218: YOLO

218: YOLO

Author: Politicon January 11, 2025 Duration: 1:04:24
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Jill Wine-Banks hosts #SistersInLaw to discuss Trump’s unconditional discharge, the role his election to the presidency had on his treatment by the law, his status as a felon, and the SCOTUS ruling on his appeal.  Then, the #Sisters investigate whether we’ll ever see Jack Smith’s report, the validity of Judge Cannon’s attempt to halt its release, and if Biden can use his new legal immunity to get it out to us.  They also expose Mark Zuckerberg’s war on fact-checkers across Meta’s platforms, the pivot to an X-style community notes system, and the growing risk of misinformation and disinformation throughout the social media landscape.

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Four women who have been at the very center of American legal and political power come together for frank, insightful, and often surprising conversations. #SistersInLaw, from Politicon, features Joyce Vance, Barbara McQuade, Kimberly Atkins Stohr, and Jill Wine-Banks-each a former federal prosecutor or top legal analyst-as they dissect the week’s most pressing news. This podcast goes beyond the headlines, offering a unique blend of legal expertise, historical context, and sharp commentary that only insiders with their depth of experience can provide. Listeners hear these sisters in law break down complex court rulings, political maneuvers, and constitutional questions with clarity and a shared sense of purpose. Their dynamic discussions cut through the noise, revealing the underlying mechanisms of justice and governance. It’s a masterclass in understanding how the law truly intersects with politics and daily life, delivered with the candor and rapport of trusted colleagues. For anyone seeking to comprehend the real stakes behind today’s stories, this is an essential listen.
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