302: The Gerrymandering Wars

302: The Gerrymandering Wars

From #SistersInLaw by Politicon

May 9, 2026 · 1h 12m · Episode 302

About this episode

Joyce Vance and the #SistersInLaw discuss the implications of recent SCOTUS rulings and the ongoing gerrymandering conflicts in the U.S.

Joyce Vance hosts #SistersInLaw to discuss Chief Justice Roberts’ defense of the SCOTUS against partisanship accusations, the controversy over its Louisiana v. Callais ruling and the immediate implementation of the decision, and Justice Jackson’s pushback on the court. Then, the #Sisters break down the escalating gerrymandering war, Trump’s pressure on Republicans to redraw maps mid-decade, and Democrats' possible responses. They also examine the FBI’s seizure of 2020 election records from Fulton County, Georgia, a federal judge’s refusal to return them, and suspicious FBI targeting of a Democratic state senator involved in Virginia redistricting. 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 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…

People in this episode

Host: Joyce Vance

Topics covered

  • gerrymandering
  • SCOTUS
  • partisanship
  • election records
  • redistricting
  • politics

Keywords

  • gerrymandering
  • SCOTUS
  • Trump
  • FBI
  • redistricting
  • Louisiana v. Callais
  • election records
  • Justice Jackson

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: FBI, SistersInLaw, Politicon

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

Places: Fulton County, Georgia, Virginia

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