Kushner, Musk and another police shootings

The #SistersInLaw convene this week to look at the nepotistic dealings of Jared Kushner in Saudi Arabia, and how bribery statutes and the emoluments clause might apply. They also discuss how free speech relates to tenure when professors talk hate and Elon Musk’s attempt to buy Twitter, then cover the shooting by police during a traffic stop in Grand Rapids, Michigan.

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iGen Politics with Rachel Vindman

Jill and Victor are joined by renowned activist and host of “The Suburban Women Problem” podcast Rachel Vindman to look at her life journey and her family’s role in the impeachment of Donald Trump. They take on the dangers of political extremism, how our national rhetoric heated up beginning with Obama’s Presidency, and the erosion of standards in the public square.

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Shadow Dockets, Subpoenas & Disney

The #SistersInLaw meet this week to celebrate KBJ’s confirmation to the court and how it might change SCOTUS dynamics, including the standing concerns over the Supreme Court’s shadow docket. Then, they look at the potential for the 1/6 committee to enforce its subpoenas, the requirements necessary for contempt, and whether Governor Desantis has any chance in his legal battles with Disney.

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Jill Wine-Banks and Victor Shi talk with Professor Laurie Blank of Emory Law

Jill and Victor are joined by International Humanitarian Law Professor Laurie Blank for a deep dive into the Russian invasion of Ukraine and the applicable international conventions that might hold Putin accountable. They also look at how the West should respond, and what needs to be done to limit the losses and resolve the international issues spawned by the conflict.

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Keep On, Keeping On

The #SistersInLaw come together to look at the significance of Trump’s missing call logs from the day of the insurrection and the status of the prosecutions relating to that day’s events. Then, they detail the latest news from the trial of those who plotted to kidnap Governor Whitmer of Michigan, and dive into the Supreme Court’s decision and dissent concerning the vaccine mandate for Navy SEALs.

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Jill Wine-Banks and Victor Shi talk to Soledad O'Brien

Jill and Victor are joined by journalist and documentarian Soledad O’Brien to discuss how she found and realized her career in media. They look at what it was like growing up with a racially diverse background, the importance of sticking to facts and stories relevant to the community over opinion, and how to overcome the manufactured conflict used to divide and capture viewers.

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The Confirmation Hearing of Ketanji Brown Jackson

The #SistersInLaw meet this week to dive into the Supreme Court nomination process and Ketanji Brown Jackson’s confirmation hearings. They review her stellar credentials, take on the Republicans who politicized the hearings, and celebrate the importance of diversity on the court. Then, the #Sisters look at how the process has gone historically and the changes needed to fix the rancor and polarization that now characterize the battle over court appointments.

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Laws of war with Rachel VanLandingham (Jill Wine-Banks and Victor Shi)

Jill and Victor are joined by preeminent legal scholar Rachel VanLandingham to understand the role that international law plays in restraining Russia’s President Putin during the war in Ukraine. They also look at the options the UN has to intervene, if the Geneva Convention applies, and how peaceful nations can take the high ground to prevent conflicts in the future.

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