Abortion Rights Update - Podcast Recommendations

Abortion Rights Update - Podcast Recommendations

September 26, 2021

Five episodes on a theme, each week curated by a different person

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The Supreme Court is on the cusp of overturning Roe v. Wade, which legalized abortion in the U.S. in 1973. Numerous states have successfully restricted abortion access and are poised to pass even more laws to further restrict abortions. How did we get here and what does this mean for Americans?

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Amicus with Dahlia LithwickAbortion, Surveillance, and Vigilantism: An American StoryAre you outraged about what’s happening in Texas? This episode explains the way SB8 is meant to work, how it allows Texas to functionally overturn Roe v. Wade, and what the Supreme Court decision means. 

Fresh Air with Terry GrossSCOTUS & The Future Of Roe V. WadeWant a sober assessment of the Texas legislation banning abortion after 6 weeks and what it means for people all across America? Ian Milhiser, who covers the Supreme Court for Vox and is the author of The Agenda, explains how the right to abortion is clearly in danger.

Access: A Podcast About Abortion2021 is a Record-Breaking Year for State Attacks on Abortion. How Are Advocates Fighting Back?2021 is already the worst year for abortion rights in the U.S. since Roe v. Wade, with the procedure under attack in multiple states across the country. Although Roe v. Wade determined the constitutional right to choose to terminate a pregnancy, there are 90 abortion restriction bills at the state level this year.

Future Hindsight

The Human Rights of Women with Lynn Paltrow

Take a deep dive into the consequences of recognizing fetal personhood with Lynn Paltrow, the founder and executive director of National Advocates for Pregnant Women. Discover how reproductive health is at the center of the fight for equal rights.

The TakeawayCorporations Stay Silent on Abortion

This episode reveals how SB8 has wider repercussions beyond banning abortions. It also provides context for Catholic politicians and the decriminalization of abortion in Mexico. 

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FEEDBACK WITH EARBUDS:

This week on Feedback (dropping Monday)...We speak with Rebecca Nagle, host of This Land (Crooked Media).Nagle is an activist, writer, and public speaker. She is a citizen of the Cherokee Nation. We discuss her reporting on ICWA (Indian Child Welfare Act) and how she got into audio reporting.

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🩹Heal With It is a podcast exploring the variety of approaches to mental health around the globe. From barbershops in Arkansas to park benches in Zimbabwe, Hollywood sets to schools in Denmark — you'll learn about the people and communities that are revolutionizing the way we heal.🛫Celebrity Catch Up: Life After That Thing I Did will be available as an in-flight listening option on Virgin Atlantic flights beginning October 1. Genevieve Hassan is an indie creator, whose show has no funding, sponsorship, or revenue. Congrats, Genevieve!📰Lauren Passell's 'Podcast The Newsletter' recommends... "Harvard professor Khalil Gibran Muhammad and journalist Ben Austen are best friends who grew up together on the South Side of Chicago in the 1980s, and on their new podcast Some Of My Best Friends Are, they invite listeners into their conversations about race, culture and politics."

PODCAST SPOTLIGHT:

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