The State That Might Re-Ban Abortion
Summary
Jane Koston discusses the Trump administration's plan to live-stream a military execution and rising inflation ahead of the midterms. She then interviews journalist Carter Sherman about abortion ballot measures in Nevada, Missouri, Idaho, and Virginia. They analyze how anti-abortion advocates are pivoting to gender-affirming care rhetoric and the impact of bans on healthcare access, noting that over a third of Idaho’s OBGYNs have left the state due to legal fears.
Topics discussed
Idaho OBGYN exodus due to abortion ban fears
Debate over live-streaming Fort Hood shooter execution
Inflation rises to 3.7% ahead of midterms
Reflection Pool renovation failures and delays
Introduction of guest Carter Sherman
Overview of November abortion ballot measures
Missouri's attempt to repeal 2024 abortion rights
How ballot ads obscure abortion issues
Downstream healthcare impacts of bans
Sponsor segments for OneSkin and BetterHelp
Shifting polls in Missouri before election
Abortion as an affordability issue
Nevada and Virginia ballot measures details
Predictions for Idaho Prop 1 outcome
Strategies for reproductive rights advocates
Potential for future state ballot measures
Rise of the abortion abolitionist movement
Promotions for Longplay and Crooked Media
Show credits and Assembly Required promo
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