The media may have you believe that the recent Supreme Court decision on Mifepristone was a win for reproductive rights. In reality, it merely upheld the current status quo – a drastic departure from the standard once set by Roe. And an onslaught of challenges, aimed at making abortion impossible, if not illegal, are on the horizon. Joining us to explore thi ... Show More
Nov 20
Govs.-Elect Sherrill & Spanberger: From the Hill to the State House
Fresh off their decisive election night wins, Jon is joined by Governors-Elect (and former congressional roommates) Mikie Sherrill of New Jersey and Abigail Spanberger of Virginia, to reflect on their journeys from Capitol Hill to state leadership. Together, they discuss their sh ... Show More
1h 27m
Nov 13
From FTC to NYC with Lina Khan
In the wake of Zohran Mamdani’s historic election in New York City, Jon is joined by Lina Khan, former Chair of the Federal Trade Commission and newly appointed co-chair of the mayor-elect’s transition team. Together, they discuss what tools the government has — both federally an ... Show More
1h 25m
Nov 6
Democrats Actually Win Something with Chris Hayes and David Plouffe
Following Democrats' decisive Tuesday wins, Jon is joined by MSNBC's Chris Hayes, host of "All In" and author of "The Sirens' Call," and David Plouffe, former Obama campaign manager and White House senior advisor. Together, they dissect the election results, explore the tension b ... Show More
1h 20m
Feb 2024
Biden leans into abortion rights for US election race
<p>“Chaos.” “Confusion.” Ever since the Supreme Court struck down Roe v. Wade, doctors, activists and abortion-seekers have had to navigate a new reality for reproductive care. It’s made finding care in states like Texas, with a near-total ban on abortions, especially challenging ... Show More
19m 25s
Jul 2022
The legal limbo of abortion rights
Vox Supreme Court correspondent Ian Millhiser (@imillhiser) speaks with Michele Goodwin, a law professor, bioethicist, and leading expert on reproductive health policy, about the future of abortion rights in a world without Roe.
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Policing the Womb by Michele Goodwin
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1h 2m
May 2022
FT Weekend: Why US abortion rights are under attack
<p>It’s about to become much harder to find safe abortion care in America, in a country where some states already make it almost impossible. This week, we make sense of what’s happening and how we got here. Lilah speaks with Rhiannon Hamam, a Texas public defender and host of the ... Show More
32m 45s
Jun 2022
Abortion: The Body Politic, Part 4
<p>In Part 4 of Abortion: The Body Politic, Katie examines how abortion is explored and reflected in popular culture and Hollywood. Because whether we realize it or not, the movies we have loved and the TV shows we watch represent the collective imagination of our culture at part ... Show More
59m 59s
Jun 2024
The Human Cost of Banning Abortion with Shefali Luthra
<p>Abortion is not just a political story; it's a personal one. In the two years since Roe was struck down by the Supreme Court in the Dobbs decision, a host of challenges has arisen for women, trans, and non-binary people seeking basic control over their own bodies. This week, A ... Show More
1h 4m
Mar 2024
The Chris Chatman Do-Over - 10. Murder
Chris shares big news with his co-hosts, who can’t seem to focus on this episode’s guests: true crime podcasters Donna and Jobeth. Starring Ike Barinholtz, Neil Casey, Lisa Gilroy, Liz Cackowski, and Emily Spivey. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: ... Show More
26m 8s