105: Never a bad time for the Indigo Girls
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...
1hr 3m Nov 26, 2022
1hr 3m
104: Special Counsel
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 #Sister...
51m Nov 19, 2022
51m
103: Thank you for your service
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 #S...
1hr 2m Nov 12, 2022
1hr 2m
102: The Snapper and the Shark
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, a...
1hr 13m Nov 05, 2022
1hr 13m
101: Defending Democracy
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...
1hr 6m Oct 29, 2022
1hr 6m
100: Where’s The Beef?
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 #Si...
56m Oct 22, 2022
56m
99: What’s A Yoot
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 (mailto:SISTERS...
1hr 22m Oct 15, 2022
1hr 22m
98: WOTUS
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 SISTERS...
1hr 7m Oct 08, 2022
1hr 7m
97: Reasonable Dispatch
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...
59m Oct 01, 2022
59m
96: Live from Austin TX - Part 2
Part 2 of the #SistersInLaw Live show in Austin TX Tell us your name and favorite BBQ place :)
41m Sep 27, 2022
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95: Live from Austin TX - part one
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 #SistersInLa...
1hr 15m Sep 24, 2022
1hr 15m
94: MAL-Gate
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 #Sis...
1hr 1m Sep 17, 2022
1hr 1m
93: The Kings’s Speech
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 h...
49m Sep 10, 2022
49m
92: MAGA’s Legal Woes
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...
50m Sep 03, 2022
50m
91: The Affidavit
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 Mer...
1hr 5m Aug 27, 2022
1hr 5m
90: The Walls Are Closing In
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 t...
1hr 2m Aug 20, 2022
1hr 2m
89: Mar-A-Lago Document Release
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 (http://www.politicon.com/merch) Now, you can get #Sis...
1hr 1m Aug 13, 2022
1hr 1m
88: Alex Jones, Bless His Heart
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 i...
1hr 1m Aug 05, 2022
1hr 1m
87: HotDogs
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 co...
59m Jul 30, 2022
59m
86: Bannon is guilty
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. Emai...
1hr 4m Jul 23, 2022
1hr 4m
85: Babalu
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 Exe...
1hr 2m Jul 16, 2022
1hr 2m
84: AF, AR15, J6, & BoJo
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 #SistersInL...
1hr 2m Jul 09, 2022
1hr 2m
83: Cassidy Hutchinson, The Supremes & Who’s Paying The Lawyers
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...
1hr 2m Jul 02, 2022
1hr 2m
82: The End of Roe
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 t...
1hr 7m Jun 25, 2022
1hr 7m
81: Yabadabadoo!
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...
57m Jun 18, 2022
57m
79: Let Him Do It
#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...
1hr 10m Jun 11, 2022
1hr 10m
78: Navarro, Voting Rights & Gun Control
#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 Jo...
1hr 3m Jun 04, 2022
1hr 3m
77: Gun Safety
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 an...
1hr 13m May 28, 2022
1hr 13m
76: Mishigas
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 collat...
1hr 13m May 21, 2022
1hr 13m
74: Imagine the TV ratings
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 ac...
1hr 7m May 14, 2022
1hr 7m
72: SCOTUS Rulings
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...
1hr 1m May 07, 2022
1hr 1m
71: The Stench: emergency episode
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 t...
21m May 03, 2022
21m
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