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#SistersInLaw

Politicon brings the brilliant team of political and legal masterminds together for Politicon"s #SistersInLaw. Joyce Vance, Jill Wine-Banks, Barb McQuade, and Kimberly Atkins Stohr will pull back the curtain on how our government actually works, take on the corrupt, share their wisdom and give us their rulings on the latest in politics, law, and culture.

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68:57

111: Republican Chaos

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2023/01/07

The #SistersInLaw come together to explain the civil suit filed by the estate of Officer Sicknick against Trump and other insurrectionists, plus what goes into determining culpability and damages. They also lay out the SCOTUS’ selective use of originalism to expand the scope of the 2nd Amendment, and break down the political and international implications of the Republicans' failure to elect a Speaker of the House. WEBSITE & TRANSCRIPT Get #SistersInLaw Merch Now, you can get #SistersInLaw

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69:48

110: A New Year Begins

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2022/12/31

The #SistersInLaw convene this week to lay out the lies of congressman elect George Santos and how he might face prosecution on charges of wire fraud or violating campaign finance laws. Then, they discuss the sentences of two of the plotters who attempted to kidnap MI Gov. Whitmer, and how the SCOTUS might decide if it’s legal to continue to hold Title 42 in place. WEBSITE & TRANSCRIPT Get #SistersInLaw Merch Now, you can get #SistersInLaw Merch. We have ethically sourced tees, hoodies, pins

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62:08

109: Happy Holidays

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2022/12/24

The #SistersInLaw convene this week to break down the J6 Committee’s 4 different criminal referrals of Trump to the DOJ, and weigh the prospects they each have of succeeding. They also look at the laws behind the release of his tax returns and if he faces any legal penalties, before discussing the effects of Title 42 on immigrants and asylum seekers as well as if it will remain in place. WEBSITE & TRANSCRIPT Get #SistersInLaw Merch Now, you can get #SistersInLaw Merch. We have ethically

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72:29

108: A Lifetime Movie

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2022/12/17

The #SistersInLaw meet this week to examine the legal situation faced by Sam Bankman-Fried and FTX with a focus on extradition laws, and define what goes into hate crimes and domestic terrorism prosecutions as both continue to rise. Then, they celebrate the Respect For Marriage Act and dive into how the legislative branch can preempt the SCOTUS in light of possible action like the Dobbs decision. Get #SistersInLaw Merch Now, you can get #SistersInLaw Merch. We have ethically sourced tees, hoodies,

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66:46

107: A week in the life of Trump

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2022/12/10

The #SistersInLaw convene to analyze the recent cases faced by the SCOTUS, and how they’ve been approaching issues of discrimination by private businesses and gerrymandering. Then, they look at the recent raid of Donald’s properties for classified documents and how the law treats those types of offenses before looking at the legal pressures faced by TikTok. Get #SistersInLaw Merch Now, you can get #SistersInLaw Merch. We have ethically sourced tees, hoodies, pins and more. Support #SistersInLaw by

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65:24

106: Celebrating Our 100th Full Episode

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2022/12/03

The #SistersInLaw meet to celebrate 100 full episodes and share what you’ve enjoyed and learned from the show. Then, they examine Donald Trump’s loss in the 11th Circuit Court, the conviction of Stewart Rhodes and other Oath Keepers for seditious conspiracy and charges related to the J6 insurrection, and explore the ways the DOJ and the law can be used to combat domestic violent extremism. Get #SistersInLaw Merch Now, you can get #SistersInLaw Merch. We have ethically sourced tees, hoodies, pins

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63:35

105: Never a bad time for the Indigo Girls

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2022/11/26

The #SistersInLaw come together to lament the recent mass shootings and look at the ways red flag laws and other legal remedies can make us safer. They also examine the growing threat of dark money on the SCOTUS and the wider judicial system, followed by a discussion of the role special counsel Jack Smith will play in investigating Trump— with an update on the progress of the growing number of cases against him. Get #SistersInLaw Merch Now, you can get #SistersInLaw Merch. We have ethically

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50:54

104: Special Counsel

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2022/11/19

The #SistersInLaw come together to explain the role of the new DOJ special counsel Jack Smith, and how he might hold Trump to account for document hoarding at Mar-a-Lago and his role in the J6 insurrection. Then, they celebrate Speaker Pelosi’s legacy of leadership, and explore the latest developments in the abortion wars after Dobbs and recent midterm election referendums on it. Get #SistersInLaw Merch Now, you can get #SistersInLaw Merch. We have ethically sourced tees, hoodies, pins and more

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62:57

103: Thank you for your service

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2022/11/12

The #SistersInLaw come together to analyze the midterm results through the lens of how legal issues, perceptions of election validity, and SCOTUS’ decisions factored in. Then, they discuss moves by the DOJ impacting the investigations of Trump and the Trump Organization, and break down the issues that will determine the outcome of the class action suit against Twitter by its employees. Get #SistersInLaw Merch Now, you can get #SistersInLaw Merch. We have ethically sourced tees, hoodies, pins and

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73:23

102: The Snapper and the Shark

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2022/11/05

Now that the midterms are only a few days away, the #SistersInLaw meet to break down the legal ramifications of the threats to our voting rights and fair results. Then, they weigh the affirmative action arguments brought to the SCOTUS out of the UNC and Harvard, before diving into the latest challenges facing Trump and his associates spanning new subpoenas, the efforts of NY A.G. Tish James, and more. On December 3, we will publish our 100th full episode. To celebrate this anniversary, we want to

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66:29

101: Defending Democracy

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2022/10/29

The #SistersInLaw meet to examine the DOJ’s fight to get J6 witnesses on the record and the threats posed by election challenges filed in advance of the midterms– emphasizing how we can push back! Then, they lay out the dangers of growing political violence exemplified by the attack on Paul Pelosi, relating it to recent convictions of extremists involved in the Governor Whitmer kidnapping plot and the sovereign citizen movement. Email the sisters at SISTERSINLAW@POLITICON.COM or tweet using

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56:26

100: Where’s The Beef?

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2022/10/22

The #SistersInLaw meet this week to do a post-mortem on John Durham’s investigation, its failure to get convictions, and how prosecutorial discretion applied. Then, they present the latest developments in the legal battles of Team Trump, including the sentencing of Steve Bannon, before looking at the failed challenges to student loan forgiveness and the role of standing in our system. Get #SistersInLaw Merch Now, you can get #SistersInLaw Merch. We have ethically sourced tees, hoodies, pins and

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82:17

99: What’s A Yoot

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2022/10/15

The #SistersInLaw come together to analyze the legal ramifications the lastest J6 Committee revelations have on Trump’s future and what it means now that he’s been subpoenaed. Then they delve into the recent news from the Mar-a-Lago seizure, and examine the case of Adnan Syed and what happens when people are wrongfully convicted. Email the sisters at SISTERSINLAW@POLITICON.COM or tweet using #SistersInLaw Get #SistersInLaw Merch Now, you can get #SistersInLaw Merch. We have ethically sourced

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67:15

98: WOTUS

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2022/10/08

The #SistersInLaw convene to preview the new Supreme Court term and look at the impact Ketanji Brown Jackson will have on its decisions. Then, they discuss the news that investigators have signaled they have enough evidence to charge Hunter Biden with tax and gun violations, and review President Biden’s pardon announcement for Federal marijana possession offenses. Email the sisters at SISTERSINLAW@POLITICON.COM or tweet using #SistersInLaw Recommended By The #SistersInLaw From Kim: On the

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59:59

97: Reasonable Dispatch

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2022/10/01

The #SistersInLaw come together this week to break down important developments in the legal battles to preserve our democracy. In their conversation, they examine Judge Cannon’s most recent ruling on the Mar-a-Lago investigation and the kick off of the Oath Keeper conspiracy trial. Then, Barb announces the start of a new book about disinformation’s threat to the rule of law, and discusses how to approach new challenges with the #Sisters. Get #SistersInLaw Merch Now, you can get #SistersInLaw

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40:34

96: Live from Austin TX - Part 2

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2022/09/27

Part 2 of the #SistersInLaw Live show in Austin TX Tell us your name and favorite BBQ place :)

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75:08

95: Live from Austin TX - part one

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2022/09/24

The #SistersInLaw are live at TribFest in Austin, Texas! To kick things off, they lay out NY AG Letitia James’ fraud lawsuit against Trump and the criminal referral of the case to the IRS. Is this what will finally take him down? Then, they preview what we can expect during the upcoming Supreme Court term, and share their thoughts, experiences, and advice on careers in law. Get #SistersInLaw Merch Now, you can get #SistersInLaw Merch. We have ethically sourced tees, hoodies, pins and more

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61:07

94: MAL-Gate

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2022/09/17

The #SistersInLaw welcome Jill back to analyze Trump’s legal troubles stemming from the MAL seizure, the recent appointment of a special master, and if the DOJ and J6 Committee can team up to take him down. Then, they examine the legality of the Republican relocation of asylum seekers to Blue states, and how the SCOTUS is undermining LGBTQ rights in the name of religious liberty. See The #SistersInLaw Live At TribFest In Austin, TX On 9/23 4-5 PM CDT - #SistersInLaw Podcast Recording Live! @ Omni

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48:44

93: The Kings’s Speech

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2022/09/10

The #SistersInLaw meet this week to analyze the latest developments related to the Mar-a-Lago seizure, the controversy over appointing a special master, and whether executive privilege is in play. Then, they look at the information coming out of SDNY attorney Geoffrey Berman’s new book, and the criminal charges facing Steve Bannon after his arrest. Is there a chance of double jeopardy or is he finally going to pay the price for his actions? Email the sisters at SISTERSINLAW@POLITICON.COM or tweet

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50:00

92: MAGA’s Legal Woes

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2022/09/03

The #SistersInLaw assemble this week to break down whether Trump has standing to challenge the Mar-a-Lago seizure and if executive or attorney-client privilege applies. From there, they dive into recent MAGA-world testimonies about J6 and analyze the factors that go into sentencing those involved– including the longest one to date. Then, the #Sisters explain the recent 1st Amendment issues in the news. Email the sisters at SISTERSINLAW@POLITICON.COM or tweet using #SistersInLaw Recommended By

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