295: Who Owns The Moon

295: Who Owns The Moon

Author: Politicon April 15, 2026 Duration: 25:34

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In this episode of #SistersInLaw Sidebar, Barb McQuade and Kimberly Atkins Stohr answer your questions on everything from space exploration to gender affirming care and more.  Together, they discuss who has the rights to the moon and other resources in space, whether bans on gender affirming care violate the 1st Amendment to free expression, what it will take for Republicans to join future efforts for impeachment, the basis for the DOJ opening an investigation into Cassidy Hutchinson, the right to strike, and issues with Todd Blance going into his possible confirmation as Attorney General.

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Four women who have been at the very center of American legal and political power come together for frank, insightful, and often surprising conversations. #SistersInLaw, from Politicon, features Joyce Vance, Barbara McQuade, Kimberly Atkins Stohr, and Jill Wine-Banks-each a former federal prosecutor or top legal analyst-as they dissect the week’s most pressing news. This podcast goes beyond the headlines, offering a unique blend of legal expertise, historical context, and sharp commentary that only insiders with their depth of experience can provide. Listeners hear these sisters in law break down complex court rulings, political maneuvers, and constitutional questions with clarity and a shared sense of purpose. Their dynamic discussions cut through the noise, revealing the underlying mechanisms of justice and governance. It’s a masterclass in understanding how the law truly intersects with politics and daily life, delivered with the candor and rapport of trusted colleagues. For anyone seeking to comprehend the real stakes behind today’s stories, this is an essential listen.
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298: Kash Patel & The Liquor Cabinet: Live In Denver [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:23:14
#SistersInLaw LIVE show in Denver they kick off by discussing the allegations against Kash Patel that led him to file a defamation lawsuit, the legal standard for defamation, and the potential national security implicati…
297: Hold Their Feet To The Fire [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 22:41
Get tickets for the upcoming #SistersInLaw Live Shows at the Cervantes Masterpiece in Denver, Colorado, on 4/23/26 and the Buckhead Theater in Atlanta, Georgia, on 5/3/26 at politicon.com/tour! In this episode of #Sister…
296: FACE Off [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:05:41
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…
294: Law Of War [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 56:05
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 Joyce Vance hosts #SistersInLaw to discuss Trump’s threat to end Iran’s civilization,…
293: Can Trump Put His Name On Money? [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 26:55
Get tickets for the upcoming #SistersInLaw Live Shows at the Cervantes Masterpiece in Denver, Colorado, on 4/23/26 and the Buckhead Theater in Atlanta, Georgia, on 5/3/26 at politicon.com/tour! In this episode of #Sister…
292: Non Stick Pam [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:22:15
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 Kimberly Atkins Stohr hosts #SistersInLaw to discuss Trump’s firing of Attorney Genera…
291: More Big Buts [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 19:17
Get tickets for the upcoming #SistersInLaw Live Shows at the Cervantes Masterpiece in Denver, Colorado, on 4/23/26 and the Buckhead Theater in Atlanta, Georgia, on 5/3/26 at politicon.com/tourIn this episode of #SistersI…
290: All Roads Lead To The Pentagon [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:19:28
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 Barb McQuade hosts #SistersInLaw to analyze the growing threats to press freedom, focu…
289: Bail Us Out [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 20:05
Get tickets for the upcoming #SistersInLaw Live Shows at The Buckhead Theater in Atlanta, Georgia, on 5/3/26 And The Cervantes Masterpiece in Denver, Colorado, on 4/23/26 at politicon.com/tourIn this episode of #SistersI…
288: Taking Liberties [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:07:35
Get tickets for the #SistersInLaw Live Show in Denver, Colorado, on 4/23/26 at politicon.com/tour Jill Wine-Banks hosts #SistersInLaw to discuss the murder charges filed against Alexia Moore in Georgia after she had to g…