCOTUS’ selective use of originalism to expand the scope of the 2nd Amendment, and break down the political and international implications of the Republicans' failure to elect a Speaker of the House. WEBSITE & TRANSCRIPT Get #SistersInLaw Merch Now, you can get #SistersInLaw M...

Jan 07, 20231 hr 9 minEp. 111

110: A New Year Begins

The #SistersInLaw convene this week to lay out the lies of congressman elect George Santos and how he might face prosecution on charges of wire fraud or violating campaign finance laws. Then, they discuss the sentences of two of the plotters who attempted to kidnap MI Gov. Whitmer, and how the SCOTUS might decide if it’s legal to continue to hold Title 42 in place. WEBSITE & TRANSCRIPT Get #SistersInLaw Merch Now, you can get #SistersInLaw Merch. We have ethically sourced tees, hoodies, pins...

Dec 31, 20221 hr 10 minEp. 110

109: Happy Holidays

The #SistersInLaw convene this week to break down the J6 Committee’s 4 different criminal referrals of Trump to the DOJ, and weigh the prospects they each have of succeeding. They also look at the laws behind the release of his tax returns and if he faces any legal penalties, before discussing the effects of Title 42 on immigrants and asylum seekers as well as if it will remain in place. WEBSITE & TRANSCRIPT Get #SistersInLaw Merch Now, you can get #SistersInLaw Merch. We have ethically sour...

Dec 24, 20221 hr 2 minEp. 109

108: A Lifetime Movie

The #SistersInLaw meet this week to examine the legal situation faced by Sam Bankman-Fried and FTX with a focus on extradition laws, and define what goes into hate crimes and domestic terrorism prosecutions as both continue to rise. Then, they celebrate the Respect For Marriage Act and dive into how the legislative branch can preempt the SCOTUS in light of possible action like the Dobbs decision. Get #SistersInLaw Merch Now, you can get #SistersInLaw Merch. We have ethically sourced tees, hoodie...

Dec 17, 20221 hr 12 minEp. 108

107: A week in the life of Trump

The #SistersInLaw convene to analyze the recent cases faced by the SCOTUS, and how they’ve been approaching issues of discrimination by private businesses and gerrymandering. Then, they look at the recent raid of Donald’s properties for classified documents and how the law treats those types of offenses before looking at the legal pressures faced by TikTok. Get #SistersInLaw Merch Now, you can get #SistersInLaw Merch. We have ethically sourced tees, hoodies, pins and more. Support #SistersInLaw ...

Dec 10, 20221 hr 7 minEp. 107

106: Celebrating Our 100th Full Episode

The #SistersInLaw meet to celebrate 100 full episodes and share what you’ve enjoyed and learned from the show. Then, they examine Donald Trump’s loss in the 11th Circuit Court, the conviction of Stewart Rhodes and other Oath Keepers for seditious conspiracy and charges related to the J6 insurrection, and explore the ways the DOJ and the law can be used to combat domestic violent extremism. Get #SistersInLaw Merch Now, you can get #SistersInLaw Merch. We have ethically sourced tees, hoodies, pins...

Dec 03, 20221 hr 5 minEp. 106

105: Never a bad time for the Indigo Girls

The #SistersInLaw come together to lament the recent mass shootings and look at the ways red flag laws and other legal remedies can make us safer. They also examine the growing threat of dark money on the SCOTUS and the wider judicial system, followed by a discussion of the role special counsel Jack Smith will play in investigating Trump— with an update on the progress of the growing number of cases against him. Get #SistersInLaw Merch Now, you can get #SistersInLaw Merch. We have ethically sour...

Nov 26, 20221 hr 4 minEp. 105

104: Special Counsel

The #SistersInLaw come together to explain the role of the new DOJ special counsel Jack Smith, and how he might hold Trump to account for document hoarding at Mar-a-Lago and his role in the J6 insurrection. Then, they celebrate Speaker Pelosi’s legacy of leadership, and explore the latest developments in the abortion wars after Dobbs and recent midterm election referendums on it. Get #SistersInLaw Merch Now, you can get #SistersInLaw Merch. We have ethically sourced tees, hoodies, pins and more....

Nov 19, 202251 minEp. 104

103: Thank you for your service

The #SistersInLaw come together to analyze the midterm results through the lens of how legal issues, perceptions of election validity, and SCOTUS’ decisions factored in. Then, they discuss moves by the DOJ impacting the investigations of Trump and the Trump Organization, and break down the issues that will determine the outcome of the class action suit against Twitter by its employees. Get #SistersInLaw Merch Now, you can get #SistersInLaw Merch. We have ethically sourced tees, hoodies, pins and...

Nov 12, 20221 hr 3 minEp. 103

102: The Snapper and the Shark

Now that the midterms are only a few days away, the #SistersInLaw meet to break down the legal ramifications of the threats to our voting rights and fair results. Then, they weigh the affirmative action arguments brought to the SCOTUS out of the UNC and Harvard, before diving into the latest challenges facing Trump and his associates spanning new subpoenas, the efforts of NY A.G. Tish James, and more. On December 3, we will publish our 100th full episode. To celebrate this anniversary, we want t...

Nov 05, 20221 hr 13 minEp. 102

101: Defending Democracy

The #SistersInLaw meet to examine the DOJ’s fight to get J6 witnesses on the record and the threats posed by election challenges filed in advance of the midterms– emphasizing how we can push back! Then, they lay out the dangers of growing political violence exemplified by the attack on Paul Pelosi, relating it to recent convictions of extremists involved in the Governor Whitmer kidnapping plot and the sovereign citizen movement. Email the sisters at SISTERSINLAW@POLITICON.COM or tweet using #Sis...

Oct 29, 20221 hr 6 minEp. 101

100: Where’s The Beef?

The #SistersInLaw meet this week to do a post-mortem on John Durham’s investigation, its failure to get convictions, and how prosecutorial discretion applied. Then, they present the latest developments in the legal battles of Team Trump, including the sentencing of Steve Bannon, before looking at the failed challenges to student loan forgiveness and the role of standing in our system. Get #SistersInLaw Merch Now, you can get #SistersInLaw Merch. We have ethically sourced tees, hoodies, pins and ...

Oct 22, 202256 minEp. 100

99: What’s A Yoot

The #SistersInLaw come together to analyze the legal ramifications the lastest J6 Committee revelations have on Trump’s future and what it means now that he’s been subpoenaed. Then they delve into the recent news from the Mar-a-Lago seizure, and examine the case of Adnan Syed and what happens when people are wrongfully convicted. Email the sisters at SISTERSINLAW@POLITICON.COM or tweet using #SistersInLaw Get #SistersInLaw Merch Now, you can get #SistersInLaw Merch. We have ethically sourced tee...

Oct 15, 20221 hr 22 minEp. 99

98: WOTUS

The #SistersInLaw convene to preview the new Supreme Court term and look at the impact Ketanji Brown Jackson will have on its decisions. Then, they discuss the news that investigators have signaled they have enough evidence to charge Hunter Biden with tax and gun violations, and review President Biden’s pardon announcement for Federal marijana possession offenses. Email the sisters at SISTERSINLAW@POLITICON.COM or tweet using #SistersInLaw Recommended By The #SistersInLaw From Kim: On the Suprem...

Oct 08, 20221 hr 7 minEp. 98

97: Reasonable Dispatch

The #SistersInLaw come together this week to break down important developments in the legal battles to preserve our democracy. In their conversation, they examine Judge Cannon’s most recent ruling on the Mar-a-Lago investigation and the kick off of the Oath Keeper conspiracy trial. Then, Barb announces the start of a new book about disinformation’s threat to the rule of law, and discusses how to approach new challenges with the #Sisters. Get #SistersInLaw Merch Now, you can get #SistersInLaw Mer...

Oct 01, 20221 hrEp. 97

95: Live from Austin TX - part one

The #SistersInLaw are live at TribFest in Austin, Texas! To kick things off, they lay out NY AG Letitia James’ fraud lawsuit against Trump and the criminal referral of the case to the IRS. Is this what will finally take him down? Then, they preview what we can expect during the upcoming Supreme Court term, and share their thoughts, experiences, and advice on careers in law. Get #SistersInLaw Merch Now, you can get #SistersInLaw Merch. We have ethically sourced tees, hoodies, pins and more. Suppo...

Sep 24, 20221 hr 15 minEp. 95

94: MAL-Gate

The #SistersInLaw welcome Jill back to analyze Trump’s legal troubles stemming from the MAL seizure, the recent appointment of a special master, and if the DOJ and J6 Committee can team up to take him down. Then, they examine the legality of the Republican relocation of asylum seekers to Blue states, and how the SCOTUS is undermining LGBTQ rights in the name of religious liberty. See The #SistersInLaw Live At TribFest In Austin, TX On 9/23 4-5 PM CDT - #SistersInLaw Podcast Recording Live! @ Omn...

Sep 17, 20221 hr 1 minEp. 94
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