
#SistersInLaw
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.
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Mar 2, 2024 • 1h 1min
172: Still on that ledge
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Joyce Vance hosts #SistersInLaw to discuss the reasoning behind the SCOTUS taking up Trump’s immunity claims, how they are expected to rule, and effects of the delay on his trial calendar and future presidential powers. Then, the #Sisters explain the contrasting 1st Amendment and censorship issues that led to a Circuit Court split on Big Tech’s ability to moderate content, and lay out what might happen next. They also cover whether the Supremacy Clause applies to the SB4 immigration law in Texas and game out how it will progress through the courts.
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WEBSITE & TRANSCRIPT
Email: SISTERSINLAW@POLITICON.COM or Thread to @sistersInLaw.podcast
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Attack From Within: How Disinformation Is Sabotaging America
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From The #Sisters:
Birthright: A War Story
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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
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Barb McQuade: Twitter | University of Michigan Law | Just Security | MSNBC

Feb 24, 2024 • 55min
171: Our Rights, Spys & The Crown Act
Kimberly Atkins Stohr hosts #SistersInLaw to explain how the Dobbs decision has created a legal framework for Alabama’s ban on IVF and look at the potential challenges that could overturn it. Then, the #Sisters discuss the legality and lies of Alexander Smirnov’s allegations against President Biden, the role of Russian disinformation, and the political impact. They also examine a CROWN Act based challenge pushing back against the discriminatory policy of a Texas high school.
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Email: SISTERSINLAW@POLITICON.COM or Thread to @sistersInLaw.podcast
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Attack From Within: How Disinformation Is Sabotaging America
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Mentioned By The #Sisters:
Birthright: A War Story
Alabama’s IVF policy destroyed by a cartoon
The rise of christian nationalism in the MAGA movement by Heidi Przybyla
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Barb McQuade: Twitter | University of Michigan Law | Just Security | MSNBC

Feb 17, 2024 • 1h 14min
170: A Man Is Not A Plan
Discussions on the potential disqualification of Fani Willis, Trump's $350+ million fraud judgment, his upcoming trials, and financial impacts. Also, the importance of sustainable practices, legal hearings, family dynamics, and environmental consciousness with bamboo toilet paper.

Feb 10, 2024 • 1h 4min
169: We're Not With Hur
Jill Wine-Banks hosts #SistersInLaw to cover the judicial decisions affecting Trump’s prosecutions, including the SCOTUS ruling in Trump’s Colorado ballot case, the DC Circuit's denial of presidential immunity, and Alan Weisselbberg’s potential perjury in the NY fraud case. Then, the #Sisters share their take on Special Counsel Robert Hur’s report on the decision not to prosecute President Biden for mishandling classified documents and why the report is problematic. They also discuss the jury verdict defending Michael Mann’s climate change data from defamatory attacks and explore what it means for science.
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Email: SISTERSINLAW@POLITICON.COM or Thread to @sistersInLaw.podcast
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Attack From Within: How Disinformation Is Sabotaging America
Barb’s Book Tour
Mentioned By The #Sisters:
Barb on ending anonymity online
Barb’s SquareSpace
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Feb 3, 2024 • 1h 4min
168: Jack Smith If You're Listening…
Guest Jack Smith and the hosts of #SistersInLaw discuss delays in legal proceedings involving Donald Trump, ethical concerns regarding a prosecutor's personal relationship, challenges in obtaining a new search warrant, conflicts of interest in Georgia, complications of handling classified documents, and Texas' defiance of a Supreme Court order on border security.

Jan 27, 2024 • 1h
167: Mic Drop
Podcast discusses the impact of Trump's testimony in a defamation case, battle between SCOTUS and Governor Abbott over border security, effects of deepfakes and disinformation on democracy, and recommendations for regulating deep fakes. Also covers personal job experiences, volunteering, sentencing comparisons, unfounded claims about immigration policies, dangers of inflammatory statements, and possibility of expanding Supreme Court justices.

Jan 20, 2024 • 45min
166: Above The Law
Barb McQuade hosts #SistersInLaw to review E. Jean Carroll’s second civil case against Trump, the impact of his cases on the campaign, and developments in his ongoing 14th Amendment ballot challenges. Then, the #Sisters explain the Article 2 requirements for the presidency, and pick apart Trump’s birther attacks on President Obama and Nikki Haley. From there, they dive into the DOJ’s review of the Uvalde shooting’s law enforcement response, share the recommendations that might prevent future tragedies, and discuss how they might be enforced..
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WEBSITE & TRANSCRIPT
Email: SISTERSINLAW@POLITICON.COM or Thread to @sistersInLaw.podcast
Get Barb’s New Book:
Attack From Within: How Disinformation Is Sabotaging America
Barb’s Book Tour
Mentioned By The #Sisters:
Uvalde Executive Summary
Uvalde Full Critical Incident Review
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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
Barb McQuade: Twitter | University of Michigan Law | Just Security | MSNBC

Jan 13, 2024 • 1h 13min
165: Hygge
Jill Wine-Banks hosts #SistersInLaw to discuss the biggest developments in Trump’s trials, including the prospect he gains presidential immunity, his closing argument in the New York fraud case, threats to Judge Engoron, and the potential of a second judgment against him for defaming E. Jean Carroll. Then, the #Sisters cover the allegations of corruption surrounding AG Fani Willis’ relationship with the lead prosecutor in the Georgia election interference case, and the legal battle for transgender rights in Alabama after the courts upheld a ban on medical care for adolescents.
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WEBSITE & TRANSCRIPT
Email: SISTERSINLAW@POLITICON.COM or Thread to @sistersInLaw.podcast
Get Barb’s New Book:
Attack From Within: How Disinformation Is Sabotaging America
Mentioned By The #Sisters:
From Barb on the 25% who believe that the FBI instigated the Jan. 6 attack
From Kim on Trump’s attempt to argue presidential immunity
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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
Barb McQuade: Twitter | University of Michigan Law | Just Security | MSNBC

Jan 6, 2024 • 60min
164: A Mess In Texas
Topics discussed include Trump's efforts for certiorari, legal battles in Texas over immigration enforcement and abortion bans, interpretation of the 14th Amendment, federal nature of immigration law, controversy surrounding emergency care for pregnant women, rewriting guidance, fate of unindicted co-conspirators, and tidbits about the Supreme Court and junior justice duties.

Dec 30, 2023 • 1h
163: Mishigas in Michigan & Other States
The #SistersInLaw podcast discusses the motion to limit evidence in Trump's DC trial, efforts to remove Trump from the ballot in Maine, impact of Chesebro's emails on the fake electors case, and maintaining innocence after pleading guilty. They also talk about New Year's resolutions, convenient meal delivery, and skincare products.