159: Still On The Ledge

Joyce Vance hosts #SistersInLaw to examine the legality of the proposed effort by Governor Abbott to gerrymander Texas, how the Democrats in the Texas legislature are fighting back, and where things might go from here.  Then, the #Sisters chastise A.G. Bondi for summoning a grand jury to target Trump’s political opponents, and weigh whether she has lived up to the precedent and responsibilities of her office.  They also explain the legal issues that could shut down ‘Alligator Alcatraz’ by looking at the potential civil rights and environmental violations taking place there. Get the brand new ReSIStance T-Shirt & Mini Tote at politicon.com/merch #SistersInLaw Spin-off Shows Are Here! Check out Jill’s New Politicon YouTube Show: Just The Facts Check out Kim’s New Politicon Podcast: Justice By Design Books & Upcoming Tour Events From The #Sisters Joyce’s new book, Giving Up Is Unforgivable, is now available for pre-order!  Not only that, for a limited time, you have the exclusive opportunity to order a signed copy here! Get Barb’s book, Attack From Within, now in paperback! And, don’t miss her ongoing tour!  You can buy tickets at barbaramcquade.com for all upcoming shows, the Aspen Institute Link for her appearance there, or for her talk in Denver at this EventBrite link. Add the #Sisters & your other favorite Politicon podcast hosts on Bluesky Get your #SistersInLaw MERCH at politicon.com/merch WEBSITE & TRANSCRIPT Email: SISTERSINLAW@POLITICON.COM or Thread to @sistersInLaw.podcast Get text updates from #SistersInLaw and Politicon.  Get More From The #Sisters: From Joyce- Five Questions with Dara Kass, Emergency Room Physician and Women's Rights Activist Support This Week’s Sponsors Osea Malibu: Get 10% off your order of clean beauty products from OSEA Malibu, samples, and free shipping on orders over $50 when you go to oseamalibu.com and use promo code: SISTERS10 HoneyLove: Save 20% Off HoneyLove by going to honeylove.com/SISTERS! #honeylovepod Calm: Perfect your meditation practice and get better sleep with 40% off a premium subscription when you go to calm.com/sisters HexClad: Find your forever cookware @hexclad and get 10% off at hexclad.com/SISTERS! #hexcladpartner Get More From The #SistersInLaw Joyce Vance: Bluesky | Twitter | University of Alabama Law | MSNBC | Civil Discourse Substack | Author of “Giving Up Is Unforgiveable” Jill Wine-Banks: Bluesky | Twitter | Facebook | Website | Author of The Watergate Girl: My Fight For Truth & Justice Against A Criminal President | Just The Facts YouTube Kimberly Atkins Stohr: Bluesky | Twitter | Boston Globe | WBUR | The Gavel Newsletter | Justice By Design Podcast Barb McQuade: Bluesky | Twitter | University of Michigan Law | Just Security | MSNBC | Attack From Within: How Disinformation Is Sabotaging America

9 Aug 1h 11min

Barb McQuade hosts #SistersInLaw to dissect Pam Bondi’s judicial complaints targeting Judge Boasberg and if they are legitimate, before linking them to the growing number of violent threats being faced by members of the judiciary trying to uphold the law.  Then, the #Sisters dive deeper into the danger ethical judges face in the current political climate, and emphasize why their independence is so important.  They also further explore the latest developments in the Epstein and Maxwell saga, with a focus on the comments President Trump recently made about his former employee Virginia Giuffre. Get the brand new ReSIStance T-Shirt & Mini Tote at politicon.com/merch #SistersInLaw Spin-off Shows Are Here! Check out Jill’s New Politicon YouTube Show: Just The Facts Check out Kim’s New Politicon Podcast: Justice By Design Add the #Sisters & your other favorite Politicon podcast hosts on Bluesky Get Barb’s book, Attack From Within, coming out in paperback! Joyce’s new book, Giving Up Is Unforgivable, is now available for pre-order!  Get your #SistersInLaw MERCH at politicon.com/merch WEBSITE & TRANSCRIPT Email: SISTERSINLAW@POLITICON.COM or Thread to @sistersInLaw.podcast Get text updates from #SistersInLaw and Politicon.  Support This Week’s Sponsors Wild Alaskan Company: Get $35 off your first box of wild-caught, sustainable seafood—delivered right to your door. Go to: wildalaskan.com/SISTERS  Thrive Causemetics: Maximize your look with minimal effort. Go to thrivecausemetics.com/sisters for an exclusive offer of 20% off your first order. Pacagen: For an extra 15% off your order and a special gift, head to Pacagen.com/SISTERS and use the code: SISTERS OneSkin: Get 15% off OneSkin with the code SISTERS at https://www.oneskin.co/ #oneskinpod Get More From The #SistersInLaw Joyce Vance: Bluesky | Twitter | University of Alabama Law | MSNBC | Civil Discourse Substack | Author of “Giving Up Is Unforgiveable” Jill Wine-Banks: Bluesky | Twitter | Facebook | Website | Author of The Watergate Girl: My Fight For Truth & Justice Against A Criminal President | Just The Facts YouTube Kimberly Atkins Stohr: Bluesky | Twitter | Boston Globe | WBUR | The Gavel Newsletter | Justice By Design Podcast Barb McQuade: Bluesky | Twitter | University of Michigan Law | Just Security | MSNBC | Attack From Within: How Disinformation Is Sabotaging America

2 Aug 1h 11min

Jill Wine-Banks hosts #SistersInLaw to explain the state of the cases against Jeffery Epstein and Ghislaine Maxwell, emphasizing their past convictions and how the current perceptions of their crimes are affecting our politics.  Then, the #Sisters explore the relationship between U.S. Attorneys and the DOJ, focusing on the tension between the executive and judicial branches, and the factors that influence the confirmation process.  They also look at a recent legal challenge to sanctuary cities, discuss its relation to the Supremacy Clause of the Constitution, and game out the next steps in the Trump Administration’s war on immigration. Get the brand new ReSIStance T-Shirt & Mini Tote at politicon.com/merch #SistersInLaw Spin-off Shows Are Here! Check out Jill’s New Politicon YouTube Show: Just The Facts Check out Kim’s New Politicon Podcast: Justice By Design Add the #Sisters & your other favorite Politicon podcast hosts on Bluesky Get Barb’s book, Attack From Within, coming out in paperback! Joyce’s new book, Giving Up Is Unforgivable, is now available for pre-order!  Get your #SistersInLaw MERCH at politicon.com/merch WEBSITE & TRANSCRIPT Email: SISTERSINLAW@POLITICON.COM or Thread to @sistersInLaw.podcast Get text updates from #SistersInLaw and Politicon.  Support This Week’s Sponsors Wild Grain:  Get $30 off and free croissants in every box when you start your subscription to delicious quick-bake artisanal pastries, pasta, and bread at wildgrain.com/sisters with promo code: SISTERS Quince: Get 365-day returns and free shipping on high-quality, stylish, and affordable clothing you’ll wear for years to come when you go to quince.com/sisters Helix: Get 27% off sitewide on Helix mattresses! Go to helixsleep.com/sisters  DeleteMe: Get 20% off your DeleteMe plan when you text SISTERS to 64000. Message and data rates apply. Get More From The #SistersInLaw Joyce Vance: Bluesky | Twitter | University of Alabama Law | MSNBC | Civil Discourse Substack | Author of “Giving Up Is Unforgiveable” Jill Wine-Banks: Bluesky | Twitter | Facebook | Website | Author of The Watergate Girl: My Fight For Truth & Justice Against A Criminal President | Just The Facts YouTube Kimberly Atkins Stohr: Bluesky | Twitter | Boston Globe | WBUR | The Gavel Newsletter | Justice By Design Podcast Barb McQuade: Bluesky | Twitter | University of Michigan Law | Just Security | MSNBC | Attack From Within: How Disinformation Is Sabotaging America

26 Juli 1h 2min

Kimberly Atkins Stohr hosts #SistersInLaw to expose the malfeasance at the DOJ by highlighting questionable firings and sentencing, including the killer of Breonna Taylor and Maurene Comey.  Then, the #Sisters call out the SCOTUS for initiating the death of the Department of Education with their recent ruling, break down Justice Sotomayor’s dissent, and what the future of our children’s schooling might look like.  They also keep us informed about the latest developments in the Epstein drama and examine how the controversy could impact our politics.   Get the brand new ReSIStance T-Shirt & Mini Tote at politicon.com/merch #SistersInLaw Spin-off Shows Are Here! Check out Jill’s New Politicon YouTube Show: Just The Facts Check out Kim’s New Politicon Podcast: Justice By Design Add the #Sisters & your other favorite Politicon podcast hosts on Bluesky Get Barb’s book, Attack From Within, coming out in paperback! Joyce’s new book, Giving Up Is Unforgivable, is now available for pre-order!  Get your #SistersInLaw MERCH at politicon.com/merch WEBSITE & TRANSCRIPT Email: SISTERSINLAW@POLITICON.COM or Thread to @sistersInLaw.podcast Get text updates from #SistersInLaw and Politicon.  Mentioned By The #Sisters SOTOMAYOR’S DISSENT- LINDA M C MAHON, SECRETARY OF EDUCATION, ET AL. v. NEW YORK, ET AL. From Joyce's Substack - Following Orders Support This Week’s Sponsors Flamingo: Keep smooth this summer with Flamingo, the razor built for your body and mind. Get 25% off your first order at shopflamingo.com/sisters with code: SIL Thrive Causemetics: Get the Liquid Lash Extensions Mascara and a mini-sized Brilliant Eye Brightener at a special set price with free shipping
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19 Juli 1h 1min

Barb McQuade hosts #SistersInLaw to celebrate Jill’s recent role as a Grand Marshall, and explain the madness behind the DOJ’s investigation of Comey and Brennan in what will most likely amount to a fishing expedition at best, and retaliation against Trump’s political opponents at worst.  They also discuss the SCOTUS rulings on birthright citizenship in the class action suit, Barbara v. Trump, breaking down the strength of the case and laying out what should determine eligibility.  Then, they examine the Reuveni DOJ whistleblower story and game out its aftermath. Get the brand new ReSIStance T-Shirt & Mini Tote at politicon.com/merch Add the #Sisters & your other favorite Politicon podcast hosts on Bluesky #SistersInLaw Spin-off Shows Are Here! Check out Jill’s New Politicon YouTube Show: Just The Facts Check out Kim’s New Politicon Podcast: Justice By Design Get Barb’s book, Attack From Within, coming out in paperback! Joyce’s new book, Giving Up Is Unforgivable, is now available for pre-order!  Get your #SistersInLaw MERCH at politicon.com/merch WEBSITE & TRANSCRIPT Email: SISTERSINLAW@POLITICON.COM or Thread to @sistersInLaw.podcast Get text updates from #SistersInLaw and Politicon.  Mentioned By The #Sisters The Durbin Report Support This Week’s Sponsors HoneyLove: Save 20% off HoneyLove by going to honeylove.com/SISTERS! #honeylovepod Blueland: For 15% off your order of green cleaning products, go to blueland.com/sisters OneSkin: Get 15% off OneSkin with the code SISTERS at https://www.oneskin.co/ #oneskinpod DeleteMe: Get 20% off your DeleteMe plan when you text SISTERS to 64000. Message and data rates apply. Get More From The #SistersInLaw Joyce Vance: Bluesky | Twitter | University of Alabama Law | MSNBC | Civil Discourse Substack | Author of “Giving Up Is Unforgiveable” Jill Wine-Banks: Bluesky | Twitter | Facebook | Website | Author of The Watergate Girl: My Fight For Truth & Justice Against A Criminal President | Just The Facts YouTube Kimberly Atkins Stohr: Bluesky | Twitter | Boston Globe | WBUR | The Gavel Newsletter | Justice By Design Podcast Barb McQuade: Bluesky | Twitter | University of Michigan Law | Just Security | MSNBC | Attack From Within: How Disinformation Is Sabotaging America

12 Juli 1h 2min

Joyce Vance hosts #SistersInLaw to look at the challenges posed by political turmoil, and expose the horrific allegations of torture against deportees.  Then, the #Sisters discuss the 8th Amendment ban on cruel and unusual punishment, how it applies to those being targeted by ICE, and the importance of free speech in the face of chilling actions by the Trump government.  They also look at recent politically based lawsuits targeting the administration’s enemies, the future of immigration after the passage of the recent budget bill, and the merits of possible denaturalization efforts. Get the ReSIStance T-Shirt & Mini Tote at politicon.com/merch #SistersInLaw Spin-off Shows Are Here! Check out Kim’s New Politicon Podcast: Justice By Design Check out Jill’s New Politicon YouTube Show: Just The Facts Add the #Sisters & your other favorite Politicon podcast hosts on Bluesky Get Barb’s book, Attack From Within, coming out in paperback! Joyce’s new book, Giving Up Is Unforgivable, is now available for pre-order!  Get your #SistersInLaw MERCH at politicon.com/merch WEBSITE & TRANSCRIPT Email: SISTERSINLAW@POLITICON.COM or Thread to @sistersInLaw.podcast Get text updates from #SistersInLaw and Politicon.  From The #Sisters Joyce - Taking Away Your Citizenship Kim- Who Is An American?  Trump Gets To Decide. Support This Week’s Sponsors DeleteMe: Get 20% off your DeleteMe plan when you text SISTERS to 64000. Message and data rates apply. Pacagen: For an extra 25% off your order and a special gift, head to Pacagen.com/SISTERS Wild Alaskan Company: Get $35 off your first box of wild-caught, sustainable seafood—delivered right to your door. Go to: wildalaskan.com/SISTERS  Thrive Causemetics: Get the Liquid Lash Extensions Mascara and a mini-sized Brilliant Eye Brightener at a special set price with free shipping  available when you go to thrivecausemetics.com/sisters Get More From The #SistersInLaw Joyce Vance: Bluesky | Twitter | University of Alabama Law | MSNBC | Civil Discourse Substack | Author of “Giving Up Is Unforgiveable” Jill Wine-Banks: Bluesky | Twitter | Facebook | Website | Author of The Watergate Girl: My Fight For Truth & Justice Against A Criminal President | Just The Facts YouTube Kimberly Atkins Stohr: Bluesky | Twitter | Boston Globe | WBUR | The Gavel Newsletter | Justice By Design Podcast Barb McQuade: Bluesky | Twitter | University of Michigan Law | Just Security | MSNBC | Attack From Within: How Disinformation Is Sabotaging America

5 Juli 1h 15min

Get the brand new ReSIStance T-Shirt & Mini Tote at politicon.com/merch Check out Kim’s New Politicon Podcast: Justice By Design Jill Wine-Banks hosts #SistersInLaw to dive into the latest debates over citizenship and the implications of extraditions to foreign countries, focusing on the implications of removing due process.  Then, the #Sisters discuss the Supreme Court’s recent decisions attacking the rule of law, looking at their effects on healthcare and the legally prescribed applications of MediCaid.  They also break down the 1st Amendment restrictions being challenged by open-minded parents when it comes to the books available at our schools and libraries for LGBTQIA+ youth. Add the #Sisters & your other favorite Politicon podcast hosts on Bluesky #SistersInLaw Spin-off Shows Are Here! Check out Jill’s New Politicon YouTube Show: Just The Facts Get Barb’s book, Attack From Within, coming out in paperback! Joyce’s new book, Giving Up Is Unforgivable, is now available for pre-order!  Get your #SistersInLaw MERCH at politicon.com/merch WEBSITE & TRANSCRIPT Email: SISTERSINLAW@POLITICON.COM or Thread to @sistersInLaw.podcast Get text updates from #SistersInLaw and Politicon.  From The #Sisters Barb - Justice Department’s Bove Is Too Dangerous To Be A Judge Jill - How To Get Involved Support This Week’s Sponsors Flamingo: Keep smooth this summer with Flamingo, the razor built for your body and mind. Get 25% off your first order at shopflamingo.com/sisters with code: SISTERS Smalls: For a limited time only, get 60% off your first order, PLUS free shipping when you head to Smalls.com and use code SISTERS.   Helix: Get 27% off sitewide on Helix mattresses! Go to helixsleep.com/sisters  Get More From The #SistersInLaw Joyce Vance: Bluesky | Twitter | University of Alabama Law | MSNBC | Civil Discourse Substack | Author of “Giving Up Is Unforgiveable” Jill Wine-Banks: Bluesky | Twitter | Facebook | Website | Author of The Watergate Girl: My Fight For Truth & Justice Against A Criminal President | Just The Facts YouTube Kimberly Atkins Stohr: Bluesky | Twitter | Boston Globe | WBUR | The Gavel Newsletter | Justice By Design Podcast Barb McQuade: Bluesky | Twitter | University of Michigan Law | Just Security | MSNBC | Attack From Within: How Disinformation Is Sabotaging America

28 Juni 1h 20min

Get the brand new ReSIStance T-Shirt & Mini Tote at politicon.com/merch Barb McQuade hosts #SistersInLaw to lay out the legal implications of the growing political violence in the country and call upon leaders in both parties to take a strong stand against it.  Then, the #Sisters examine the alarming arrests of Democratic lawmakers and investigate whether their civil rights were violated, weighing what it says about the state of our democracy.  They also discuss the ABA’s lawsuit against the Trump administration and explain how it seeks to preserve the independence of the legal system, as well as break down the slew of recent actions by the courts. Add the #Sisters & your other favorite Politicon podcast hosts on Bluesky #SistersInLaw Spin-off Shows Are Here! Check out Jill’s New Politicon YouTube Show: Just The Facts Check out Kim’s New Politicon Podcast: Justice By Design Register for Barb’s 6/3 book talk in New York (with Loretta Lynch!) Get Barb’s book, Attack From Within, coming out in paperback! Joyce’s new book, Giving Up Is Unforgivable, is now available for pre-order!  Get your #SistersInLaw MERCH at politicon.com/merch WEBSITE & TRANSCRIPT Email: SISTERSINLAW@POLITICON.COM or Thread to @sistersInLaw.podcast Get text updates from #SistersInLaw and Politicon.  Mentioned by the #Sisters Recommended By Jill:  My Daughter Was at the Center of the Supreme Court Case on Trans Care. Our Hearts Are Broken Political Violence Came to Minnesota. It Didn’t Start There. Support This Week’s Sponsors Mixtiles: Get 35% off on all orders above $139 @Mixtiles with code SIL at https://www.mixtiles.com/SIL #Mixtilespod Wild Grain:  Get $30 off and free croissants in every box when you start your subscription to delicious quick-bake artisanal pastries, pasta, and bread at wildgrain.com/sisters with promo code: SISTERS Calm: Perfect your meditation practice and get better sleep with 40% off a premium subscription when you go to calm.com/sisters Quince: Get 365-day returns and free shipping on high-quality, stylish, and affordable clothing you’ll wear for years to come when you go to quince.com/sisters Get More From The #SistersInLaw Joyce Vance: Bluesky | Twitter | University of Alabama Law | MSNBC | Civil Discourse Substack | Author of “Giving Up Is Unforgiveable” Jill Wine-Banks: Bluesky | Twitter | Facebook | Website | Author of The Watergate Girl: My Fight For Truth & Justice Against A Criminal President | Just The Facts YouTube Kimberly Atkins Stohr: Bluesky | Twitter | Boston Globe | WBUR | The Gavel Newsletter | Justice By Design Podcast Barb McQuade: Bluesky | Twitter | University of Michigan Law | Just Security | MSNBC | Attack From Within: How Disinformation Is Sabotaging America

21 Juni 1h 13min