129: Live In Portland

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

The #SistersInLaw meet this week to explain the NFL vs Flores case, the ‘but for’ requirement in discrimination cases, and to emphasize the value of diversity across all levels of an organization.  Then, they look at the latest developments in holding Donald accountable for his attempts to interfere in the 2020 election, and Alexander Vindman’s lawsuit against members of his team. 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 Content Recommended By The #Sisters From Kim: On President Biden’s pledge to nominate a Black woman to the Supreme Court From Barb: On why it’s not racist to commit to nominating a Black woman to the Supreme Court Mentioned by Jill: Jonathan Greenblatt discusses Whoopi’s holocaust comments on the view David Baddiel on the Whoopi controversy 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 Frame Bridge: For 15% off your first order, go to framebridge.com and use the promo code: SISTERS Magic Spoon: For $5 off your next purchase of delicious Magic Spoon cereal, go to magicspoon.com and use the promo code: SISTER Blinkist: For a 7 day free trial and 25% off a premium membership go to blinkist.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 Feb 20221h 17min

In this special bonus episode of the #SistersInLaw, Joyce, Barb, Kim and Jill celebrate one year of podcasting together and give a big thanks to everyone who’s listened.  They also announce the winners of the prize pack from last week’s special submission contest where listeners shared why they loved the show and what they learned from the episodes of 2021.  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 #SistersInLaw Assemble Sisters Avengers  Jill makes a cameo in The Incredible Hulk as June Volper 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

2 Feb 202211min

The #SistersInLaw celebrate the 1 year anniversary of the podcast by looking at Justice Breyer’s retirement announcement and sharing their top picks for his replacement.  Then, they give a history of affirmative action law and break down upcoming cases facing the new court, before discussing the Georgia grand jury probe of possible election interference by Trump and the possibility of RICO charges. 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 Website and Transcript 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 Policy Genius: For your insurance needs and to see how much you could save, go to policygenius.com Blinkist: For a 7 day free trial and 25% off a premium membership go to blinkist.com Honey: To get 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

29 Jan 20221h 21min

The #SistersInLaw meet this week to look at the ongoing battle to strengthen voting rights and the barriers being enacted against them in states across the country.  Then, they explain the latest actions of the 1/6 committee and why it seems like it is taking so long to make any real progress, before breaking down the investigation into Donald Trump’s finances being overseen by Tish James in New York. Email the sisters at SISTERSINLAW@POLITICON.COM Or tweet using #SistersInLaw 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. Links To This Week’s Sponsors BetaBrand: For 30% off your BetaBrand order, go to betabrand.com Head Space: For one free month of guided meditations, go to headspace.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 From The #Sisters From Barb: On Tish James’ recent filing in the Trump civil fraud investigation 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

22 Jan 20221h 25min

The #SistersInLaw come together this week to examine the indictment against Stewart Rhodes and other Oath Keepers for seditious conspiracy.  Then, they analyze the divergent SCOTUS rulings on vaccine mandates for private employers and healthcare workers, before weighing whether Rep. Kevin McCarthy will be next to face a subpoena for his actions during the events of 1/6. 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 Hello Fresh: For up to 16 free meals and 3 free gifts, go to hellofresh.com and use the promo code: SISTERS16 Noom: To get started on your Noom trial, go to noom.com Jenni Kayne: For 15% off your first order, go to jennikayne.com and use the promo code: SISTERS Athena Club: For 20% off your first order, go to athenaclub.com and use the promo code: SISTERS Mentioned By The #Sisters The Oath Keepers Indictment 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

15 Jan 20221h 8min