224: Reaping The Whirlwind

The #SistersInLaw meet this week to explain the principles of prosecution, the oversight powers of Congress, and how they relate to January 6th.  Then, they emphasize the power of Domestic Violence Awareness Month and its connection to the Petito case, before laying out the elements of fraud connected to Mimi Rocah’s case against the Trump National Golf Club in Westchester. 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. Email the sisters at SISTERSINLAW@POLITICON.COM Or tweet using #SistersInLaw Links To This Week’s Sponsors Third Love: For 20% off your first order, go to thirdlove.com Girlfriend Collective: For $25 off your order of $100 or more, go to girlfriend.com Chili Sleep: For 20% off your new Chili sleep system, go to chilisleep.com Articles From The #SistersInLaw And Mentioned On This Episode: Mentioned by Jill: Body cam footage from Brian Laundrie and Gabby Petito’s police interaction  USA vs. Jack Griffith Notes about campaign finance  Article By Joyce: Bannon’s Gotta Go, 2.0 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

23 Okt 20211h 8min

The #SistersInLaw come together to look at the limits of executive privilege and the likelihood that Steve Bannon is arrested.  They also discuss the steps the DOJ is taking to reform the criminal justice system by investigating police and prisons, before breaking down the recent arrest of the two spies in West Virginia and the legal differences between thinking about a crime and attempting it. Transcript 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. Email the sisters at SISTERSINLAW@POLITICON.COM Or tweet using #SistersInLaw Links To This Week’s Sponsors Helix: For up to $200 off and two free pillows, go to helixsleep.com Thrive Causemetics: For 15% off your first order, go to thrivecausemetics.com Olive & June: For 20% off your first mani system, go to oliveandjune.com and use the promo code: SISTERS Articles From The #SistersInLaw And Mentioned On This Episode: From Barb on executive privilege and 1/6, Josh Hawley’s recent actions, and the DOJ’s role in stopping Trump’s election interference Mentioned by Jill about the DOJ complaint in the West Virginia spy case 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

16 Okt 20211h 15min

Get #SistersInLaw Merch: For our just released ethically sourced T-Shirts, Hoodies, Tote Bags, Stickers, Pins and Water Bottles,  support the #SistersInLaw by picking up our new merch items at the Politicon Merch Store. The #SistersInLaw meet this week to update you on the latest developments on the Texas Abortion Law and what the injunction on it might mean for its future.  Then they lay out the case presented to congress by the Facebook whistleblower about the risks the company poses to the public, and discuss Merrick Garland’s decision to use the DOJ to protect school officials from violence. Email the sisters at SISTERSINLAW@POLITICON.COM Or tweet using #SistersInLaw Links To This Week’s Sponsors Magic Spoon: For $5 off your next order of delicious Magic Spoon cereal, visit magicspoon.com and use promo code: SISTER Third Love: For 20% off your first purchase, go to thirdlove.com Headspace: For a 1-month free trial of incredible meditation, go to headspace.com and use the promo code: SISTERS Articles From The #SistersInLaw: From Kimberly Atkins Stohr on keeping partisanship out of the Supreme Court 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

9 Okt 20211h 8min

The #SistersInLaw meet this week to examine the cases facing the Supreme Court and their possible impact on our laws before diving into the practice of gerrymandering, how different states are handling it, and the racial implications it has for our system.  Then, they explain NDAs and the arbitrator’s recent strike down of the one Donald Trump had entered into with Omarosa. Transcript Links To This Week’s Sponsors Girlfriend Collective: For $25 off your first purchase over $100 go to girlfriend.com HelloFresh: For up to 14 free meals including free shipping go to hellofresh.com Honey: To download Honey for free go to joinhoney.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 Email the sisters at SISTERSINLAW@POLITICON.COM Or tweet using #SistersInLaw

2 Okt 202151min

The #SistersInLaw meet this week to discuss the R. Kelly trial and the role of racketeering charges in his prosecution.  Then they look at the latest aggressive lawsuit filed by Donald Trump against his own niece and the NYT, before reviewing the latest developments in our country’s abortion wars and the challenges developing to the recent Texas Law. Links To This Week’s Sponsors Noom: To sign up for your Noom trial, go to noom.com Thrive Causemetics: For 15% off your first order, go to thrivecausemetics.com and use the promo code: QE2FY5D28CB2 Policy Genus: Get insurance right at policygenius.com Recent Articles From The #SistersInLaw: From Kimberly Atkins Stohr on the challenges to Roe and the role of the Supreme Court. Mentioned by Jill Wine-Banks: R Kelly Indictment Trump lawsuit 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 Email the sisters at SISTERSINLAW@POLITICON.COM Or tweet using #SistersInLaw

25 Sep 20211h 9min

The #SistersInLaw meet this week to make the case for the voting rights bill currently before Congress.  Then, they examine the charging of Michael Sussman by Trump’s appointee John Durham relating to his investigation of the origins of the Russian inquiry, and discuss our history of civilian control of the military, how it relates to the chain of command, and recent events. Transcript Links To This Week’s Sponsors Helix: For up to $200 dollars off all mattress orders and two free pillows go to helixsleep.com and use promo code: SISTERS200 Hello Fresh: For up to 14 free meals and free shipping, go to hellofresh.com and use promo code: SISTERS14 Third Love: For 20% off your first order, go to thirdlove.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 Email the sisters at SISTERSINLAW@POLITICON.COM Or tweet using #SistersInLaw

18 Sep 20211h 16min

The #SistersInLaw meet this week to see if anything can be done about the Texas Abortion Law and what role Merrick Garland would have in stopping it.  Then, they debate whether cameras in our courtrooms would help ensure more transparency and a more accessible legal system, before sharing their experiences and thoughts about the tragedy our country suffered on 9/11. Links To This Week’s Sponsors Girlfriend Collective: Get 25$ off your first order of $100 or more at girlfriend.com with promo code: SISTERS Headspace: For a 1 month free trial go to headspace.com and use promo code: SISTERS Magic Spoon: For $5 dollars off your order go to magicspoon.com and use the promo code: SISTER 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 Email the sisters at SISTERSINLAW@POLITICON.COM Or tweet using #SistersInLaw

11 Sep 20211h 14min

The #SistersInLaw meet this week to take on the Texas Abortion Law and why it fails so many women and give some advice to anyone considering law school.  Then, they analyze the latest developments in the Theranos trial and what it means for Elizabeth Holmes, before weighing the potential release of RFK assassin Sirhan Sirhan, and how it ties into our ideas of justice, rehabilitation and punishment. Transcript Links To This Week’s Sponsors Third Love: Get 20% off your first order at thirdlove.com Hello Fresh: For up to 14 meals including free shipping, go to hellofresh.com and use the promo code: SISTERS14 Olive & June: For 20% off your first mani system, visit oliveandjune.com and use promo code: SISTERS  More Reading from the #SistersInLaw  Articles from Kimberly  on Roe and Sirhan Sirhan Articles from Joyce on Texas 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 Email the sisters at SISTERSINLAW@POLITICON.COM Or tweet using #SistersInLaw

4 Sep 20211h 35min