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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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May 10, 2025 • 45min
235: Two’s Company
Get the brand new ReSIStance T-Shirt & Mini Tote at politicon.com/merchKimberly Atkins Stohr hosts #SistersInLaw to dissect the arguments in the SCOTUS decision affirming Trump’s ban on transgender service members in the military, explain the effects that decision has on those trying to serve their country, and castigate its approach to civil rights issues. Then, the #Sisters expose the duplicity in his administration's legal approach to some of the other critical cases challenging his authoritarian overreach and defending our democracy, and call upon the judiciary to assert its independence and stand up for our most important values.Add the #Sisters & your other favorite Politicon podcast hosts on Bluesky#SistersInLaw Spin-off Shows Are Here!Check out Jill’s New Politicon YouTube Show: Just The FactsCheck out Kim’s New Politicon Podcast: Justice By DesignJoyce’s new book, Giving Up Is Unforgivable, is now available for pre-order! Get your #SistersInLaw MERCH at politicon.com/merchWEBSITE & TRANSCRIPTEmail: SISTERSINLAW@POLITICON.COM or Thread to @sistersInLaw.podcastGet text updates from #SistersInLaw and Politicon. Please Support This Week’s SponsorsOneSkin: Get 15% off OneSkin with the code SISTERS at https://www.oneskin.co/ #oneskinpodAura Frames:Save on the perfect gift by visiting Auraframes.com to get $35 off Aura’s best-selling Carver Mat frame, plus free shipping, by using promo code: SISTERSHoneyLove:Save 20% Off Honeylove by going to honeylove.com/SISTERS! #honeylovepodHexClad:For a very limited time, shop the @hexclad Mother’s Day Sale for up to 49% OFF sitewide and find your forever cookware at hexclad.com/SISTERS! #hexcladpartnerGet More From The #SistersInLawJoyce Vance: Bluesky | Twitter | University of Alabama Law | MSNBC | Civil Discourse Substack | 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 | WBUR | The Gavel Newsletter | Justice By Design PodcastBarb McQuade: Bluesky | Twitter | University of Michigan Law | Just Security | MSNBC | Attack From Within: How Disinformation Is Sabotaging America

May 3, 2025 • 1h 3min
234: History Repeats Itself
Get the brand new ReSIStance T-Shirt & Mini Tote at politicon.com/merchJill Wine-Banks hosts #SistersInLaw to look at the SCOTUS debate over whether the state can fund St. Isidore Catholic Virtual Online Charter School as a public school, the associated 1st Amendment issues, and if this represents a roll back of the separation of church and state. Then, the #Sisters expose the rot at the DOJ with stark criticism over its apparent abandonment of civil rights protections and Pam Bondi’s failure to prioritize the law over politics. They also highlight the rejection of the Alien Enemies Act by a Trump-appointed Texas judge, and investigate what it means for similar legal challenges.Add the #Sisters & your other favorite Politicon podcast hosts on Bluesky#SistersInLaw Spin-off Shows Are Here!Check out Jill’s New Politicon YouTube Show: Just The FactsCheck out Kim’s New Politicon Podcast: Justice By DesignJoyce’s new book, Giving Up Is Unforgivable, is now available for pre-order! Get your #SistersInLaw MERCH at politicon.com/merchWEBSITE & TRANSCRIPTEmail: SISTERSINLAW@POLITICON.COM or Thread to @sistersInLaw.podcastGet text updates from #SistersInLaw and Politicon. Get More From The #Sisters:SCOTUS- St. Isidore CasePlease Support This Week’s SponsorsWild 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: SISTERSFlamingo:Keep smooth with Flamingo, the razor built for your body and mind. Get 25% off your first order at shopflamingo.com/sisters with code: SISTERSAura Frames:Save on the perfect gift by visiting Auraframes.com to get $35 off Aura’s best-selling Carver Mat frame, plus free shipping, by using promo code: SISTERSFast Growing Trees:Get up to half off on select plants and other deals, plus 15% off your first purchase when using the code SISTERS at fastgrowingtrees.comGet More From The #SistersInLawJoyce Vance: Bluesky | Twitter | University of Alabama Law | MSNBC | Civil Discourse Substack | 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 | WBUR | The Gavel Newsletter | Justice By Design PodcastBarb McQuade: Bluesky | Twitter | University of Michigan Law | Just Security | MSNBC | Attack From Within: How Disinformation Is Sabotaging America

Apr 26, 2025 • 51min
233: Are We There Yet?
Get the brand new ReSIStance MINI TOTE at politicon.com/merchBarb McQuade hosts #SistersInLaw to emphasize the importance of the oath to the Constitution and explain the arrest of a WI judge charged with obstructing federal immigration enforcement in the context of federalism. Then, the #Sisters discuss the status of the ban on trans individuals in the military going through the courts and lay out the danger that exclusion and alienation of the people willing to serve poses for our armed forces. They also review the partial injunction blocking Trump’s EO on voting and delve into how his administration’s war on our democracy puts our most fundamental rights at risk..Add the #Sisters & your other favorite Politicon podcast hosts on Bluesky#SistersInLaw Spin-off Shows Are Here!Check out Jill’s New Politicon YouTube Show: Just The FactsCheck out Kim’s New Politicon Podcast: Justice By DesignJoyce’s new book, Giving Up Is Unforgivable, is now available! Get your #SistersInLaw MERCH at politicon.com/merchWEBSITE & TRANSCRIPTEmail: SISTERSINLAW@POLITICON.COM or Thread to @sistersInLaw.podcastGet text updates from #SistersInLaw and Politicon. Get More From The #Sisters:#ReaffirmTheOath ToolkitFrom The Brennan Center - The President’s Executive Order on ElectionsPlease Support This Week’s SponsorsLaundry Sauce:Get 20% off your entire order @LaundrySauce with code SISTERS athttps://laundrysauce.com/sisters #laundrysaucepodGround News:Go to groundnews.com/sisters to get 40% off the unlimited access Vantage plan.Thrive Causemetics:For 20% off incredible clean and cause-focused beauty products, go to thrivecausemetics.com/sistersHelix:Get 20% off sitewide on Helix mattresses and bedding for our listeners! Go to helixsleep.com/sisters Get More From The #SistersInLawJoyce Vance: Bluesky | Twitter | University of Alabama Law | MSNBC | Civil Discourse Substack | 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 | WBUR | The Gavel Newsletter | Justice By Design PodcastBarb McQuade: Bluesky | Twitter | University of Michigan Law | Just Security | MSNBC | Attack From Within: How Disinformation Is Sabotaging America

Apr 19, 2025 • 1h 16min
232: Bend The Knee For King Trump
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Joyce Vance hosts #SistersInLaw to explain the battle the courts are waging against the Trump administration to defend immigrants' rights, the judicial branch’s essential role in maintaining the rule of law, and why protecting due process in deportation cases is so important. Then, the #Sisters discuss the challenge to birthright citizenship moving through the courts after Trump’s EO banning it, why it is such a critical part of our country’s formation, and how nationwide injunctions can keep the executive in check when it has run amok. They also fire off on MAGA’s war on the freedom of our universities, and look ahead to their fight to stay independent of federal control.
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Joyce’s new book, Giving Up Is Unforgivable, is now available!
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From Barb - Trump isn't just punishing law firms — he's attempting to rewrite history
From Barb - Score One for the AP — and America’s Free Press
From Barb - Kilmar Abrego Garcia deportation to El Salvador could happen to any of us
From Joyce - A Fourth Circuit Judge Warns Against Reducing The Rule Of Law To Lawlessness
Kilmar Armando Abrego Garcia V. Kristi Noem
Trump’s Bitter Personal Feud With Rival Billionaires
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Joyce Vance: Bluesky | Twitter | University of Alabama Law | MSNBC | Civil Discourse Substack | 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 YouTube
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Apr 12, 2025 • 59min
231: Facilitate, Effectuate: Let's Call The Whole Thing Off
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Kimberly Atkins Stohr hosts #SistersInLaw to dive into the escalating due process challenges to Trump’s deportations, highlight the cases of people who have been targeted, examine the legality of his use of the Alien Enemies Act, and explain how the SCOTUS is ruling on these cases. Then, the #Sisters discuss the latest outrages sparked by Trump’s EO’s, lay out how his use of presidential power threatens democracy and the free press, and explain the legal challenges to them.. They also review a case concerning critical voting rights in Georgia and investigate whether A.G. Pam Bondi is up to the task of protecting them.
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Joyce Vance: Bluesky | Twitter | University of Alabama Law | MSNBC | Civil Discourse Substack | 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 YouTube
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Apr 5, 2025 • 53min
230: Tariff Terror
Get the brand new ReSIStance T-Shirt at politicon.com/merchJill Wine-Banks hosts #SistersInLaw to discuss Trump’s tariffs, what gives him the power to regulate trade with both our friends and allies, as well as the limits of presidential power. Then, the #Sisters emphasize how nationwide protests are being used to make a statement against the current administration, the implications of the Insurrection Act, and the historical context of the Posse Comitatus Act. They also explain why the 22nd Amendment should prevent Trump from a 3rd term and highlight how we can use the rules of our democracy to prevent tyranny.Add the #Sisters & your other favorite Politicon podcast hosts on BlueskyCheck out Jill’s New Politicon YouTube Show: Just The FactsCheck out Kim’s New Politicon Podcast: Justice By DesignJoyce’s new book, Giving Up Is Unforgivable, is now available! Get your #SistersInLaw MERCH at politicon.com/merchWEBSITE & TRANSCRIPTEmail: SISTERSINLAW@POLITICON.COM or Thread to @sistersInLaw.podcastGet text updates from #SistersInLaw and Politicon. Please Support This Week’s SponsorsFast Growing Trees:Get up to half off on select plants and other deals, plus 15% off your first purchase when using the code SISTERS at fastgrowingtrees.comThrive Causemetics:For 20% off incredible clean and cause-focused beauty products, go to thrivecausemetics.com/sistersOsea Malibu:Get 10% off your order of clean beauty products from OSEA Malibu when you go to oseamalibu.com and use promo code: SISTERSWild 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: SISTERSGet More From The #SistersInLawJoyce Vance: Bluesky | Twitter | University of Alabama Law | MSNBC | Civil Discourse Substack | 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 | WBUR | The Gavel Newsletter | Justice By Design PodcastBarb McQuade: Bluesky | Twitter | University of Michigan Law | Just Security | MSNBC | Attack From Within: How Disinformation Is Sabotaging America

Mar 29, 2025 • 58min
229: User Error 👊🇺🇸🔥
In a riveting discussion, the hosts delve into the significant implications of the SignalGate leak, cautioning about the dangers of mishandling classified information. They tackle Speaker Johnson's attempts to rein in federal judges and discuss Trump's ongoing battles with legal structures. A notable Supreme Court ruling banning ghost guns is examined, shedding light on evolving gun regulations. The hosts also share humorous stories about digital communication blunders, reminding listeners of the antics that come with technology-driven interactions.

Mar 22, 2025 • 1h
228: Mr.Bright Shiny Thing
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Joyce Vance hosts #SistersInLaw to call out the Trump administration for its use of the Alien Enemy Act to deport supposed gang members, explain its similarities to other efforts to dehumanize minorities and review the questionable reasoning and due process behind the removals. Then, the #Sisters expose MAGA’s war on the judges standing up for the Constitution, discuss how the judicial branch acts as a check on the executive, and determine if their attempts at impeachment are valid. They also tear into the DOD’s effort to remove BIPOC from its history and emphasize the importance of diversity to our civic health and national security.
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Get More From The #SistersInLaw
Joyce Vance: Bluesky | Twitter | University of Alabama Law | MSNBC | Civil Discourse Substack | 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 YouTube
Kimberly Atkins Stohr: Bluesky | Twitter | Boston Globe | WBUR | The Gavel Newsletter | Justice By Design Podcast
Barb McQuade: Bluesky | Twitter | University of Michigan Law | Just Security | MSNBC | Attack From Within: How Disinformation Is Sabotaging America

Mar 15, 2025 • 58min
227: Giving Up Is Unforgivable
Get the brand new ReSIStance T-Shirt at politicon.com/merchKimberly Atkins Stohr hosts #SistersInLaw to argue against deporting Mahmoud Khalil, explain habeas corpus and whether the government had the right to detain him, and outline his 1st Amendment rights as a green card holder. Then, the #Sisters tear into Trump’s executive order targeting law firm Perkins Coie, detail how their rights to association and speech are being violated, and celebrate the lawyers who have stepped up to defend them. They also discuss the conversion therapy case going to the Supreme Court and what it means for LGBTQ rights at a time when Trump is attempting to subvert our democracy.Add the #Sisters & your other favorite Politicon podcast hosts on BlueskyJoyce’s new book, Giving Up Is Unforgivable, is now available for pre order. Check out Jill’s New Politicon YouTube Show: Just The FactsCheck out Kim’s New Politicon Podcast: Justice By DesignGet your #SistersInLaw MERCH at politicon.com/merchWEBSITE & TRANSCRIPTEmail: SISTERSINLAW@POLITICON.COM or Thread to @sistersInLaw.podcastGet text updates from #SistersInLaw and Politicon. Get More From The #Sisters:From Barb on The Contrarian Substack - Elon Musk's social insecurityPlease Support This Week’s SponsorsLaundry Sauce:Get 20% off your entire order @LaundrySauce with code SISTERS athttps://laundrysauce.com/SISTERS #laundrysaucepodBlueland:For 15% off your order of green cleaning products, go to blueland.com/sistersOneSkin:Get 15% off OneSkin with the code: SISTERS at https://www.oneskin.co/ #oneskinpodThrive Causemetics:For 20% off incredible clean and cause-focused beauty products, go to thrivecausemetics.com/sistersGet More From The #SistersInLawJoyce Vance: Bluesky | Twitter | University of Alabama Law | MSNBC | Civil Discourse Substack | 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 | WBUR | The Gavel Newsletter | Justice By Design PodcastBarb McQuade: Bluesky | Twitter | University of Michigan Law | Just Security | MSNBC | Attack From Within: How Disinformation Is Sabotaging America

Mar 8, 2025 • 1h 3min
226: The Best Kind Of Nerd
Get the brand new ReSIStance T-Shirt at politicon.com/merchJill Wine-Banks hosts #SistersInLaw to discuss the battle to release USAID funds, where the SCOTUS comes down on the issue, and why the separation of powers is essential to maintaining our democracy. Then, the #Sisters expose the reckless partisanship of AG Pam Bondi and Interim D.C. U.S. Attorney Ed Martin in their quest to fill the DOJ with Trump loyalists and facilitate a MAGA takeover of D.C.’s local government. They also investigate the legality of Trump’s EOs targeting D.C. law firms, explain what they mean for the future of those firms, and break down how the president continues to undermine the rule of law.Add the #Sisters & your other favorite Politicon podcast hosts on BlueskyCheck out Jill’s New Politicon YouTube Show: Just The FactsCheck out Kim’s New Politicon Podcast: Justice By DesignGet your #SistersInLaw MERCH at politicon.com/merchWEBSITE & TRANSCRIPTEmail: SISTERSINLAW@POLITICON.COM or Thread to @sistersInLaw.podcastGet text updates from #SistersInLaw and Politicon. Get More From The #Sisters:Georgetown Dean Treanor’s Letter To Ed MartinPlease Support This Week’s SponsorsHoneyLove:Start the new year off right with Honeylove. Get 20% OFF by going to honeylove.com/SISTERS! #honeylovepodOsea Malibu:Get 10% off your order of clean beauty products from OSEA Malibu when you go to oseamalibu.com and use promo code: SISTERSWild 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: SISTERSHexClad:Find your forever cookware @hexclad and get 10% off at hexclad.com/SISTERS! #hexcladpartnerGet More From The #SistersInLawJoyce Vance: Bluesky | Twitter | University of Alabama Law | MSNBC | Civil Discourse SubstackJill 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 | WBUR | The Gavel Newsletter | Justice By Design PodcastBarb McQuade: Bluesky | Twitter | University of Michigan Law | Just Security | MSNBC | Attack From Within: How Disinformation Is Sabotaging America


