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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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135: Donald’s Defense Debunked Jun 17, 2023

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#SistersInLaw dive into the validity of the various defense strategies Trump might use, and how being charged with violating The Espionage Act instead of the Presidential Records Act is so significant. Then, they look at the pitfalls and potential issues posed by Judge Cannon being the one to handle the case, and explain the Supreme Court’s recent reaffirmation of the Indian Child Welfare Act.
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134: Donald Trump Indicted: Reverse King Midas Jun 10, 2023

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#SistersInLaw fill us in on Trump’s indictment by Jack Smith on felony charges and explain why the Espionage Act is involved. They also debate the significance of the crossover by conservative justices to uphold voting rights, before looking at a judge’s recent order striking down a drag show ban and the implications that laws targeting these performances have for the 1st Amendment.
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133: Leguleian Jun 03, 2023

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#SistersInLaw analyze the latest disclosures coming out of Trump’s mishandling of classified documents at Mar-a-Lago, and why his big mouth might help the law finally find him. Then, they lay out the risks our campaign finance laws pose to our democratic values, share how Ron DeSantis might already be violating the important ones, and look into the articles of impeachment filed against Texas AG Ken Paxton– and supported by his own party.
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Quadragenarian: a person between 40 and 49 years of age
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Falsiloquence: deceitful speech
Vaniloquence: vain or foolish talk
Largiloquent: talkative; full of words
Kakorrhaphiophobia: fear of failure
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Octothorpe: the pound sign (#)
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132: Back from the road May 27, 2023

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#SistersInLaw are back in the studio to share the latest news coming out relating to Donald’s handling of top secret and classified documents, and why their security is so important. They go on to discuss the SCOTUS ruling against the EPA on wetland protections and how it impacts marginalized communities, before looking into the growing trend of making shoplifting a felony at the behest of corporations.
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Barb McQuade: Twitter | University of Michigan Law | Just Security | MSNBC

131: Live in DC May 24, 2023

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#SistersInLaw are live in Washington, DC for a look at Trump’s endless legal troubles spanning his continued defamation of E. Jean Carroll, J6, and the possession of classified documents. Then they discuss the rise of bigoted anti-trans legislation and what it means for those affected, before laying out how Gov. DeSantis has changed the legal landscape in Florida and what it means for our country.
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130: Live In New York City May 20, 2023

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#SistersInLaw are live in New York City to break down the accusations against its former Mayor, Rudy Guiliani in the aftermath of the E. Jean Carroll verdict against Trump. Then, they discuss recent arguments challenging Mifepristone’s potential to remain on the market and lay out the other fronts in the abortion wars, before giving their takes on how to handle bullying and harassment in the workplace.
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Barb McQuade: Twitter | University of Michigan Law | Just Security | MSNBC

129: Live In Portland May 13, 2023

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#SistersInLaw On Tour:
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Washington, DC– May 21
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#SistersInLaw take the show on the road for a live appearance in Portland, Oregon where they review E. Jean Carroll’s successful civil suit against Trump and his potential for further liability before exploring the charges and legal issues facing Rep. George Santos for his fabulist lies and apparent history of criminality. From there, they also look at what the end of Title 42 means for our immigration policy and the future of those seeking asylum.
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Barb McQuade: Twitter | University of Michigan Law | Just Security | MSNBC

128: Codes Of Ethics May 06, 2023

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#SistersInLaw On Tour:
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#SistersInLaw explore the implications of the seditious conspiracy convictions of J6 Proud Boys, how the Pinkerton Rule applies, and what it means for Trump. From there, they unravel the assault on federal agencies by the SCOTUS with its uptake of a challenge to Chevron deference, then dive into the latest ethical indiscretions of Justice Thomas. After everything comes out, what will it take for the Supreme Court to restore its legitimacy?
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127: Everything’s Fine Apr 29, 2023

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#SistersInLaw On Tour:
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#SistersInLaw convene for a deep dive into the factors determining national security leaker Jack Teixeira’s pretrial detention hearing and recent information that might impact the case. Then, they discuss the Supreme Court’s flailing efforts to restore public confidence in its internal ethics, and the possible legal strategies and new developments in E. Jean Carroll’s suit against Trump.
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126: The Credulous Apr 22, 2023

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#SistersInLaw On Tour:
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#SistersInLaw meet to examine E. Jean Carroll’s civil cases against Donald, and how statute of limitations law and the rules of defamation apply to them. They also look at recent shootings to explain when guns can be used and the limits of ‘Stand Your Ground’ and ‘Castle Doctrine’ when using a weapon, before dissecting Rep. Jim Jordan’s attempt to interfere with DA Alvin Bragg’s case against the former President.
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Kimberly Atkins Stohr:Twitter | Boston Globe | WBUR | Unbound Newsletter
Barb McQuade: Twitter | University of Michigan Law | Just Security | MSNBC

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