Laura Briggs on Reproductive Politics

Laura Briggs, a Professor of Women, Gender, and Sexuality Studies at UMass and author of "How All Politics Became Reproductive Politics," dives deep into the fusion of reproductive and economic issues in the U.S. She highlights how neoliberalism has reshaped family dynamics, particularly affecting Black and Latino single mothers during economic crises. Discussions also cover the Nannygate controversy's political ramifications and the evolution of gay rights in custody battles, emphasizing the need for expansive reforms in healthcare and economic justice.