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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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65:49

91: The Affidavit

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2022/08/27

The #SistersInLaw meet this week to explain the release of the Mar-a-Lago affidavit and Trump’s many legal risks. Then, they discuss the initial legal injunction against Idaho’s anti-abortion law and how it and actions by Congress can protect pregnant people’s health, before looking at the successful convictions of two planners behind the plot to kidnap Governor Whitmer. Get #SistersInLaw Merch Now, you can get #SistersInLaw Merch. We have ethically sourced tees, hoodies, pins and more. Support

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62:06

90: The Walls Are Closing In

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2022/08/20

The #SistersInLaw come together to do an explainer on affidavits and break down the legal battle over the information pertaining to the recent search and seizure at Mar-a-Lago. Then, they lay out the possible crimes and legal perils faced by Trump’s minions relating to their attempts to overturn the 2020 election, and how Allen Weiselberg’s guilty plea could affect The Trump Organization and the former president. Episode Website Get #SistersInLaw Merch Now, you can get #SistersInLaw Merch. We

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61:07

89: Mar-A-Lago Document Release

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2022/08/13

The #SistersInLaw meet this week to discuss the search warrant executed at Mar-a-Lago, Merrick Garland’s decision to address the country, and the procedures involved in the DOJ’s actions. Then, they look at the claims of evidence planting by Trump and the growing threats of violence from the Right in its aftermath. Get #SistersInLaw Merch Now, you can get #SistersInLaw Merch. We have ethically sourced tees, hoodies, pins and more. Support #SistersInLaw by picking up our merch items at the

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61:43

88: Alex Jones, Bless His Heart

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2022/08/05

The #SistersInLaw come together to examine the criminal charges and possible federal crimes faced by the police involved in Breonna Taylor’s killing. Then, they take on the extremely cruel and restrictive abotion laws facing challenge in Idaho, as well as the nuances of the defamation case against Alex Jones for his actions targeting the Sandy Hook families on top of his possible culpability in the J6 insurrection. Get #SistersInLaw Merch Now, you can get #SistersInLaw Merch. We have ethically

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59:20

87: HotDogs

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2022/07/30

The #SistersInLaw meet this week to examine the impact of the recent J6 hearings and what we can expect next, while also focusing on the defamation laws that Donald is trying to use to take on CNN and how the standard of actual malice implies. Then, they discuss the speech that Supreme Court Justice Samuel Alito gave in Rome, and how his focus on issues rather than procedures undermines the court. Episode website Get #SistersInLaw Merch Now, you can get #SistersInLaw Merch. We have ethically

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64:57

86: Bannon is guilty

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2022/07/23

The #SistersInLaw convene to discuss the revelations of the J6 hearings season finale concerning the secret service and the actions taken by Trump during the insurrection. Then, they look at the ways congress is stepping up to protect some of our most important rights from an out of control Supreme Court, and break down what recent actions by the Georgia DA mean for Trump and his circle. Email the sisters at SISTERSINLAW@POLITICON.COM or tweet using #SistersInLaw Get #SistersInLaw Merch Now,

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62:54

85: Babalu

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2022/07/16

The #SistersInLaw meet to break down the latest J6 hearing, the role of domestic extremists in the insurrection, and what can be done to limit their danger to the country. Then, they examine the role of witnesses, what to do when there is intimidation and tampering, and whether big names like Bannon and Senator Graham should testify, before discussing the ways Congress, the states, and the Executive Branch can defend the right of abortion. Get #SistersInLaw Merch Now, you can get #SistersInLaw

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84: AF, AR15, J6, & BoJo

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2022/07/09

The #SistersInLaw meet this week to lament the recent tragedy in Highland Park and look at how gun laws and an AR ban might have made a difference. Then, they preview the upcoming J6 hearings and break down Trump’s likely election interference in GA, before examining British Prime Minister Boris Johnson’s resignation. Is it time for our compromised politicians to follow suit? Get #SistersInLaw Merch Now, you can get #SistersInLaw Merch. We have ethically sourced tees, hoodies, pins and more

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62:35

83: Cassidy Hutchinson, The Supremes & Who’s Paying...

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2022/07/02

The #SistersInLaw meet this week to break down the revelations in Cassidy Hutchinson’s testimony during the J6 hearings. From there, they celebrate Justice Jackson taking her place on the Supreme Court and examine the impact of its recent decisions, before discussing the moral and legal quandaries presented when lawyers are paid by outside forces to represent a client. Get #SistersInLaw Merch Now, you can get #SistersInLaw Merch. We have ethically sourced tees, hoodies, pins and more. Support

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67:22

82: The End of Roe

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2022/06/25

The #SistersInLaw come together to discuss this week’s Supreme Court decisions on abortion and guns, as well as what they mean for the future of our rights. They also look at the way the current court seems to be interpreting the 1st Amendment, before reviewing the initial round of J6 hearings with a focus on the value of Republican testimony exemplified by AZ House Speaker Rusty Bowers, and the experiences of Lady Ruby Freeman and Shaye Moss. Get #SistersInLaw Merch Now, you can get

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57:20

81: Yabadabadoo!

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2022/06/18

The #SistersInLaw convene this week to review the latest developments in the J6 committee hearings, particularly those relating to Mike Pence, and give their opinions on how it’s going so far. Then, they discuss Steve Bannon’s attempt to get his contempt of congress charges dismissed, and celebrate the importance of Title IX and emphasize how securing equality pays dividends for generations to come. Get #SistersInLaw Merch For our just released ethically sourced clothes, pins and more, support

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70:27

79: Let Him Do It

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2022/06/11

#SistersInLaw Live Tour Survey https://forms.gle/oxaQ1oEXGfvC5auf7 The #SistersInLaw meet this week to discuss the first 1/6 committee hearing and the differences between it and a trial. They also analyze the testimony that was presented, emphasize the power of live witnesses to elucidate what actually happened, and preview what we can expect from future hearings while examining Donald Trump’s role in the events of that day and whether he will be indicted. Get #SistersInLaw Merch For our

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63:03

78: Navarro, Voting Rights & Gun Control

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2022/06/04

#SistersInLaw Live Tour Survey https://forms.gle/oxaQ1oEXGfvC5auf7 The #SistersInLaw convene to lay out the GOP’s plans to use operatives as poll workers and suppress the vote, and how important strengthening those rights are. Then, they discuss the indictment of Peter Navarro, what happens when someone is brought in to testify, and the acquittal of Michael Sussman after being targeted by John Durham. Afterwards, they take on the need for a legal route to addressing gun violence and how it might

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77: Gun Safety

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2022/05/28

The #SistersInLaw convene to lament the tragedy in Uvalde, and look at the ways legislation can be used to improve gun safety to help protect us all. Then, they revisit the 2 year anniversary of George Floyd’s death, and discuss the value of police body cams and other ways we can reform law enforcement. From there, they lay out the need for grand jury hearings relating to the events of 1/6 and the many other legal risks facing Donald Trump. Get #SistersInLaw Merch For our just released

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73:35

76: Mishigas

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2022/05/21

The #SistersInLaw meet this week to look at encouraging developments from the DOJ on the prosecution of 1/6 insurrectionists, including their analysis of thousands of transcripts to track down those involved based on the crimes. They also discuss the Buffalo shooter, the pernicious effects of The Great Replacement Theory, and how to fight back against extremism, then break down the many collateral effects of the leaked Dobbs decision. Get #SistersInLaw Merch For our just released ethically

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67:20

74: Imagine the TV ratings

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2022/05/14

The #SistersInLaw convene to answer your questions about the Supreme Court and the leaked Dobbs decision, and dive into the perils and legality of redistricting by DeSantis in Florida and in other places throughout the country. Then, they lay out the latest developments on the subpoenas of House Minority Leader Kevin McCarthy along with other GOP members, and what the 1/6 committee needs to accomplish. Get #SistersInLaw Merch For our just released ethically sourced clothes, pins and more,

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72: SCOTUS Rulings

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2022/05/07

The #SistersInLaw meet this week to lay out the future of abortion rights after the Supreme Court’s leak of the disasterous Dobbs draft opinion, how it threatens our other unenumerated rights, and the problems with textualism and originalism. Then, they share how to take action, and discuss the unanimous ruling on what flags can fly over Boston’s city hall with a primer on the Lemon Test. Get #SistersInLaw Merch For our just released ethically sourced clothes, pins and more, support the

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71: The Stench: emergency episode

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2022/05/03

The #SistersInLaw get together for an emergency session to discuss the leak that Roe V. Wade will get overturned by the Supreme Court. During it, they look at the role of stare decisis, and lay out the dangers of textualism and the extremism of the court’s conservative justices. The ruling will be a giant step back for our rights and the Constitution, but as a silver lining, could it change the game going into the midterms? Get #SistersInLaw Merch For our just released ethically sourced

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70: 1/6 Evidence, Perjury & The Praying Coach

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2022/04/30

The #SistersInLaw convene to analyze the latest evidence about the 1/6 insurrection coming from recent books, and the need for the DOJ to keep building their case and stay the course. They also give a primer on what it takes to get a perjury conviction, and lay out how the 1st Amendment relates to the case of a praying high school football coach awaiting a decision by the Supreme Court. Get #SistersInLaw Merch For our just released ethically sourced clothes, pins and more, support the

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68: Working from home or living at work

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2022/04/23

The #SistersInLaw meet this week to lay out the perils of textualism, and the issues of jurisdiction and experience that apply to the mask mandate strike down by a Federal Judge. Then, they analyze the legal possibilities of kicking insurrectionists like MTG off the ‘22 ballot for their actions, and weigh the pros and cons of abandoning the 9-5 work day as the nation begins returning to the office. Get #SistersInLaw Merch For our just released ethically sourced clothes, pins and more, support

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