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Joyce Vance, Jill Wine-Banks, Barb McQuade, and Kimberly Atkins Stohr pull back the curtain on how our government actually works, take on the corrupt, share their wisdom and give their rulings on the latest in politics, law, and culture.
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- Yesterday25 min
353: Accountability: What Happens When Democrats Take Power
Barb McQuade and Jill Wine-Banks answer listener questions on Democratic plans to counter Project 2025, the potential deportation case against Rep. Ilhan Omar, and more. They explain the constitutional role of grand juries in federal cases, House and Senate Democratic plans for the first 100 hours and 100 days, why civil service rules should still be followed even if opponents have flouted them, the deportation case against Omar, why criminal prosecutions remain an important form of accountability beyond impeachment, and the limits of reporter shield laws and finding a journalist you trust.Freshen up your fall wardrobe! Get the ReSIStance T-Shirt, Mini Tote, and other #SistersInLaw gear at politicon.com/merch! Additional #SistersInLaw Projects#SistersInLaw Main ShowJill’s Politicon YouTube Show: Just The FactsJoyce’s new book, Giving Up Is Unforgivable, is now available, and for a limited time, you have the exclusive opportunity to order a signed copy here. Order Barb’s new book, The Fix, or her first book, Attack From Within, now in paperback. Add the #Sisters & your other favorite Politicon podcast hosts on BlueskyGet your #SistersInLaw MERCH at politicon.com/merchWEBSITE & TRANSCRIPTEmail: SISTERSINLAW@POLITICON.COM or Thread to @sistersInLaw.podcastGet text updates from #SistersInLaw and Politicon. Mentioned By The #SistersOrder Barb’s new book, The Fix, and get tickets for her book tour!Sign Up For Kim’s Newsletter: The GavelFrom Joyce:Sign up for Joyce’s Newsletter and read about An Epic Opinion From Judge CarterSupport This Week’s Sponsors:Helix: Find your perfect mattress with Helix’s Fall Savings Event! Get 20% off sitewide at helixsleep.com/sisters!Thrive Causemetics:Amplify your everyday look this fall. Go to thrivecausemetics.com/sisters for an exclusive offer of 20% off your first order.Get More From The #SistersInLawJoyce Vance: Bluesky | Twitter | University of Alabama Law | Civil Discourse Substack | MSNBC | Author of “Giving Up Is Unforgiveable”Jill Wine-Banks: Bluesky | Twitter | Facebook | Website | Author of The Watergate Girl: My Fight For Truth & Justice Against A Criminal President | Just The Fa
- 5 days ago1h 34m
352: Dirty Tricks
Joyce Vance hosts #SistersInLaw to discuss the state of voting rights going into the midterm elections, looking at the DOJ’s challenges in Alaska and California, the future implications of federal interference in the states, and the history of dirty tricks in politics. Then, the #Sisters explain Maureen Comey’s victorious lawsuit against the administration for wrongful termination, and the latest lawfare targeting her father, James Comey. They also review litigation pushing back against Trump’s attempt to restrict media access to the administration, the importance of press freedom, and the nuances governing the issuance of press credentials.Remember to send in audio questions to SistersInLaw@politicon.com for the #Sisters to answer on their new companion podcast, SistersInLaw Sidebar! It airs Wednesdays wherever you normally get your podcasts!Get the brand new ReSIStance T-Shirt, Mini Tote, and other #SistersInLaw gear at politicon.com/merch! Additional #SistersInLaw ProjectsCheck out Jill’s Politicon YouTube Show: Just The FactsCheck out Kim’s Newsletter: The GavelJoyce’s new book, Giving Up Is Unforgivable, is now available, and for a limited time, you have the exclusive opportunity to order a signed copy here. Barb is on a book tour! You can also order Barb’s new book, The Fix. Her first book, Attack From Within, is now in paperback. Add the #Sisters & your other favorite Politicon podcast hosts on BlueskyGet your #SistersInLaw MERCH at politicon.com/merchWEBSITE & TRANSCRIPTEmail: SISTERSINLAW@POLITICON.COM or Thread to @sistersInLaw.podcastGet text updates from #SistersInLaw and Politicon. Mentioned By The #Sisters:Sign Up For Kim’s Newsletter: The GavelFrom Joyce:Sign up for Joyce’s Newsletter and read about An Epic Opinion From Judge CarterFrom Jill:Reopen Watergate? Of Course Trumpworld Is Intrigued.From Barb: The Comey Prosecution Gets Even More OutrageousSupport This Week’s SponsorsOak Essentials:Use code SISTERS at oakessentials.com to get 15% off your first purchase! #OakEssentials #adMint Mobile:Get premium wireless for just $15 per month at mintmobile.com/sistersGusto:Try Gusto today at Gusto.com/sisters, and get three months free when you run your first payroll.ASPCA:To explore coverage, visit aspcapetinsurance.com/sistersThe ASPCA® is not an insurer and is not engaged in the business ofinsurance. For terms and conditions, visit: htt
- 1 weeks ago23 min
351: Unprecedented
Barb McQuade and Kimberly Atkins Stohr answer listener questions on everything from down-ballot elections to presidential immunity, and more. They explain how voters can research judges through resources like vote411.org and the League of Women Voters, why local media’s decline has shifted focus away from state and local races, how voters can keep pressing officials on corruption, why states may still be able to prosecute Trump for state-law violations, the California State Bar grievance against Trump’s former press secretary, and how a future president could potentially waive privilege over DOGE records.Freshen up your fall wardrobe! Get the ReSIStance T-Shirt, Mini Tote, and other #SistersInLaw gear at politicon.com/merch! Additional #SistersInLaw Projects#SistersInLaw Main ShowJill’s Politicon YouTube Show: Just The FactsJoyce’s new book, Giving Up Is Unforgivable, is now available, and for a limited time, you have the exclusive opportunity to order a signed copy here. Order Barb’s new book, The Fix, or her first book, Attack From Within, now in paperback. Add the #Sisters & your other favorite Politicon podcast hosts on BlueskyGet your #SistersInLaw MERCH at politicon.com/merchWEBSITE & TRANSCRIPTEmail: SISTERSINLAW@POLITICON.COM or Thread to @sistersInLaw.podcastGet text updates from #SistersInLaw and Politicon. Mentioned By The #SistersOrder Barb’s new book, The Fix, and get tickets for her book tour!Sign Up For Kim’s Newsletter: The GavelFrom Joyce:Sign up for Joyce’s Newsletter and read about the history of voter suppression: The Reoccuring Myth of Voter Fraud, Civil DiscourseSupport This Week’s Sponsors:FI Tracking:Fi is offering listeners up to 30% off and free shipping when you visit FiTracking.com and enter promo code SISTERSPerplexity:Start your free trial of Perplexity Computer today at PPLX.ai/sisters and experience the nextphase of AI. #adGet More From The #SistersInLawJoyce Vance: Bluesky | Twitter | University of Alabama Law | Civil Discourse Substack | MSNBC | Author of “Giving Up Is Unforgiveable”Jill Wine-Banks: Bluesky | Twitter | Facebook | Website | Author of The Watergate Girl: My Fight For Truth & Justice Against A Criminal President
- 1 weeks ago1h 17m
350: Indictment Maxxing
Kimberly Atkins Stohr hosts #SistersInLaw to discuss Trump’s expanding campaign to cast doubt on the midterm results, a voter eligibility lawsuit in California trying to block people from voting, and the need to provide voter information and empower voters. Then, the #Sisters expose corruption allegations involving Kimberly Guilfoyle and Alina Habba, and sound the alarm on the broader problem of grifting and corruption in politics. They also explain Trump’s lawsuit claiming the BBC misrepresented his statements on J6, why it might backfire on him, and the case's broader impact on the media.Remember to send in audio questions to SistersInLaw@politicon.com for the #Sisters to answer on their new companion podcast, SistersInLaw Sidebar! It airs Wednesdays wherever you normally get your podcasts!Get the brand new ReSIStance T-Shirt, Mini Tote, and other #SistersInLaw gear at politicon.com/merch! Additional #SistersInLaw ProjectsCheck out Jill’s Politicon YouTube Show: Just The FactsCheck out Kim’s Newsletter: The GavelJoyce’s new book, Giving Up Is Unforgivable, is now available, and for a limited time, you have the exclusive opportunity to order a signed copy here. Barb is on a book tour! You can also order Barb’s new book, The Fix. Her first book, Attack From Within, is now in paperback. Add the #Sisters & your other favorite Politicon podcast hosts on BlueskyGet your #SistersInLaw MERCH at politicon.com/merchWEBSITE & TRANSCRIPTEmail: SISTERSINLAW@POLITICON.COM or Thread to @sistersInLaw.podcastGet text updates from #SistersInLaw and Politicon. Mentioned By The #Sisters:Sign Up For Kim’s Newsletter: The GavelFrom Joyce:Sign up for Joyce’s Newsletter and read about the history of voter suppression: The Reoccuring Myth of Voter Fraud, Civil DiscourseFrom Kim:Justice Elena Kagan says the court’s rulings have created a ‘nightmare’ for democracy#Jill’s PinSupport This Week’s SponsorsSmalls: For a limited time, get 60% off your first order, plus free shipping and treats for life when you head to Smalls.com/SISTERSWild Alaskan Company: Get $35 off your first box of wild-caught, sustainable seafood—delivered right to yourdoor. Go to: https://www.wildalaskan.com/SISTERSOneSkin:Get 15% off OneSkin with the code SISTERS at https://www.oneskin.co/SISTERS #oneskinpodLola Blankets:Get 40% off select Lola Blankets products at Lolablankets.com by using code SISTERS atcheckout. Experience the world’s #1 blanket with Lola Blankets.DeleteMe:Get 20% off y
- 2 weeks ago20 min
349: Crimes & Corruption
Kimberly Atkins Stohr and Jill Wine-Banks answer listener questions on everything from ICC jurisdiction to an all-female Supreme Court, and more. They explain why the International Criminal Court lacks jurisdiction over U.S. third-country immigrant removals, why Congress cannot appoint special counsel to investigate or prosecute the Trump administration, the potential of an all-female Supreme Court, the rules requiring broadcast networks to air political ads, the limited liability of contractors carrying out government contracts, and the advisory role of the Department of Defense General Counsel.Freshen up your fall wardrobe! Get the ReSIStance T-Shirt, Mini Tote, and other #SistersInLaw gear at politicon.com/merch! Additional #SistersInLaw Projects#SistersInLaw Main ShowJill’s Politicon YouTube Show: Just The FactsJoyce’s new book, Giving Up Is Unforgivable, is now available, and for a limited time, you have the exclusive opportunity to order a signed copy here. Order Barb’s new book, The Fix, or her first book, Attack From Within, now in paperback. Add the #Sisters & your other favorite Politicon podcast hosts on BlueskyGet your #SistersInLaw MERCH at politicon.com/merchWEBSITE & TRANSCRIPTEmail: SISTERSINLAW@POLITICON.COM or Thread to @sistersInLaw.podcastGet text updates from #SistersInLaw and Politicon. Mentioned By The #SistersOrder Barb’s new book, The Fix, and get tickets for her book tour!Sign Up For Kim’s Newsletter: The GavelJill’s Pins & AccessoriesSupport This Week’s Sponsor:Brodo:Head to Brodo.com/SISTERS for 20% off your first subscription order and use code SISTERS for an additional $10 off. Get More From The #SistersInLawJoyce Vance: Bluesky | Twitter | University of Alabama Law | Civil Discourse Substack | MSNBC | Author of “Giving Up Is Unforgiveable”Jill Wine-Banks: Bluesky | Twitter | Facebook | Website | Author of The Watergate Girl: My Fight For Truth & Justice Against A Criminal President | Just The Facts YouTubeKimberly Atkins Stohr: Bluesky | Twitter | Boston Globe | <a href="https://www.wbur.org/inside/staff/k
- 2 weeks ago1h 27m
348: Bad DOGE!
Jill Wine-Banks hosts #SistersInLaw to discuss the SCOTUS case over a FOIA request seeking DOGE transparency, the legal arguments, government accountability under Trump, and what the decision will mean for future information requests. Then, the #Sisters expose MAGA’s war on the environment and disaster preparedness, looking at emergency preparedness during the fire season, the environmental concerns over Trump’s plans for a golf course in DC, and enforcing government compliance with court orders. They also review the DOJ’s intervention into California’s mail-in voting, its effect on our elections, and the need for a robust pro-democracy platform from MAGA’s opponents.Remember to send in audio questions to SistersInLaw@politicon.com for the #Sisters to answer on their new companion podcast, SistersInLaw Sidebar! It airs Wednesdays wherever you normally get your podcasts!Get the brand new ReSIStance T-Shirt, Mini Tote, and other #SistersInLaw gear at politicon.com/merch! Additional #SistersInLaw ProjectsCheck out Jill’s Politicon YouTube Show: Just The FactsCheck out Kim’s Newsletter: The GavelJoyce’s new book, Giving Up Is Unforgivable, is now available, and for a limited time, you have the exclusive opportunity to order a signed copy here. Barb is on a book tour! You can also order Barb’s new book, The Fix. Her first book, Attack From Within, is now in paperback. Add the #Sisters & your other favorite Politicon podcast hosts on BlueskyGet your #SistersInLaw MERCH at politicon.com/merchWEBSITE & TRANSCRIPTEmail: SISTERSINLAW@POLITICON.COM or Thread to @sistersInLaw.podcastGet text updates from #SistersInLaw and Politicon. Mentioned By The #Sisters:Sign Up For Kim’s Newsletter: The GavelFrom Kim:While Doge Alums Roll In The Green, Americans Are Left In The DarkSupport This Week’s SponsorsBoll & BranchGet 15% off your first order of cool and comfortable high-quality 100% organic cotton sheets, plus free shipping at BollAndBranch.com/sisters with code SISTERSHexclad: Find your forever cookware @hexclad and get 10% off at hexclad.com/SISTERS! #hexcladpartnerHoneyLove:Save 20% Off Honeylove by going to honeylove.com/SISTERS! #honeylovepodOsea Malibu: Get your glow on with 10% off your first order of clean beauty products from OSEA Malibu when you go to oseamalibu.com and use promo code: SISTERS10Wildgrain:For Carbsgiving, Wildgrain's biggest sale of the year, you can get $40 off your firstbox, plus free croissants for life at Wildgrain.com/SISTERS40 or use promo code SISTERS40 at checkout.Get More From The #SistersInLawJoyce Vance: <a href="https:
- 3 weeks ago26 min
347: Truth & Reconciliation
Barb McQuade and Joyce Vance answer listener questions on everything from AI-related harms to the death penalty, and more. They explain existing product liability and consumer protection tools that could address harmful AI systems while noting the need for new regulation, the limits of Trump’s executive order renaming the U.S. portion of the Gulf of Mexico as the Gulf of America, Congress’s civil, criminal, and rarely used inherent contempt powers to enforce subpoenas, the value of a post-Trump truth commission focused on creating an authoritative historical record and proposing reforms, and the political calculus around Justice Alito’s potential retirement before 2029.Freshen up your fall wardrobe! Get the ReSIStance T-Shirt, Mini Tote, and other #SistersInLaw gear at politicon.com/merch! Additional #SistersInLaw Projects#SistersInLaw Main ShowJill’s Politicon YouTube Show: Just The FactsJoyce’s new book, Giving Up Is Unforgivable, is now available, and for a limited time, you have the exclusive opportunity to order a signed copy here. Order Barb’s new book, The Fix, or her first book, Attack From Within, now in paperback. Add the #Sisters & your other favorite Politicon podcast hosts on BlueskyGet your #SistersInLaw MERCH at politicon.com/merchWEBSITE & TRANSCRIPTEmail: SISTERSINLAW@POLITICON.COM or Thread to @sistersInLaw.podcastGet text updates from #SistersInLaw and Politicon. Mentioned By The #SistersOrder Barb’s new book, The Fix, and get tickets for her book tour!Sign Up For Kim’s Newsletter: The GavelSupport This Week’s Sponsors:Blueland: Get 15% off your order of green cleaning products at blueland.com/sistersQuince:Upgrade your fall wardrobe. Download the Quince app for app-exclusive offers, or go to quince.com/sisters. Get free shipping on your order and 365-day returns– now available in Canada and the UK, too.Get More From The #SistersInLawJoyce Vance: Bluesky | Twitter | University of Alabama Law | Civil Discourse Substack | MSNBC | Author of “Giving Up Is Unforgiveable”Jill Wine-Banks: Bluesky | Twitter | Facebook | Website | Author of The Watergate Girl: My Fight For Truth & Justice Against A Criminal President | Just The Facts YouTubeKimberly Atkins Stohr: <a href="https://bsky
- 3 weeks ago1h 30m
346: Weaponized: Abortion Pills, ICE Raids and the Cassidy Hutchinson Investigation
Barb McQuade hosts #SistersInLaw to discuss the ongoing impact of the Dobbs decision on abortion laws across the country, particularly regarding access to Mifepristone, legal challenges to Dobbs and abortion laws, and the struggle to restore our rights. Then, the #Sisters examine the violations of Posse Comitatus created by Trump’s immigration enforcement, why preventing the militarization of law enforcement is critical to democracy, and the deplorable conditions in ICE detention facilities. They also revisit Cassidy Hutchinson’s testimony, the Trump administration's pushback, and the difficulty of indicting J6 participants.Remember to send in audio questions to SistersInLaw@politicon.com for the #Sisters to answer on their new companion podcast, SistersInLaw Sidebar! It airs Wednesdays wherever you normally get your podcasts!Get the brand new ReSIStance T-Shirt, Mini Tote, and other #SistersInLaw gear at politicon.com/merch! Additional #SistersInLaw ProjectsCheck out Jill’s Politicon YouTube Show: Just The FactsCheck out Kim’s Newsletter: The GavelJoyce’s new book, Giving Up Is Unforgivable, is now available, and for a limited time, you have the exclusive opportunity to order a signed copy here. Barb is on a book tour! You can also order Barb’s new book, The Fix. Her first book, Attack From Within, is now in paperback. Add the #Sisters & your other favorite Politicon podcast hosts on BlueskyGet your #SistersInLaw MERCH at politicon.com/merchWEBSITE & TRANSCRIPTEmail: SISTERSINLAW@POLITICON.COM or Thread to @sistersInLaw.podcastGet text updates from #SistersInLaw and Politicon. Mentioned By The #Sisters:Sign Up For Kim’s Newsletter: The GavelImmigration Agents Thrust National Guard Into Huge Raid With Zero Warning, Document ShowsSupport This Week’s SponsorsGusto:Try Gusto today at Gusto.com/sisters, and get three months free when you run your first payroll.Tumble: Machine Washable Rugs, Made Better. For a limited time only, our listeners get 10% off + free shipping at tumbleliving.com/SISTERS #Tumble #adDeleteMe:Get 20% off your DeleteMe plan when you go to joindeleteme.com/SISTERS and use promocode SISTERS at checkout.Boll & BranchGet 15% off your first order of cool and comfortable high-quality 100% organic cotton sheets, plus free shipping at BollAndBranch.com/sisters with code SISTERSQuince:Upgrade your fall wardrobe. Download the Quince app for app-exclusive offers, or go to quince.com/sisters. Get free shipping on your order and 365-day returns– now available in Canada and the UK, too.Get More From The #SistersInLawJoyce Vance: <a href="https://bsky.app/pro
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