Shocked To Find Gambling In Casablanca

The #SistersInLaw convene to break down the international and domestic legal issues surrounding the war in Ukraine, then share their views on Florida’s “Don’t Say Gay” bill and how that and related legislation impacts the LGBTQ+ community. They also analyze the actions of Gini and Clarence Thomas, and how they relate to judicial ethics– particularly regarding the Supreme Court. Is impeachment the only answer? Or are there other ways Congress can hold rogue justices accountable?

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Jill Wine-Banks and Victor Shi talk to Ayman Mohyeldin

Jill and Victor are joined by host of MSNBC’s Ayman, Ayman Mohyeldin, to examine Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, the factors that instigated it, and the humanitarian issues it creates. They also discuss the way journalism and the West have handled other global conflicts and the war crimes they’ve spawned, and where the international order goes from here.

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Insurrection Indictments, Bill Barr & Abortion Law

The #SistersInLaw meet this week to look at a recent dismissal of obstruction of Congress charges stemming from last year’s insurrection and give an update on other prominent indictments. Then, they shut down former AG Bill Barr’s failing attempts at rehabilitation while on his book tour, and break down the constitutionality of the anti-abortion law recently proposed in Missouri.

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Jill Wine-Banks and Victor Shi talk to S.E. Cupp (CNN)

Jill and Victor are joined by conservative CNN political analyst S.E. Cupp to look at what it took to build a journalism career starting as a freelancer. In their conversation they examine the growing polarization across the cable networks and how it feeds into the division and punitive politics used by Trump Republicans. Are good faith debate and shared facts gone for good? If they are, how can we restore them to our civics?

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Godspeed Mr. Eastman

The #SistersInLaw convene this week to break down the recent developments in the prosecution of those who participated in and contributed to the insurrection of 1/6, including John Eastman and the first plea to seditious conspiracy. Then, they discuss the interview with the jury foreperson from the trial of Arbery’s murderers and weigh the police killing of Breonna Taylor, before looking at the DOJ special teams handling international sanctions against Russia.

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Olivia Troye Describes Trump Administration as "Cruel" and "Chaotic" | FULL Must-Watch Interview

Jill Wine-Banks and Victor Shi are joined by Olivia Troye - a former Department Homeland Security official under Vice President Mike Pence who came to support President Biden - to examine the dangers to democracy coming from Putin and the modern Republican party. They discuss her career path, what it was like working in the Trump administration, the Ukrainian invasion, and how to restore facts and authentic debate to our politics.

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Ketanji Brown Jackson for SCOTUS

The #SistersInLaw meet this week to share their legal heroes and celebrate the nomination of Ketanji Brown Jackson to the Supreme Court. Then, they look at the resignation of the prosecutors targeting Trump in New York and what it might mean, before examining the recent order by the Governor of Texas that treatment of transgender children be treated as child abuse.

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Miles Taylor: Trump Cabinet Seriously Considered Invoking 25th Amendment | FULL Bombshell Interview

Jill Wine-Banks and Victor Shi are joined by National Security expert Miles Taylor from the Bush and Trump administrations for a conversation about what drove him to blow the whistle on the growing dangers to democracy posed by the Republican politics, the forces driving it, and the changes he’s seen while in government. Is it possible to restore the party before it’s too late?

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Trump - Bless His Heart

The #SistersInLaw meet this week to examine the judge’s dismissal of Sarah Palin’s defamation case against the New York Times and whether it’s truly dead. Then, they break down what Donald Trump will face after being ordered to sit for a deposition in his civil fraud investigation, and explain the recent motion filed by John Durham with allegations against Hillary Clinton.

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Kirsten Powers Blasts Fox News for Spreading Dangerous Lies and Misinformation | FULL INTERVIEW

Jill and Victor are joined by former Fox News Contributor and current CNN Political Analyst Kirsten Powers for a look at her journey to political journalism and how media has evolved into the combative and opinion based environment we have today. What led to the shift from fact centered reporting to hyperpartisanship? And how do we restore good faith and civility to our discourse?

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