The state of abortion access 1 year after SCOTUS gutted Roe

Jun. 21, 2023 Politics

Since the overturning of Roe v. Wade, more than a dozen states have practically banned abortions, while other states enacted laws to protect the health procedure.

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Guest:

Alice Miranda Ollstein - healthcare reporter for Politico

Host:

Madeleine Brand

Producers:

Sarah Sweeney, Angie Perrin, Michell Eloy, Amy Ta, Brian Hardzinski, Bennett Purser, Marcelle Hutchins, Andrea Bautista

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