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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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304: Inspiring Women
MAY 16, 2026
304: Inspiring Women
<div> <p>Jill Wine-Banks hosts #SistersInLaw to explain the D.C. Circuit arguments over Trump’s 2025 executive order punishing elite law firms for representing clients and causes he dislikes, the firms’ lower court wins, the government’s failed arguments, and the court’s skepticism. Then, the #Sisters examine the DOJ subpoena to the Wall Street Journal issued as part of a leak investigation, and discuss its threat to press freedom.  They also review Jamie Raskin’s anti-corruption bills that strengthen emoluments rules, ban pardon payments, and further other good-government reforms.</p><p><strong>Remember to send in audio questions to </strong><a href="mailto:[email protected]"><strong>[email protected]</strong></a><strong> for the #Sisters to answer on their new companion podcast, </strong><a href="https://www.politicon.com/podcasts/sistersinlaw-sidebar/"><strong>SistersInLaw Sidebar</strong></a><strong>!  It airs Wednesdays wherever you normally get your podcasts!</strong></p><p><strong>Get the brand new ReSIStance T-Shirt, Mini Tote, and other #SistersInLaw gear at </strong><a href="https://merch.ambientinks.com/collections/politicon"><strong><a href="http://politicon.com/merch">politicon.com/merch</a></strong></a><strong>! </strong></p><p><strong>Additional #SistersInLaw Projects</strong><br>Check out Jill’s Politicon YouTube Show: <a href="https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLIMaYVqnSs6_o4D0XhfIYPMCUPXOnJ7JO">Just The Facts</a></p><p>Check out Kim’s Newsletter: <a href="https://bostonglobe.us11.list-manage.com/subscribe?u=90f9e490a860897c7155feca1&amp;id=8650129a48">The Gavel</a></p><p>Joyce’s new book, <a href="https://www.amazon.com/Giving-Up-Unforgivable-Keeping-Democracy/dp/B0DZ5XBVKY/ref=sr_1_1?crid=1JZQ5OTWGQT6J&amp;dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.EFoneQCYaWA3MlFc4zOqErEtNXGa5Kxb5uD2Ouh8gTzMczMu3SG4_Lj2fS5bp9KdMgrnKNnCbCuxgr-OxXnEdQYVKC85XPPc6_-7ttC-n-C8Gi24cHlriphgIjDE5DRN1DrSxwab_EkUU5noxjyMEhKrh2mgsknQrhPK8lv76Iny5-nNAyj35lQaHGhionpW12SPKJsGrkWm8qsYjTGtVMrLG7s2itkbksl0iGPaNkc.Wv0EtwkabaEscKBZ-AEyahcbRwF5UdS02RsJ-NSfhh8&amp;dib_tag=se&amp;keywords=giving&amp;">Giving Up Is Unforgivable</a>, is now available, and for a limited time, you have the exclusive opportunity to order a signed copy <a href="https://sites.prh.com/givingupisunforgivable">here</a>. </p><p>Barb is going on a <a href="https://www.barbaramcquade.com/tour">book tour</a>!  You can also pre-order Barb’s new book, <a href="https://www.barbaramcquade.com/">The Fix</a>. Her first book, <a href="https://www.barbaramcquade.com/">Attack From Within</a>, is now in paperback. </p><p><strong>Add the #Sisters &amp; your other favorite Politicon podcast hosts on </strong><a href="https://bsky.app/starter-pack-short/ELrPgm7"><strong>Bluesky</strong></a></p><p>Get your #SistersInLaw <strong>MERCH</strong> at <a href="https://merch.ambientinks.com/collections/politicon">politicon.com/merch</a></p><p><a href="https://www.politicon.com/podcast-title/sisters-in-law/">WEBSITE &amp; TRANSCRIPT</a></p><p>Email: <a href="mailto:[email protected]">[email protected]</a> or Thread to <a href="https://www.threads.net/@sistersinlaw.podcast">@sistersInLaw.podcast</a></p><p><strong>Get </strong><a href="https://politicon.attn.tv/p/z6Z/landing-page"><strong>text updates</strong></a><strong> from #SistersInLaw and Politicon. </strong></p><p><strong>Mentioned By The #Sisters</strong></p><p>Pre-order Barb’s new book, <a href="https://www.barbaramcquade.com/">The Fix</a>, and get tickets for her <a href="https://www.barbaramcquade.com/tour">upcoming book tour</a>!</p><p>From Barb - <a href="https://www.bloomberg.com/opinion/articles/2026-05-13/patel-fbi-senate-hearing-he-s-an-embarrassment-and-a-risk?srnd=undefined">Patel’s Exploits Are A Serious Risk To The FBI</a></p><p>From Barb - <a href="https://www.ms.now/opinion/jack-smith-honesty-trump-mueller-comey-doj">Jack Smith’s Latent Honesty Is Valuable — But New Challenges Require New Rules</a></p><p><strong>Support This Week’s Sponsors</strong></p><p><strong>HexClad:</strong><br>Find your forever cookware @hexclad and get 10% off at <a href="http://hexclad.com/SISTERS">hexclad.com/SISTERS</a>! #hexcladpartner</p><p><strong>Blueland: </strong><br>Get 15% off your order of green cleaning products at <a href="http://blueland.com/sisters">blueland.com/sisters</a></p><p><strong>Mill:</strong><br>Try Mill risk-free for 90 days and get $75 off at <a href="http://mill.com/SISTERS">mill.com/SISTERS</a> and use code <strong>SISTERS</strong> at checkout.</p><p><strong>HoneyLove:</strong><br>Save 20% Off Honeylove by going to <a href="http://honeylove.com/SISTERS">honeylove.com/SISTERS</a>! #honeylovepod</p><p><strong>Wild Grain: </strong><br>Get $30 off your first box and free croissants for life when you start your subscription to delicious quick-bake artisanal pastries, pasta, and bread at <a href="http://wildgrain.com/sisters">wildgrain.com/sisters</a><strong> </strong>with promo code: <strong>SISTERS</strong></p><p><strong>Get More From The #SistersInLaw</strong></p><p>Joyce Vance: <a href="https://bsky.app/profile/did:plc:q3glmp5enr5gkuu2uaosjker">Bluesky</a> |<strong> </strong><a href="https://twitter.com/JoyceWhiteVance">Twitter</a> | <a href="https://www.law.ua.edu/directory/People/view/Joyce_Vance">University of Alabama Law</a> |<strong> </strong><a href="https://joycevance.substack.com/">Civil Discourse Substack</a> | <a href="https://www.msnbc.com/author/joyce-vance-ncpn1243130">MSNBC</a><strong> </strong>| <a href="https://www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/801635/giving-up-is-unforgivable-by-joyce-vance/">Author of “Giving Up Is Unforgiveable”</a></p><p>Jill Wine-Banks:<strong> </strong><a href="https://bsky.app/profile/did:plc:5klap434eteydsxvdydtqkf2">Bluesky</a> | <a href="https://twitter.com/JillWineBanks">Twitter</a> | <a href="https://www.facebook.com/JWineBanks/">Facebook</a> | <a href="https://www.jillwinebanks.com/">Website</a> | <a href="https://amzn.to/3IezePZ">Author of The Watergate Girl: My Fight For Truth &amp; Justice Against A Criminal President</a> | <a href="https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLIMaYVqnSs6_o4D0XhfIYPMCUPXOnJ7JO">Just The Facts YouTube</a></p><p>Kimberly Atkins Stohr:<strong> </strong><a href="https://bsky.app/profile/did:plc:3c364tyj5mfmd476kswz6rzf">Bluesky</a> | <a href="https://twitter.com/KimberlyEAtkins">Twitter</a> | <a href="https://www.bostonglobe.com/about/staff-list/staff/kimberly-atkins/">Boston Globe</a> | <a href="https://www.wbur.org/inside/staff/kimberly-atkins">WBUR</a> | <a href="https://bostonglobe.us11.list-manage.com/subscribe?u=90f9e490a860897c7155feca1&amp;id=8650129a48">The Gavel Newsletter</a> | <a href="https://www.politicon.com/podcast-title/justice-by-design/">Justice By Design Podcast</a></p><p>Barb McQuade: <a href="http://barbaramcquade.com/">barbaramcquade.com</a> | <a href="https://bsky.app/profile/did:plc:jdjwmydknwnaljoxntmrt5lu">Bluesky</a> | <a href="https://twitter.com/BarbMcQuade">Twitter</a> | <a href="https://www.law.umich.edu/FacultyBio/Pages/FacultyBio.aspx?FacID=bmcquade">University of Michigan Law</a> | <a href="https://www.justsecurity.org/author/mcquadebarbara/">Just Security</a> | <a href="https://www.msnbc.com/author/barbara-mcquade-ncpn1048426">MSNBC</a> | <a href="https://www.barbaramcquade.com/">Attack From Within: How Disinformation Is Sabotaging America</a></p></div>
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303: Fire In The Hole
MAY 13, 2026
303: Fire In The Hole
<div> <p>In this episode of Sisters Sidebar, Jill Wine-Banks and Kimberly Atkins-Stor answer your questions on everything from the Secretary of Defense’s firing powers to conservatorships, and more. They discuss Pete Hegseth’s removal of the Secretary of the Navy, how the Posse Comitatus Act applies to JAG attorneys prosecuting civilian cases, whether substituting the United States as defendant in the E. Jean Carroll case could reopen presidential immunity, if the Roberts’ Court would have upheld the Voting Rights Act in 1965, using a dictionary definition of 86 to defeat Jim Comey’s indictment, and the process for initiating conservatorships.</p><p><strong>Freshen up your spring wardrobe!  Get the ReSIStance T-Shirt, Mini Tote, and other #SistersInLaw gear at </strong><a href="https://merch.ambientinks.com/collections/politicon"><strong><a href="http://politicon.com/merch">politicon.com/merch</a></strong></a><strong>! </strong></p><p><strong>Additional #SistersInLaw Projects</strong></p><p><a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/sistersinlaw/id1551206847">#SistersInLaw Main Show</a></p><p>Jill’s Politicon YouTube Show: <a href="https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLIMaYVqnSs6_o4D0XhfIYPMCUPXOnJ7JO">Just The Facts</a></p><p>Kim’s Newsletter: <a href="https://bostonglobe.us11.list-manage.com/subscribe?u=90f9e490a860897c7155feca1&amp;id=8650129a48">The Gavel</a></p><p>Joyce’s new book, <a href="https://www.amazon.com/Giving-Up-Unforgivable-Keeping-Democracy/dp/B0DZ5XBVKY/ref=sr_1_1?crid=1JZQ5OTWGQT6J&amp;dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.EFoneQCYaWA3MlFc4zOqErEtNXGa5Kxb5uD2Ouh8gTzMczMu3SG4_Lj2fS5bp9KdMgrnKNnCbCuxgr-OxXnEdQYVKC85XPPc6_-7ttC-n-C8Gi24cHlriphgIjDE5DRN1DrSxwab_EkUU5noxjyMEhKrh2mgsknQrhPK8lv76Iny5-nNAyj35lQaHGhionpW12SPKJsGrkWm8qsYjTGtVMrLG7s2itkbksl0iGPaNkc.Wv0EtwkabaEscKBZ-AEyahcbRwF5UdS02RsJ-NSfhh8&amp;dib_tag=se&amp;keywords=giving&amp;">Giving Up Is Unforgivable</a>, is now available, and for a limited time, you have the exclusive opportunity to order a signed copy <a href="https://sites.prh.com/givingupisunforgivable">here</a>. </p><p>Pre-order Barb’s new book, <a href="https://sevenstories.com/books/4821-the-fix">The Fix</a>, or her first book, <a href="https://www.barbaramcquade.com/">Attack From Within</a>, now in paperback. </p><p><strong>Add the #Sisters &amp; your other favorite Politicon podcast hosts on </strong><a href="https://bsky.app/starter-pack-short/ELrPgm7"><strong>Bluesky</strong></a></p><p>Get your #SistersInLaw <strong>MERCH</strong> at <a href="https://merch.ambientinks.com/collections/politicon">politicon.com/merch</a></p><p><a href="https://www.politicon.com/podcast-title/sisters-in-law/">WEBSITE &amp; TRANSCRIPT</a></p><p>Email: <a href="mailto:[email protected]">[email protected]</a> or Thread to <a href="https://www.threads.net/@sistersinlaw.podcast">@sistersInLaw.podcast</a></p><p><strong>Get </strong><a href="https://politicon.attn.tv/p/z6Z/landing-page"><strong>text updates</strong></a><strong> from #SistersInLaw and Politicon. </strong></p><p><strong>Mentioned By The #Sisters</strong></p><p>From Jill - <a href="https://www.startribune.com/ice-enforcement-minnesota-militarized-police-constitutional-rights/601587288">Opinion | The line between civilian and military law enforcement is blurring. Congress must act.</a></p><p>Pre-order Barb’s new book, <a href="https://www.barbaramcquade.com/">The Fix</a>, and get tickets for her <a href="https://www.barbaramcquade.com/tour">upcoming book tour</a>!</p><p><strong>Support This Week’s Sponsors:</strong></p><p><strong>Helix:</strong><br>Find your perfect mattress with Helix’s Best Of Web: Memorial Day Sale! Get 27% off sitewide, exclusive for listeners of #SistersInLaw at <a href="http://helixsleep.com/sisters">helixsleep.com/sisters</a>!</p><p><strong>Pocket Hose: </strong><br>Text <strong>LAW</strong> to 64000 for your 2 free gifts with the purchase of any Pocket Hose Ballistic hose. By texting 64000, you agree to receive recurring automated marketing messages from Pocket Hose. Message frequency varies, and data rates may apply. Text STOP at any time to opt out. Text HELP for additional Information. No purchase required. Terms apply, available at <a href="http://pockethose.com/terms">http://PocketHose.com/terms</a></p><p><strong>Get More From The #SistersInLaw</strong></p><p>Joyce Vance: <a href="https://bsky.app/profile/did:plc:q3glmp5enr5gkuu2uaosjker">Bluesky</a> |<strong> </strong><a href="https://twitter.com/JoyceWhiteVance">Twitter</a> | <a href="https://www.law.ua.edu/directory/People/view/Joyce_Vance">University of Alabama Law</a> |<strong> </strong><a href="https://joycevance.substack.com/">Civil Discourse Substack</a> | <a href="https://www.msnbc.com/author/joyce-vance-ncpn1243130">MSNBC</a><strong> </strong>| <a href="https://www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/801635/giving-up-is-unforgivable-by-joyce-vance/">Author of “Giving Up Is Unforgiveable”</a></p><p>Jill Wine-Banks:<strong> </strong><a href="https://bsky.app/profile/did:plc:5klap434eteydsxvdydtqkf2">Bluesky</a> | <a href="https://twitter.com/JillWineBanks">Twitter</a> | <a href="https://www.facebook.com/JWineBanks/">Facebook</a> | <a href="https://www.jillwinebanks.com/">Website</a> | <a href="https://amzn.to/3IezePZ">Author of The Watergate Girl: My Fight For Truth &amp; Justice Against A Criminal President</a> | <a href="https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLIMaYVqnSs6_o4D0XhfIYPMCUPXOnJ7JO">Just The Facts YouTube</a></p><p>Kimberly Atkins Stohr:<strong> </strong><a href="https://bsky.app/profile/did:plc:3c364tyj5mfmd476kswz6rzf">Bluesky</a> | <a href="https://twitter.com/KimberlyEAtkins">Twitter</a> | <a href="https://www.bostonglobe.com/about/staff-list/staff/kimberly-atkins/">Boston Globe</a> | <a href="https://www.wbur.org/inside/staff/kimberly-atkins">WBUR</a> | <a href="https://bostonglobe.us11.list-manage.com/subscribe?u=90f9e490a860897c7155feca1&amp;id=8650129a48">The Gavel Newsletter</a> | <a href="https://www.politicon.com/podcast-title/justice-by-design/">Justice By Design Podcast</a></p><p>Barb McQuade: <a href="http://barbaramcquade.com/">barbaramcquade.com</a> | <a href="https://bsky.app/profile/did:plc:jdjwmydknwnaljoxntmrt5lu">Bluesky</a> | <a href="https://twitter.com/BarbMcQuade">Twitter</a> | <a href="https://www.law.umich.edu/FacultyBio/Pages/FacultyBio.aspx?FacID=bmcquade">University of Michigan Law</a> | <a href="https://www.justsecurity.org/author/mcquadebarbara/">Just Security</a> | <a href="https://www.msnbc.com/author/barbara-mcquade-ncpn1048426">MSNBC</a> | <a href="https://www.barbaramcquade.com/">Attack From Within: How Disinformation Is Sabotaging America</a></p></div>
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25 MIN
302: The Gerrymandering Wars
MAY 9, 2026
302: The Gerrymandering Wars
<div> <p>Joyce Vance hosts #SistersInLaw to discuss Chief Justice Roberts’ defense of the SCOTUS against partisanship accusations, the controversy over its Louisiana v. Callais ruling and the immediate implementation of the decision, and Justice Jackson’s pushback on the court.  Then, the #Sisters break down the escalating gerrymandering war, Trump’s pressure on Republicans to redraw maps mid-decade, and Democrats' possible responses. They also examine the FBI’s seizure of 2020 election records from Fulton County, Georgia, a federal judge’s refusal to return them, and suspicious FBI targeting of a Democratic state senator involved in Virginia redistricting.</p><p><strong>Remember to send in audio questions to </strong><a href="mailto:[email protected]"><strong>[email protected]</strong></a><strong> for the #Sisters to answer on their new companion podcast, </strong><a href="https://www.politicon.com/podcasts/sistersinlaw-sidebar/"><strong>SistersInLaw Sidebar</strong></a><strong>!  It airs Wednesdays wherever you normally get your podcasts!</strong></p><p><strong>Get the brand new ReSIStance T-Shirt, Mini Tote, and other #SistersInLaw gear at </strong><a href="https://merch.ambientinks.com/collections/politicon"><strong><a href="http://politicon.com/merch">politicon.com/merch</a></strong></a><strong>! </strong></p><p><strong>Additional #SistersInLaw Projects</strong><br>Check out Jill’s Politicon YouTube Show: <a href="https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLIMaYVqnSs6_o4D0XhfIYPMCUPXOnJ7JO">Just The Facts</a></p><p>Check out Kim’s Newsletter: <a href="https://bostonglobe.us11.list-manage.com/subscribe?u=90f9e490a860897c7155feca1&amp;id=8650129a48">The Gavel</a></p><p>Joyce’s new book, <a href="https://www.amazon.com/Giving-Up-Unforgivable-Keeping-Democracy/dp/B0DZ5XBVKY/ref=sr_1_1?crid=1JZQ5OTWGQT6J&amp;dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.EFoneQCYaWA3MlFc4zOqErEtNXGa5Kxb5uD2Ouh8gTzMczMu3SG4_Lj2fS5bp9KdMgrnKNnCbCuxgr-OxXnEdQYVKC85XPPc6_-7ttC-n-C8Gi24cHlriphgIjDE5DRN1DrSxwab_EkUU5noxjyMEhKrh2mgsknQrhPK8lv76Iny5-nNAyj35lQaHGhionpW12SPKJsGrkWm8qsYjTGtVMrLG7s2itkbksl0iGPaNkc.Wv0EtwkabaEscKBZ-AEyahcbRwF5UdS02RsJ-NSfhh8&amp;dib_tag=se&amp;keywords=giving&amp;">Giving Up Is Unforgivable</a>, is now available, and for a limited time, you have the exclusive opportunity to order a signed copy <a href="https://sites.prh.com/givingupisunforgivable">here</a>. </p><p>Barb is going on a <a href="https://www.barbaramcquade.com/tour">book tour</a>!  You can also pre-order Barb’s new book, <a href="https://www.barbaramcquade.com/">The Fix</a>. Her first book, <a href="https://www.barbaramcquade.com/">Attack From Within</a>, is now in paperback. </p><p><strong>Add the #Sisters &amp; your other favorite Politicon podcast hosts on </strong><a href="https://bsky.app/starter-pack-short/ELrPgm7"><strong>Bluesky</strong></a></p><p>Get your #SistersInLaw <strong>MERCH</strong> at <a href="https://merch.ambientinks.com/collections/politicon">politicon.com/merch</a></p><p><a href="https://www.politicon.com/podcast-title/sisters-in-law/">WEBSITE &amp; TRANSCRIPT</a></p><p>Email: <a href="mailto:[email protected]">[email protected]</a> or Thread to <a href="https://www.threads.net/@sistersinlaw.podcast">@sistersInLaw.podcast</a></p><p><strong>Get </strong><a href="https://politicon.attn.tv/p/z6Z/landing-page"><strong>text updates</strong></a><strong> from #SistersInLaw and Politicon. </strong></p><p><strong>Mentioned By The #Sisters</strong></p><p>Pre-order Barb’s new book, <a href="https://www.barbaramcquade.com/">The Fix</a>, and get tickets for her <a href="https://www.barbaramcquade.com/tour">upcoming book tour</a>!</p><p>From Barb - <a href="https://staytuned.substack.com/p/what-is-a-reasonable-expectation-privacy-digital-age-scotus?r=1kwg6m&amp;utm_medium=ios&amp;triedRedirect=true">What is a Reasonable Expectation of Privacy in the Digital Age?</a></p><p>From Barb - <a href="https://www.ms.now/opinion/james-comey-second-indictment-8647-trump">The second James Comey indictment is another DOJ embarrassment</a></p><p><strong>Support This Week’s Sponsors</strong></p><p><strong>Wild Alaskan Company: </strong><br>Get $35 off your first box of wild-caught, sustainable seafood—delivered right to your<br>door. 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Go to <a href="http://thrivecausemetics.com/sisters">thrivecausemetics.com/sisters</a> for an exclusive offer of 20% off your first order.</p><p><strong>Smalls: </strong><br>Stop serving your little carnivore a bowl of processed shortcuts and get 60% off your first order of high-quality cat food, plus free shipping AND free treats for life, when you head to <a href="http://smalls.com/SISTERS">Smalls.com/SISTERS</a></p><p><strong>DeleteMe:</strong><br>Get 20% off your DeleteMe plan when you go to <a href="http://joindeleteme.com/SISTERS">joindeleteme.com/SISTERS</a> and use promo<br>code <strong>SISTERS</strong> at checkout.</p><p><strong>Quince:</strong><br>Upgrade your spring fashion and get 365-day returns and free shipping on high-quality, stylish, and affordable clothing you’ll wear for years to come at <a href="http://quince.com/sisters">quince.com/sisters</a><strong>.  </strong>Now available in Canada.</p><p><strong>Get More From The #SistersInLaw</strong></p><p>Joyce Vance: <a href="https://bsky.app/profile/did:plc:q3glmp5enr5gkuu2uaosjker">Bluesky</a> |<strong> </strong><a href="https://twitter.com/JoyceWhiteVance">Twitter</a> | <a href="https://www.law.ua.edu/directory/People/view/Joyce_Vance">University of Alabama Law</a> |<strong> </strong><a href="https://joycevance.substack.com/">Civil Discourse Substack</a> | <a href="https://www.msnbc.com/author/joyce-vance-ncpn1243130">MSNBC</a><strong> </strong>| <a href="https://www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/801635/giving-up-is-unforgivable-by-joyce-vance/">Author of “Giving Up Is Unforgiveable”</a></p><p>Jill Wine-Banks:<strong> </strong><a href="https://bsky.app/profile/did:plc:5klap434eteydsxvdydtqkf2">Bluesky</a> | <a href="https://twitter.com/JillWineBanks">Twitter</a> | <a href="https://www.facebook.com/JWineBanks/">Facebook</a> | <a href="https://www.jillwinebanks.com/">Website</a> | <a href="https://amzn.to/3IezePZ">Author of The Watergate Girl: My Fight For Truth &amp; Justice Against A Criminal President</a> | <a href="https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLIMaYVqnSs6_o4D0XhfIYPMCUPXOnJ7JO">Just The Facts YouTube</a></p><p>Kimberly Atkins Stohr:<strong> </strong><a href="https://bsky.app/profile/did:plc:3c364tyj5mfmd476kswz6rzf">Bluesky</a> | <a href="https://twitter.com/KimberlyEAtkins">Twitter</a> | <a href="https://www.bostonglobe.com/about/staff-list/staff/kimberly-atkins/">Boston Globe</a> | <a href="https://www.wbur.org/inside/staff/kimberly-atkins">WBUR</a> | <a href="https://bostonglobe.us11.list-manage.com/subscribe?u=90f9e490a860897c7155feca1&amp;id=8650129a48">The Gavel Newsletter</a> | <a href="https://www.politicon.com/podcast-title/justice-by-design/">Justice By Design Podcast</a></p><p>Barb McQuade: <a href="http://barbaramcquade.com/">barbaramcquade.com</a> | <a href="https://bsky.app/profile/did:plc:jdjwmydknwnaljoxntmrt5lu">Bluesky</a> | <a href="https://twitter.com/BarbMcQuade">Twitter</a> | <a href="https://www.law.umich.edu/FacultyBio/Pages/FacultyBio.aspx?FacID=bmcquade">University of Michigan Law</a> | <a href="https://www.justsecurity.org/author/mcquadebarbara/">Just Security</a> | <a href="https://www.msnbc.com/author/barbara-mcquade-ncpn1048426">MSNBC</a> | <a href="https://www.barbaramcquade.com/">Attack From Within: How Disinformation Is Sabotaging America</a></p></div>
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301: CSI: Seashells Division
MAY 6, 2026
301: CSI: Seashells Division
<div> <p>In this episode of #SistersInLaw Sidebar, Joyce Vance and Barb McQuade answer your questions on everything from the powers of the judicial branch to pursuing a case in small claims court, and more.  They discuss whether the indictment of James Comey is a case of selective prosecution, what happens when a district is reconfigured by gerrymandering, how the assets of estates are allocated without a will, whether the judicial or legislative branch makes the ultimate determination on our laws, pursuing a case in small claims court, and the difference between a copyright and a trademark.</p><p><strong>Freshen up your spring wardrobe!  Get the ReSIStance T-Shirt, Mini Tote, and other #SistersInLaw gear at </strong><a href="https://merch.ambientinks.com/collections/politicon"><strong><a href="http://politicon.com/merch">politicon.com/merch</a></strong></a><strong>! </strong></p><p><strong>Additional #SistersInLaw Projects</strong></p><p><a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/sistersinlaw/id1551206847">#SistersInLaw Main Show</a></p><p>Jill’s Politicon YouTube Show: <a href="https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLIMaYVqnSs6_o4D0XhfIYPMCUPXOnJ7JO">Just The Facts</a></p><p>Kim’s Newsletter: <a href="https://bostonglobe.us11.list-manage.com/subscribe?u=90f9e490a860897c7155feca1&amp;id=8650129a48">The Gavel</a></p><p>Joyce’s new book, <a href="https://www.amazon.com/Giving-Up-Unforgivable-Keeping-Democracy/dp/B0DZ5XBVKY/ref=sr_1_1?crid=1JZQ5OTWGQT6J&amp;dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.EFoneQCYaWA3MlFc4zOqErEtNXGa5Kxb5uD2Ouh8gTzMczMu3SG4_Lj2fS5bp9KdMgrnKNnCbCuxgr-OxXnEdQYVKC85XPPc6_-7ttC-n-C8Gi24cHlriphgIjDE5DRN1DrSxwab_EkUU5noxjyMEhKrh2mgsknQrhPK8lv76Iny5-nNAyj35lQaHGhionpW12SPKJsGrkWm8qsYjTGtVMrLG7s2itkbksl0iGPaNkc.Wv0EtwkabaEscKBZ-AEyahcbRwF5UdS02RsJ-NSfhh8&amp;dib_tag=se&amp;keywords=giving&amp;">Giving Up Is Unforgivable</a>, is now available, and for a limited time, you have the exclusive opportunity to order a signed copy <a href="https://sites.prh.com/givingupisunforgivable">here</a>. </p><p>Pre-order Barb’s new book, <a href="https://sevenstories.com/books/4821-the-fix">The Fix</a>, or her first book, <a href="https://www.barbaramcquade.com/">Attack From Within</a>, now in paperback. </p><p><strong>Add the #Sisters &amp; your other favorite Politicon podcast hosts on </strong><a href="https://bsky.app/starter-pack-short/ELrPgm7"><strong>Bluesky</strong></a></p><p>Get your #SistersInLaw <strong>MERCH</strong> at <a href="https://merch.ambientinks.com/collections/politicon">politicon.com/merch</a></p><p><a href="https://www.politicon.com/podcast-title/sisters-in-law/">WEBSITE &amp; TRANSCRIPT</a></p><p>Email: <a href="mailto:[email protected]">[email protected]</a> or Thread to <a href="https://www.threads.net/@sistersinlaw.podcast">@sistersInLaw.podcast</a></p><p><strong>Get </strong><a href="https://politicon.attn.tv/p/z6Z/landing-page"><strong>text updates</strong></a><strong> from #SistersInLaw and Politicon. </strong></p><p><strong>Support This Week’s Sponsors:</strong></p><p><strong>IQ Bar:</strong><br>Text <strong>SISTERS</strong> to 64000 to get 20% off all IQBAR products, plus FREE shipping. Message<br>and data rates may apply.</p><p><strong>Fast Growing Trees:</strong><br>Get great deals on spring planting essentials, up to half off on select plants, and 20% off your first purchase at <a href="http://fastgrowingtrees.com/">fastgrowingtrees.com</a> with code <strong>SISTERS</strong> at checkout.</p><p><strong>Get More From The #SistersInLaw</strong></p><p>Joyce Vance: <a href="https://bsky.app/profile/did:plc:q3glmp5enr5gkuu2uaosjker">Bluesky</a> |<strong> </strong><a href="https://twitter.com/JoyceWhiteVance">Twitter</a> | <a href="https://www.law.ua.edu/directory/People/view/Joyce_Vance">University of Alabama Law</a> |<strong> </strong><a href="https://joycevance.substack.com/">Civil Discourse Substack</a> | <a href="https://www.msnbc.com/author/joyce-vance-ncpn1243130">MSNBC</a><strong> </strong>| <a href="https://www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/801635/giving-up-is-unforgivable-by-joyce-vance/">Author of “Giving Up Is Unforgiveable”</a></p><p>Jill Wine-Banks:<strong> </strong><a href="https://bsky.app/profile/did:plc:5klap434eteydsxvdydtqkf2">Bluesky</a> | <a href="https://twitter.com/JillWineBanks">Twitter</a> | <a href="https://www.facebook.com/JWineBanks/">Facebook</a> | <a href="https://www.jillwinebanks.com/">Website</a> | <a href="https://amzn.to/3IezePZ">Author of The Watergate Girl: My Fight For Truth &amp; Justice Against A Criminal President</a> | <a href="https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLIMaYVqnSs6_o4D0XhfIYPMCUPXOnJ7JO">Just The Facts YouTube</a></p><p>Kimberly Atkins Stohr:<strong> </strong><a href="https://bsky.app/profile/did:plc:3c364tyj5mfmd476kswz6rzf">Bluesky</a> | <a href="https://twitter.com/KimberlyEAtkins">Twitter</a> | <a href="https://www.bostonglobe.com/about/staff-list/staff/kimberly-atkins/">Boston Globe</a> | <a href="https://www.wbur.org/inside/staff/kimberly-atkins">WBUR</a> | <a href="https://bostonglobe.us11.list-manage.com/subscribe?u=90f9e490a860897c7155feca1&amp;id=8650129a48">The Gavel Newsletter</a> | <a href="https://www.politicon.com/podcast-title/justice-by-design/">Justice By Design Podcast</a></p><p>Barb McQuade: <a href="http://barbaramcquade.com/">barbaramcquade.com</a> | <a href="https://bsky.app/profile/did:plc:jdjwmydknwnaljoxntmrt5lu">Bluesky</a> | <a href="https://twitter.com/BarbMcQuade">Twitter</a> | <a href="https://www.law.umich.edu/FacultyBio/Pages/FacultyBio.aspx?FacID=bmcquade">University of Michigan Law</a> | <a href="https://www.justsecurity.org/author/mcquadebarbara/">Just Security</a> | <a href="https://www.msnbc.com/author/barbara-mcquade-ncpn1048426">MSNBC</a> | <a href="https://www.barbaramcquade.com/">Attack From Within: How Disinformation Is Sabotaging America</a></p></div>
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300: SCOTUS 86s Voting Rights
MAY 2, 2026
300: SCOTUS 86s Voting Rights
<div> <p>Kimberly Atkins Stohr hosts #SistersInLaw to discuss the SCOTUS ruling in Louisiana v. Callais, looking at the history of district allocation, how it undermines the Voting Rights Act, the significance of Justice Kagan’s dissent, and what it could mean for the country going forward.  Then, the #Sisters explain the indictment of former FBI Director James Comey, the legal definition of a true threat, and the protection the 1st Amendment affords political speech.  They also review the criminal charges against the attempted presidential assassin at the White House Correspondents’ Dinner and the ethics of using it as leverage for a White House ballroom.</p><p><strong>Remember to send in audio questions to </strong><a href="mailto:[email protected]"><strong>[email protected]</strong></a><strong> for the #Sisters to answer on their new companion podcast, </strong><a href="https://www.politicon.com/podcasts/sistersinlaw-sidebar/"><strong>SistersInLaw Sidebar</strong></a><strong>!  It airs Wednesdays wherever you normally get your podcasts!</strong></p><p><strong>Get the brand new ReSIStance T-Shirt, Mini Tote, and other #SistersInLaw gear at </strong><a href="https://merch.ambientinks.com/collections/politicon"><strong><a href="http://politicon.com/merch">politicon.com/merch</a></strong></a><strong>! </strong></p><p><strong>Additional #SistersInLaw Projects</strong><br>Check out Jill’s Politicon YouTube Show: <a href="https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLIMaYVqnSs6_o4D0XhfIYPMCUPXOnJ7JO">Just The Facts</a></p><p>Check out Kim’s Newsletter: <a href="https://bostonglobe.us11.list-manage.com/subscribe?u=90f9e490a860897c7155feca1&amp;id=8650129a48">The Gavel</a></p><p>Joyce’s new book, <a href="https://www.amazon.com/Giving-Up-Unforgivable-Keeping-Democracy/dp/B0DZ5XBVKY/ref=sr_1_1?crid=1JZQ5OTWGQT6J&amp;dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.EFoneQCYaWA3MlFc4zOqErEtNXGa5Kxb5uD2Ouh8gTzMczMu3SG4_Lj2fS5bp9KdMgrnKNnCbCuxgr-OxXnEdQYVKC85XPPc6_-7ttC-n-C8Gi24cHlriphgIjDE5DRN1DrSxwab_EkUU5noxjyMEhKrh2mgsknQrhPK8lv76Iny5-nNAyj35lQaHGhionpW12SPKJsGrkWm8qsYjTGtVMrLG7s2itkbksl0iGPaNkc.Wv0EtwkabaEscKBZ-AEyahcbRwF5UdS02RsJ-NSfhh8&amp;dib_tag=se&amp;keywords=giving&amp;">Giving Up Is Unforgivable</a>, is now available, and for a limited time, you have the exclusive opportunity to order a signed copy <a href="https://sites.prh.com/givingupisunforgivable">here</a>. </p><p>Barb is going on a <a href="https://www.barbaramcquade.com/tour">book tour</a>!  You can also pre-order Barb’s new book, <a href="https://www.barbaramcquade.com/">The Fix</a>. Her first book, <a href="https://www.barbaramcquade.com/">Attack From Within</a>, is now in paperback. </p><p><strong>Add the #Sisters &amp; your other favorite Politicon podcast hosts on </strong><a href="https://bsky.app/starter-pack-short/ELrPgm7"><strong>Bluesky</strong></a></p><p>Get your #SistersInLaw <strong>MERCH</strong> at <a href="https://merch.ambientinks.com/collections/politicon">politicon.com/merch</a></p><p><a href="https://www.politicon.com/podcast-title/sisters-in-law/">WEBSITE &amp; TRANSCRIPT</a></p><p>Email: <a href="mailto:[email protected]">[email protected]</a> or Thread to <a href="https://www.threads.net/@sistersinlaw.podcast">@sistersInLaw.podcast</a></p><p><strong>Get </strong><a href="https://politicon.attn.tv/p/z6Z/landing-page"><strong>text updates</strong></a><strong> from #SistersInLaw and Politicon. </strong></p><p><strong>Mentioned By The #Sisters</strong></p><p>Pre-order Barb’s new book, <a href="https://www.barbaramcquade.com/">The Fix</a>, and get tickets for her <a href="https://www.barbaramcquade.com/tour">upcoming book tour</a>!</p><p>From Barb - <a href="https://staytuned.substack.com/p/what-is-a-reasonable-expectation-privacy-digital-age-scotus?r=1kwg6m&amp;utm_medium=ios&amp;triedRedirect=true">What is a Reasonable Expectation of Privacy in the Digital Age?</a></p><p>From Barb - <a href="https://www.ms.now/opinion/james-comey-second-indictment-8647-trump">The second James Comey indictment is another DOJ embarrassment</a></p><p><strong>Support This Week’s Sponsors</strong></p><p><strong>Pocket Hose: </strong><br>Text <strong>LAW</strong> to 64000 for your 2 free gifts with the purchase of any Pocket Hose Ballistic hose. By texting 64000, you agree to receive recurring automated marketing messages from Pocket Hose. Message frequency varies, and data rates may apply. Text STOP at any time to opt out. Text HELP for additional Information. No purchase required. Terms apply, available at <a href="http://pockethose.com/terms">http://PocketHose.com/terms</a></p><p><strong>Osea Malibu: </strong><br>Get a spring-worthy glow with 10% off your first order of clean beauty products from OSEA Malibu when you go to <a href="https://oseamalibu.com/">oseamalibu.com</a> and use promo code: <strong>SISTERS10</strong></p><p><strong>IQBar: </strong><br>Text <strong>SISTERS</strong> to 64000 to get 20% off all IQBAR products, plus FREE shipping. Message<br>and data rates may apply.</p><p><strong>HexClad:</strong><br>Find your forever cookware @hexclad and get 10% off at <a href="http://hexclad.com/SISTERS">hexclad.com/SISTERS</a>! #hexcladpartner</p><p><strong>Get More From The #SistersInLaw</strong></p><p>Joyce Vance: <a href="https://bsky.app/profile/did:plc:q3glmp5enr5gkuu2uaosjker">Bluesky</a> |<strong> </strong><a href="https://twitter.com/JoyceWhiteVance">Twitter</a> | <a href="https://www.law.ua.edu/directory/People/view/Joyce_Vance">University of Alabama Law</a> |<strong> </strong><a href="https://joycevance.substack.com/">Civil Discourse Substack</a> | <a href="https://www.msnbc.com/author/joyce-vance-ncpn1243130">MSNBC</a><strong> </strong>| <a href="https://www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/801635/giving-up-is-unforgivable-by-joyce-vance/">Author of “Giving Up Is Unforgiveable”</a></p><p>Jill Wine-Banks:<strong> </strong><a href="https://bsky.app/profile/did:plc:5klap434eteydsxvdydtqkf2">Bluesky</a> | <a href="https://twitter.com/JillWineBanks">Twitter</a> | <a href="https://www.facebook.com/JWineBanks/">Facebook</a> | <a href="https://www.jillwinebanks.com/">Website</a> | <a href="https://amzn.to/3IezePZ">Author of The Watergate Girl: My Fight For Truth &amp; Justice Against A Criminal President</a> | <a href="https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLIMaYVqnSs6_o4D0XhfIYPMCUPXOnJ7JO">Just The Facts YouTube</a></p><p>Kimberly Atkins Stohr:<strong> </strong><a href="https://bsky.app/profile/did:plc:3c364tyj5mfmd476kswz6rzf">Bluesky</a> | <a href="https://twitter.com/KimberlyEAtkins">Twitter</a> | <a href="https://www.bostonglobe.com/about/staff-list/staff/kimberly-atkins/">Boston Globe</a> | <a href="https://www.wbur.org/inside/staff/kimberly-atkins">WBUR</a> | <a href="https://bostonglobe.us11.list-manage.com/subscribe?u=90f9e490a860897c7155feca1&amp;id=8650129a48">The Gavel Newsletter</a> | <a href="https://www.politicon.com/podcast-title/justice-by-design/">Justice By Design Podcast</a></p><p>Barb McQuade: <a href="http://barbaramcquade.com/">barbaramcquade.com</a> | <a href="https://bsky.app/profile/did:plc:jdjwmydknwnaljoxntmrt5lu">Bluesky</a> | <a href="https://twitter.com/BarbMcQuade">Twitter</a> | <a href="https://www.law.umich.edu/FacultyBio/Pages/FacultyBio.aspx?FacID=bmcquade">University of Michigan Law</a> | <a href="https://www.justsecurity.org/author/mcquadebarbara/">Just Security</a> | <a href="https://www.msnbc.com/author/barbara-mcquade-ncpn1048426">MSNBC</a> | <a href="https://www.barbaramcquade.com/">Attack From Within: How Disinformation Is Sabotaging America</a></p></div>
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77 MIN