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Politicon brings the brilliant team of political and legal masterminds together for Politicon's #SistersInLaw. Joyce Vance, Jill Wine-Banks, Barb McQuade, and Kimberly Atkins Stohr will pull back the curtain on how our government actually works, take on the corrupt, share their wisdom and give us their rulings on the latest in politics, law, and culture.

1d ago

A New Era

Barb McQuade hosts #SistersInLaw to discuss the unexpected election results in Alaska and Mississippi, the unique aspects of their voting systems, ranked-choice voting, legal challenges relating to election integrity, and how the Blue Wave will affect the country. Then, the #Sisters examine the SCOTUS arguments in a Catholic school’s challenge to anti-discrimination law, the tension between religion and anti-discrimination policies, and the Court’s evolving view on religious freedom. They also cover the dismissal of the DOJ’s case against former FBI agents involved in the Hunter Biden laptop investigation, its irregularities, and the political motivation behind it. Remember to send in audio questions to SistersInLaw@politicon.com for the #Sisters to answer on their new companion podcast, SistersInLaw Sidebar! It airs Wednesdays wherever you normally get your podcasts! Get the brand new ReSIStance T-Shirt, Mini Tote, and other #SistersInLaw gear at politicon.com/merch! Additional #SistersInLaw ProjectsCheck out Jill’s Politicon YouTube Show: Just The Facts Check out Kim’s Newsletter: The Gavel Joyce’s new book, Giving Up Is Unforgivable, is now available, and for a limited time, you have the exclusive opportunity to order a signed copy here. Barb is on a book tour! You can also order Barb’s new book, The Fix. Her first book, Attack From Within, is now in paperback. Add the #Sisters & your other favorite Politicon podcast hosts on Bluesky Get your #SistersInLaw MERCH at politicon.com/merch WEBSITE & TRANSCRIPT Email: SISTERSINLAW@POLITICON.COM or Thread to @sistersInLaw.podcast Get text updates from #SistersInLaw and Politicon. Mentioned By The #Sisters: Sign Up For Kim’s Newsletter: The Gavel From Joyce:Sign up for Joyce’s Newsletter to read about how in Mississippi: The Lawyers Have Shown Up and much more! From Barb: The DOJ’s Latest Political Trick Falls Flat Scott Colom Ad Support This Week’s Sponsors Quince:Give the gift of quality this holiday season. Download the Quince app for app-exclusive offers, or go to quince.com. Get free shipping on your order and 365-day returns– now available in Canada and the UK, too. Brodo:Head to Brodo.com for 20% off your first subscription order and use code SISTERS for an additional $10 off. DeleteMe:Get 20% off your DeleteMe plan when you go to joindeleteme.com/SISTERS and use promocode SISTERS at checkout. Ridge Wallet:Ridge’s biggest sale of the year is here! Head to Ridge.com/SISTERS to get up to 49% off, plus holiday extras like gift bags and classic cuff beanies on qualifying orders while supplies last! #Ridgepod Osea Malibu: Give the gift of glowing skin. Go to OseaMalibu.com and get up to 32% off curated holiday sets and an additional 10% off your first order with code SISTERS10 Get More From The #SistersInLaw Joyce Vance: Bluesky | Twitter | University of Alabama Law | Civil Discourse Substack | MSNBC | Author of “Giving Up Is Unforgiveable” Jill Wine-Banks: Bluesky | Twitter | Facebook | Website | Author of The Watergate Girl: My Fight For Truth & Justice Against A Criminal President | Just The Facts YouTube Kimberly Atkins Stohr: Bluesky | Twitter | Boston Globe | WBUR | The Gavel Newsletter | Justice By Design Podcast Barb McQuade: barbaramcquade.com | Bluesky | Twitter | University of Michigan Law | Just Security | MSNBC | Attack From Within: How Disinformation Is Sabotaging America | The Fix
4d ago

Accountability: What Happens When Democrats Take Power

Barb McQuade and Jill Wine-Banks answer listener questions on Democratic plans to counter Project 2025, the potential deportation case against Rep. Ilhan Omar, and more. They explain the constitutional role of grand juries in federal cases, House and Senate Democratic plans for the first 100 hours and 100 days, why civil service rules should still be followed even if opponents have flouted them, the deportation case against Omar, why criminal prosecutions remain an important form of accountability beyond impeachment, and the limits of reporter shield laws and finding a journalist you trust. Freshen up your fall wardrobe! Get the ReSIStance T-Shirt, Mini Tote, and other #SistersInLaw gear at politicon.com/merch! Additional #SistersInLaw Projects #SistersInLaw Main Show Jill’s Politicon YouTube Show: Just The Facts Joyce’s new book, Giving Up Is Unforgivable, is now available, and for a limited time, you have the exclusive opportunity to order a signed copy here. Order Barb’s new book, The Fix, or her first book, Attack From Within, now in paperback. Add the #Sisters & your other favorite Politicon podcast hosts on Bluesky Get your #SistersInLaw MERCH at politicon.com/merch WEBSITE & TRANSCRIPT Email: SISTERSINLAW@POLITICON.COM or Thread to @sistersInLaw.podcast Get text updates from #SistersInLaw and Politicon. Mentioned By The #Sisters Order Barb’s new book, The Fix, and get tickets for her book tour! Sign Up For Kim’s Newsletter: The Gavel From Joyce:Sign up for Joyce’s Newsletter and read about An Epic Opinion From Judge Carter Support This Week’s Sponsors: Helix: Find your perfect mattress with Helix’s Fall Savings Event! Get 20% off sitewide at helixsleep.com/sisters! Thrive Causemetics:Amplify your everyday look this fall. Go to thrivecausemetics.com/sisters for an exclusive offer of 20% off your first order. Get More From The #SistersInLaw Joyce Vance: Bluesky | Twitter | University of Alabama Law | Civil Discourse Substack | MSNBC | Author of “Giving Up Is Unforgiveable” Jill Wine-Banks: Bluesky | Twitter | Facebook | Website | Author of The Watergate Girl: My Fight For Truth & Justice Against A Criminal President | Just The Facts YouTube Kimberly Atkins Stohr: Bluesky | Twitter | Boston Globe | WBUR | The Gavel Newsletter | Justice By Design Podcast Barb McQuade: barbaramcquade.com | Bluesky | Twitter | University of Michigan Law | Just Security | MSNBC | Attack From Within: How Disinformation Is Sabotaging America
Oct 31

Dirty Tricks

Joyce Vance hosts #SistersInLaw to discuss the state of voting rights going into the midterm elections, looking at the DOJ’s challenges in Alaska and California, the future implications of federal interference in the states, and the history of dirty tricks in politics. Then, the #Sisters explain Maurene Comey’s victorious lawsuit against the administration for wrongful termination, and the latest lawfare targeting her father, James Comey. They also review litigation pushing back against Trump’s attempt to restrict media access to the administration, the importance of press freedom, and the nuances governing the issuance of press credentials. Remember to send in audio questions to SistersInLaw@politicon.com for the #Sisters to answer on their new companion podcast, SistersInLaw Sidebar! It airs Wednesdays wherever you normally get your podcasts! Get the brand new ReSIStance T-Shirt, Mini Tote, and other #SistersInLaw gear at politicon.com/merch! Additional #SistersInLaw ProjectsCheck out Jill’s Politicon YouTube Show: Just The Facts Check out Kim’s Newsletter: The Gavel Joyce’s new book, Giving Up Is Unforgivable, is now available, and for a limited time, you have the exclusive opportunity to order a signed copy here. Barb is on a book tour! You can also order Barb’s new book, The Fix. Her first book, Attack From Within, is now in paperback. Add the #Sisters & your other favorite Politicon podcast hosts on Bluesky Get your #SistersInLaw MERCH at politicon.com/merch WEBSITE & TRANSCRIPT Email: SISTERSINLAW@POLITICON.COM or Thread to @sistersInLaw.podcast Get text updates from #SistersInLaw and Politicon. Mentioned By The #Sisters: Sign Up For Kim’s Newsletter: The Gavel From Joyce:Sign up for Joyce’s Newsletter and read about An Epic Opinion From Judge Carter From Jill:Reopen Watergate? Of Course Trumpworld Is Intrigued. From Barb: The Comey Prosecution Gets Even More Outrageous Support This Week’s Sponsors Oak Essentials:Use code SISTERS at oakessentials.com to get 15% off your first purchase! #OakEssentials #ad Mint Mobile:Get premium wireless for just $15 per month at mintmobile.com/sisters Gusto:Try Gusto today at Gusto.com/sisters, and get three months free when you run your first payroll. ASPCA:To explore coverage, visit aspcapetinsurance.com/sistersThe ASPCA® is not an insurer and is not engaged in the business ofinsurance. For terms and conditions, visit: https://www.aspcapetinsurance.com/more-info/state-documents-and-sample-policies/. Products are underwritten by either Independence American Insurance Company (NAIC #26581) or United States Fire Insurance Company (NAIC #21113) and distributed by PTZ Insurance Agency Ltd. Thrive Causemetics:Amplify your everyday look this fall. Go to thrivecausemetics.com/sisters for an exclusive offer of 20% off your first order. Get More From The #SistersInLaw Joyce Vance: Bluesky | Twitter | University of Alabama Law | Civil Discourse Substack | MSNBC | Author of “Giving Up Is Unforgiveable” Jill Wine-Banks: Bluesky | Twitter | Facebook | Website | Author of The Watergate Girl: My Fight For Truth & Justice Against A Criminal President | Just The Facts YouTube Kimberly Atkins Stohr: Bluesky | Twitter | Boston Globe | WBUR | The Gavel Newsletter | Justice By Design Podcast Barb McQuade: barbaramcquade.com | Bluesky | Twitter | University of Michigan Law | Just Security | MSNBC | Attack From Within: How Disinformation Is Sabotaging America | The Fix
Oct 28

Unprecedented

Barb McQuade and Kimberly Atkins Stohr answer listener questions on everything from down-ballot elections to presidential immunity, and more. They explain how voters can research judges through resources like vote411.org and the League of Women Voters, why local media’s decline has shifted focus away from state and local races, how voters can keep pressing officials on corruption, why states may still be able to prosecute Trump for state-law violations, the California State Bar grievance against Trump’s former press secretary, and how a future president could potentially waive privilege over DOGE records. Freshen up your fall wardrobe! Get the ReSIStance T-Shirt, Mini Tote, and other #SistersInLaw gear at politicon.com/merch! Additional #SistersInLaw Projects #SistersInLaw Main Show Jill’s Politicon YouTube Show: Just The Facts Joyce’s new book, Giving Up Is Unforgivable, is now available, and for a limited time, you have the exclusive opportunity to order a signed copy here. Order Barb’s new book, The Fix, or her first book, Attack From Within, now in paperback. Add the #Sisters & your other favorite Politicon podcast hosts on Bluesky Get your #SistersInLaw MERCH at politicon.com/merch WEBSITE & TRANSCRIPT Email: SISTERSINLAW@POLITICON.COM or Thread to @sistersInLaw.podcast Get text updates from #SistersInLaw and Politicon. Mentioned By The #Sisters Order Barb’s new book, The Fix, and get tickets for her book tour! Sign Up For Kim’s Newsletter: The Gavel From Joyce:Sign up for Joyce’s Newsletter and read about the history of voter suppression: The Reoccuring Myth of Voter Fraud, Civil Discourse Support This Week’s Sponsors: FI Tracking:Fi is offering listeners up to 30% off and free shipping when you visit FiTracking.com and enter promo code SISTERS Perplexity:Start your free trial of Perplexity Computer today at PPLX.ai/sisters and experience the nextphase of AI. #ad Get More From The #SistersInLaw Joyce Vance: Bluesky | Twitter | University of Alabama Law | Civil Discourse Substack | MSNBC | Author of “Giving Up Is Unforgiveable” Jill Wine-Banks: Bluesky | Twitter | Facebook | Website | Author of The Watergate Girl: My Fight For Truth & Justice Against A Criminal President | Just The Facts YouTube Kimberly Atkins Stohr: Bluesky | Twitter | Boston Globe | WBUR | The Gavel Newsletter | Justice By Design Podcast Barb McQuade: barbaramcquade.com | Bluesky | Twitter | University of Michigan Law | Just Security | MSNBC | Attack From Within: How Disinformation Is Sabotaging America
Oct 24

Indictment Maxxing

Kimberly Atkins Stohr hosts #SistersInLaw to discuss Trump’s expanding campaign to cast doubt on the midterm results, a voter eligibility lawsuit in California trying to block people from voting, and the need to provide voter information and empower voters. Then, the #Sisters expose corruption allegations involving Kimberly Guilfoyle and Alina Habba, and sound the alarm on the broader problem of grifting and corruption in politics. They also explain Trump’s lawsuit claiming the BBC misrepresented his statements on J6, why it might backfire on him, and the case's broader impact on the media. Remember to send in audio questions to SistersInLaw@politicon.com for the #Sisters to answer on their new companion podcast, SistersInLaw Sidebar! It airs Wednesdays wherever you normally get your podcasts! Get the brand new ReSIStance T-Shirt, Mini Tote, and other #SistersInLaw gear at politicon.com/merch! Additional #SistersInLaw ProjectsCheck out Jill’s Politicon YouTube Show: Just The Facts Check out Kim’s Newsletter: The Gavel Joyce’s new book, Giving Up Is Unforgivable, is now available, and for a limited time, you have the exclusive opportunity to order a signed copy here. Barb is on a book tour! You can also order Barb’s new book, The Fix. Her first book, Attack From Within, is now in paperback. Add the #Sisters & your other favorite Politicon podcast hosts on Bluesky Get your #SistersInLaw MERCH at politicon.com/merch WEBSITE & TRANSCRIPT Email: SISTERSINLAW@POLITICON.COM or Thread to @sistersInLaw.podcast Get text updates from #SistersInLaw and Politicon. Mentioned By The #Sisters: Sign Up For Kim’s Newsletter: The Gavel From Joyce:Sign up for Joyce’s Newsletter and read about the history of voter suppression: The Reoccuring Myth of Voter Fraud, Civil Discourse From Kim:Justice Elena Kagan says the court’s rulings have created a ‘nightmare’ for democracy #Jill’s Pin Support This Week’s Sponsors Smalls: For a limited time, get 60% off your first order, plus free shipping and treats for life when you head to Smalls.com/SISTERS Wild Alaskan Company: Get $35 off your first box of wild-caught, sustainable seafood—delivered right to yourdoor. Go to: https://www.wildalaskan.com/SISTERS OneSkin:Get 15% off OneSkin with the code SISTERS at https://www.oneskin.co/SISTERS #oneskinpod Lola Blankets:Get 40% off select Lola Blankets products at Lolablankets.com by using code SISTERS atcheckout. Experience the world’s #1 blanket with Lola Blankets. DeleteMe:Get 20% off your DeleteMe plan when you go to joindeleteme.com/SISTERS and use promocode SISTERS at checkout. Get More From The #SistersInLaw Joyce Vance: Bluesky | Twitter | University of Alabama Law | Civil Discourse Substack | MSNBC | Author of “Giving Up Is Unforgiveable” Jill Wine-Banks: Bluesky | Twitter | Facebook | Website | Author of The Watergate Girl: My Fight For Truth & Justice Against A Criminal President | Just The Facts YouTube Kimberly Atkins Stohr: Bluesky | Twitter | Boston Globe | WBUR | The Gavel Newsletter | Justice By Design Podcast Barb McQuade: barbaramcquade.com | Bluesky | Twitter | University of Michigan Law | Just Security | MSNBC | Attack From Within: How Disinformation Is Sabotaging America | The Fix
Oct 21

Crimes & Corruption

Kimberly Atkins Stohr and Jill Wine-Banks answer listener questions on everything from ICC jurisdiction to an all-female Supreme Court, and more. They explain why the International Criminal Court lacks jurisdiction over U.S. third-country immigrant removals, why Congress cannot appoint special counsel to investigate or prosecute the Trump administration, the potential of an all-female Supreme Court, the rules requiring broadcast networks to air political ads, the limited liability of contractors carrying out government contracts, and the advisory role of the Department of Defense General Counsel. Freshen up your fall wardrobe! Get the ReSIStance T-Shirt, Mini Tote, and other #SistersInLaw gear at politicon.com/merch! Additional #SistersInLaw Projects #SistersInLaw Main Show Jill’s Politicon YouTube Show: Just The Facts Joyce’s new book, Giving Up Is Unforgivable, is now available, and for a limited time, you have the exclusive opportunity to order a signed copy here. Order Barb’s new book, The Fix, or her first book, Attack From Within, now in paperback. Add the #Sisters & your other favorite Politicon podcast hosts on Bluesky Get your #SistersInLaw MERCH at politicon.com/merch WEBSITE & TRANSCRIPT Email: SISTERSINLAW@POLITICON.COM or Thread to @sistersInLaw.podcast Get text updates from #SistersInLaw and Politicon. Mentioned By The #Sisters Order Barb’s new book, The Fix, and get tickets for her book tour! Sign Up For Kim’s Newsletter: The Gavel Jill’s Pins & Accessories Support This Week’s Sponsor: Brodo:Head to Brodo.com/SISTERS for 20% off your first subscription order and use code SISTERS for an additional $10 off. Get More From The #SistersInLaw Joyce Vance: Bluesky | Twitter | University of Alabama Law | Civil Discourse Substack | MSNBC | Author of “Giving Up Is Unforgiveable” Jill Wine-Banks: Bluesky | Twitter | Facebook | Website | Author of The Watergate Girl: My Fight For Truth & Justice Against A Criminal President | Just The Facts YouTube Kimberly Atkins Stohr: Bluesky | Twitter | Boston Globe | WBUR | The Gavel Newsletter | Justice By Design Podcast Barb McQuade: barbaramcquade.com | Bluesky | Twitter | University of Michigan Law | Just Security | MSNBC | Attack From Within: How Disinformation Is Sabotaging America
Oct 17

Bad DOGE!

Jill Wine-Banks hosts #SistersInLaw to discuss the SCOTUS case over a FOIA request seeking DOGE transparency, the legal arguments, government accountability under Trump, and what the decision will mean for future information requests. Then, the #Sisters expose MAGA’s war on the environment and disaster preparedness, looking at emergency preparedness during the fire season, the environmental concerns over Trump’s plans for a golf course in DC, and enforcing government compliance with court orders. They also review the DOJ’s intervention into California’s mail-in voting, its effect on our elections, and the need for a robust pro-democracy platform from MAGA’s opponents. Remember to send in audio questions to SistersInLaw@politicon.com for the #Sisters to answer on their new companion podcast, SistersInLaw Sidebar! It airs Wednesdays wherever you normally get your podcasts! Get the brand new ReSIStance T-Shirt, Mini Tote, and other #SistersInLaw gear at politicon.com/merch! Additional #SistersInLaw ProjectsCheck out Jill’s Politicon YouTube Show: Just The Facts Check out Kim’s Newsletter: The Gavel Joyce’s new book, Giving Up Is Unforgivable, is now available, and for a limited time, you have the exclusive opportunity to order a signed copy here. Barb is on a book tour! You can also order Barb’s new book, The Fix. Her first book, Attack From Within, is now in paperback. Add the #Sisters & your other favorite Politicon podcast hosts on Bluesky Get your #SistersInLaw MERCH at politicon.com/merch WEBSITE & TRANSCRIPT Email: SISTERSINLAW@POLITICON.COM or Thread to @sistersInLaw.podcast Get text updates from #SistersInLaw and Politicon. Mentioned By The #Sisters: Sign Up For Kim’s Newsletter: The Gavel From Kim:While Doge Alums Roll In The Green, Americans Are Left In The Dark Support This Week’s Sponsors Boll & BranchGet 15% off your first order of cool and comfortable high-quality 100% organic cotton sheets, plus free shipping at BollAndBranch.com/sisters with code SISTERS Hexclad: Find your forever cookware @hexclad and get 10% off at hexclad.com/SISTERS! #hexcladpartner HoneyLove:Save 20% Off Honeylove by going to honeylove.com/SISTERS! #honeylovepod Osea Malibu: Get your glow on with 10% off your first order of clean beauty products from OSEA Malibu when you go to oseamalibu.com and use promo code: SISTERS10 Wildgrain:For Carbsgiving, Wildgrain's biggest sale of the year, you can get $40 off your firstbox, plus free croissants for life at Wildgrain.com/SISTERS40 or use promo code SISTERS40 at checkout. Get More From The #SistersInLaw Joyce Vance: Bluesky | Twitter | University of Alabama Law | Civil Discourse Substack | MSNBC | Author of “Giving Up Is Unforgiveable” Jill Wine-Banks: Bluesky | Twitter | Facebook | Website | Author of The Watergate Girl: My Fight For Truth & Justice Against A Criminal President | Just The Facts YouTube Kimberly Atkins Stohr: Bluesky | Twitter | Boston Globe | WBUR | The Gavel Newsletter | Justice By Design Podcast Barb McQuade: barbaramcquade.com | Bluesky | Twitter | University of Michigan Law | Just Security | MSNBC | Attack From Within: How Disinformation Is Sabotaging America | The Fix
Oct 14

Truth & Reconciliation

Barb McQuade and Joyce Vance answer listener questions on everything from AI-related harms to the death penalty, and more. They explain existing product liability and consumer protection tools that could address harmful AI systems while noting the need for new regulation, the limits of Trump’s executive order renaming the U.S. portion of the Gulf of Mexico as the Gulf of America, Congress’s civil, criminal, and rarely used inherent contempt powers to enforce subpoenas, the value of a post-Trump truth commission focused on creating an authoritative historical record and proposing reforms, and the political calculus around Justice Alito’s potential retirement before 2029. Freshen up your fall wardrobe! Get the ReSIStance T-Shirt, Mini Tote, and other #SistersInLaw gear at politicon.com/merch! Additional #SistersInLaw Projects #SistersInLaw Main Show Jill’s Politicon YouTube Show: Just The Facts Joyce’s new book, Giving Up Is Unforgivable, is now available, and for a limited time, you have the exclusive opportunity to order a signed copy here. Order Barb’s new book, The Fix, or her first book, Attack From Within, now in paperback. Add the #Sisters & your other favorite Politicon podcast hosts on Bluesky Get your #SistersInLaw MERCH at politicon.com/merch WEBSITE & TRANSCRIPT Email: SISTERSINLAW@POLITICON.COM or Thread to @sistersInLaw.podcast Get text updates from #SistersInLaw and Politicon. Mentioned By The #Sisters Order Barb’s new book, The Fix, and get tickets for her book tour! Sign Up For Kim’s Newsletter: The Gavel Support This Week’s Sponsors: Blueland: Get 15% off your order of green cleaning products at blueland.com/sisters Quince:Upgrade your fall wardrobe. Download the Quince app for app-exclusive offers, or go to quince.com/sisters. Get free shipping on your order and 365-day returns– now available in Canada and the UK, too. Get More From The #SistersInLaw Joyce Vance: Bluesky | Twitter | University of Alabama Law | Civil Discourse Substack | MSNBC | Author of “Giving Up Is Unforgiveable” Jill Wine-Banks: Bluesky | Twitter | Facebook | Website | Author of The Watergate Girl: My Fight For Truth & Justice Against A Criminal President | Just The Facts YouTube Kimberly Atkins Stohr: Bluesky | Twitter | Boston Globe | WBUR | The Gavel Newsletter | Justice By Design Podcast Barb McQuade: barbaramcquade.com | Bluesky | Twitter | University of Michigan Law | Just Security | MSNBC | Attack From Within: How Disinformation Is Sabotaging America

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Politicon brings a brilliant team of political and legal masterminds together for an exciting new podcast, #SistersInLaw. Joyce Vance, Jill Wine-Banks, Barb McQuade, and Kimberley Atkins will pull back the curtain on how our government actually works,take on the corrupt, share their wisdom and give us their rulings on the latest in politics, law, and culture.

Barbara McQuade

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Jill Wine-Banks

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Joyce Vance

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Kimberly Atkins Stohr

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10,183 Ratings

Stealing Votes

Oct 27

coyote dancing

Please cover all the ways our votes are being stolen. Investigative reporter and statistician Greg Palast can provide details.
Clean this up before publication

Oct 24

MericanAF

This 10/24 episode needs a re-edit. It includes duplicate segments Kim is the BBC lawsuit really regarding 9/11? C’mon
DC golf course/tree debacle

Oct 17

Lee Esq

Cities in Europe are planting thousands of trees as they capture carbon And reduce the temperature in the cities. What logging mill did Trump send those 500 trees to? The lumber from 500 mature trees may be be worth a great deal of money. DC was built in a swamp and the loss of those trees has an environmental impact in terms of how hot the city will be in the future. There has to be a way to stop Trump from destroying our national treasures.
Great Legal Discussion

Sep 30

Azalea240

I love this podcast and these Sisters In Law! They are logical and on top of the legal truths of the issues discussed. They do it with humor and in plain English.