244: Barbara Versus Trump

#SistersInLaw On Tour: Go to politicon.com/tour to get ready for our live tour this month!  We’re starting off in  Portland, OR– May 12 New York City, NY– May 19 Washington, DC– May 21 Get your tickets today - politicon.com/tour  #SistersInLaw explore the implications of the seditious conspiracy convictions of J6 Proud Boys, how the Pinkerton Rule applies, and what it means for Trump.  From there, they unravel the assault on federal agencies by the SCOTUS with its uptake of a challenge to Chevron deference, then dive into the latest ethical indiscretions of Justice Thomas.  After everything comes out, what will it take for the Supreme Court to restore its legitimacy?  WEBSITE & TRANSCRIPT Email: SISTERSINLAW@POLITICON.COM or tweet using #SistersInLaw Please Support This Week’s Sponsors Honey:  To get Honey for free and start saving on your shopping, go to joinhoney.com Olive & June: Get 20% off your mani system when you go to oliveandjune.com/sil and use promo code: SIL Helix:  Helix is offering up to 20% off all mattress orders and two free pillows for our listeners! Go to helixsleep.com/sisters. Recommended By The #Sisters: From Kim: On SCOTUS ethics and reform efforts On the ethical challenges revealed in the Supreme Court 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

6 Maj 20231h 6min

#SistersInLaw On Tour: Go to politicon.com/tour to get ready for our live tour in May!  We’re starting off in  Portland, OR– May 12 New York City, NY– May 19 Washington, DC– May 21 Get your tickets today - politicon.com/tour  #SistersInLaw convene for a deep dive into the factors determining national security leaker Jack Teixeira’s pretrial detention hearing and recent information that might impact the case.  Then, they discuss the Supreme Court’s flailing efforts to restore public confidence in its internal ethics, and the possible legal strategies and new developments in E. Jean Carroll’s suit against Trump. WEBSITE & TRANSCRIPT Email: SISTERSINLAW@POLITICON.COM or tweet using #SistersInLaw Please Support This Week’s Sponsors HelloFresh:  Enjoy 50% off plus free shipping with your first box of delicious HelloFresh meals delivered right to your door when you go to hellofresh.com/sisters50 and use promo code: SISTERS50 Moink:  For farm fresh meats and delicious free bacon in your first box, go to moinkbox.com/sisters Article:  For $50 off your purchase of over $100 on amazing furniture that compliments any home, go to article.com/sisters Fast Growing Trees:  Upgrade the look of your yard or home to perfection with 15% OFF amazing plants and trees at fastgrowingtrees.com/sisters Noom:  Sign up for a trial of effective weight loss solutions with Noom and check out their groundbreaking book on health when you go to noom.com/sistersinlaw 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 Apr 202356min

#SistersInLaw On Tour: Go to politicon.com/tour to get ready for our live tour in May!  We’re starting off in  Portland, OR– May 12 New York City, NY– May 19 Washington, DC– May 21 Get your tickets today - politicon.com/tour  #SistersInLaw meet to examine E. Jean Carroll’s civil cases against Donald, and how statute of limitations law and the rules of defamation apply to them.   They also look at recent shootings to explain when guns can be used and the limits of ‘Stand Your Ground’ and ‘Castle Doctrine’ when using a weapon, before dissecting Rep. Jim Jordan’s attempt to interfere with DA Alvin Bragg’s case against the former President. WEBSITE & TRANSCRIPT Email: SISTERSINLAW@POLITICON.COM or tweet using #SistersInLaw Please Support This Week’s Sponsors HelloFresh:  Enjoy 50% off plus free shipping with your first box of delicious HelloFresh meals delivered right to your door when you go to hellofresh.com/sisters50 and use promo code: SISTERS50 Thrive Causemetics:  For 15% off incredible clean and cause focused beauty products, go to thrivecausemetics.com/sisters and use promo code: QE2FY5D28CB2  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 Blueland: For 15% off your first order of green cleaning products, go to blueland.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 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 Apr 202357min

#SistersInLaw On Tour: Go to politicon.com/tour to get ready for our live tour in May!  We’re starting off in  Portland, OR– May 12 New York City, NY– May 19 Washington, DC– May 21 Get your tickets today - politicon.com/tour  #SistersInLaw break down the recent developments in the Dominion v. Fox lawsuit– and they aren’t looking good for the news organization.  Then, they discuss the expulsion and reinstatement of Tennessee lawmakers after their protest, and the DOJ decision not to pursue federal charges regarding the violent death of Shanquella Robinson while she was vacationing in Mexico. WEBSITE & TRANSCRIPT Email: SISTERSINLAW@POLITICON.COM or tweet using #SistersInLaw Please Support This Week’s Sponsors Noom:  Sign up for a trial of effective weight loss solutions with Noom and check out their groundbreaking book on health when you go to noom.com/sistersinlaw HelloFresh:  Enjoy 50% off plus free shipping with your first box of delicious HelloFresh meals delivered right to your door when you go to hellofresh.com/sisters50 and use promo code: SISTERS50 Article:  For $50 off your purchase of over $100 on amazing furniture that compliments any home, go to article.com/sisters 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

15 Apr 202355min

#SistersInLaw On Tour: Go to politicon.com/tour to get ready for our live tour in May!  We’re starting off in  Portland, OR– May 12 New York City, NY– May 19 Washington, DC– May 21 Get your tickets today - politicon.com/tour  #SistersInLaw explore the aftermath of Donald’s arraignment in Manhattan, weigh the strength of the charges against him, and explain the importance of case order when it comes to successful prosecution.  Then, they review examples of compelled witness testimony and the effect it can have on cases, before tackling the ethical issues posed by Justice Thomas accepting extremely valuable gifts while on the SCOTUS. WEBSITE & TRANSCRIPT Email: SISTERSINLAW@POLITICON.COM or tweet using #SistersInLaw Please Support This Week’s Sponsors HelloFresh:  Enjoy 50% off plus free shipping with your first box of delicious HelloFresh meals delivered right to your door when you go to hellofresh.com/sisters50 and use promo code: SISTERS50 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: SISTERS 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  Honey:  To get Honey for free and start saving on your shopping, go to joinhoney.com Recommended By The #Sisters: WaPo satire about Justice Thomas Justice Thomas painted vacationing with donors 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 Apr 20231h 8min

#SistersInLaw On Tour: Go to politicon.com/tour to get ready for our live tour in May!  We’re starting off in  Portland, OR– May 12 New York City, NY– May 19 Washington, DC– May 21 Get your tickets today - politicon.com/tour  #SistersInLaw dive into the indictment of Donald by Manhattan DA Alvin Bragg and what we can expect relating to the charges there and his other cases going forward.  Then, they look at the ethics that govern the SCOTUS and the challenges posed by Gini and Clarence Thomas to that institution, before analyzing the legal struggles between Governor DeSantis and Disney. WEBSITE & TRANSCRIPT Email: SISTERSINLAW@POLITICON.COM or tweet using #SistersInLaw Please Support This Week’s Sponsors HelloFresh:  Enjoy 60% off plus free shipping on delicious HelloFresh meals delivered right to your door when you go to hellofresh.com/sisters60 and use promo code: SISTERS60 Pair Eyewear:  Experiment with who you can be in 2023 with amazing new eyewear and get 15% off when you go to paireyewear.com/sisters. Fast Growing Trees:  Upgrade the look of your yard or home to perfection with 15% OFF amazing plants and trees at fastgrowingtrees.com/sisters Thrive Causemetics:  For 15% off incredible clean and cause focused beauty products, go to thrivecausemetics.com/sisters and use promo code: QE2FY5D28CB2  Moink:  For farm fresh meats and delicious free bacon in your first box, go to moinkbox.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

1 Apr 202354min

#SistersInLaw On Tour: Go to politicon.com/tour to get ready for our live tour in May!  We’re starting off in  Portland, OR– May 12.   New York City, NY– May 19.  Washington, DC– May 21.   Get your tickets today - politicon.com/tour  #SistersInLaw discuss the latest news coming from the Manhattan DA regarding the Stormy Daniels related case that might get Donald indicted.  Then, they look at recent developments in the special councel’s classified documents investigation against him, and the significance of his choice of Waco, TX for his upcoming rally and the events that made that city a touchstone of the alt-right. WEBSITE & TRANSCRIPT From Joyce  Email: SISTERSINLAW@POLITICON.COM or tweet using #SistersInLaw Please Support This Week’s Sponsors HelloFresh:  Enjoy 60% off plus free shipping on delicious HelloFresh meals delivered right to your door when you go to hellofresh.com/sisters60 and use promo code: SISTERS60 Athena Club:  Go to athenaclub.com and use promo code: SIL today and you’ll get 25% off your first order! Reel Paper:  Get 30% off your first order and free shipping on bamboo based environmentally friendly paper products by going to reelpaper.com/sisters and signing up for a subscription using promo code: 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 Kitsch: Update your style with 30% off your order when you go to mykitsch.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

25 Mars 202355min

#SistersInLaw On Tour: Go to politicon.com/tour  for tickets  Live tour in May Portland, OR– May 12.   New York City, NY– May 19.  Washington, DC– May 21.   Get your tickets today - politicon.com/tour  #SistersInLaw discuss the threat to women’s rights coming from big corporations like Walgreen’s and our power as consumers to boycott and make our voices heard.  Then, they break down the multiple possibilities for indictment facing Donald in the states and from the federal government, before examining the perils of Tucker being able to control the J6 narrative at Fox. WEBSITE & TRANSCRIPT Email: SISTERSINLAW@POLITICON.COM or tweet using #SistersInLaw Please Support This Week’s Sponsors HelloFresh:  Enjoy 60% off plus free shipping on delicious HelloFresh meals delivered right to your door when you go to hellofresh.com/sisters60 and use promo code: SISTERS60 Blueland: For 15% off your first order of green cleaning products, go to blueland.com/sisters Noom:  Sign up for a trial of effective weight loss solutions with Noom and check out their groundbreaking book on health when you go to noom.com/sistersinlaw Athena Club:  Go to athenaclub.com and use promo code: SIL today and you’ll get 25% off your first order! 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

18 Mars 20231h 5min