245: Heroes & Villains

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 Juli 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 Juli 20211h 3min

For full show notes and transcript: https://politicon.com/podcasts/trump-org-voting-rights/ The #SistersInLaw are back again this week following a special episode about the release of Bill Cosby to discuss the legal fate of Trump Organization CFO Allen Weisselberg and whether he might flip.  Then, they take on Brnovich vs. DNC and the need for voting rights-- with a little bit of celebration of Justice Kagan along the way. Recent Articles From The #Sisters + The Brnovich Decision: Barb McQuade on the Trump Org: https://www.usatoday.com/story/opinion/2021/07/01/trump-organization-fraud-charges-pressure-weisselberg-flip/7824194002/ Kimberly Atkins Stohr on the recent Supreme Court Decision:  https://www.bostonglobe.com/2021/07/01/opinion/supreme-court-took-hammer-voting-rights-proving-douglasss-words-still-true/ Brnovich Supreme Court Decision: https://www.supremecourt.gov/opinions/20pdf/19-1257_g204.pdf Links To This Week’s Sponsors Fast Growing Trees: For 15% off now through July 31st go to:  https://www.fast-growing-trees.com/pages/sisters Hello Fresh: For up to 14 free meals plus free shipping, use code SISTERS14 when you go to:  https://www.hellofresh.com/sisters14 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

3 Juli 20211h 11min

The #SistersInLaw convene a special mid-week meeting to look at the appalling news about Bill Cosby.  Why did the courts do what they did and is there a way to legally justify it?  Have times really changed? For full notes and transcript go to the episode webpage: https://politicon.com/podcasts/bill-cosby/ GET MORE FROM THE #SISTERSINLAW:  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 https://www.nytimes.com/2021/07/01/opinion/bill-cosby-released.html Email the sisters at SISTERSINLAW@POLITICON.COM Or tweet using #SistersInLaw

1 Juli 202130min

For the Full Show Notes goto: https://politicon.com/podcasts/freebritney-chauvin-supreme-court-round-up/ The #SistersInLaw convened this week to break down the sentencing of Derek Chauvin and the recent Supreme Court cases affecting students, from the NCAA to the free speech of High Schoolers.  Then they take on the role of conservatorship and what it means for Britney Spears.  Many people need it-- does she?     GET MORE FROM THE #SISTERSINLAW:  Joyce Vance:  Twitter: https://twitter.com/JoyceWhiteVance Jill Wine-Banks:  Twitter: https://twitter.com/JillWineBanks Kimberly Atkins Stohr:  Twitter: https://twitter.com/KimberlyEAtkins Barb McQuade:  Twitter https://twitter.com/barbmcquade?lang=en LINKS AND ARTICLES FROM THE SISTERS THIS WEEK: From Kim: https://www.bostonglobe.com/2021/06/24/opinion/cheers-swears-how-cheerleaders-f-bombs-strengthened-first-amendment/ From Barb https://cafe.com/notes-from-contributors/note-from-barb-cape-up-against-domestic-terrorism/ THIS WEEK’S SPONSORS: Function of Beauty Get 20% off your order, go to: https://www.functionofbeauty.com/?vanityauto&promo=sisterspod&utm_source=podcasts&utm_medium=audio Magic Spoon Save $5 off your order with promo code: SISTER https://magicspoon.com/pages/partner?partner=sister

26 Juni 20211h 7min

For full show notes and transcript: https://politicon.com/podcasts/juneteenth-pride-death-penalty/ The #SistersInLaw convene to take on the issues of sex and race that still divide our country with a deep dive into the importance of Juneteenth and pride and the crucial values they represent.  Then, they take a look at the role of the death penalty in our legal system and how best to incorporate punishment into our handling of justice.  GET MORE FROM THE #SISTERSINLAW:  Joyce Vance:  Twitter: https://twitter.com/JoyceWhiteVance Jill Wine-Banks:  Twitter: https://twitter.com/JillWineBanks   Kimberly Atkins Stohr:  Twitter: https://twitter.com/KimberlyEAtkins Barb McQuade:  Twitter https://twitter.com/barbmcquade?lang=en Email the sisters at SISTERSINLAW@POLITICON.COM Or tweet using #SistersInLaw LINKS AND ARTICLES FROM THE SISTERS: Jill's JUNETEENTH RECIPES: HTTPS://WWW.ALLRECIPES.COM/GALLERY/JUNETEENTH-RECIPES/?DID=645809-20210618&UTM_CAMPAIGN=HOT-DISH_NEWSLETTER&UTM_SOURCE=ALLRECIPES.COM&UTM_MEDIUM=EMAIL&UTM_CONTENT=061821&CID=645809&MID=60184250149 FROM BARB MCQUADE: HTTPS://WWW.MSNBC.COM/MSNBC/AMP/NCNA1270606#CLICK=HTTPS://T.CO/J2LE7CHVNJ THIS WEEK’S SPONSORS: HYDRANT GO TO HYDRANT AND ENTER PROMO CODE SISTERS TO SAVE 20% AT HTTPS://WWW.DRINKHYDRANT.COM/PAGES/PODCAST?DISCOUNT=SISTERS&UTM_SOURCE=AUDIOBOOM&UTM_MEDIUM=PODCAST&UTM_CAMPAIGN=SISTERS-IN-LAW&UTM_TERM=NEWS-POLITICS&UTM_CONTENT=GENERAL-ALL-20OTP30SUB FUNCTION OF BEAUTY GO TO FUNCTION OF BEAUTY TO LET THEM KNOW WE SENT YOU, AND TO GET 20% OFF YOUR ORDER AT    HTTPS://WWW.FUNCTIONOFBEAUTY.COM/?VANITYAUTO&PROMO=SISTERSPOD&UTM_SOURCE=PODCASTS&UTM_MEDIUM=AUDIO  HELIX: HELIX IS OFFERING UP TO 200 DOLLARS OFF ALL MATTRESS ORDERS AND TWO FREE PILLOWS FOR OUR LISTENERS AT HTTPS://HELIXSLEEP.COM/PAGES/LANDING-PAGE?PROMO=SISTERS

19 Juni 20211h 12min

For full show notes and transcript.  https://politicon.com/podcasts/doj-voting-rights-and-garland/ The #SistersInLaw convene this week to sound the alarm about former President Trump taking data from members of Congress and others, before looking at the state of the Department of Justice.  Now that Merrick Garland has started to move on voting rights, is he finally living up to expectations of those who hoped he would begin to make the changes our country needs?    Email the sisters at. SISTERSINLAW@POLITICON.COM Or tweet using #SistersInLaw THIS WEEK’S SPONSORS: Athena Club: SIGN UP TODAY AND YOU’LL GET 20% OFF YOUR FIRST ORDER! JUST GO TO www.ATHENACLUB.COM AND USE PROMO CODE SISTERS.  Warby Parker: TRY 5 PAIRS OF GLASSES ON AT HOME FOR FREE, and PICK THE PAIRS YOU WANT. GO TO WWW.WARBYPARKER.COM/SIL. Audible: GET MORE OUT OF SUMMER WITH AUDIBLE. TO TAKE ADVANTAGE OF THIS INCREDIBLE LIMITED TIME OFFER, GO TO WWW.AUDIBLE.COM/SISTERSINLAW.

12 Juni 20211h 16min

In this episode, the #SistersInLaw welcome back Kimberly Atkins Stohr for an examination of how the DOJ bridges policies between administrations as different as Trump’s and Biden’s.  After a detour into last names and the law, they discuss some of the cases being used to test how conservative the Supreme Court is willing to go.  Then they talk about obstruction in court cases and how it applies to Rep. Gaetz.   Kim’s Boston Globe article  https://www.bostonglobe.com/2021/06/03/opinion/taking-my-husbands-name-is-feminist-act/?outputType=amp&__twitter_impression=true Joyce’s MSNBC article https://www.msnbc.com/opinion/matt-gaetz-donald-trump-why-obstruction-justice-matters-n1269679 GET MORE FROM THE #SISTERSINLAW:  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 THIS WEEK’S SPONSORS: HEADSPACE: GO TO WWW.HEADSPACE.COM/SISTERS FOR A FREE ONE-MONTH TRIAL WITH ACCESS TO  HEADSPACE’S FULL LIBRARY OF MEDITATIONS FOR EVERY SITUATION. HELLO FRESH: GO TO WWW.HELLOFRESH.COM/SISTERS12 AND USE CODE SISTERS-ONE-TWO FOR 12 FREE MEALS, INCLUDING FREE SHIPPING! NOOM: READY TO LEARN HOW TO LIVE HEALTHIER? SIGN UP FOR NOOM TODAY AT WWW.NOOM.COM/SISTERSINLAW.  WE’LL SEE YOU AT YOUR GOAL LINE!

5 Juni 20211h 8min