70: 1/6 Evidence, Perjury & The Praying Coach
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 #...
1hr 5m Apr 30, 2022
1hr 5m
68: Working from home or living at work
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 of...
1hr 6m Apr 23, 2022
1hr 6m
67: Kushner, Musk and another police shootings
The #SistersInLaw convene this week to look at the nepotistic dealings of Jared Kushner in Saudi Arabia, and how bribery statutes and the emoluments clause might apply.  They also discuss how free speech relates to tenure when professors talk hate and Elon Musk’s attempt to buy Twitter, then cover the shooting by police during a traffic stop in Grand Rapids, Michigan. Get #SistersInLaw Merch (...
1hr 10m Apr 16, 2022
1hr 10m
66: Shadow Dockets, Subpoenas & Disney
The #SistersInLaw meet this week to celebrate KBJ’s confirmation to the court and how it might change SCOTUS dynamics, including the standing concerns over the Supreme Court’s shadow docket.  Then, they look at the potential for the 1/6 committee to enforce its subpoenas, the requirements necessary for contempt, and whether Governor Desantis has any chance in his legal battles with Disney. Get...
52m Apr 09, 2022
52m
65: Keep On, Keeping On
The #SistersInLaw come together to look at the significance of Trump’s missing call logs from the day of the insurrection and the status of the prosecutions relating to that day’s events.  Then, they detail the latest news from the trial of those who plotted to kidnap Governor Whitmer of Michigan, and dive into the Supreme Court’s decision and dissent concerning the vaccine mandate for Navy SEA...
51m Apr 02, 2022
51m
64: The Confirmation Hearing of Ketanji Brown Jackson
The #SistersInLaw meet this week to dive into the Supreme Court nomination process and Ketanji Brown Jackson’s confirmation hearings.  They review her stellar credentials, take on the Republicans who politicized the hearings, and celebrate the importance of diversity on the court.  Then, the #Sisters look at how the process has gone historically and the changes needed to fix the rancor and pola...
1hr 8m Mar 26, 2022
1hr 8m
63: Shocked To Find Gambling In Casablanca
The #SistersInLaw convene to break down the international and domestic legal issues surrounding the war in Ukraine, then share their views on Florida’s “Don’t Say Gay” bill and how that and related legislation impacts the LGBTQ+ community.  They also analyze the actions of Gini and Clarence Thomas, and how they relate to judicial ethics– particularly regarding the Supreme Court.  Is impeachment...
1hr 8m Mar 19, 2022
1hr 8m
62: Insurrection Indictments, Bill Barr & Abortion Law
The #SistersInLaw meet this week to look at a recent dismissal of obstruction of Congress charges stemming from last year’s insurrection and give an update on other prominent indictments.  Then, they shut down former AG Bill Barr’s failing attempts at rehabilitation while on his book tour, and break down the constitutionality of the anti-abortion law recently proposed in Missouri. Get #Sisters...
53m Mar 12, 2022
53m
61: Godspeed Mr. Eastman
The #SistersInLaw convene this week to break down the recent developments in the prosecution of those who participated in and contributed to the insurrection of 1/6, including John Eastman and the first plea to seditious conspiracy.  Then, they discuss the interview with the jury foreperson from the trial of Arbery’s murderers and weigh the police killing of Breonna Taylor, before looking at th...
1hr 1m Mar 05, 2022
1hr 1m
60: Ketanji Brown Jackson for SCOTUS
The #SistersInLaw meet this week to share their legal heroes and celebrate the nomination of Ketanji Brown Jackson to the Supreme Court.  Then, they look at the resignation of the prosecutors targeting Trump in New York and what it might mean, before examining the recent order by the Governor of Texas that treatment of transgender children be treated as child abuse. Get #SistersInLaw Merch (ht...
1hr 11m Feb 26, 2022
1hr 11m
59: Trump - Bless His Heart
The #SistersInLaw meet this week to examine the judge’s dismissal of Sarah Palin’s defamation case against the New York Times and whether it’s truly dead.  Then, they break down what Donald Trump will face after being ordered to sit for a deposition in his civil fraud investigation, and explain the recent motion filed by John Durham with allegations against Hillary Clinton. Get #SistersInLaw M...
1hr 15m Feb 19, 2022
1hr 15m
58: Flushing The Docs
The #SistersInLaw convene this week to explain the involuntary manslaughter charges against the parents of the recent Michigan school shooter.  Then, they discuss possible criminal charges against former President Trump for his handing (and possible flushing!) of top secret documents, and examine the federal hate crimes prosecution of Arbery’s killers and why it isn’t double jeopardy. Get #Sis...
1hr 11m Feb 12, 2022
1hr 11m
57: NFL v. Flores, Election Interference & Vindman’s Lawsuit
The #SistersInLaw meet this week to explain the NFL vs Flores case, the ‘but for’ requirement in discrimination cases, and to emphasize the value of diversity across all levels of an organization.  Then, they look at the latest developments in holding Donald accountable for his attempts to interfere in the 2020 election, and Alexander Vindman’s lawsuit against members of his team. Get #Sisters...
1hr 17m Feb 05, 2022
1hr 17m
56: Thank You
In this special bonus episode of the #SistersInLaw, Joyce, Barb, Kim and Jill celebrate one year of podcasting together and give a big thanks to everyone who’s listened.  They also announce the winners of the prize pack from last week’s special submission contest where listeners shared why they loved the show and what they learned from the episodes of 2021.  Get #SistersInLaw Merch (http://www...
11m Feb 02, 2022
11m
55: First Anniversary
The #SistersInLaw celebrate the 1 year anniversary of the podcast by looking at Justice Breyer’s retirement announcement and sharing their top picks for his replacement.  Then, they give a history of affirmative action law and break down upcoming cases facing the new court, before discussing the Georgia grand jury probe of possible election interference by Trump and the possibility of RICO char...
1hr 21m Jan 29, 2022
1hr 21m
54: What a week !
The #SistersInLaw meet this week to look at the ongoing battle to strengthen voting rights and the barriers being enacted against them in states across the country.  Then, they explain the latest actions of the 1/6 committee and why it seems like it is taking so long to make any real progress, before breaking down the investigation into Donald Trump’s finances being overseen by Tish James in Ne...
1hr 25m Jan 22, 2022
1hr 25m
53: Oath Breakers
The #SistersInLaw come together this week to examine the indictment against Stewart Rhodes and other Oath Keepers for seditious conspiracy.  Then, they analyze the divergent SCOTUS rulings on vaccine mandates for private employers and healthcare workers, before weighing whether Rep. Kevin McCarthy will be next to face a subpoena for his actions during the events of 1/6. Get #SistersInLaw Merch...
1hr 8m Jan 15, 2022
1hr 8m
52: A tale of two speeches
The #SistersInLaw meet this week to look at the events in the Capitol on January 6th a year later, and review the ongoing legal actions and possible consequences facing those responsible.  Then, they break down the vaccination mandate arguments that went in front of the Supreme Court on Friday, before discussing the Elizabeth Holmes trial verdict and if justice was served.  Get #SistersInLaw M...
1hr 9m Jan 08, 2022
1hr 9m
51: Happy New Year 2022
The #SistersInLaw meet this week to break down the guilty verdict against Ghislaine Maxwell and analyze the factors that led to the decision.  Then they examine the legal battle between the New York Times and Project Veritas, and discuss the legal troubles of former NY Governor Andrew Cuomo and use them to explain the critical differences between civil and criminal charges. Get #SistersInLaw M...
1hr 22m Jan 01, 2022
1hr 22m
50: Jordan, Potter & Shadows
The #SistersInLaw convene this week to discuss the 1/6 committee’s request to interview Rep. Jordan and what happens when congress investigates its own members.  Then, they look at the relevant factors in the manslaughter verdict against police officer Kim Potter, and the Supreme Court taking vaccine mandate cases out of the shadow docket and bringing them to oral arguments.  Get #SistersInLaw...
1hr 19m Dec 25, 2021
1hr 19m
49: bell hooks, Meadows, & Smollett
The #SistersInLaw meet this week to look at the recent work of the 1/6 commission and the newest revelations about Mark Meadows.  They also celebrate bell hooks and her iconic work on race, sex, and the struggle for civil rights, before examining the effect of hate crimes legislation on recent cases like the trial of Jussie Smollett and its role in protecting minority communities. Get #Sisters...
1hr 17m Dec 18, 2021
1hr 17m
48: The Glass Is Empty
The #SistersInLaw meet this week to break down the SCOUTUS ruling on the SB 8 vigilante abortion law and what it might mean for the Dobbs case.  Then, they address how the dangers of gerrymandering might be limited with legislation, before outlining how executive privilege may or may not apply to Mark Meadows and give updates on the recent news coming out of the 1/6 commission. Get #SistersInL...
1hr 18m Dec 11, 2021
1hr 18m
47: Co-operafaking
The #SistersInLaw meet this week to break down the arguments in the Dobbs abortion case that is being decided in the Supreme Court.  Then, they analyze the latest developments in the 1/6 prosecutions and the role of executive privilege, before examining how Elizabeth Holmes and Ghislaine Maxwell are using the actions of men in their lives to try and bolster their legal defense. Get #SistersInL...
1hr 9m Dec 04, 2021
1hr 9m
46: Denim Vest Jubilee
The #SistersInLaw meet this week to celebrate Sherrilyn Ifill’s legacy at the NAACP Legal Defense Fund of using the law as a force for justice.  Then, they discuss the differences in how men and women are treated in public life and the role of clothing in speech, before explaining the critical importance of gender diversity on corporate boards and in making key decisions. Get #SistersInLaw Mer...
1hr 6m Nov 27, 2021
1hr 6m
45: Trials & Tribulations
The #SistersInLaw meet this week to try and find sense in the Kyle Rittenhouse not guilty verdict, and look at the worrying social forces that it’s unleashed.  Then, they examine the legacy of racism and the hurdles that have come up finding a representative jury for the trial of Ahmaud Arbery’s killers, and break down the latest in the upcoming case facing Ghislaine Maxwell. Get #SistersInLaw...
1hr 6m Nov 20, 2021
1hr 6m
44: Trumpoenas, Rittenhouse & Jury Selection
The #SistersInLaw meet this week to examine the status of the subpoenas for Trump’s Presidential documents and the fresh indictment of Steve Bannon for contempt of Congress.  Then, they look at the factors in the ongoing case against Kyle Rittenhouse in Wisconsin, and the importance of jury selection and how it’s affected by the ruling in Batson V. Kentucky. Get #SistersInLaw Merch (http://www...
1hr 14m Nov 13, 2021
1hr 14m
43: Pushy Women
The #SistersInLaw meet this week to break down the recent challenges to abortion hitting the courts and the consequences if Roe vs. Wade is repealed.  Then, they examine the Supreme Court case helping determine the future of concealed carry laws and the true meaning of the 2nd Amendment, and the way the term ‘pushy women’ is used in our culture and by the media. Get #SistersInLaw Merch (http:/...
59m Nov 06, 2021
59m
42: Trials, Vax & Legal Diversity
The #SistersInLaw meet this week to break down the latest developments in the trials of Kyle Rittenhouse and the importance of legal language in that case, some of the Charlottesville rioters, and the killers of Ahmaud Arbery.  Then, they discuss how newly available vaccines for children can come up against parental rights, and the impact and importance of diversity in legal education. Get #Si...
1hr 1m Oct 30, 2021
1hr 1m
41: Bannon, Domestic Violence Awareness & Mimi V. Trump
The #SistersInLaw meet this week to explain the principles of prosecution, the oversight powers of Congress, and how they relate to January 6th.  Then, they emphasize the power of Domestic Violence Awareness Month and its connection to the Petito case, before laying out the elements of fraud connected to Mimi Rocah’s case against the Trump National Golf Club in Westchester. Get #SistersInLaw M...
1hr 8m Oct 23, 2021
1hr 8m
40: Spies, Bannon & DOJ Action
The #SistersInLaw come together to look at the limits of executive privilege and the likelihood that Steve Bannon is arrested.  They also discuss the steps the DOJ is taking to reform the criminal justice system by investigating police and prisons, before breaking down the recent arrest of the two spies in West Virginia and the legal differences between thinking about a crime and attempting it....
1hr 15m Oct 16, 2021
1hr 15m
39: We’ve Got Merch !
Get #SistersInLaw Merch (http://www.politicon.com/merch) : For our just released ethically sourced T-Shirts, Hoodies, Tote Bags, Stickers, Pins and Water Bottles,  support the #SistersInLaw by picking up our new merch items at the Politicon Merch Store (http://www.politicon.com/merch) . The #SistersInLaw meet this week to update you on the latest developments on the Texas Abortion Law and wha...
1hr 8m Oct 09, 2021
1hr 8m
38: The Supremes, Gerrymandering & Omarosa
The #SistersInLaw meet this week to examine the cases facing the Supreme Court and their possible impact on our laws before diving into the practice of gerrymandering, how different states are handling it, and the racial implications it has for our system.  Then, they explain NDAs and the arbitrator’s recent strike down of the one Donald Trump had entered into with Omarosa. Transcript (https:/...
52m Oct 02, 2021
52m
37: R. Kelly, Trump’s lawsuit & the abortion debate
The #SistersInLaw meet this week to discuss the R. Kelly trial and the role of racketeering charges in his prosecution.  Then they look at the latest aggressive lawsuit filed by Donald Trump against his own niece and the NYT, before reviewing the latest developments in our country’s abortion wars and the challenges developing to the recent Texas Law. Links To This Week’s Sponsors Noom: To si...
1hr 9m Sep 25, 2021
1hr 9m
36: Voting rights, Durham’s investigation & civilian control of the military
The #SistersInLaw meet this week to make the case for the voting rights bill currently before Congress.  Then, they examine the charging of Michael Sussman by Trump’s appointee John Durham relating to his investigation of the origins of the Russian inquiry, and discuss our history of civilian control of the military, how it relates to the chain of command, and recent events. Transcript (https:...
1hr 16m Sep 18, 2021
1hr 16m
35: USA v Texas
The #SistersInLaw meet this week to see if anything can be done about the Texas Abortion Law and what role Merrick Garland would have in stopping it.  Then, they debate whether cameras in our courtrooms would help ensure more transparency and a more accessible legal system, before sharing their experiences and thoughts about the tragedy our country suffered on 9/11. Links To This Week’s Sponso...
1hr 14m Sep 11, 2021
1hr 14m
34: Texas, Theranos & Assassins
The #SistersInLaw meet this week to take on the Texas Abortion Law and why it fails so many women and give some advice to anyone considering law school.  Then, they analyze the latest developments in the Theranos trial and what it means for Elizabeth Holmes, before weighing the potential release of RFK assassin Sirhan Sirhan, and how it ties into our ideas of justice, rehabilitation and punishm...
1hr 35m Sep 04, 2021
1hr 35m
33: Insurrectionists, Shadow Dockets & The Kraken
The #SistersInLaw convene this week to fill you in on the latest developments from the 1/6 commission and how our government is handling its cases.  Then, they explain the role of the Supreme Court’s shadow docket and how it impacts our legal system before looking at the Kraken case.  After the ruling in Michigan, the lawyers face sanctions that might prevent frivolous challenges to our electio...
1hr 18m Aug 28, 2021
1hr 18m
31: Songs of the summer
For full notes and transcript got to https://politicon.com/podcast-title/sisters-in-law/
1hr 10m Aug 21, 2021
1hr 10m
30: Soda or Pop
For full transcript and notes go to https://politicon.com/podcast-title/sisters-in-law/
1hr 14m Aug 14, 2021
1hr 14m
29: Cuomo’s Defense
For full show notes and transcript: https://politicon.com/podcasts/cuomos-defense/
1hr 10m Aug 07, 2021
1hr 10m
28: Who Wants A Subpoena?
For full show notes and transcript go to our website: https://politicon.com/podcast-title/sisters-in-law/
1hr 16m Jul 31, 2021
1hr 16m
27: Tom Barrack, 1/6 Commission, and DOJ Policy
For full notes and transcripts go to: https://politicon.com/podcasts/tom-barrack-1-6-commission-and-doj-policy/
1hr 16m Jul 24, 2021
1hr 16m
26: Nassar and the FBI, The Kraken & Voting Rights
For full show notes and transcript: https://politicon.com/podcasts/nassar-and-the-fbi-the-kraken-voting-rights
1hr 8m Jul 17, 2021
1hr 8m
25: Trumps Lawsuits, defending journalists & Gorsuch’s actions
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 de...
1hr 3m Jul 10, 2021
1hr 3m
24: Trump Org, Voting Rights
The #SistersInLaw come together this week to discuss Allen Weisselberg, Brnovich vs.The DNC and voting rights-- with a little celebration of Justice Kagan.
1hr 11m Jul 03, 2021
1hr 11m
23: Bill Cosby - Bonus Episode
For full notes and transcript go to the episode webpage: https://politicon.com/podcasts/bill-cosby/
31m Jul 01, 2021
31m
22: #FreeBritney, Chauvin, Supreme Court Round-Up.
The #SistersInLaw discuss Derek Chauvin’s sentencing, recent Supreme Court cases, #FreeBritney and conservatorship.
1hr 7m Jun 26, 2021
1hr 7m
21: Juneteenth, Pride & Death Penalty
The #SistersInLaw meet on the eve of Juneteenth to discuss race, pride, and the death penalty.
1hr 12m Jun 19, 2021
1hr 12m
20: DOJ, Voting Rights and Garland
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 t...
1hr 16m Jun 12, 2021
1hr 16m
19: The DOJ, Texas Laws, and Obstruction of Justice
Full notes and transcript: https://politicon.com/podcasts/the-doj-texas-and-obstruction/ #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 g...
1hr 8m Jun 05, 2021
1hr 8m