245: Heroes & Villains

The #SistersInLaw convene this week to fill you in on the latest developments from the 1/6 commission and how our government is handling its cases.  Then, they explain the role of the Supreme Court’s shadow docket and how it impacts our legal system before looking at the Kraken case.  After the ruling in Michigan, the lawyers face sanctions that might prevent frivolous challenges to our elections. Click here for transcript  Links To This Week’s Sponsors Headspace: For a free one-month trial with access to headspace’s full library go to headspace.com and use promo code: SISTERS Noom: Start building better habits for healthier, long-term results. sign up for your trial at noom.com. Helix: For up to 200 dollars off all mattress orders and two free pillows for our listeners go to helixsleep.com and use the promo code: SISTERS200. More Reading from the #SistersInLaw  From Kimberly Atkins Stohr on the Supreme Court’s Shadow Docket From Barb McQuad on the Kraken 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

28 Aug 20211h 18min

The #SistersInLaw meet this week to share their go to negotiation strategies to give you the perfect tools for any situation-- whether you’re going up against an opposing counsel or a representative of the Taliban.  Then, they celebrate the anniversary of the 19th Amendment and lay out the work we still need to do, before discussing the laws affecting the refugees seeking asylum in our country. For full notes and transcript got to our website Songs of Summer Playlist From This Week’s Episode Email the sisters at SISTERSINLAW@POLITICON.COM Or tweet using #SistersInLaw Girlfriend Collective: Get $25 off $100 or more when you visit girlfriend.com and use the promo code: SISTERS Function of Beauty: Take the quiz and save 20% on your order when you visit functionofbeauty.com Third Love: Get 20% off your first purchase when you visit 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

21 Aug 20211h 10min

The #SistersInLaw convene this week to talk about the recourse that former Governor Cuomo’s victims have to find justice.  They also examine the increasing weaponization of the DOJ and look at the mask and vaccines mandates and prohibitions multiplying across the country. Which ones are likely to be challenged and which ones will continue to impact the pandemic recovery going forward? For full transcript and notes go to https://politicon.com/podcast-title/sisters-in-law/ Links To This Week’s Sponsors Helix: Get 200 dollars off all mattress orders and two free pillows for our listeners with Helix. Magic Spoon: Get your next delicious bowl of guilt-free cereal with Magic Spoon.  Use the code sister to save $5 off Policy Genius: When it comes to insurance, it’s nice to get it right.  Try Policy Genius today. 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

14 Aug 20211h 14min

The #SistersInLaw convene this week to look at the issues that Governor Cuomo faces and what defense he might choose to use.  Then, they ask if the DOJ has been tough enough on the participants and possible masterminds of the events of 1/6, and discuss what airlines can do in response to unruly passengers who have the potential to cause major chaos in the air. Additional Reading From The #Sisters: From Barb: Trump and the Capitol Riot Hitman Analogy https://www.msnbc.com/opinion/trump-capitol-riot-hitman-analogy-n1275598 Wapo Article https://www.washingtonpost.com/opinions/2021/08/05/heres-roadmap-justice-department-follow-investigating-trump/ From the Episode: Jeffrey Clark Letter https://talkingpointsmemo.com/news/trump-doj-georgia-clark-rosen-donaghue or https://abcnews.go.com/US/doj-officials-rejected-colleagues-request-intervene-georgias-election/story?id=79243198 Clark letter in context of Donoghue notes https://www.washingtonpost.com/politics/2021/08/04/newly-released-letter-tells-us-more-about-trumps-last-ditch-push-steal-election/aa Laws About Unruly Passengers https://www.gjllp.com/news/criminal-laws-pertaining-to-unruly-airplane-passengers/ Pat Hovakimian Resignation Letter: https://politicon.com/podcasts/cuomos-defense/ Links To This Week’s Sponsors Zola: Use promo code SAVE50 to get fifty-percent off your save the dates: https://welcome.zola.com/allproducts_alldevices_np_op_exp/?pkey=silpod&utm_source=podcast&utm_medium=audio&utm_campaign=sil& Hello Fresh: Use code sisters-one-four for up to 14 free meals, plus free shipping: https://www.hellofresh.com/pages/podcast?c=sisters14&utm_source=podcast&utm_medium=cpm&utm_campaign=4020201510podcast&utm_content=sisters14&dm=meals&featured=family&mealsize=3-4 Thrive: For 15% off your first order use code QE2FY5D28CB2 at: https://thrivecausemetics.com/?utm_source=podcast&utm_medium=SISTERS Get More From The #Sisters In Law Joyce Vance:  https://twitter.com/JoyceWhiteVance Jill Wine-Banks:  https://twitter.com/JillWineBanks Kimberly Atkins Stohr:  https://twitter.com/KimberlyEAtkins Barb McQuade:  https://twitter.com/barbmcquade?lang=en Email the sisters at SISTERSINLAW@POLITICON.COM Or tweet using #SistersInLaw

7 Aug 20211h 10min

The #SistersInLaw meet this week to look at the latest developments becoming public about January 6th, and share their top picks for the people who may have been involved and deserve a subpoena.  They also explain why the nominations for U.S. Attorney are so important, and examine the latest developments coming out of the Tokyo Olympics. Recent Articles From The #Sisters: Kimberly Atkins Stohr on Simone Biles’ Olympic decision.  Get More From The #Sisters In Law Joyce Vance:  https://twitter.com/JoyceWhiteVance Jill Wine-Banks:  https://twitter.com/JillWineBanks Kimberly Atkins Stohr:  https://twitter.com/KimberlyEAtkins Barb McQuade:  https://twitter.com/barbmcquade?lang=en Email the sisters at SISTERSINLAW@POLITICON.COM Or tweet using #SistersInLaw For full show notes and transcript go to our website: https://politicon.com/podcast-title/sisters-in-law/ Links To This Week’s Sponsors Girlfriend Collective: Girlfriend Collective is offering first time customers $25 off purchases of $100 or more when you go to: https://www.girlfriend.com/pages/sisters?utm_medium=podcast&utm_source=sisters&utm_campaign=summer2021&utm_content=60-live Function of Beauty: Take your quiz and save 20% on your first order, go to: https://www.functionofbeauty.com/?vanityauto&promo=sisterspod&utm_source=podcasts&utm_medium=audio Fast Growing Trees: For 15% off now through 8/31, go to:  https://www.fast-growing-trees.com/pages/sisters Noom: Start building better habits for healthier, long-term results. Sign up for your trial at: https://www.noom.com/programs/health-weight/exsf01/?upv=3&sp=adresults&utm_source=SistersInLaw&utm_medium=podcast&utm_content=sisters&type=bakedin&group=audio&step=pros&lang=en&isvanity=y#/

31 Jul 20211h 16min

The #SistersInLaw convene to discuss how important it is to depoliticize the 1/6 commission, before taking a look at the Tom Barrack indictment and the ways that we can deal with the pernicious influence of malicious foreign actors on our democracy.  Then, they look at the ways that President Biden’s Department of Justice is changing the way it handles the press and its communications with the White House. Recent Articles From The #Sisters: Barb McQuade on the Justice Department’s new policy on the press. Links To This Week’s Sponsors Third Love: Get 20% off your first order today at: https://www.thirdlove.com/sistersinlaw Headspace: For a free 1 month  trial with access to  Headspace’s full library of meditations for every situation, go to: https://www.headspace.com/code?code=SISTERS Hello Fresh: Get up to 14 free meals, plus free shipping at: https://www.hellofresh.com/pages/podcast?c=sisters14&utm_source=podcast&utm_medium=cpm&utm_campaign=4020201510podcast&utm_content=sisters14&dm=meals&featured=family&mealsize=3-4 Get More From The #Sisters In Law Joyce Vance:  https://twitter.com/JoyceWhiteVance Jill Wine-Banks:  https://twitter.com/JillWineBanks Kimberly Atkins Stohr:  https://twitter.com/KimberlyEAtkins Barb McQuade:  https://twitter.com/barbmcquade?lang=en Email the sisters at SISTERSINLAW@POLITICON.COM Or tweet using #SistersInLaw

24 Jul 20211h 16min

For full show notes and transcript: https://politicon.com/podcasts/nassar-and-the-fbi-the-kraken-voting-rights The #SistersInLaw air the revelations about the FBI and the Larry Nassar case and look at how to change the culture of sexism that seems to be running rampant throughout our institutions.  Then, they discuss whether a judge in Michigan will be able to banish the Kraken from our politics, and explore the other legal options we have for strengthening our country’s voting rights. Recent Articles From The #Sisters And From This Week’s Episode: Barb McQuade on the Kraken Hearing. Links To This Week’s Sponsors Magic Spoon: Get $5 off your next delicious bowl of guilt-free cereal with the code sister at: https://magicspoon.com/pages/partner?partner=sister Helix: For up to $200 off and two free pillows, go to: https://helixsleep.com/pages/landing-page?promo=sisters Policy Genius: Get insurance savings today at: https://www.policygenius.com/ Get More From The #Sisters In Law Joyce Vance:  https://twitter.com/JoyceWhiteVance Jill Wine-Banks:  https://twitter.com/JillWineBanks Kimberly Atkins Stohr:  https://twitter.com/KimberlyEAtkins Barb McQuade:  https://twitter.com/barbmcquade?lang=en Email the sisters at SISTERSINLAW@POLITICON.COM Or tweet using #SistersInLaw

17 Jul 20211h 8min

For full show notes and transcript: https://politicon.com/podcasts/trumps-lawsuits-defending-journalists-gorsuchs-actions/ The #SistersInLaw sit down together to take on Justice Gorsuch’s recent actions and Trump’s lawsuit against the social media companies.  Does either one have a true grasp on the First Amendment and how to best protect it?  Or should we be looking at the DOJ’s efforts to defend the journalists who risk their safety to cover the most important issues facing our country?    Recent Article From The #Sisters: Kimberly Atkins Stohr on the recent actions of Justice Gorsuch: https://www.bostonglobe.com/2021/07/08/opinion/libel-laws-supreme-court-donald-trumps-not-so-funny-campaign-pledge/ Elena Kagan: Private Speech, Public Purpose: The Role of Governmental Motive in First Amendment Doctrine https://www.law.uchicago.edu/files/files/Private-Speech-Public-Purpose.pdf Article On Elena Kagan's Views On Defamation And The First Amendment : https://fas.org/sgp/crs/misc/R41281.pdf Links To This Week’s Sponsors Noom: Sign up for your trial at: https://www.noom.com/programs/health-weight/exsf01/?upv=3&sp=adresults&utm_source=sistersinlaw&utm_medium=podcast&utm_content=sisters&type=bakedin&group=audio&step=pros&lang=en&isvanity=y#/ Pill Pack: Amazon Prime members can save on prescription medication.  Learn more at: https://www.amazon.com/ref=pc_midroll_sistersinlaw_30s_210701/b?node=23435487011 Girlfriend Collective: Girlfriend Collective is offering $25 off your purchase of $100 or more when you go to: https://www.girlfriend.com/pages/sisters?utm_medium=podcast&utm_source=sisters&utm_campaign=summer2021&utm_content=60-live Get More From The #Sisters In Law Joyce Vance:  https://twitter.com/JoyceWhiteVance Jill Wine-Banks:  https://twitter.com/JillWineBanks Kimberly Atkins Stohr:  https://twitter.com/KimberlyEAtkins Barb McQuade:  https://twitter.com/barbmcquade?lang=en Email the sisters at SISTERSINLAW@POLITICON.COM Or tweet using #SistersInLaw

10 Jul 20211h 3min