A Man Is Not A Plan

Barb McQuade hosts #SistersInLaw to review the Fani Willis hearing, describe the effect it will have on the RICO prosecution, and weigh the potential for her disqualification.  Then the #Sisters discuss the $350+ million civil fraud judgment against Trump, the damages caused by his fraud and tax evasion, the restrictions on his family’s business activities, and how the payment process works.  They also cover the scheduling of his New York hush money trial in late March, the progress of his immunity claim and its impact on the DC trial, and the necessity of a speedy trial.

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We're Not With Hur

Jill Wine-Banks hosts #SistersInLaw to cover the judicial decisions affecting Trump’s prosecutions, including the SCOTUS ruling in Trump’s Colorado ballot case, the DC Circuit's denial of presidential immunity, and Alan Weisselbberg’s potential perjury in the NY fraud case.  Then, the #Sisters share their take on Special Counsel Robert Hur’s report on the decision not to prosecute President Biden for mishandling classified documents and why the report is problematic.  They also discuss the jury verdict defending Michael Mann’s climate change data from defamatory attacks and explore what it means for science.

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Election expert says Trump is the worst candidate to ever run | iGen Politics with Larry Sabato

Larry Sabato is an American political scientist and political analyst. He is the Robert Kent Gooch Professor of Politics at the University of Virginia, where he is also the founder and director of the Center for Politics, which works to promote civic engagement and participation. He joins Jill Wine-Banks and Victor Shi to discuss Trump's candidacy.

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Jack Smith If You're Listening…

Joyce Vance hosts #SistersInLaw to discuss the delays from Judge Chutkan and Judge Engoron, civil bench trial verdicts, and the questionable effectiveness of the FBI’s search of Mar-A-Lago.  The #Sisters also dive into the facts surrounding the allegations of impropriety facing Fani Willis and one of her prosecutors, the possible consequences of their relationship, and how it affects the GA RICO trial. Then, they look at Jack Smith’s meeting with Judge Cannon, detail the Classified Information Procedures Act, and game out the progression of Trump’s FL case.

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Legal Scholar Laurence Tribe Schools Trump: Pathetic Legal Arguments, Must be Disqualified

Laurence Tribe is an American legal scholar who is a University Professor Emeritus at Harvard University. He previously served as the Carl M. Loeb University Professor at Harvard Law School. A constitutional law scholar, Tribe is co-founder of the American Constitution Society.

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Mic Drop

Kimberly Atkins Stohr hosts #SistersInLaw to discuss the impact of Trump’s testimony during the conclusion of E. Jean Carroll’s second defamation case against him, Peter Navarro’s sentencing, and the ongoing 14th Amendment ballot challenges.  The #Sisters then dive into the battle between the SCOTUS and Governor Abbott over the placement of razor wire at the border, and weigh whether we are moving closer to secession.  They also analyze the effects of deepfakes and disinformation on our democracy and rights, and what can be done to protect us.

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Above The Law

Barb McQuade hosts #SistersInLaw to review E. Jean Carroll’s second civil case against Trump, the impact of his cases on the campaign, and developments in his ongoing 14th Amendment ballot challenges.  Then, the #Sisters explain the Article 2 requirements for the presidency, and pick apart Trump’s birther attacks on President Obama and Nikki Haley.  From there, they dive into the DOJ’s review of the Uvalde shooting’s law enforcement response, share the recommendations that might prevent future tragedies, and discuss how they might be enforced.

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