257: Unitary Executive Meets Textualism

257: Unitary Executive Meets Textualism

Author: Politicon October 11, 2025 Duration: 1:05:33
Joyce Vance hosts #SistersInLaw to analyze the merits of the indictment against NY Attorney General Letitia James by examining the challenges of proving mortgage fraud, while skewering Trump’s weaponization of the DOJ under a complicit Pam Bondi..  Then, they dive into the legality of National Guard deployments in our cities, explain what the letter of the law means in 10 USC 12406, and lay out the dangers that these troops pose for the people of Portland, Chicago, and future targets of the administration.   They also break down the voting rights issues confronting the country through the lens of the ongoing gerrymandering case, Louisiana v. Callais, currently before the Supreme Court.

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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.
Author: Language: English Episodes: 100

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286: The Old Cyber Ninjas [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

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285: Behind The Curtains (At Mar-A-Lago) [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

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284: The $64,000 Question [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

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283: A Pirate’s Life For Us [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

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282: But Her Deposition [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

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281: Order In The Court [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

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279: A Riot Is An Ugly Thing [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

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