The NPR Politics Podcast Abortion Is On Ohio Ballots — What You Need To Know
Nov 6, 2023
Jo Ingles, a political reporter from the Ohio Statehouse News Bureau, dives into the critical abortion ballot measure facing Ohio voters this Election Day. She discusses the state's current six-week abortion ban, which is temporarily halted due to legal challenges. The conversation highlights how public sentiment is evolving as voters grapple with the implications of reproductive rights on their ballots. Ingles also covers how recent legislative shifts may influence future abortion policies and what this means for Ohioans.
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Podcast Focus
- The podcast discusses Ohio's Issue 1, focusing on abortion rights.
- It features Tamara Keith, Sarah McCammon, and Jo Ingles.
Ohio Issue 1 Explained
- Ohio Issue 1 is a constitutional amendment that would enshrine abortion and reproductive rights.
- It aims to counteract the current six-week abortion ban, on hold due to legal challenges.
Why Now?
- Ohio voters will decide on Issue 1 in an off-year election.
- This is driven by the state legislature's more extreme stance than the general Ohio voters.