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Mar 2025
12m 41s

Abortion Policy Updates You NEED To Know

Danielle Bezalel, MPH: Sex Educator | Pleasure Expert | Rom-Com Critic
About this episode

DB is here with a critical update on the state of abortion in the U.S.—and it’s a mixed bag. From attacks on medication abortion and emergency care to the pardoning of anti-abortion extremists, Trump’s agenda is already reshaping access.

But there’s good news too: Arizona just delivered a major win, and organizing continues to pay off across the country. Also in this ep: the criminalization of providers, why trans rights are reproductive rights, and what you can do to stay informed—and stay loud.

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