36: Voting rights, Durham’s investigation & civilian control of the military
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 $200 dollars off all mattress orders and two free pillows go to helixsleep.com and use promo code: SISTERS200 Hello Fresh: For up to 14 free meals and free shipping, go to hellofresh.com and use promo code: SISTERS14 Third Love: For 20% off your first order, go to thirdlove.com Get More From The #Sisters In Law Joyce Vance: Twitter | University of Alabama Law | MSNBC Jill Wine-Banks: Twitter | Facebook | Website | Author of The Watergate Girl: My Fight For Truth & Justice Against A Criminal President Kimberly Atkins Stohr: Twitter | Boston Globe | WBUR Barb McQuade: Twitter | University of Michigan Law | Just Security | MSNBC Email the sisters at SISTERSINLAW@POLITICON.COM Or tweet using #SistersInLaw
18 Sep 20211h 16min
35: USA v Texas
The #SistersInLaw meet this week to see if anything can be done about the Texas Abortion Law and what role Merrick Garland would have in stopping it. Then, they debate whether cameras in our courtrooms would help ensure more transparency and a more accessible legal system, before sharing their experiences and thoughts about the tragedy our country suffered on 9/11. Links To This Week’s Sponsors Girlfriend Collective: Get 25$ 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
34: Texas, Theranos & Assassins
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
33: Insurrectionists, Shadow Dockets & The Kraken
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
31: Songs of the summer
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
30: Soda or Pop
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
29: Cuomo’s Defense
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
28: Who Wants A Subpoena?
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 Juli 20211h 16min
