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#SistersInLaw dive into the validity of the various defense strategies Trump might use, and how being charged with violating The Espionage Act instead of the Presidential Records Act is so significant.  Then, they look at the pitfalls and potential issues posed by Judge Cannon being the one to handle the case, and explain the Supreme Court’s recent reaffirmation of the Indian Child Welfare Act. WEBSITE & TRANSCRIPT Email: SISTERSINLAW@POLITICON.COM or tweet using #SistersInLaw JILL’S RECIPES: Find more click here   CHILLED WATERMELON SOUP One bowl contains 90 calories and almost zero fat. Makes 4 servings. 1-inch piece ginger, peeled and finely chopped 1 tbsp brown sugar 2 limes: one for zest and both for juice 3 cups cubed and seeded watermelon 2 mint leaves, plus more for garnish 1/4 cup sparkling wine (or sparkling water) In a small nonstick skillet, gently sauté ginger, sugar, and zest over medium heat 2 minutes. Add lime juice and simmer until no liquid remains. Transfer mixture to a blender and add watermelon, mint, and sparkling wine. Puree until smooth; strain with sieve into bowl. Chill soup at least 3 hours before serving. For a more elegant version: Divide soup into 2 equal portions. Freeze a portion for 3 hours to make a granité (a slushy of sorts) and chill remaining half for 3 hours. Scrape granité into 4 bowls and pour chilled soup over granité. Garnish with mint leaves; serve immediately. Please Support This Week’s Sponsors HelloFresh:  Enjoy 16 free meals plus free shipping with delicious HelloFresh meals delivered right to your door when you go to hellofresh.com/sisters16 and use promo code: SISTERS16 Reel Paper: Get 30% off your first order and free shipping of environmentally friendly paper products when you sign up for a subscription at reelpaper.com/sisters and use the promo code: SISTERS Thrive Causemetics:  For 20% off incredible clean and cause focused beauty products, go to thrivecausemetics.com/sisters and use promo code: JF9FD0X3425M Olive & June: Get 20% off your mani system when you go to oliveandjune.com/sil and use promo code: SIL Get More From #Sisters In Law 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

17 Jun 202359min

#SistersInLaw fill us in on Trump’s indictment by Jack Smith on felony charges and explain why the Espionage Act is involved.  They also debate the significance of the crossover by conservative justices to uphold voting rights, before looking at a judge’s recent order striking down a drag show ban and the implications that laws targeting these performances have for the 1st Amendment. WEBSITE & TRANSCRIPT Email: SISTERSINLAW@POLITICON.COM or tweet using #SistersInLaw Please Support This Week’s Sponsors HelloFresh:  Enjoy 16 free meals plus free shipping with delicious HelloFresh meals delivered right to your door when you go to hellofresh.com/sisters16 and use promo code: SISTERS16 Olive & June: Get 20% off your mani system when you go to oliveandjune.com/sil and use promo code: SIL Honey:  To get Paypal Honey for free and start saving on your shopping, go to joinhoney.com/sisters OSEA Malibu:  Get 10% off your order of clean beauty products from OSEA along with free samples and free shipping on orders over $60 when you go to oseamalibu.com and use promo code: SISTERSINLAW Helix:  Helix is offering up to 20% off all mattress orders and two free pillows for our listeners! Go to helixsleep.com/sisters. Mentioned By The #Sisters: Indictment of Donald Trump Get More From #Sisters In Law 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

10 Jun 202359min

#SistersInLaw analyze the latest disclosures coming out of Trump’s mishandling of classified documents at Mar-a-Lago, and why his big mouth might help the law finally find him.  Then, they lay out the risks our campaign finance laws pose to our democratic values, share how Ron DeSantis might already be violating the important ones, and look into the articles of impeachment filed against Texas AG Ken Paxton– and supported by his own party.   WORDS: Skirl - This is the loud, wailing sound that bagpipes make Quadragenarian: a person between 40 and 49 years of age Argle-bargle: copious but meaningless talk or writing Falsiloquence: deceitful speech Vaniloquence: vain or foolish talk Largiloquent: talkative; full of words Kakorrhaphiophobia: fear of failure Nudiustertian: the day before yesterday Octothorpe: the pound sign (#) Snickersnee: to engage in cut-and-thrust fighting with knives WEBSITE & TRANSCRIPT Email: SISTERSINLAW@POLITICON.COM or tweet using #SistersInLaw Please Support This Week’s Sponsors Olive & June: Get 20% off your mani system when you go to oliveandjune.com/sil and use promo code: SIL Honeylove: For 20% off the best shapewear out there, go to honeylove.com/sisters and use the promo code: SISTERS Aura:  Take your family’s cybersecurity to the highest level.  Get a 14 day trial plus a check of your data to see if your personal information has been leaked online for FREE when you visit aura.com/sisters Moink:  For farm fresh meats and delicious free bacon in your first box, go to moinkbox.com/sisters Mentioned By The #Sisters: The 20 articles of impeachment against TX AG Ken Paxton Get More From #Sisters In Law 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

3 Jun 202356min

#SistersInLaw are back in the studio to share the latest news coming out relating to Donald’s handling of top secret and classified documents, and why their security is so important.  They go on to discuss the SCOTUS ruling against the EPA on wetland protections and how it impacts marginalized communities, before looking into the growing trend of making shoplifting a felony at the behest of corporations. WEBSITE & TRANSCRIPT Email: SISTERSINLAW@POLITICON.COM or tweet using #SistersInLaw Please Support This Week’s Sponsors Article:  For $50 off your purchase of over $100 on amazing furniture that compliments any home, go to article.com/sisters Kitsch: Update your style with 30% off your order when you go to mykitsch.com/sisters OSEA Malibu:  Get 10% off your order of clean beauty products from OSEA along with free samples and free shipping on orders over $60 when you go to oseamalibu.com and use promo code: SISTERSINLAW Mentioned By The #Sisters: 2021 Decision regarding the scope of the EPA Get More From #Sisters In Law 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

27 Mai 202356min

#SistersInLaw are live in Washington, DC for a look at Trump’s endless legal troubles spanning his continued defamation of E. Jean Carroll, J6, and the possession of classified documents.  Then they discuss the rise of bigoted anti-trans legislation and what it means for those affected, before laying out how Gov. DeSantis has changed the legal landscape in Florida and what it means for our country. WEBSITE & TRANSCRIPT Email: SISTERSINLAW@POLITICON.COM or tweet using #SistersInLaw Please Support This Week’s Sponsors Bruvi:  Take your coffee game to the next level now.  Save $100 on the Bruvi Bundle at Bruvi.com with the code SISTERS at checkout. Oneskin:  It’s time to get started with your new face, eye, and body routine at a discounted rate today! Get 15% off with the code SISTERS at oneskin.co HelloFresh:  Enjoy 16 free meals plus free shipping with delicious HelloFresh meals delivered right to your door when you go to hellofresh.com/sisters16 and use promo code: SISTERS16

24 Mai 20231h 34min

Go to politicon.com/tour to get ready for the next location on our live tour in Washington, DC– May 21.  Get your tickets today - politicon.com/tour  #SistersInLaw are live in New York City to break down the accusations against its former Mayor, Rudy Guiliani in the aftermath of the E. Jean Carroll verdict against Trump.  Then, they discuss recent arguments challenging Mifepristone’s potential to remain on the market and lay out the other fronts in the abortion wars, before giving their takes on how to handle bullying and harassment in the workplace. WEBSITE & TRANSCRIPT Email: SISTERSINLAW@POLITICON.COM or tweet using #SistersInLaw Please Support This Week’s Sponsors HelloFresh:  Enjoy 16 free meals plus free shipping with delicious HelloFresh meals delivered right to your door when you go to hellofresh.com/sisters16 and use promo code: SISTERS16 Lomi:  Turn your food waste into dirt with the press of a button with Lomi. Use the code SIL to save $50 at lomi.com/SIL Thrive Causemetics:  For 20% off incredible clean and cause focused beauty products, go to thrivecausemetics.com/sisters and use promo code: JF9FD0X3425M Blueland: For 15% off your first order of green cleaning products, go to blueland.com/sisters Calm: Perfect your meditation practice and get better sleep with a 40% off a premium subscription when you go to calm.com/sisters  Get More From #Sisters In Law 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

20 Mai 20232h

#SistersInLaw On Tour: Go to politicon.com/tour to get ready for the rest of our live tour this month!  After Portland, we’ll be in: New York City, NY– May 19 Washington, DC– May 21 Get your tickets today - politicon.com/tour  #SistersInLaw take the show on the road for a live appearance in Portland, Oregon where they review E. Jean Carroll’s successful civil suit against Trump and his potential for further liability before exploring the charges and legal issues facing Rep. George Santos for his fabulist lies and apparent history of criminality.  From there, they also look at what the end of Title 42 means for our immigration policy and the future of those seeking asylum.     WEBSITE & TRANSCRIPT Email: SISTERSINLAW@POLITICON.COM or tweet using #SistersInLaw Please Support This Week’s Sponsors Aura:  Take your family’s cybersecurity to the highest level.  Get a 14 day trial plus a check of your data to see if your personal information has been leaked online for FREE when you visit aura.com/sisters Noom:  Sign up for a trial of effective weight loss solutions with Noom and check out their groundbreaking book on health when you go to noom.com/sistersinlaw HelloFresh:  Enjoy 16 free meals plus free shipping with delicious HelloFresh meals delivered right to your door when you go to hellofresh.com/sisters16 and use promo code: SISTERS16 OSEA Malibu:  Get 10% off your order of clean beauty products from OSEA along with free samples and free shipping on orders over $60 when you go to oseamalibu.com and use promo code: SISTERS Get More From #Sisters In Law 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

13 Mai 20231h 36min

#SistersInLaw On Tour: Go to politicon.com/tour to get ready for our live tour this month!  We’re starting off in  Portland, OR– May 12 New York City, NY– May 19 Washington, DC– May 21 Get your tickets today - politicon.com/tour  #SistersInLaw explore the implications of the seditious conspiracy convictions of J6 Proud Boys, how the Pinkerton Rule applies, and what it means for Trump.  From there, they unravel the assault on federal agencies by the SCOTUS with its uptake of a challenge to Chevron deference, then dive into the latest ethical indiscretions of Justice Thomas.  After everything comes out, what will it take for the Supreme Court to restore its legitimacy?  WEBSITE & TRANSCRIPT Email: SISTERSINLAW@POLITICON.COM or tweet using #SistersInLaw Please Support This Week’s Sponsors Honey:  To get Honey for free and start saving on your shopping, go to joinhoney.com Olive & June: Get 20% off your mani system when you go to oliveandjune.com/sil and use promo code: SIL Helix:  Helix is offering up to 20% off all mattress orders and two free pillows for our listeners! Go to helixsleep.com/sisters. Recommended By The #Sisters: From Kim: On SCOTUS ethics and reform efforts On the ethical challenges revealed in the Supreme Court Get More From #Sisters In Law 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

6 Mai 20231h 6min