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Barb McQuade hosts #SistersInLaw to detail the election interference indictment against Trump and his subsequent arraignment with a focus on the effectiveness of the prosecution’s legal strategy.  Then, they raise awareness about the sexual assault epidemic on campuses and lay out how the administration and the law can best protect victims, before examining the constitutional issues with the recent anti-abortion legislation passed in Alabama.  In the aftermath, is our freedom of movement throughout the country now at stake? Get your #SistersInLaw gear or the perfect gift at politicon.com/merch 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 Calm: Perfect your meditation practice and get better sleep with a 40% off a premium subscription when you go to calm.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 Recommended By The #SistersInLaw From Kim on the role of race in Donald’s latest indictment Get More From #SistersInLaw 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

5 Aug 202350min

With ever more evidence piling up against Trump, Joyce Vance hosts #SistersInLaw to explain the rationale behind Jack Smith’s superseding indictment with further charges surrounding his and his team’s obstruction of ongoing investigations.  Then, they discuss the collapse of Hunter Biden’s plea deal and what it might mean for the case before exploring the DOJ’s suit against Texas for its dangerous attempts to close the Rio Grande with barriers that could lead to loss of human life. Get your #SistersInLaw gear or the perfect gift at politicon.com/merch WEBSITE & TRANSCRIPT Email: SISTERSINLAW@POLITICON.COM or tweet using #SistersInLaw Please Support This Week’s Sponsors: Moink: For farm fresh meats and delicious free ground beef for a year, go to moinkbox.com/sisters Thrive Causemetics:  For 20% off incredible clean and cause focused beauty products, go to thrivecausemetics.com/sisters and use promo code: JF9FD0X3425M Reel Paper Get planet friendly Reel Paper products at target.com, in store, with the Target App, or at reelpaper.com/sisters Honeylove: For 20% off the best shapewear out there, go to honeylove.com/sisters and use the 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

29 Jul 20231h

Jill Wine-Banks hosts the #SistersInLaw for a conversation about the many cases growing around Trump and the increasing likelihood he will face justice for J6 and other crimes.  During it, they also discuss the Republicans' lawfare based attacks on DEI and affirmative action practices with an explanation of when race based considerations are viable and better for our society.  They also cover E. Jean Carroll’s and Stormy Daniels’ further cases against Donald, and the issues that play a role in their quest to hold him accountable. Get your #SistersInLaw gear or the perfect gift at politicon.com/merch WEBSITE & TRANSCRIPT Email: SISTERSINLAW@POLITICON.COM or Tweet/Thread using #SistersInLaw Please Support This Week’s Sponsors: Blueland: For 15% off your first order of green cleaning products, go to blueland.com/sisters HelloFresh:  Enjoy 50% off plus free shipping with delicious HelloFresh meals delivered right to your door when you go to hellofresh.com/sisters50 and use promo code: SISTERS50 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 Olive & June: Get 20% off your mani system when you go to oliveandjune.com/sil and use promo code: SIL More From The #Sisters: From Kim on the racial aspects of J6 and GOP corporate culture Photos of RBG & Lil’ Kim  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

22 Jul 202354min

Kimberly Atkins Stohr leads the #SistersInLaw through a discussion about the latest developments in Jack Smith’s investigation of Trump and the additional indictments likely facing him.  Then, they take on the expanding ethical concerns surrounding the SCOTUS and the necessity of restoring its reputation for the sake of the rule of law.  From there, the #Sisters lay out the dangers of the deprivation to abortion access spreading throughout the country after Dobbs-- particularly, how it's affecting people from the military and across conservative states. Get your #SistersInLaw gear or the perfect gift at politicon.com/merch WEBSITE & TRANSCRIPT Email: SISTERSINLAW@POLITICON.COM or tweet using #SistersInLaw Please Support This Week’s Sponsors: HelloFresh:  Enjoy 50% off plus free shipping with delicious HelloFresh meals delivered right to your door when you go to hellofresh.com/sisters50 and use promo code: SISTERS50 Helix:  Helix is offering up to 20% off all mattress orders and two free pillows for our listeners! Go to helixsleep.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  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 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. For the Show notes from the #Sisters: From Barb on the fizzling of the Hunter Biden whistleblower From Joyce: Trump’s defense team is embarrassing itself in front of Jack Smith Trump on Trial: A Model Prosecution Memo Congressional Research Service 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

15 Jul 20231h 3min

Hosted by Barb McQuade, the #SistersInLaw guide us through the recent civil rights challenge to legacy and donor admissions to colleges in the aftermath of the affirmative action decision.  Then, they dive into the intricacies of the interaction between the government and social media companies with a focus on how it impacts national security, before looking at how the recent armed Obama stalker highlights the legal challenges to confronting the growing threat of political violence. Get your #SistersInLaw gear or the perfect gift at politicon.com/merch WEBSITE & TRANSCRIPT Email: SISTERSINLAW@POLITICON.COM or tweet using #SistersInLaw Please Support This Week’s Sponsors Thrive Causemetics:  For 20% off incredible clean and cause focused beauty products, go to thrivecausemetics.com/sisters and use promo code: JF9FD0X3425M OSEA Malibu:  Get 10% off your order of clean beauty products from OSEA along with 33% off their Best Sellers Body Care, plus free samples and free shipping on orders over $60 when you go to oseamalibu.com and use promo code: SISTERSINLAW Honey:  To get Paypal Honey for free and start saving on your shopping, go to joinhoney.com/sisters HelloFresh:  Enjoy 50% off plus free shipping with delicious HelloFresh meals delivered right to your door when you go to hellofresh.com/sisters50 and use promo code: SISTERS50 Mentioned By The #Sisters: Movie Recommendation from Jill– A Most Beautiful Thing 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

8 Jul 20231h 11min

Hosted by Joyce Vance, the #SistersInLaw review the demoralizing decisions emanating from the Supreme Court that shut down affirmative action and upheld discrimination by business on religious freedom grounds– despite strong and well written dissents by the liberal minority.  Then, they take a look at the demise of independent state legislature theory and what that means for our legal system. Enjoy Merch From  #SISTERSINLAW Get your #SistersInLaw gear or the perfect gift at politicon.com/merch 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 Moink:  For farm fresh meats and delicious free bacon in your first box, go to moinkbox.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: From Joyce on the end of affirmative action 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

1 Jul 20231h 2min

#SistersInLaw fire off on the threats to the rule of law created when the independence of the DOJ is compromised and explain how dangerous it is for Republican candidates to preemptively offer Trump a pardon.  Then, they lay out the ethical missteps of Justice Alito and the growing cause for SCOTUS oversight, before looking at the showdown between John Durham and Rep. Schiff. WEBSITE & TRANSCRIPT Email: SISTERSINLAW@POLITICON.COM or tweet using #SistersInLaw Mentioned By The #Sisters: From Kim on the Trump pardons offered by Republican candidates Rep. Schiff’s questioning of John Durham Please Support This Week’s Sponsors Calm: Perfect your meditation practice and get better sleep with a 40% off a premium subscription when you go to calm.com/sisters  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 Honeylove: For 20% off the best shapewear out there, go to honeylove.com/sisters and use the promo code: SISTERS Blueland: For 15% off your first order of green cleaning products, go to blueland.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

24 Jun 202355min

#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