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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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Apr 2, 2022 • 51min
65: Keep On, Keeping On
The #SistersInLaw come together to look at the significance of Trump’s missing call logs from the day of the insurrection and the status of the prosecutions relating to that day’s events. Then, they detail the latest news from the trial of those who plotted to kidnap Governor Whitmer of Michigan, and dive into the Supreme Court’s decision and dissent concerning the vaccine mandate for Navy SEALs.
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Jill’s MSNBC piece
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

Mar 26, 2022 • 1h 9min
64: The Confirmation Hearing of Ketanji Brown Jackson
The #SistersInLaw meet this week to dive into the Supreme Court nomination process and Ketanji Brown Jackson’s confirmation hearings. They review her stellar credentials, take on the Republicans who politicized the hearings, and celebrate the importance of diversity on the court. Then, the #Sisters look at how the process has gone historically and the changes needed to fix the rancor and polarization that now characterize the battle over court appointments.
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Website and transcript
Get More From The #Sisters:
Barb McQuade on KBJ’s Judicial Philosophy
Joyce Vance on Sen. Hawley’s Questioning of KBJ
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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

Mar 19, 2022 • 1h 8min
63: Shocked To Find Gambling In Casablanca
The #SistersInLaw convene to break down the international and domestic legal issues surrounding the war in Ukraine, then share their views on Florida’s “Don’t Say Gay” bill and how that and related legislation impacts the LGBTQ+ community. They also analyze the actions of Gini and Clarence Thomas, and how they relate to judicial ethics– particularly regarding the Supreme Court. Is impeachment the only answer? Or are there other ways Congress can hold rogue justices accountable?
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Get More From The #Sisters:
Joyce on Zelenskyy’s Role in Trump’s 1st Impeachment
Kimberly Atkins Stohr on Appearance Discrimination
The DOJ’s Oligarch Task Force
The Indiana Cheerleaders’ Basketball Save
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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

Mar 12, 2022 • 53min
62: Insurrection Indictments, Bill Barr & Abortion Law
The #SistersInLaw meet this week to look at a recent dismissal of obstruction of Congress charges stemming from last year’s insurrection and give an update on other prominent indictments. Then, they shut down former AG Bill Barr’s failing attempts at rehabilitation while on his book tour, and break down the constitutionality of the anti-abortion law recently proposed in Missouri.
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Abbott and Costello
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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

Mar 5, 2022 • 1h 1min
61: Godspeed Mr. Eastman
The #SistersInLaw convene this week to break down the recent developments in the prosecution of those who participated in and contributed to the insurrection of 1/6, including John Eastman and the first plea to seditious conspiracy. Then, they discuss the interview with the jury foreperson from the trial of Arbery’s murderers and weigh the police killing of Breonna Taylor, before looking at the DOJ special teams handling international sanctions against Russia.
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Barb’s Wapo article
Articles Mentioned By The #Sisters
Jury foreperson interview from the trial of Ahmaud Arbery’s killers
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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

Feb 26, 2022 • 1h 12min
60: Ketanji Brown Jackson for SCOTUS
The #SistersInLaw meet this week to share their legal heroes and celebrate the nomination of Ketanji Brown Jackson to the Supreme Court. Then, they look at the resignation of the prosecutors targeting Trump in New York and what it might mean, before examining the recent order by the Governor of Texas that treatment of transgender children be treated as child abuse.
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Website with transcript
Articles Mentioned By The #Sisters:
From Barb:
On the possible ways to prosecute Donald Trump.
From Joyce:
On Biden’s Supreme Court nomination of Ketanji Brown Jackson.
Kim's opinion piece on Ketanji Brown Jackson
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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

Feb 19, 2022 • 1h 16min
59: Trump - Bless His Heart
The #SistersInLaw meet this week to examine the judge’s dismissal of Sarah Palin’s defamation case against the New York Times and whether it’s truly dead. Then, they break down what Donald Trump will face after being ordered to sit for a deposition in his civil fraud investigation, and explain the recent motion filed by John Durham with allegations against Hillary Clinton.
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Sunday Morning Groove Playlist
Transcript and Website
Links To This Week’s Sponsors
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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

Feb 12, 2022 • 1h 12min
58: Flushing The Docs
The #SistersInLaw convene this week to explain the involuntary manslaughter charges against the parents of the recent Michigan school shooter. Then, they discuss possible criminal charges against former President Trump for his handing (and possible flushing!) of top secret documents, and examine the federal hate crimes prosecution of Arbery’s killers and why it isn’t double jeopardy.
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Website and transcripts
Articles By The #Sisters
From Joyce:
On bringing involuntary manslaughter charges against the MI school shooter’s parents
On the hate crimes prosecution of Ahmaud Arbery’s killers
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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

Feb 5, 2022 • 1h 17min
57: NFL v. Flores, Election Interference & Vindman’s Lawsuit
The #SistersInLaw meet this week to explain the NFL vs Flores case, the ‘but for’ requirement in discrimination cases, and to emphasize the value of diversity across all levels of an organization. Then, they look at the latest developments in holding Donald accountable for his attempts to interfere in the 2020 election, and Alexander Vindman’s lawsuit against members of his team.
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Website with Transcript
Content Recommended By The #Sisters
From Kim:
On President Biden’s pledge to nominate a Black woman to the Supreme Court
From Barb:
On why it’s not racist to commit to nominating a Black woman to the Supreme Court
Mentioned by Jill:
Jonathan Greenblatt discusses Whoopi’s holocaust comments on the view
David Baddiel on the Whoopi controversy
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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

Feb 2, 2022 • 11min
56: Thank You
In this special bonus episode of the #SistersInLaw, Joyce, Barb, Kim and Jill celebrate one year of podcasting together and give a big thanks to everyone who’s listened. They also announce the winners of the prize pack from last week’s special submission contest where listeners shared why they loved the show and what they learned from the episodes of 2021.
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#SistersInLaw Assemble
Sisters Avengers
Jill makes a cameo in The Incredible Hulk as June Volper
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


