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Abortion: Mission Impossible | The Weekly Show with Jon Stewart

Jun 20, 2024

NYU Law professor Melissa Murray and Jessica Valenti discuss the erosion of abortion access post-Roe v. Wade, challenges faced by individuals seeking abortion care in Texas, impact of ambiguous abortion laws, emotional toll on women, legal battles, and advocating for active political participation to safeguard reproductive rights.

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Melissa Murray

Jessica Valenti

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The episode explores 'soft threats' to democracy, focusing on internal challenges eroding trust in government representation.

The podcast discusses the assault on reproductive freedom, highlighting the broader impact on women's health and autonomy.

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Intro

5min

Complex Challenges in Abortion Access

12min

Debating Abortion Regulations and Interstate Commerce

5min

Impact of Ambiguous Abortion Laws in Texas

14min

Exploring the Emotional Toll of Anti-Choice Legislation on Women

2min

Navigating Abortion Issues: Legal, Political, and Electoral Perspectives

4min

Discussion on Abortion Rights and Legal Battles in the United States

5min

On Mondays, Jon Stewart hosts The Daily Show, but now on Thursdays, he hosts The Weekly Show — a new podcast featuring in-depth conversations exploring some of the biggest threats to our democracy. In this episode, Jon addresses the backward slide of reproductive rights in America. Joining him are NYU Law professor Melissa Murray, who also co-hosts the Strict Scrutiny podcast, as well as Jessica Valenti, founder of AbortionEveryDay.com and author of the forthcoming book, “Abortion: Our Bodies, Their Lies, and the Truths We Use to Win.” Catch new episodes of The Weekly Show with Jon Stewart every Thursday, wherever you get your podcasts.

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