Press Play with Madeleine Brand

The History of Abortion Politics

The House voted today to freeze funding to Planned Parenthood for a year while they investigate the women’s health organization. When it comes to abortion, why is it so hard for Americans to find common ground? And how did abortion become the hot-button issue that never seems to cool down?

By Madeleine Brand • Sep 18, 2015 • 1 min read

The House voted today to freeze funding to Planned Parenthood for a year while they investigate the women’s health organization. When it comes to abortion, why is it so hard for Americans to find common ground? And how did abortion become the hot-button issue that never seems to cool down?

Madeleine Brand
Host, 'Press Play'
Matt Holzman
Producer, 'The Document'
Anna Scott
Former KCRW Housing and Homelessness Reporter
Jolie Myers
Managing Producer, 'Press Play'
Jessica Waters
American University

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Press Play with Madeleine Brand

The History of Abortion Politics

The House voted today to freeze funding to Planned Parenthood for a year while they investigate the women’s health organization. When it comes to abortion, why is it so hard for Americans to find common ground? And how did abortion become the hot-button issue that never seems to cool down?

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Press Play with Madeleine Brand

The History of Abortion Politics

The House voted today to freeze funding to Planned Parenthood for a year while they investigate the women’s health organization. When it comes to abortion, why is it so hard for Americans to find common ground? And how did abortion become the hot-button issue that never seems to cool down?

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