25. Roe v. Wade

Big Reputations

In this episode we discuss an unfortunately timely topic, Roe v. Wade. We dig into the history of the case, including how it came to be, who supported it, how it was challenged over the years, and the eventual overturning of the law. Then we take a look at how the media has approached the subject over the years, from the initial reporting in 1973 on the evening news, to film and television portrayals. We also consider how, both with Roe and Dobbs, the results were leaked prior to the official decision, the opposition and support for the decisions, and organizations that have spoken out against the decision. Next we discuss the truth of abortion as healthcare as well as the legal ramification of overturning Roe v. Wade. Finally we cover who will feel the impact of this decision (spoiler alert: it’s everyone) and what the consequences could be for individuals, society, and even the economy.

Trigger warnings: within the context of abortion there will be mentions of rape, abuse, and self-induced abortions

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Hosts: Kimberly Fludd and Rebecca L. Salois

Logo Design: Samantha Marmolejo

Music: Shawn P. Russell

Sound Consultant and Mixing: Shawn P. Russell

Recording and Editing: Rebecca L. Salois

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Sources:

• Reversing Roe, a 2018 documentary available on Netflix
  
• Fall of Roe podcast hosted by Christine Charbonneu
  
• Boom! Lawyered another great podcast hosted by Jessica Mason Pieklo and Imani Gandy
• The Turnaway Study: Ten Years, a Thousand Women, and the Consequences of Having—or Being Denied—an Abortion by Diana Greene Foster
• “What the data says about abortion in the U.S.” by Jeff Diamant and Besheer Mohamed
• "The Back Alley Abortion in ‘Dirty Dancing’ Hits Different Right Now" by Mia Brett
  
• "Facts Are Important: Abortion is Healthcare," by the American College of Obstetricians and Gynocologists
• "The 1960s Provide a Path for Securing Legal Abortion in 2022" by Felicia Kornbluh