Press Play with Madeleine Brand
Why some California doctors are traveling out of state to perform abortions
California has a surplus of abortion doctors. Some are commuting to states where it’s difficult to find an abortion provider, like Texas, Arizona, and Florida.
By Madeleine Brand • • 48m ListenCalifornia has a surplus of abortion doctors. Some are commuting to states where it’s difficult to find an abortion provider, like Texas, Arizona, and Florida. We hear from one doctor who lives in the Bay Area and travels to Arizona to provide abortions.
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