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The Supreme Court today overturned the nationwide right to an abortion. Congressman Adam Schiff says the court’s opinion could lead to other rights being taken away.

The Supreme Court today overturned the nationwide right to an abortion. Congressman Adam Schiff says the court’s opinion could lead to other rights being taken away. Law professor Jessica Levinson says in the short term, the feds could cut regulations on abortion pills.

from Press Play with Madeleine Brand

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KCRW looks at the potential political impact of the Supreme Court’s abortion decision, and what may happen during the midterm elections.

Tell KCRW: How will your life change by SCOTUS striking down Roe v. Wade?

KCRW wants to know: How will the elimination of federally-protected abortion rights change your life?

After Roe: What happens to abortion in California?

Now that the U.S. Supreme Court has overturned the Roe decision, here are key takeaways of what to expect for abortion in California.

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The U.S. Supreme Court has overturned the constitutional right to an abortion, reversing Roe v. Wade, the court's five-decade-old decision that guaranteed a woman's right to obtain an abortion.

Supreme Court overturns Roe v. Wade, ending right to abortion upheld for decades

The U.S. Supreme Court has overturned the constitutional right to an abortion, reversing Roe v. Wade, the court's five-decade-old decision that guaranteed a woman's right to obtain an abortion.

Slowing down to appreciate the daily mundane, Sophie Minchilli explores the Italian notion of living in the moment.

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Slowing down to appreciate the daily mundane, Sophie Minchilli explores the Italian notion of living in the moment.

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Bubbles, bitterness, and a low-alcohol, Talia Baiocchi and Leslie Pariseau explore the afternoon ritual of Italy’s aperitivo.

Touring Italy’s spritz trail with Talia Baiocchi and Leslie Pariseau

Bubbles, bitterness, and a low-alcohol, Talia Baiocchi and Leslie Pariseau explore the afternoon ritual of Italy’s aperitivo.

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Vicky Bennison traverses Italy in search of kitchen secrets and pasta know-how from Italy’s best home cooks – nonnas.

Vicky Bennison adapts YouTube series ‘Pasta Grannies’ into a cookbook

Vicky Bennison traverses Italy in search of kitchen secrets and pasta know-how from Italy’s best home cooks – nonnas.

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Zen Ong is using blue corn tortillas from Tehachapi Grain Project at Awan, a plant-based ice cream shop in West Hollywood.

Awan’s latest ice cream flavor is made with blue corn tortillas

Zen Ong is using blue corn tortillas from Tehachapi Grain Project at Awan, a plant-based ice cream shop in West Hollywood.

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Bill Addison visits Mother Wolf in Hollywood where chef Evan Funke pays homage to Roman cuisine.

Power and pizza: Bill Addison reviews Mother Wolf in Hollywood

Bill Addison visits Mother Wolf in Hollywood where chef Evan Funke pays homage to Roman cuisine.

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Heather Eddy took back channels to reverse engineer the scents and notes in the essential oil Fiori di Sicilia.

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Heather Eddy took back channels to reverse engineer the scents and notes in the essential oil Fiori di Sicilia.

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Benedetta Jasmine Guetta shares the history of Judaism in Italy with a few non-dairy recipes, and offers insight into where Jewish culture and Italian cuisine intersect.

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“Desus & Mero” hosts talk about journing from funny tweets to their late-night, self-titled, dream series on Showtime.

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“Desus & Mero” hosts talk about journing from funny tweets to their late-night, self-titled, dream series on Showtime.

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Warner Bros. bets big on “Elvis,” its only summer live-action movie, to allure audiences and bring in profits.

Warner Bros. biopic ‘Elvis’ may disappoint at the box office

Warner Bros. bets big on “Elvis,” its only summer live-action movie, to allure audiences and bring in profits.

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The Supreme Court has struck down Roe v. Wade, the 1973 case establishing a nationwide right to an abortion. Now - millions of Americans will lose access to abortion care.

Press Play special coverage: Supreme Court overturns Roe v. Wade

The Supreme Court has struck down Roe v. Wade, the 1973 case establishing a nationwide right to an abortion. Now - millions of Americans will lose access to abortion care.

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Anti-abortion activists say the Supreme Court’s overturning of Roe v. Wade is an opportunity to support both mothers and babies.

‘A beautiful opportunity’: Anti-abortion activists celebrate SCOTUS ruling

Anti-abortion activists say the Supreme Court’s overturning of Roe v. Wade is an opportunity to support both mothers and babies.

from Press Play with Madeleine Brand

Today we let the music speak for itself. We start off with “Norma,” the third and latest single from Say She She.

MBE June 24: Music to feel, strengthen, and fight

Today we let the music speak for itself. We start off with “Norma,” the third and latest single from Say She She.

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David Lynch Theater Presents: Weather Report for June 24, 2022.

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With Baz Luhrmann and an endorsement from Elvis’ estate, Warner Bros. hopes to cash in with their new feature film “Elvis.”

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With Baz Luhrmann and an endorsement from Elvis’ estate, Warner Bros. hopes to cash in with their new feature film “Elvis.”

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The authors of “Let’s Agree to Disagree” offer a guide to fostering critical thinking and dialogue in a society that seems to have forgotten how to engage in either.

Has America lost the key to democracy?

The authors of “Let’s Agree to Disagree” offer a guide to fostering critical thinking and dialogue in a society that seems to have forgotten how to engage in either.

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Panelists discuss the bipartisan deal struck in the Senate on gun safety, as well as the testimony of Republican election officials who stood up to former President Donald Trump’s…

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