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That’s Not How A Waiver Works. You Don’t Wave It

Joyce Vance hosts #SistersInLaw to discuss the threat to voting rights posed by the SCOTUS opinions in a South Carolina gerrymandering case and how Justice Alito’s actions have undermined the credibility of the court’s ethics code. Then, the #Sisters lay out the end game in Trump’s Manhattan trial, review the guidelines for executing a search warrant, untangle Judge Cannon’s latest delays, and consider Fani Willis’ appeal of dismissed charges in the Fulton County case. They also explain the DOJ antitrust suit targeting Live Nation’s Ticketmaster monopoly and what a loss would mean for the company.

Sometimes A Girl Needs A Nap

Barb McQuade hosts #SistersInLaw to discuss the believability of Michael Cohen’s testimony against Trump, weigh its effectiveness for the prosecution, and lay out the next steps of the trial. Then, the #Sisters explore the ethical ramifications of Justice Alito flying a flag in support of J6 in front of his home, lay out the case for his recusal in the upcoming presidential immunity trial, and call out the Republican lawmakers defending Trump at the Manhattan courthouse. They also review the SCOTUS’ decision to issue a stay in a Louisiana gerrymandering case, delineate racial and political gerrymandering, and explain how the Purcell principle applies.

Live From Detroit

Kimberly Atkins Stohr hosts #SistersInLaw live in Detroit to discuss the effectiveness of Stormy Daniels’ testimony, what to expect when Michael Cohen takes the stand, and how the prosecution’s narrative is coming together in the election interference trial. Then, the #Sisters explain what’s behind the delays in Trump’s Florida and Georgia cases and if anything can be done to speed things up. They also look at the constitutional and national security issues raised in TikTok’s suit to prevent its forced sale before taking questions on everything from Supreme Court reform to the failure to charge Trump with insurrection.

#SistersInLaw podcast featuring McQuade to talk democracy Thursday in Royal Oak

When Politicon’s marquee podcast #SistersInLaw comes to the Royal Oak Music Theatre Thursday, expect to hear lively banter about democracy and a debate of Michigan allegiances.

Live From Chicago

Jill Wine-Banks hosts #SistersInLaw live in Chicago to share their takeaways from Trump’s election interference trial and review its evidence, witness testimonies, and potential verdicts. Then the #Sisters discuss Trump’s repeated violations of his gag order, the consequences so far, and whether his continued contempt of the court violates the conditions of his pretrial release. They also cover the revival of the Comstock Act and other threats to abortion rights after Dobbs, explore the legal patchwork of state restrictions, and take questions on everything from presidential immunity to SCOTUS ethics.

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Tautology

Joyce Vance hosts #SistersInLaw to break down the key arguments made by the Supreme Court justices concerning Trump’s presidential immunity claims, explain the difference between private and official acts, and share how Jack Smith might speed up the trial. Then the #Sisters discuss the testimony of The National Enquirer’s David Pecker and other developments in the NY election interference case, before covering the surprise Arizona indictment targeting members of the Trump team that attempted to overturn the election. They also examine the legality of Idaho’’s abortion law, centering on its conflict with EMTALA and the relationship between state and federal laws.

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Donald Trump Versus The Rule Of Law

With Trump’s election interference case two days away, Kimberly Atkins Stohr hosts #SistersInLaw to review the juror selection and the steps being taken to protect them, lay out their expectations for the opening statements, and explain the role of a Sandoval hearing if Donald takes the stand. Then the #Sisters break down the precedent and criteria for the impeachment trial of Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas, and argue for alternate avenues of government action on border issues. From there, they game out the effects of the unanimous SCOTUS decision and concurring opinions in the Muldrow v. St. Louis Title VII based employment discrimination case.

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Trump Is Out Of Time and Out Of Luck

Barb McQuade hosts #SistersInLaw to explain what to expect when Trump’s election interference trial begins. The #Sisters review the witness list, dismiss Trump’s delay attempts, lay out the conditions necessary to prove election interference, and explain how the jurors will be selected. Then the #Sisters preview upcoming SCOTUS cases that will decide whether Trump’s J6 actions fall under presidential immunity, and whether a payment after the fact is considered a bribe under public corruption statutes. They also discuss the revival of Arizona’s 1864 abortion ban, the Comstock Act, and if we should fear nationwide restrictions.

Mandamnit

Jill Wine-Banks hosts #SistersInLaw to analyze the effectiveness of Trump’s defense strategies in the RICO, classified documents, and election interference cases. The #Sisters examine whether speech attempting to overthrow the election falls under the 1st Amendment, the danger of double jeopardy, and if the Presidential Records Act protects him. Then they compare his political speech with Kathy Griffin’s, and lay out the case for restricting his ability to threaten violence. They also look at Judge Merchan’s strong rejection of Donald’s frivolous motions attempting to delay the Manhattan case, and discuss his upcoming depositions.

Like Sands Through The Hourglass

Joyce Vance hosts #SistersInLaw to dig into the legal developments affecting Trump’s cases in New York and Georgia. The #Sisters explain the narrowly tailored gag order targeting Donald in Manhattan, the ineffectiveness of his 1st Amendment challenge in the Georgia RICO case, and the reasoning behind the reduction of his bond from $454 to $175 million. They also discuss how lack of standing influences the potential outcome of the Mifepristone case before the SCOTUS, and review the J6 related disbarment proceedings of John Eastman and Jeffrey Clark.

#SistersInLaw LIVE

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March Madness

Kimberly Atkins Stohr hosts #SistersInLaw to cover Trump’s options for raising funds and the implications of not being able to post bond, Judge Cannon’s issuance of divergent sets of jury instructions in the Mar-A-Lago case, and why the upcoming “Stormy Daniels’ hush money trial” is actually a prosecution of election interference. The #Sisters also discuss the legality of Texas S.B. 4’s attempt to override federal immigration laws, why the Supremacy Clause applies, Mexico’s response, and how enforcement could lead to discrimination. Then they explain the DOJ’s antitrust complaint against Apple.

Trump’s Whirlwind

Kimberly Atkins Stohr hosts #SistersInLaw to weigh recent developments in Trump’s cases, spanning Judge McAfee’s ruling on Fani Willis’ relationship with Nathan Wade, Judge Cannon’s consideration of the Espionage and Presidential Records Acts, and Alvin Bragg’s delay in Manhattan. Then the #Sisters discuss the U.S. Judicial Conference’s policy change to limit judge shopping by assigning broadly-reaching challenges to larger, randomly chosen pools of judges. They also examine the SCOTUS ruling allowing public officials to block people on social media under certain circumstances.

#SistersInLaw LIVE TOUR

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Attack From Within: How Disinformation Is Sabotaging America

Jill Wine-Banks hosts a special book club edition of #SistersInLaw on Attack From Within: How Disinformation Is Sabotaging America by Barb McQuade. The #Sisters explore their individual approaches to the writing process, discuss why disinformation is such an important subject, and learn about the experience and expertise that Barb brings to the topic. As they dive into disinfomation’s dangers, they analyze how social media, A.I., deep fakes, bots, and our reliance on technology make us susceptible to the tactics of bad faith actors seeking to spread propaganda and influence elections. Critically, they tell us how to protect ourselves and our democracy from these attacks before it’s too late!

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