Global News Podcast Bonus: The Global Story
Mar 3, 2024
Nomia Iqbal, the BBC's North America correspondent, and Barbara Cavallo, Director of Polling at Marist Poll, dive into the heated abortion debate following Roe v. Wade's overturning. They discuss Trump’s evolving stance on abortion and how it affects voter turnout. Iqbal and Cavallo explore the Republican and Democratic strategies surrounding abortion as a political tool. The duo also highlights how issues like abortion and immigration are shaping the political landscape in preparation for upcoming elections, especially in swing states.
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Polarized Reactions to Roe v. Wade Overturning
- Nomia Iqbal recounts covering the overturning of Roe v. Wade outside the Supreme Court.
- She observed strong polarization between pro-choice and anti-abortion groups, with the latter celebrating but promising further action.
Alabama Ruling Creates Division
- The Alabama ruling on frozen embryos as humans has caused confusion and backlash.
- Even anti-abortion supporters disagree, seeing IVF as pro-life and highlighting the embryo's potential for life.
State Abortion Laws Intensify Debate
- Americans largely agree on abortion's legality, but state laws eliminating exceptions for rape, incest, or the mother's life have intensified the debate.
- Republicans might have underestimated the intensity of feelings surrounding abortion access.