
Joyce Vance
Former U.S. Attorney for the Northern District of Alabama and law professor, author of Giving Up Is Unforgivable and host of related legal podcasts; featured as the episode's primary guest to discuss democracy and the rule of law.
Top 10 podcasts with Joyce Vance
Ranked by the Snipd community

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Oct 23, 2025 • 1h 2min
Giving Up Is Unforgivable (with Joyce Vance)
Joyce Vance, former U.S. Attorney and law professor, discusses her new book, emphasizing that giving up on democracy is unforgivable. She explores the dangers of concentrated presidential power, the importance of discussing democracy in political discourse, and provides practical guidelines for civic action. Joyce also tackles news fatigue and the need to engage with opposing views to understand differing arguments. They touch on the impact of selective prosecution and reflect on hope amidst political challenges.

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Oct 20, 2025 • 1h 46min
Will the Voting Rights Act Survive SCOTUS?
Sam Spital, Associate Director-Counsel at the NAACP Legal Defense Fund, dives deep into Section 2 of the Voting Rights Act, revealing its critical role in combating vote dilution. He highlights how recent partisan requirements threaten its effectiveness. Meanwhile, Joyce Vance, a former U.S. Attorney, discusses her book, sharing insights on why the next election is crucial for democracy and the importance of community engagement in civic action. Their conversation navigates the precarious state of voting rights and the ongoing fight for justice.

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Nov 7, 2024 • 1h 9min
Trumped
Joyce Vance, former U.S. attorney, joins Yale historian Joanne Freeman and political scientist Ian Bremmer to dissect the shocking results of the 2024 election. They delve into the emotional aftermath of Trump's victory and its impact on party dynamics. The discussion highlights the risks of demagoguery, the shifting alliances within the political landscape, and the implications of Trump's leadership style. They also reflect on the need for civil discourse amid polarization and the potential challenges a Trump presidency could pose for democracy.

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Aug 18, 2025 • 21min
Trump’s Angry New “Dictator” Rant to Media Alarms Experts: “Wake Up!”
Joyce Vance, a legal commentator and author of "Giving Up Is Unforgiveable," provides sharp insights into Trump’s recent rant against the media and his authoritarian tactics. She discusses how his exaggerated claims about crime in D.C. and push for militarization are alarming indicators of escalating issues with self-rule. Vance emphasizes the danger of manufactured justifications and the need for disengaged voters to take action and stay aware of these growing threats to democracy.

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May 23, 2024 • 1h 22min
Trump Updates & Grievance in America (with Frank Bruni)
Frank Bruni, NY Times writer, discusses grievance in society and the importance of humility. Trial updates on Donald Trump's case. Analyzing victimhood in politics and its impact on public discourse.

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May 31, 2024 • 47min
Guilty On All Counts (with Joyce Vance, Elie Honig, and Mimi Rocah)
Former U.S. Attorney Joyce Vance, CNN's Elie Honig, and Mimi Rocah discuss Trump's historic guilty verdict, potential appeals, sentencing process, and analyzing prosecutors' performance. They reflect on respecting the jury's decision, evaluating jury bias, and tease future content.

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May 7, 2024 • 41min
Judge to Trump: Jail is on the table if you break gag order again
Legal experts Chai Komanduri, Emily Bazelon, Neal Katyal, and Joyce Vance discuss the judge warning Trump of potential jail time for violating a gag order in his criminal trial. They explore Trump's confrontational stance, potential Supreme Court appeals, and the challenges to democracy posed by political manipulation and corruption.

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Apr 30, 2024 • 19min
Trump Fined & Weinstein Overturned (with Joyce Vance)
Legal expert Joyce Vance and host Preet Bharara discuss Trump's fine for violating a gag order, testimony in his trial, Weinstein's conviction overturn, and Supreme Court arguments on Trump's immunity defense.

Dec 5, 2023 • 41min
New warnings about Trump's threat to democracy
Mark Leibovich, Bill Kristol, and Joyce Vance join Ari Melber to discuss new warnings about Trump's threat to democracy. Topics include Trump's embrace of dictators, the dissolution of the Republican party, Liz Cheney's role in investigating the insurrection, and Republicans' inconsistencies on lies and resume padding.

Oct 9, 2023 • 1h 21min
Rick Wilson, Katie Phang, Ali Vitali, Maya Wiley & Joyce Vance
Rick Wilson discusses how Matt Gaetz's actions impact GOP's prospects. Panel discussion at the Texas Tribune Fest focuses on abortion, gun violence, and challenges faced by women of color in defending democracy. Kamala Harris's biases and visibility as vice president are also discussed.


