In this episode, the #SistersInLaw welcome back Kimberly Atkins Stohr for an examination of how the DOJ bridges policies between administrations as different as Trump’s and Biden’s. After a detour into last names and the law, they discuss some of the cases being used to test how conservative the Supreme Court is willing to go. Then they talk about obstruction in court cases and how it applies to Rep. Gaetz.
Read MoreJill and Victor bring on the anchor and managing editor of PBS NewsHour, Judy Woodruff, to examine the changes we’ve seen in the country while she’s been covering it for us. But despite our nation’s recent division and polarization, we have made it through tougher times, and with a new administration and a slowing of the pandemic, we all have a future that is slowly starting to look brighter by the day. In this conversation, we talk about the state of the news industry, the decline of local news, how to bring back truth and facts in news, Judy's time in journalism, and advice for young journalists.
Read MoreThis week the #SistersInLaw invite Westchester DA Mimi Rocah to fill in for Kimberly Atkins while she has her wedding! But the law must go on, so the #Sisters take a look at what it takes to make it to public office, how to be effective for change as a prosecutor, and take a deep dive into the grand jury system as it exists in New York and the country.
Read MoreGarry Kasparov, Legendary Chess Player and Chairman of Renew Democracy Initiative, and Uriel Epshtein, Executive Director of Renew Democracy Initiative, are dedicated to protecting the fundamental values of democracy at home and abroad. They join us today to discuss the global trends of authoritarianism, what causes democracies to decline and authoritarians to flourish, the current situation in Russia with Vladimir, Putin and Alexei Navalny, the state of democracy in the United States, and what can be done to promote democratic values everywhere.
Read MoreThis week the #SistersInlaw look at the differences between civil and criminal charges that have been filed against the Trump Organization, and if a commission into January 6th would find that the President and his supporters had kicked off an insurrection.
Read MoreDebbie Cenziper & Jill Wine-Banks will speak on their new books Citizen 865: The Hunt for Hitlerʼs Hidden Soldiers in America and The Watergate Girl: My Fight for Truth and Justice Against a Criminal President to conclude the Commonpoint Queens Spring 2021 Virtual Speaker Series May 24 and June 7.
Read MoreFormer Secretary of Homeland Security Jeh Johnson joins Jill Wine-Banks and Victor Shi on the latest episode of iGen Politics, just over 150 days after the January 6th insurrection to talk about the current landscape of domestic extremism, the road ahead for alt-right, white-nationalist groups, the need for an independent, bipartisan commission to investigate what caused the January 6th insurrection and how to prevent another one from happening, and the role President Biden's Department of Homeland Security and other agencies have in stopping domestic extremism from continuing to harm our country.
Read MoreThe #Sistersinlaw explain plea agreements, then look at executive privilege and what it means for Don McGahn with a deep dive into the NRA bankruptcy case.
Read MoreSusan Page, the author of the new book, “Madam Speaker: Nancy Pelosi and the Lessons of Power" and USA Today Washington Bureau Chief, joins Jill Wine-Banks and Victor Shi for an all-new episode of iGen Politics to talk about not only her life as a journalist, but also Susan's insights into Speaker Nancy Pelosi after 10 interviews with her for her autobiography. We discuss everything from Susan's first interview to Nancy's unapologetic style to what her legacy will be for generations to come.
Read MoreThe #SistersInLaw look possible misconduct of Bill Barr, weigh the odds of a successful Chauvin appeal, and ask if the military is doing enough to crack down on sexual assault.
Read MoreClay sits down with legal mastermind, adventurer, and cultural icon Jill Wine-Banks to discuss the parallels between Trump and Nixon, and whether the rule of law is being upheld in our country.
Read MoreManhattan’s District Attorney, Cyrus Vance Jr. is looming large in former President Donald Trump's life as he is leading one of the most high-profile criminal investigations into Trump's financial dealings. In addition to his investigation of Trump, Cy has also worked to transform the Manhattan District Attorney's office to include cybercrime, sex trafficking, and terrorism while also leading numerous other high-profile courtroom victories, including People v. Weinstein. Prior to being elected District Attorney in 2010, Cy worked as an Assistant District Attorney in the office he now leads, served as special assistant to the New York Attorney General, co-founded the McNaul Ebel Nawrot Helgren & Vance law firm in Seattle, and joined Morvillo Abramowitz Grand Iason & Anello as a partner when he returned to NY. We join him on this episode to talk about his upbringing, some of his proudest moments as District Attorney, his investigation into former President Trump, the Harvey Weinstein case, and what's in store for him after he retires at the end of the year.
Read MoreThe #SistersInLaw celebrate the DoJ protecting our civil rights once more before explaining the case of the Snapchat cheerleader and the troubles facing Rudy Guliani.
Read MoreJill Wine-Banks, author of “The Watergate Girl,” was featured as a Levy Lecture speaker on April 20 as she spoke via Zoom to a group of nearly 400 people, mostly seniors 55+ in the Evanston environs. The candid conversation spanned nearly two hours, as she provided an overview of the Watergate scandal, her perspective on the recent and current political environment, and some heart-stopping observations about the Chauvin trial.
Read MoreJill Wine-Banks, author and MSNBC Legal Analyst is joined by Chicago business leader Christie Hefner to discuss The Watergate Girl: My Fight for Truth and Justice Against a Criminal President.
Read MoreClarissa Ward has dedicated her career to illuminating stories and voices in war-torn countries, including Syria, Egypt, Afghanistan, Russia, and Lebanon. Most recently, as CNN's Chief International Correspondent, Clarissa became the first international journalist to have gained access into Myanmar, where she reported on its military coup and pro-democracy movement. Having received multiple Peabody and Emmy awards for her awe-inspiring coverage, Clarissa Ward joins Jill Wine-Banks and Victor Shi on this episode of Intergenerational Politics to talk about her career in journalism, her brand new must-read memoir, "On All Fronts: The Education of a Journalist," her thoughts on the state of journalism, and her advice for aspiring young journalists.
Read More#SistersInLaw look at the next phase of the Chauvin trial, take on consent decrees and the future of policing, and share how they built their dream careers
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