The NPR Politics Podcast Looking At Reproductive Rights In 2024
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Dec 17, 2024 
Elissa Nadworny, NPR's reproductive rights correspondent, dives into the evolving landscape of reproductive rights as we head into 2024. She discusses the aftermath of the 2022 Supreme Court decision and its ongoing impact. Elissa shares insights on how the incoming administration's policies and strategies may reshape abortion access, particularly under President-elect Trump's influence. The conversation highlights the tension between anti-abortion activists and public sentiment, emphasizing how voter motivations complicate political dynamics in upcoming elections.
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Trump's Mixed Messaging on Abortion
- Trump's abortion stance involves mixed messaging, boasting about overturning Roe v. Wade while claiming abortion is a state issue.
- This strategy aims to appease both pro-life and pro-choice groups, but his future actions remain uncertain.
Increased Abortions Despite Roe's Overturn
- Despite Roe v. Wade being overturned, abortions have increased in the U.S., largely due to telehealth and medication abortion.
- This rise has prompted anti-abortion groups to strategize for the next steps under the Trump administration.
Potential Restrictions on Abortion Access
- The new administration could restrict abortion access by rolling back FDA guidelines on medication abortion or using the Comstock Act.
- States also play a role, with some passing telehealth bans and medication restrictions.