Jill and Victor are joined by historian and author Heather Cox Richardson for a deep dive into the roots of our current political divisions going back to the Civil War, and the modern prospects for political violence driven by racism, populism, and foreign actors. What will it take to raise our democracy to the next level, and successfully reclaim principles of equality and freedom for future generations?

The #SistersInLaw meet this week to discuss the first 1/6 committee hearing and the differences between it and a trial. They also analyze the testimony that was presented, emphasize the power of live witnesses to elucidate what actually happened, and preview what we can expect from future hearings while examining Donald Trump’s role in the events of that day and whether he will be indicted.

The #SistersInLaw convene to lay out the GOP’s plans to use operatives as poll workers and suppress the vote, and how important strengthening those rights are. Then, they discuss the indictment of Peter Navarro, what happens when someone is brought in to testify, and the acquittal of Michael Sussman after being targeted by John Durham. Afterwards, they take on the need for a legal route to addressing gun violence and how it might be accomplished.