Pod Save America "Fighting Back Post-Roe."
Jun 28, 2022
In this engaging discussion, Erin Ryan, the host of Hysteria, offers sharp insights into the political landscape post-Roe. She talks about how Democrats must strategize against a powerful Supreme Court. Joining her is Amy Hagstrom Miller, founder of Whole Woman’s Health, who dives into how abortion providers are navigating a complex web of state laws while fiercely advocating for patient care. Together, they explore activism, the chaos of current legal changes, and the urgent need for grassroots mobilization to champion reproductive rights.
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Past Podcast Appearances
- Erin Ryan recalls coming on the podcast during the Kavanaugh hearings and other less serious occasions.
- These past appearances include discussions about Rex Tillerson joining the resistance and enjoying fried food in San Francisco.
Disappointment in Democrats
- Erin Ryan expresses numbness to the Roe v Wade overturn, having anticipated it after the leaked draft.
- She criticizes Democrats for prioritizing the filibuster over codifying abortion rights into law.
Other Rights Under Threat
- The Supreme Court's decision on Roe v. Wade threatens other constitutional rights like contraception and same-sex marriage.
- Clarence Thomas's concurring opinion explicitly calls for revisiting Griswold, Lawrence, and Obergefell.