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Barb McQuade hosts #SistersInLaw to discuss Matt Gaetz’s withdrawal from contention for attorney general in favor of Pam Bondi by looking at whether his appointment was a strategy to make her seem more palatable and the negatives she brings to the table.  Then, the #Sisters detail the guardrails being erected by governors, a coalition of state attorney generals, and ordinary citizens to defend our constitution from the 2nd Trump administration.  They also explain the status of Trump’s cases in GA and NY, what will happen before he takes office and the fate of his co-conspirators who have already pled guilty. Add the #Sisters & your other favorite Politicon podcast hosts on Bluesky Check out Jill’s New Politicon YouTube Show: Just The Facts Check out Kim’s New Politicon Podcast: Justice By Design Get your #SistersInLaw MERCH at politicon.com/merch WEBSITE & TRANSCRIPT Email: SISTERSINLAW@POLITICON.COM or Thread to @sistersInLaw.podcast Get More From The #Sisters: Pam Bondi’s Canine Custody Battle Get text updates from #SistersInLaw and Politicon.  Please Support This Week’s Sponsors: Thrive Causemetics: For 20% off incredible clean and cause-focused beauty products, go to thrivecausemetics.com/sisters Calm: Perfect your meditation practice and get better sleep with 40% off a premium subscription when you go to calm.com/sisters OneSkin: Get 15% off OneSkin with the code: SISTERS at https://www.oneskin.co/ #oneskinpod Get Barb’s New Book:  Attack From Within: How Disinformation Is Sabotaging America Get More From The #SistersInLaw Joyce Vance: Bluesky | Twitter | University of Alabama Law | MSNBC | Civil Discourse Substack Jill Wine-Banks: Bluesky | Twitter | Facebook | Website | Author of The Watergate Girl: My Fight For Truth & Justice Against A Criminal President | Just The Facts YouTube Kimberly Atkins Stohr: Bluesky | Twitter | Boston Globe | WBUR | Unbound Newsletter | Justice By Design Podcast Barb McQuade: Bluesky | Twitter | University of Michigan Law | Just Security | MSNBC

Jill Wine-Banks hosts #SistersInLaw to investigate Trump’s cabinet appointees, exposing Matt Gaetz's improprieties and threat to the rule of law, Pete Hegseth’s troublingly light resume and lack of executive experience, and RFK Jr.’s advocacy of conspiracy-laden medical misinformation. Then, the #Sisters discuss the future of Jack Smith’s prosecutions, looking at what we can expect from his final brief and the national security ramifications of the dangerous precedent Trump has set by failing to protect classified materials.  They also debate the ability of the SCOTUS to serve as a check on the presidency and emphasize the role lower courts' have in the battle for our democracy. Add the #Sisters & your other favorite Politicon podcast hosts on Bluesky Check out Jill’s New Politicon YouTube Show: Just The Facts Check out Kim’s New Politicon Podcast: Justice By Design Get your #SistersInLaw MERCH at politicon.com/merch WEBSITE & TRANSCRIPT Email: SISTERSINLAW@POLITICON.COM or Thread to @sistersInLaw.podcast Get More From The #Sisters: From Barb: Gaetz May Not Mind The Law.  DOJ Staff Must. Get text updates from #SistersInLaw and Politicon.  Please Support This Week’s Sponsors: Wild Grain:  Get $30 off and a free item in every box when you start your subscription to delicious quick-bake artisanal pastries, pasta, and bread at wildgrain.com/sisters with promo code: SISTERS Blueland: For up to 30% off your order of green cleaning products, go to blueland.com/sisters LolaVie: Get 15% off LolaVie with the code: SIL15 at https://www.lolavie.com/sil15 #lolaviepod Get Barb’s New Book:  Attack From Within: How Disinformation Is Sabotaging America Get More From The #SistersInLaw Joyce Vance: Bluesky | Twitter | University of Alabama Law | MSNBC | Civil Discourse Substack Jill Wine-Banks: Bluesky | Twitter | Facebook | Website | Author of The Watergate Girl: My Fight For Truth & Justice Against A Criminal President | Just The Facts YouTube Kimberly Atkins Stohr: Bluesky | Twitter | Boston Globe | WBUR | Unbound Newsletter | Justice By Design Podcast Barb McQuade: Bluesky | Twitter | University of Michigan Law | Just Security | MSNBC

In the aftermath of the election, Kimberly Atkins Stohr hosts #SistersInLaw to answer your questions.  The #Sisters cover the guardrails that can protect the country from Trump, what happens to his criminal cases and convictions, the effect of the election on his sentencing, and why the civil cases and judgments against him might prove to be the best tool for holding him accountable.  They also discuss the spread of disinformation, how to limit the dangers of social media, why people might have split their vote, getting the facts out, how to break out of our echo chambers, and more.  Check out Jill’s New Politicon YouTube Show: Just The Facts Check out Kim’s New Politicon Podcast: Justice By Design Get your #SistersInLaw MERCH at politicon.com/merch WEBSITE & TRANSCRIPT Email: SISTERSINLAW@POLITICON.COM or Thread to @sistersInLaw.podcast Get More From The #Sisters: From Barb: Will the Trump Prosecutions Go Away? Defending the Truth in a Second Trump Term Post-Election Analysis with U-M Faculty Experts Get text updates from #SistersInLaw and Politicon.  Please Support This Week’s Sponsors: Factor: Get 50% off your first box, plus 20% off your next month, of delicious, premium quality, ready-to-eat meals with code SIL50 at factormeals.com/sil50 OneSkin: Get 15% off OneSkin with the code: SISTERS at https://www.oneskin.co/ #oneskinpod Aura: Protect yourself and your loved ones online with a 14-day Aura trial plus a free check of your data to see if your personal information has been leaked when you go to aura.com/sisters HoneyLove: Get up to 50% OFF @honeylove by going to honeylove.com/sisters! #honeylovepod Get Barb’s New Book:  Attack From Within: How Disinformation Is Sabotaging America Get More From #SistersInLaw Joyce Vance: Twitter | University of Alabama Law | MSNBC | Civil Discourse Substack Jill Wine-Banks: Twitter | Facebook | Website | Author of The Watergate Girl: My Fight For Truth & Justice Against A Criminal President | Just The Facts YouTube Kimberly Atkins Stohr: Twitter | Boston Globe | WBUR | Unbound Newsletter | Justice By Design Podcast Barb McQuade: Twitter | University of Michigan Law | Just Security | MSNBC

The hosts dive into the wave of election lawsuits by the Republicans and their challenging tactics on mail-in ballots. They discuss the influence of money in politics, critiquing Citizens United and Elon Musk's controversial financial offers to voters. The importance of the DOJ in protecting electoral integrity and fighting voter suppression is emphasized, alongside the legal complexities surrounding voter rights. Personal reflections on managing stress during the election period add a heartfelt touch to the conversation.

Barb McQuade hosts #SistersInLaw to look at the validity of Republican lawsuits challenges to the election, explain how they’re using them to create an aura of legitimacy around future claims of election fraud, relay their progress in the courts, and share the reasons we should be confident in the system.  Then, the #Sisters break down the defamation suit against Trump brought by the exonerated Central Park Five and discuss why civil judgments seem more effective at holding MAGA accountable than criminal verdicts.  They also explore the free speech issues raised by Ruth Ben-Ghiat’s cancellation by the Naval Academy and the difference between process and substance when it comes to the 1st Amendment. Check out Jill’s New Politicon YouTube Show: Just The Facts Check out Kim’s New Politicon Podcast: Justice By Design Get your #SistersInLaw MERCH at politicon.com/merch WEBSITE & TRANSCRIPT Email: SISTERSINLAW@POLITICON.COM or Thread to @sistersInLaw.podcast Mentioned By The #Sisters: Ruth Ben-Ghiat’s Substack From Kim on how courts are rejecting Trump’s attacks on elections Broken Relationships Museum Kjartansson/The National- A Lot of Sorrow Get text updates from #SistersInLaw and Politicon.  Please Support This Week’s Sponsors: Osea Malibu: Get 10% off your order of clean beauty products from OSEA Malibu, with free samples and free shipping on orders over $60, when you go to oseamalibu.com and use promo code: SISTERS OneSkin: Get 15% off OneSkin with the code: SISTERS at https://www.oneskin.co/ #oneskinpod LolaVie: Get 15% off LolaVie with the code: SIL15 at https://www.lolavie.com/sil15 #lolaviepod Wild Grain:  Get $30 off and free croissants in every box when you start your subscription to delicious quick-bake artisanal pastries, pasta, and bread at wildgrain.com/sisters with promo code: SISTERS Get Barb’s New Book:  Attack From Within: How Disinformation Is Sabotaging America Get More From #SistersInLaw Joyce Vance: Twitter | University of Alabama Law | MSNBC | Civil Discourse Substack Jill Wine-Banks: Twitter | Facebook | Website | Author of The Watergate Girl: My Fight For Truth & Justice Against A Criminal President | Just The Facts YouTube Kimberly Atkins Stohr: Twitter | Boston Globe | WBUR | Unbound Newsletter | Justice By Design Podcast Barb McQuade: Twitter | University of Michigan Law | Just Security | MSNBC

The hosts dive into Trump's latest legal maneuvers, focusing on his attempts to delay evidence in the election interference case. They explore new developments in voting procedures and debunk disinformation about undocumented migrants voting. Analyzing recent court rulings, they stress the importance of election integrity and the threat of misinformation. Personal anecdotes about music and karaoke add a lighthearted touch, while discussions on voting rights highlight the fight for a fair electoral process. It's a mix of legal insights and engaging stories!

Kimberly Atkins Stohr hosts #SistersInLaw to discuss the dangers of hurricane disinformation, the risk of fraud, possible legal remedies, and a case in California targeting Exxon Mobil for lies about the recyclability of oil-based plastic products.  Then, the #Sisters cover the charges in an ISIS-inspired election-day terror plot, the progression of criminal complaints compared to a grand jury indictment, and the other risks posed by extremism in the run-up to November 5th.  They also sound the alarm over Project 2025’s threat to disaster relief via privatization and its limitations targeting reproductive healthcare and STI treatment. Get your #SistersInLaw MERCH at politicon.com/merch WEBSITE & TRANSCRIPT Email: SISTERSINLAW@POLITICON.COM or Thread to @sistersInLaw.podcast Mentioned By The #Sisters: Joyce’s Substack, Civil Discourse, Hurricane Rumor Response Joyce’s Substack, Civil Discourse, Women? Or Human Incubator? Trump Upgrades His Con To Category 5 Judge McBurney’s Opinion in Sistersong Women of Color Reproductive Justice Collective V. Georgia Get text updates from #SistersInLaw and Politicon.  Check out Kim’s New Politicon Podcast: Justice By Design Please Support This Week’s Sponsors: Factor: Get 50% off your first box, plus 20% off your next month, of delicious, premium quality, ready-to-eat meals with code SIL50 at factormeals.com/sil50 HoneyLove: Get 20% OFF @honeylove by going to honeylove.com/sisters! #honeylovepod Calm: Perfect your meditation practice and get better sleep with 40% off a premium subscription when you go to calm.com/sisters OneSkin: Get 15% off OneSkin with the code: SISTERS at https://www.oneskin.co/ #oneskinpod Thrive Causemetics: For 20% off incredible clean and cause-focused beauty products, go to thrivecausemetics.com/sisters Get Barb’s New Book:  Attack From Within: How Disinformation Is Sabotaging America Barb’s Book Tour  Get More From #SistersInLaw Joyce Vance: Twitter | University of Alabama Law | MSNBC | Civil Discourse Substack Jill Wine-Banks: Twitter | Facebook | Website | Author of The Watergate Girl: My Fight For Truth & Justice Against A Criminal President | Just the Facts  Kimberly Atkins Stohr: Twitter | Boston Globe | WBUR | Unbound Newsletter | Justice By Design Podcast Barb McQuade: Twitter | University of Michigan Law | Just Security | MSNBC

Joyce Vance hosts #SistersInLaw to discuss Judge McBurney’s ruling striking down Georgia’s 6-week abortion ban on personal liberty grounds, the danger of making life or death medical decisions based on politics, and the problems caused by pushing abortion laws back to the states.  Then, the #Sisters analyze the merits and effectiveness of Jack Smith’s brief in Trump’s J6 trial, investigate whether there will be new revelations, and tear apart Trump’s claims of election interference by the DOJ.  They also preview upcoming SCOTUS cases on transgender care for minors, ghost guns, social media securities law, and removing an inmate from death row. Get your #SistersInLaw MERCH at politicon.com/merch WEBSITE & TRANSCRIPT Email: SISTERSINLAW@POLITICON.COM or Thread to @sistersInLaw.podcast Mentioned By The #Sisters: Judge McBurney’s Opinion in Sistersong Women of Color Reproductive Justice Collective V. Georgia Get text updates from #SistersInLaw and Politicon.  Check out Kim’s New Politicon Podcast: Justice By Design Please Support This Week’s Sponsors: Wild Grain:  Get $30 off and free croissants in every box when you start your subscription to delicious quick-bake artisanal pastries, pasta, and bread at wildgrain.com/sisters with promo code: SISTERS Osea Malibu: Get 10% off your order of clean beauty products from OSEA Malibu, with free samples and free shipping on orders over $60, when you go to oseamalibu.com and use promo code: SISTERS Get Barb’s New Book:  Attack From Within: How Disinformation Is Sabotaging America Barb’s Book Tour  Get More From #SistersInLaw Joyce Vance: Twitter | University of Alabama Law | MSNBC | Civil Discourse Substack 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 | Unbound Newsletter | Justice By Design Podcast Barb McQuade: Twitter | University of Michigan Law | Just Security | MSNBC

Barb McQuade hosts #SistersInLaw to explain Jack Smith’s presidential immunity brief regarding Trump’s actions on J6 in his D.C. court case, the reasons why it’s sealed, how it distinguishes between presidential and private actions, and the next steps in the prosecution.  Then, the #Sisters discuss the indictment of NYC Mayor Adams, the evidence, and what to expect as the case goes forward.  They also lay out the charges against the man who recently tried to assassinate Trump and the differences between trying the case in federal versus Florida state court. Get your #SistersInLaw MERCH at politicon.com/merch WEBSITE & TRANSCRIPT Email: SISTERSINLAW@POLITICON.COM or Thread to @sistersInLaw.podcast Mentioned By The #Sisters: The DOJ’s indictment of Ryan Routh Get text updates from #SistersInLaw and Politicon.  Check out Kim’s New Politicon Podcast: Justice By Design Please Support This Week’s Sponsors: Aura: Protect yourself and your loved ones online with a 14-day Aura trial plus a free check of your data to see if your personal information has been leaked when you go to aura.com/sisters LolaVie: Get 15% off LolaVie with the code: SIL15 at https://www.lolavie.com/sil15 #lolaviepod HelloFresh: Get one free breakfast item per box while your subscription is active when you go to hellofresh.com/freesisters Get Barb’s New Book:  Attack From Within: How Disinformation Is Sabotaging America Barb’s Book Tour  Get More From #SistersInLaw Joyce Vance: Twitter | University of Alabama Law | MSNBC | Civil Discourse Substack 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 | Unbound Newsletter | Justice By Design Podcast Barb McQuade: Twitter | University of Michigan Law | Just Security | MSNBC

Get your #SistersInLaw MERCH at politicon.com/merch WEBSITE & TRANSCRIPT Email: SISTERSINLAW@POLITICON.COM or Thread to @sistersInLaw.podcast Correction: Students may vote where they are enrolled in school, and other voters may vote only where they reside.  Mentioned By The #Sisters: Get text updates from #SistersInLaw and Politicon.  Check out Kim’s New Politicon Podcast: Justice By Design Please Support This Week’s Sponsors: OneSkin: Get 15% off OneSkin with the code: SISTERS at https://www.oneskin.co/ #oneskinpod Flamingo: Keep smooth with Flamingo, the razor built for your body and mind. Get 25% off your first order at shopflamingo.com/sistersinlaw with code: SISTERSINLAW Calm: Perfect your meditation practice and get better sleep with 40% off a premium subscription when you go to calm.com/sisters Get Barb’s New Book:  Attack From Within: How Disinformation Is Sabotaging America Barb’s Book Tour  Get More From #SistersInLaw Joyce Vance: Twitter | University of Alabama Law | MSNBC | Civil Discourse Substack 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 | Unbound Newsletter | Justice By Design Podcast Barb McQuade: Twitter | University of Michigan Law | Just Security | MSNBC