296: FACE Off

296: FACE Off

From #SistersInLaw by Politicon

April 18, 2026 · 1h 6m · Episode 296

About this episode

Jill Wine-Banks hosts a discussion on the FACE Act, recent antitrust issues with Ticketmaster, and immigration enforcement challenges.

Get tickets for the #SistersInLaw live shows in Denver, Colorado, on 4/23/26, and in Atlanta, Georgia on 5/3/26 at politicon.com/tour Jill Wine-Banks hosts #SistersInLaw to explain the FACE Act, how it’s been used in the past, its politicization by Trump’s DOJ in recent prosecutions, and the erosion of protections granted to reproductive health clinics. Then, the #Sisters discuss the recent antitrust verdict against Ticketmaster and Live Nation, their monopoly on the live entertainment industry, the origins of the case, the actions being taken by the DOJ and various states, and what it all means for ticket prices. They also expose the sizeable budget allocation for immigration enforcement, examine the challenges of prosecuting wayward ICE agents, and consider what the future might hold. 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 Projects Check out Jill’s Politicon YouTube Show: Just The Facts…

People in this episode

Host: Jill Wine-Banks

Topics covered

  • FACE Act
  • reproductive health
  • antitrust verdict
  • Ticketmaster
  • immigration enforcement
  • prosecuting ICE agents

Keywords

  • FACE Act
  • reproductive health clinics
  • Ticketmaster
  • Live Nation
  • DOJ
  • ICE
  • antitrust verdict
  • immigration enforcement

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Ticketmaster, Live Nation, DOJ, ICE

Books & works: Giving Up Is Unforgivable, The Fix, Attack From Within

Places: Denver, Colorado, Atlanta, Georgia

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