224: Reaping The Whirlwind

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. Get #SistersInLaw Merch For our just released ethically sourced clothes, pins and more, support the #SistersInLaw by picking up our new merch items at the Politicon Merch Store. #Sisters Show Off Their Merch Don’t forget to show us where you wear your merch by emailing the show!  Bonus points if you include your pet, your baby, or your boo.  We will display them in a special gallery on the Politicon website. Email the sisters at SISTERSINLAW@POLITICON.COM Or tweet using #SistersInLaw Links To This Week’s Sponsors: Hello Fresh: For up to 16 free meals and 3 free gifts, go to hellofresh.com and use the promo code: SISTERS16 Head Space: For one free month of guided meditations, go to headspace.com and use the promo code: SISTERS Shopify: For a free 14 day trial with access to the full suite of Shopify features, go to shopify.com Apostrophe: For $15 off your first visit with an Apostrophe provider, visit apostrophe.com and use promo code: SISTERS Blueland: For 20% off your first order, go to blueland.com Get More From The #Sisters In Law 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

2 Apr 202251min

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. Get #SistersInLaw Merch For our just released ethically sourced clothes, pins and more, support the #SistersInLaw by picking up our new merch items at the Politicon Merch Store. #Sisters Show Off Their Merch Don’t forget to show us where you wear your merch by emailing the show!  Bonus points if you include your pet, your baby, or your boo.  We will display them in a special gallery on the Politicon website. Email the sisters at SISTERSINLAW@POLITICON.COM Or tweet using #SistersInLaw Website and transcript  Get More From The #Sisters: Barb McQuade on KBJ’s Judicial Philosophy  Joyce Vance on Sen. Hawley’s Questioning of KBJ Links To This Week’s Sponsors: Hello Fresh: For up to 16 free meals and 3 free gifts, go to hellofresh.com and use the promo code: SISTERS16 Magic Spoon: For $5 off your next purchase of delicious Magic Spoon cereal, go to magicspoon.com and use the promo code: SISTER Honey: To get Honey for free, go to joinhoney.com Policy Genius: For your insurance needs and to see how much you could save, go to policygenius.com Function Of Beauty: Take the quiz and save 25% on your order when you visit functionofbeauty.com 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

26 Mar 20221h 8min

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? Get #SistersInLaw Merch For our just released ethically sourced clothes, pins and more, support the #SistersInLaw by picking up our new merch items at the Politicon Merch Store. #Sisters Show Off Their Merch Don’t forget to show us where you wear your merch by emailing the show!  Bonus points if you include your pet, your baby, or your boo.  We will display them in a special gallery on the Politicon website. Email the sisters at SISTERSINLAW@POLITICON.COM Or tweet using #SistersInLaw 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 Links To This Week’s Sponsors Noom: To get started on your Noom trial, go to noom.com Hello Fresh: For up to 16 free meals and 3 free gifts, go to hellofresh.com and use the promo code: SISTERS16 Athena Club: For 20% off your first order, go to athenaclub.com and use the promo code: SISTERS Bloom Nutrition: For 15% off your greens and superfood blend, go to bloomnu.com and use promo code: SISTERS15 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

19 Mar 20221h 8min

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. Get #SistersInLaw Merch For our just released ethically sourced clothes, pins and more, support the #SistersInLaw by picking up our new merch items at the Politicon Merch Store. #Sisters Show Off Their Merch Email the sisters at SISTERSINLAW@POLITICON.COM Or tweet using #SistersInLaw Website  Abbott and Costello  Links To This Week’s Sponsors Hello Fresh: For up to 16 free meals and 3 free gifts, go to hellofresh.com and use the promo code: SISTERS16 AARP Services: To join for only $12 during your first year with automatic renewal, get a second membership for free, AARP magazine, and a free gift, when you go to aarp.org Reel Paper: For 30% off your first order and free shipping, go to reelpaper.com and use the promo code: SISTERS Jenni Kayne: For 15% off your first order, go to jennikayne.com and use the promo code: SISTERS Helix: For up to $200 off your mattress order and two free pillows, go to helixsleep.com 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

12 Mar 202252min

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. Get #SistersInLaw Merch For our just released ethically sourced clothes, pins and more, support the #SistersInLaw by picking up our new merch items at the Politicon Merch Store. #Sisters Show Off Their Merch Email the sisters at SISTERSINLAW@POLITICON.COM Or tweet using #SistersInLaw Barb’s Wapo article  Articles Mentioned By The #Sisters Jury foreperson interview from the trial of Ahmaud Arbery’s killers Links To This Week’s Sponsors Hello Fresh: For up to 16 free meals and 3 free gifts, go to hellofresh.com and use the promo code: SISTERS16 Magic Spoon: For $5 off your next purchase of delicious Magic Spoon cereal, go to magicspoon.com and use the promo code: SISTER Framebridge: For 15% off your first order, go to framebridge.com and use the promo code: SISTERS Headspace: For one free month of guided meditations, go to headspace.com and use the promo code: SISTERS Function Of Beauty: Take the quiz and save 25% on your order when you visit functionofbeauty.com 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

5 Mar 20221h 1min

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. Get #SistersInLaw Merch For our just released ethically sourced clothes, pins and more, support the #SistersInLaw by picking up our new merch items at the Politicon Merch Store. #Sisters Show Off Their Merch Email the sisters at SISTERSINLAW@POLITICON.COM Or tweet using #SistersInLaw 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   Links To This Week’s Sponsors Honey: To get Honey for free, go to joinhoney.com Policy Genius: For your insurance needs and to see how much you could save, go to policygenius.com Hello Fresh: For up to 16 free meals and 3 free gifts, go to hellofresh.com and use the promo code: SISTERS16 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

26 Feb 20221h 11min

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. Get #SistersInLaw Merch For our just released ethically sourced clothes, pins and more, support the #SistersInLaw by picking up our new merch items at the Politicon Merch Store. #Sisters Show Off Their Merch Email the sisters at SISTERSINLAW@POLITICON.COM Or tweet using #SistersInLaw Sunday Morning Groove Playlist Transcript and Website Links To This Week’s Sponsors Hello Fresh: For up to 16 free meals and 3 free gifts, go to hellofresh.com and use the promo code: SISTERS16 Blueland: For 20% off your first order, go to blueland.com Noom: To get started on your Noom trial, go to noom.com Bloom Nutrition: For 15% off your greens and superfood blend, go to bloomnu.com 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

19 Feb 20221h 15min

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. Get #SistersInLaw Merch For our just released ethically sourced clothes, pins and more, support the #SistersInLaw by picking up our new merch items at the Politicon Merch Store. #Sisters Show Off Their Merch Email the sisters at SISTERSINLAW@POLITICON.COM Or tweet using #SistersInLaw 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 Links To This Week’s Sponsors Jenni Kayne: For 15% off your first order, go to jennikayne.com and use the promo code: SISTERS Hello Fresh: For up to 16 free meals and 3 free gifts, go to hellofresh.com and use the promo code: SISTERS16 Helix: For up to $200 off your mattress order and two free pillows, go to helixsleep.com 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

12 Feb 20221h 11min