The Supreme Court heard its first major case on abortion access with a strong new conservative majority on the bench. We’ll dive into what the outcome of this case could mean for the future of abortion access in the US. Meanwhile, this Sunday is International Women’s Day. We talked to some women – and their partners – about how they share the workload at hom ... Show More
Aug 12
Taylor Swift’s Big Reveal on New Heights, Ronaldo Put a Rock On It, and The Summer Everyone Watched Women’s Sports
Swiftie skeptics, this one's for you. Caroline successfully pulled Blake into the buzz around Taylor Swift’s album drop on boyfriend Travis Kelce’s pod, “New Heights”. And spoiler alert: the theories came true after a 10 PM Instagram tease from Miss Swift herself. Doesn’t she kno ... Show More
59m 32s
Aug 6
Trinity Rodman’s Big Comeback, Cyclists Losing Their Periods for the Podium, and Luka Dončić’s Hot Boy Summer
Trinity Rodman is so back. After spending months sidelined with a back injury, the Washington Spirit forward made her return and scored a game-winning goal. Tears, hugs, and a vulnerable celebration ensued. Blake and Caroline also dive into why the women’s Tour de France has some ... Show More
50m 35s
Jul 29
Travis’ Engagement Era, Jokic’s Horse Girl Energy, and Bend It Like Beckham’s Back
This episode of Well Played was recorded before a shooting in New York City on Monday in which the NFL headquarters may have been the target. Police say a gunman armed with a long gun killed at least five people in a Manhattan office building, including himself. While a motive ha ... Show More
42m 58s
May 27
A New Front Line for Abortion Rights
After the Supreme Court overturned Roe v. Wade, abortions in the United States actually went up, in part because of a novel legal strategy that pitted blue states against red states.Pam Belluck, who covers health and science for The Times, discusses that strategy and explains how ... Show More
25m 21s
Aug 2022
What’s It Like to Be a Red-State Abortion Doctor Post-Roe?
The Supreme Court’s decision to strike down the precedents set by Roe v. Wade and Planned Parenthood v. Casey, which established the right to abortion in the U.S., has created a chaotic legal situation as conservative states rush to ban the procedure. On this week’s show, Vanessa ... Show More
29m 1s
Jul 2023
“Whatever Podcast” Debates CONTROVERSIAL Topic, Should Women Be Charged With Murder for Abortion?
On a recent episode of the “Whatever Podcast,” pro-life activists discuss whether a woman should be criminally prosecuted for undergoing an abortion. Liz gives her unfiltered response to this provocative question, drawing from historical context and her own personal thoughts on r ... Show More
7m 40s
Nov 2024
Why Abortion Rights Won Even as Kamala Harris Lost
Last Tuesday, voters across the country approved measures to protect abortion rights, while rejecting the presidential candidate who claimed to champion those same rights.Kate Zernike, who covers the issue for The Times, explains that gap and what it tells us about the new politi ... Show More
25m 25s
Nov 2023
6 AM ET: Abortion rights celebrations, Rep. Tlaib censured, 'Sexiest Man Alive' & more
It was a good election night for abortion rights advocates in parts of the US. Meanwhile, it's not been such a great week for Democrats in recent polls. Israeli officials are walking back comments made by the country's prime minister. The House has voted to censure Representative ... Show More
6m 26s