Today, Explained

Decisions after Dobbs

Feb 9, 2023

Marin Cogan, a Vox senior correspondent, dives into the seismic shifts in reproductive healthcare following the Dobbs decision. She shares poignant patient and doctor stories, highlighting the emotional and legal hurdles women now face. Cogan discusses the psychological impact of self-managed abortions and increasing demand for support amid restrictive laws. The conversation sheds light on how marginalized communities are particularly affected, emphasizing the urgent need for protective measures in healthcare. This dialogue reveals the rapidly evolving landscape of reproductive rights in America.

27:05

Episode guests

Marin Cogan

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Episode notes

Intro

2min

Navigating Reproductive Rights and Motherhood

6min

Navigating Pregnancy Challenges and Legal Obstacles

3min

Ripple Effects of the Dobbs Decision on Women's Life Choices

2min

Impact of the Dobbs Decision on Reproductive Health

11min

The Supreme Court’s decision overturning Roe v. Wade is reshaping the way a lot of Americans think about pregnancy and abortion. Vox’s Marin Cogan talks to patients and doctors about how reproductive health care has changed in the months since Dobbs.

This episode was produced by Victoria Chamberlin and Jillian Weinberger, edited by Matt Collette, fact-checked by Laura Bullard, engineered by Paul Robert Mounsey with help from Patrick Boyd and Efim Shapiro, and hosted by Sean Rameswaram.

Transcript at vox.com/todayexplained

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