286: The Old Cyber Ninjas

286: The Old Cyber Ninjas

Author: Politicon March 14, 2026 Duration: 1:12:48

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Joyce Vance hosts #SistersInLaw to expose the Trump administration’s attempts to weaken trust in our elections by sending the FBI to investigate the 2020 election results in Maricopa County, Arizona, and highlight the pushback by the state’s Democrats.  Then, the #Sisters explain the federal rule-making process and a proposal by the DOJ under Pam Bondi seeking to protect its members from State Bar Associations.  They also review the latest developments in the Pentagon’s war on Anthropic after it took a stand, including the designation of the company as a supply-chain risk, the lawsuits filed in protest, and Hegseth’s authoritarian behavior.

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Mentioned By The #Sisters

Hegseth Orders ‘Ruthless’ Review Of JAGs. Some See An Attempt To Evade Accountability

Amicus Brief - Former Military Lawyers Say Use of JAG Lawyers In Minnesota Violates The Posse Comitatus Act

From Multiple Authors (Including Jill) - Opinion | The Line Between Civilian And Military Law Enforcement Is Blurring. Congress Must Act.

Former JAGs Say Hegseth, Others May Have Committed War Crimes

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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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227: Giving Up Is Unforgivable [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 58:01
Get the brand new ReSIStance T-Shirt at politicon.com/merchKimberly Atkins Stohr hosts #SistersInLaw to argue against deporting Mahmoud Khalil, explain habeas corpus and whether the government had the right to detain him…
226: The Best Kind Of Nerd [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:03:24
Get the brand new ReSIStance T-Shirt at politicon.com/merchJill Wine-Banks hosts #SistersInLaw to discuss the battle to release USAID funds, where the SCOTUS comes down on the issue, and why the separation of powers is e…
225: Other Than That Mrs. Lincoln, How Was The Show? [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:18:06
Get the brand new ReSIStance T-Shirt at politicon.com/merchBarb McQuade hosts #SistersInLaw to discuss Trump’s attacks on the 1st Amendment through his invalidation of the historic press corps, how he’s taken control ove…
224: Reaping The Whirlwind [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:09:35
Get the brand new ReSIStance T-Shirt at politicon.com/merchJoyce Vance hosts #SistersInLaw to discuss the limitations on Trump’s presidential power using the lens of the Constitution’s Articles 1 and 2, looking at the va…
223: Gobsmackingly Corrupt [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:07:58
Get the brand new ReSIStance T-Shirt at politicon.com/merchKimberly Atkins Stohr hosts #SistersInLaw to examine the propriety of the dismissal of NYC Mayor Eric Adams’ indictment, why he seems to be favored by the Trump…
222: Musk & His Minions [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:05:43
Get the brand new ReSIStance T-Shirt at politicon.com/merchJill Wine-Banks hosts #SistersInLaw to analyze the legality of DOGE, the capabilities and dangers of the team Elon has brought together, the effectiveness of cha…
221: No Such Thing As Honor Anymore [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:06:30
Get the brand new ReSIStance T-Shirt at politicon.com/merchBarb McQuade hosts #SistersInLaw to explore the legality and ramifications of Trump’s firings of J6 prosecutors and over a dozen inspectors general. Then, the #S…
220: Serious, Serious Trouble [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:11:47
Get the brand new ReSIStance T-Shirt at politicon.com/merchJoyce Vance hosts #SistersInLaw to discuss the impact that changes at the DOJ will have as Biden hands off the presidency to Trump, examining the risk of retribu…
219: TikTok ticking away [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:05:13
Get the brand new ReSIStance T-Shirt at politicon.com/merchBarb McQuade hosts #SistersInLaw to review the SCOTUS decision upholding a US-based TikTok ban unless it divests from its Chinese parent company and explain the…
218: YOLO [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:04:24
Get the brand new ReSIStance T-Shirt at politicon.com/merchJill 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 stat…