No Law, Just (Bad) Vibes: at the Supreme Court with Leah Litman

What's In The Epstein Files? Republicans and Democrats Want to Know (with George Conway)

In this episode, at a time where unprecedented news stories break every day, we’re re-elevating the Jeffrey Epstein files. As victims continue to come forward, and new evidence continues to emerge, the questions and demands for justice grow louder. What can we learn from the information that has been released? What will it take for the full files to be released? And how will Trump respond?  Joining us to discuss these issues is a very special guest:   George Conway: George Conway is the President of The Society for the Rule of Law, an organization of conservative and libertarian lawyers devoted to the protection of constitutional government in the United States. He is also the co-host of The Bulwark's popular podcast, George Conway Explain It All, with Sarah Longwell.  Check out this episode’s landing page [https://msmagazine.com/podcast/whats-in-the-epstein-files-republicans-and-democrats-want-to-know-with-george-conway/] at MsMagazine.com [https://msmagazine.com/podcast/rest-in-power-anita-pointer-womens-rights-champion-on-and-off-the-stage/%20] for a full transcript, links to articles referenced in this episode, further reading and ways to take action.

200 Days of Trump 2.0 (with Skye Perryman)

Trump has been in office for 200 days. In those 200 days, important institutions core to democracy have been dismantled. The rule of law has been challenged in countless ways—increasingly violent ICE raids and disappearances, dismantling of important agencies, canceling of funding for public broadcasts, significant rollbacks of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI)  initiatives, draconian cuts to healthcare and social services, executive orders singling out queer and trans people, and much more. But we’ve also seen a coordinated effort to resist him, with millions across the country taking to the streets again and again to protest on behalf of the rights of their neighbors, their families, and themselves. Attorneys and advocates are also stepping up, demanding courts to defend our rights. Two hundred days in, what have we learned—and what’s  the playbook for the next four years? Helping us to sort out these questions and set the record straight is our very special guest,  Skye Perryman: Skye L. Perryman is President and CEO of Democracy Forward, a nonpartisan, national legal organization that promotes democracy and progress through litigation, regulatory engagement, policy education, and research. She previously served as Chief Legal Officer and General Counsel of the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists.  Check out this episode’s landing page [https://msmagazine.com/podcast/fifteen-minutes-of-feminism-how-to-sue-a-president-with-skye-perryman/] at MsMagazine.com [https://msmagazine.com/podcast/rest-in-power-anita-pointer-womens-rights-champion-on-and-off-the-stage/%20] for a full transcript, links to articles referenced in this episode, further reading and ways to take action.

Fifteen Minutes of Feminism: Dead, Pregnant and Imprisoned in Georgia—The Adrianna Smith Case

In this emergency episode, we're ringing the alarm bells: We just learned that in the state of Georgia, a woman named Adriana Smith who was declared brain-dead in February, is being forcibly kept on a ventilator due to the state’s strict abortion ban, against her family's wishes. It's been over 90 days. Her mother, April Newkirk has said, “It’s torture for me." Dr. Michele Goodwin breaks down Adriana Smith's case, and the cases of other women who, like Smith, have been disrespected and desecrated in death thanks to abortion bans and pregnancy exclusion laws.  Check out this episode’s landing page [https://msmagazine.com/podcast/fifteen-minutes-of-feminism-dead-pregnant-and-imprisoned-in-georgia-the-adriana-smith-case/] at MsMagazine.com [https://msmagazine.com/podcast/rest-in-power-anita-pointer-womens-rights-champion-on-and-off-the-stage/%20] for a full transcript, links to articles referenced in this episode, further reading and ways to take action.

No Law, Just (Bad) Vibes: at the Supreme Court with Leah Litman

Over the past few years, many of us have noticed some (bad) vibes coming from the Supreme Court: sketchy decisions on a number of fronts, from presidential immunity to abortion, agency authority, and more. Today, we take a look at those vibes with one of our favorite guests: Professor Leah Litman, who is the author of the new book Lawless: How the Supreme Court Runs on Conservative Grievance, Fringe Theories, and Bad Vibes. Professor Litman joins us to talk about the Court’s “Ken-surrection,” what another Trump term means for the Court, and her fabulous new book.  Joining us is our very special guest:  Leah Litman: Leah Litman is a professor of law at the University of Michigan Law School, where she teaches and writes on constitutional law, federal post-conviction review and federal sentencing. She is the co-founder of “Women Also Know Law”—a searchable database of women and nonbinary people who have academic appointments in law—and is one of the co-hosts and creators of the popular Strict Scrutiny podcast, which focuses on the Supreme Court. Check out this episode’s landing page [https://msmagazine.com/podcast/no-law-just-bad-vibes-at-the-supreme-court-with-leah-litman/] at MsMagazine.com [https://msmagazine.com/podcast/rest-in-power-anita-pointer-womens-rights-champion-on-and-off-the-stage/%20] for a full transcript, links to articles referenced in this episode, further reading and ways to take action.

Narratives of Resistance: Women of Color and the Fight for Democracy (With Yamani Yansá Hernandez)

This week, we’re joined by Yamani Hernandez, the chief executive officer of the Groundswell Fund, to discuss the importance of grassroots organizing and reproductive justice in this moment. Ms. has joined forces with Groundswell Fund and Groundswell Action Fund to create a special Gender & Democracy site dedicated to the work of Groundswell partners to highlight their efforts to champion inclusive democracy. You’ll hear their reflections and learn about the accomplishments of grassroots and local leaders, women of color, Indigenous women, and trans and gender-expansive people whose organizing and work is supported by Groundswell. Joining us to discuss these issues is our very special guest:  Yamani Hernandez is the chief executive officer of the Groundswell Fund. She has been working in the nonprofit space since she was 16 years old and doing that at the neighborhood level, city level, national and international levels. This has led her to the Groundwell Fund, which has funded nearly 200 million dollars for grassroots, organizing for reproductive and gender justice led by women and gender expansive people of color. Check out this episode’s landing page [https://msmagazine.com/podcast/narratives-of-resistance-women-of-color-and-the-fight-for-democracy-with-yamani-yansa-hernandez/] at MsMagazine.com [https://msmagazine.com/podcast/rest-in-power-anita-pointer-womens-rights-champion-on-and-off-the-stage/%20] for a full transcript, links to articles referenced in this episode, further reading and ways to take action.