253: We Are All In This Together

Barb McQuade hosts #SistersInLaw to examine the recent suspension of Jimmy Kimmel, discuss why it happened, and break down the implications it has for our rights.  Then, the #Sisters analyze what constitutes hate speech under the 1st Amendment and why our laws are the way they are.  They also explain why we have a death penalty, outline what constitutes obstruction of justice, and call out the firing of Maureen Comey while asking whether it was a political move. Get the brand new ReSIStance T-Shirt & Mini Tote at politicon.com/merch Additional #SistersInLaw Shows & Content Are Here! Check out Jill’s New Politicon YouTube Show: Just The Facts Check out Kim’s Newsletter: The Gavel  Books & Upcoming Tour Events From The #Sisters Joyce’s new book, Giving Up Is Unforgivable, is now available for pre-order!  Not only that, for a limited time, you have the exclusive opportunity to order a signed copy here! Get Barb’s book, Attack From Within, now in paperback! And, don’t miss her ongoing tour!  You can buy tickets at barbaramcquade.com for all upcoming shows. Add the #Sisters & your other favorite Politicon podcast hosts on Bluesky Get your #SistersInLaw MERCH at politicon.com/merch WEBSITE & TRANSCRIPT Email: SISTERSINLAW@POLITICON.COM or Thread to @sistersInLaw.podcast Get text updates from #SistersInLaw and Politicon.  From The #Sisters Barb on Pam Bondi & Hate Speech Support This Week’s Sponsors Helix: Get 25% off sitewide through September 30th on Helix mattresses! Go to helixsleep.com/sisters  Thrive Causemetics: Maximize your look with minimal effort. Go to thrivecausemetics.com/sisters for an exclusive offer of 20% off your first order. HexClad: Find your forever cookware @hexclad and get 10% off at hexclad.com/SISTERS! #hexcladpartner Get More From The #SistersInLaw Joyce Vance: Bluesky | Twitter | University of Alabama Law | Civil Discourse Substack | MSNBC | Author of “Giving Up Is Unforgiveable” Jill Wine-Banks: Bluesky | Twitter | Facebook | Website | Author of The Watergate Girl: My Fight For Truth & Justice Against A Criminal President | Just The Facts YouTube Kimberly Atkins Stohr: Bluesky | Twitter | Boston Globe | WBUR | The Gavel Newsletter | Justice By Design Podcast Barb McQuade: Bluesky | Twitter | University of Michigan Law | Just Security | MSNBC | Attack From Within: How Disinformation Is Sabotaging America

20 Sep 1h 8min

Jill Wine-Banks hosts #SistersInLaw to analyze how recent court decisions impact Trump’s agenda and the rule of law across almost all sectors of society, from academic freedom to tariffs, immigration, and more.  Then, the #Sisters dissect the legality of an attempt in Texas to limit abortion in Blue states, and sound the alarm over similar plans to restrict access to medical abortion drugs.  They also give an update on the president’s war on the Federal Reserve, explain the nuances of the mortgage fraud allegations against Lisa Cook, and expand on the increased danger of MAGA-led witch hunts.. Get the brand new ReSIStance T-Shirt & Mini Tote at politicon.com/merch Additional #SistersInLaw Shows & Content Are Here! Check out Jill’s New Politicon YouTube Show: Just The Facts Check out Kim’s Newsletter: The Gavel  Books & Upcoming Tour Events From The #Sisters Joyce’s new book, Giving Up Is Unforgivable, is now available for pre-order!  Not only that, for a limited time, you have the exclusive opportunity to order a signed copy here! Get Barb’s book, Attack From Within, now in paperback! And, don’t miss her ongoing tour!  You can buy tickets at barbaramcquade.com for all upcoming shows. Add the #Sisters & your other favorite Politicon podcast hosts on Bluesky Get your #SistersInLaw MERCH at politicon.com/merch WEBSITE & TRANSCRIPT Email: SISTERSINLAW@POLITICON.COM or Thread to @sistersInLaw.podcast Get text updates from #SistersInLaw and Politicon.  Mentioned By The #Sisters Kim’s Newsletter! Support This Week’s Sponsors Fast Growing Trees: Fall is planting season!  Get up to half off on select plants and other deals, plus 15% off your first purchase when you use the code SISTERS at checkout at fastgrowingtrees.com Wild Alaskan Company: Get $35 off your first box of wild-caught, sustainable seafood—delivered right to your door. Go to: wildalaskan.com/SISTERS  Osea Malibu: Get 10% off your order of clean beauty products from OSEA Malibu, samples, and free shipping on orders over $50 when you go to oseamalibu.com and use promo code: SISTERS10 Get More From The #SistersInLaw Joyce Vance: Bluesky | Twitter | University of Alabama Law | Civil Discourse Substack | MSNBC | Author of “Giving Up Is Unforgiveable” Jill Wine-Banks: Bluesky | Twitter | Facebook | Website | Author of The Watergate Girl: My Fight For Truth & Justice Against A Criminal President | Just The Facts YouTube Kimberly Atkins Stohr: Bluesky | Twitter | Boston Globe | WBUR | The Gavel Newsletter | Justice By Design Podcast Barb McQuade: Bluesky | Twitter | University of Michigan Law | Just Security | MSNBC | Attack From Within: How Disinformation Is Sabotaging America

6 Sep 1h 22min

Barb McQuade hosts #SistersInLaw to usher in Labor Day with a discussion of Trump’s attack on Federal Reserve Board member Lisa Cook, her lawsuit against him, and whether either of them has a case.  Then, they break down the assault on the CDC and the healthcare system under RFK Jr.’s tenure, and look ahead to what it means for the future of our national health.  They also use the recent sandwich-throwing incident to explore the use cases of jury nullification, and lay out our rights to free expression in the face of the president’s E.O. targeting flag burning. Get the brand new ReSIStance T-Shirt & Mini Tote at politicon.com/merch #SistersInLaw Spin-off Shows Are Here! Check out Jill’s New Politicon YouTube Show: Just The Facts Check out Kim’s New Politicon Podcast: Justice By Design Books & Upcoming Tour Events From The #Sisters Joyce’s new book, Giving Up Is Unforgivable, is now available for pre-order!  Not only that, for a limited time, you have the exclusive opportunity to order a signed copy here! Get Barb’s book, Attack From Within, now in paperback! And, don’t miss her ongoing tour!  You can buy tickets at barbaramcquade.com for all upcoming shows, or at the Aspen Institute Link for her appearances there.  You can also get tickets for her talk in Denver at this EventBrite link. Add the #Sisters & your other favorite Politicon podcast hosts on Bluesky Get your #SistersInLaw MERCH at politicon.com/merch WEBSITE & TRANSCRIPT Email: SISTERSINLAW@POLITICON.COM or Thread to @sistersInLaw.podcast Get text updates from #SistersInLaw and Politicon.  Mentioned By The #Sisters Trump’s Flag Burning E.O Support This Week’s Sponsors Lola Blankets: Get 35% off your entire order at Lolablankets.com by using code SISTERS at checkout.  Experience the world’s #1 blanket with Lola Blankets. Factor:  Eat smart at FactorMeals.com/sil50off and use code SIL50OFF to get 50% off your first box, plus Free Breakfast for 1 Year! Fast Growing Trees: Fall is planting season!  Get up to half off on select plants and other deals, plus 15% off your first purchase when you use the code SISTERS at checkout at fastgrowingtrees.com Blueland: For 15% off your order of green cleaning products, go to blueland.com/sisters Get More From The #SistersInLaw Joyce Vance: Bluesky | Twitter | University of Alabama Law | MSNBC | Civil Discourse Substack | Author of “Giving Up Is Unforgiveable” Jill Wine-Banks: Bluesky | Twitter | Facebook | Website | Author of The Watergate Girl: My Fight For Truth & Justice Against A Criminal President | Just The Facts YouTube Kimberly Atkins Stohr: Bluesky | Twitter | Boston Globe | WBUR | The Gavel Newsletter | Justice By Design Podcast Barb McQuade: Bluesky | Twitter | University of Michigan Law | Just Security | MSNBC | Attack From Within: How Disinformation Is Sabotaging America

30 Aug 1h 25min

Kimberly Atkins Stohr hosts #SistersInLaw to illuminate the escalating gerrymandering battle led by CA and TX and debate Gavin Newsom’s fresh approach to Trump.  Then, the #Sisters discuss the raid on Bolton with a look at the importance of qualified U.S. Attorneys while delving into an analysis of whether the recent actions of the DOJ live up to their obligations under the Constitution and the law.  They also break down the ruling on the Trump Organization’s civil fraud case and weigh whether it was justified.   Get the brand new ReSIStance T-Shirt & Mini Tote at politicon.com/merch #SistersInLaw Spin-off Shows Are Here! Check out Jill’s New Politicon YouTube Show: Just The Facts Check out Kim’s New Politicon Podcast: Justice By Design Books & Upcoming Tour Events From The #Sisters Joyce’s new book, Giving Up Is Unforgivable, is now available for pre-order!  Not only that, for a limited time, you have the exclusive opportunity to order a signed copy here! Get Barb’s book, Attack From Within, now in paperback! And, don’t miss her ongoing tour!  You can buy tickets at barbaramcquade.com for all upcoming shows, or at the Aspen Institute Link for her appearances there.  You can also get tickets for her talk in Denver at this EventBrite link. Add the #Sisters & your other favorite Politicon podcast hosts on Bluesky Get your #SistersInLaw MERCH at politicon.com/merch WEBSITE & TRANSCRIPT Email: SISTERSINLAW@POLITICON.COM or Thread to @sistersInLaw.podcast Get text updates from #SistersInLaw and Politicon.  Support This Week’s Sponsors Thrive Causemetics: Maximize your look with minimal effort. Go to thrivecausemetics.com/sisters for an exclusive offer of 20% off your first order. Wild Grain:  Get $30 off and free croissants in every box when you start your subscription to delicious quick-bake artisanal pastries, pasta, and bread at wildgrain.com/sisters with promo code: SISTERS Quince: Get 365-day returns and free shipping on high-quality, stylish, and affordable clothing you’ll wear for years to come when you go to quince.com/sisters Helix: Get 27% off sitewide through September 8th on Helix mattresses! Go to helixsleep.com/sisters  Get More From The #SistersInLaw Joyce Vance: Bluesky | Twitter | University of Alabama Law | MSNBC | Civil Discourse Substack | Author of “Giving Up Is Unforgiveable” Jill Wine-Banks: Bluesky | Twitter | Facebook | Website | Author of The Watergate Girl: My Fight For Truth & Justice Against A Criminal President | Just The Facts YouTube Kimberly Atkins Stohr: Bluesky | Twitter | Boston Globe | WBUR | The Gavel Newsletter | Justice By Design Podcast Barb McQuade: Bluesky | Twitter | University of Michigan Law | Just Security | MSNBC | Attack From Within: How Disinformation Is Sabotaging America

23 Aug 1h 28min

Jill Wine-Banks hosts #SistersInLaw to stand up for women’s rights, fire off on Pete Hegseth for his misogynist comments, and renew the call for an Equal Rights Amendment and greater representation for women in government and the military.  Then, the #Sisters explain the court decision on the Impoundment Control Act and break down what it means for presidential power and congressional authority.  They also discuss the lawsuit filed by the District of Columbia to stop Trump’s takeover of its police force and whether it represents a violation of the separation of powers and the limits on the president’s constitutional authority. Get the brand new ReSIStance T-Shirt & Mini Tote at politicon.com/merch #SistersInLaw Spin-off Shows Are Here! Check out Jill’s New Politicon YouTube Show: Just The Facts Check out Kim’s New Politicon Podcast: Justice By Design Books & Upcoming Tour Events From The #Sisters Joyce’s new book, Giving Up Is Unforgivable, is now available for pre-order!  Not only that, for a limited time, you have the exclusive opportunity to order a signed copy here! Get Barb’s book, Attack From Within, now in paperback! And, don’t miss her ongoing tour!  You can buy tickets at barbaramcquade.com for all upcoming shows, or at the Aspen Institute Link for her appearances there.  You can also get tickets for her talk in Denver at this EventBrite link. Add the #Sisters & your other favorite Politicon podcast hosts on Bluesky Get your #SistersInLaw MERCH at politicon.com/merch WEBSITE & TRANSCRIPT Email: SISTERSINLAW@POLITICON.COM or Thread to @sistersInLaw.podcast Get text updates from #SistersInLaw and Politicon.  Support This Week’s Sponsors Aura Frames: Get $35 off on Aura Frames' best-selling Carver Mat digital picture frame.  Go to AuraFrames.com and use the promo code: SISTERS Smalls: For a limited time only, get 60% off your first order PLUS free shipping when you head to Smalls.com/SISTERS  Blueland: For 15% off your order of green cleaning products, go to blueland.com/sisters OneSkin: Get 15% off OneSkin with the code SISTERS at https://www.oneskin.co/ #oneskinpod Get More From The #SistersInLaw Joyce Vance: Bluesky | Twitter | University of Alabama Law | MSNBC | Civil Discourse Substack | Author of “Giving Up Is Unforgiveable” Jill Wine-Banks: Bluesky | Twitter | Facebook | Website | Author of The Watergate Girl: My Fight For Truth & Justice Against A Criminal President | Just The Facts YouTube Kimberly Atkins Stohr: Bluesky | Twitter | Boston Globe | WBUR | The Gavel Newsletter | Justice By Design Podcast Barb McQuade: Bluesky | Twitter | University of Michigan Law | Just Security | MSNBC | Attack From Within: How Disinformation Is Sabotaging America

16 Aug 1h 5min

Joyce Vance hosts #SistersInLaw to examine the legality of the proposed effort by Governor Abbott to gerrymander Texas, how the Democrats in the Texas legislature are fighting back, and where things might go from here.  Then, the #Sisters chastise A.G. Bondi for summoning a grand jury to target Trump’s political opponents, and weigh whether she has lived up to the precedent and responsibilities of her office.  They also explain the legal issues that could shut down ‘Alligator Alcatraz’ by looking at the potential civil rights and environmental violations taking place there. Get the brand new ReSIStance T-Shirt & Mini Tote at politicon.com/merch #SistersInLaw Spin-off Shows Are Here! Check out Jill’s New Politicon YouTube Show: Just The Facts Check out Kim’s New Politicon Podcast: Justice By Design Books & Upcoming Tour Events From The #Sisters Joyce’s new book, Giving Up Is Unforgivable, is now available for pre-order!  Not only that, for a limited time, you have the exclusive opportunity to order a signed copy here! Get Barb’s book, Attack From Within, now in paperback! And, don’t miss her ongoing tour!  You can buy tickets at barbaramcquade.com for all upcoming shows, the Aspen Institute Link for her appearance there, or for her talk in Denver at this EventBrite link. Add the #Sisters & your other favorite Politicon podcast hosts on Bluesky Get your #SistersInLaw MERCH at politicon.com/merch WEBSITE & TRANSCRIPT Email: SISTERSINLAW@POLITICON.COM or Thread to @sistersInLaw.podcast Get text updates from #SistersInLaw and Politicon.  Get More From The #Sisters: From Joyce- Five Questions with Dara Kass, Emergency Room Physician and Women's Rights Activist Support This Week’s Sponsors Osea Malibu: Get 10% off your order of clean beauty products from OSEA Malibu, samples, and free shipping on orders over $50 when you go to oseamalibu.com and use promo code: SISTERS10 HoneyLove: Save 20% Off HoneyLove by going to honeylove.com/SISTERS! #honeylovepod Calm: Perfect your meditation practice and get better sleep with 40% off a premium subscription when you go to calm.com/sisters HexClad: Find your forever cookware @hexclad and get 10% off at hexclad.com/SISTERS! #hexcladpartner Get More From The #SistersInLaw Joyce Vance: Bluesky | Twitter | University of Alabama Law | MSNBC | Civil Discourse Substack | Author of “Giving Up Is Unforgiveable” Jill Wine-Banks: Bluesky | Twitter | Facebook | Website | Author of The Watergate Girl: My Fight For Truth & Justice Against A Criminal President | Just The Facts YouTube Kimberly Atkins Stohr: Bluesky | Twitter | Boston Globe | WBUR | The Gavel Newsletter | Justice By Design Podcast Barb McQuade: Bluesky | Twitter | University of Michigan Law | Just Security | MSNBC | Attack From Within: How Disinformation Is Sabotaging America

9 Aug 59min

Barb McQuade hosts #SistersInLaw to dissect Pam Bondi’s judicial complaints targeting Judge Boasberg and if they are legitimate, before linking them to the growing number of violent threats being faced by members of the judiciary trying to uphold the law.  Then, the #Sisters dive deeper into the danger ethical judges face in the current political climate, and emphasize why their independence is so important.  They also further explore the latest developments in the Epstein and Maxwell saga, with a focus on the comments President Trump recently made about his former employee Virginia Giuffre. Get the brand new ReSIStance T-Shirt & Mini Tote at politicon.com/merch #SistersInLaw Spin-off Shows Are Here! Check out Jill’s New Politicon YouTube Show: Just The Facts Check out Kim’s New Politicon Podcast: Justice By Design Add the #Sisters & your other favorite Politicon podcast hosts on Bluesky Get Barb’s book, Attack From Within, coming out in paperback! Joyce’s new book, Giving Up Is Unforgivable, is now available for pre-order!  Get your #SistersInLaw MERCH at politicon.com/merch WEBSITE & TRANSCRIPT Email: SISTERSINLAW@POLITICON.COM or Thread to @sistersInLaw.podcast Get text updates from #SistersInLaw and Politicon.  Support This Week’s Sponsors Wild Alaskan Company: Get $35 off your first box of wild-caught, sustainable seafood—delivered right to your door. Go to: wildalaskan.com/SISTERS  Thrive Causemetics: Maximize your look with minimal effort. Go to thrivecausemetics.com/sisters for an exclusive offer of 20% off your first order. Pacagen: For an extra 15% off your order and a special gift, head to Pacagen.com/SISTERS and use the code: SISTERS OneSkin: Get 15% off OneSkin with the code SISTERS at https://www.oneskin.co/ #oneskinpod Get More From The #SistersInLaw Joyce Vance: Bluesky | Twitter | University of Alabama Law | MSNBC | Civil Discourse Substack | Author of “Giving Up Is Unforgiveable” Jill Wine-Banks: Bluesky | Twitter | Facebook | Website | Author of The Watergate Girl: My Fight For Truth & Justice Against A Criminal President | Just The Facts YouTube Kimberly Atkins Stohr: Bluesky | Twitter | Boston Globe | WBUR | The Gavel Newsletter | Justice By Design Podcast Barb McQuade: Bluesky | Twitter | University of Michigan Law | Just Security | MSNBC | Attack From Within: How Disinformation Is Sabotaging America

2 Aug 57min