06/15/2025: Unintended Consequences, Wood to Whiskey, Finding Cillian Murphy
Jun 16, 2025
The podcast tackles critical issues surrounding restrictive abortion laws in Texas, revealing the emotional turmoil faced by women and healthcare professionals. It explores the artistry of bourbon barrel production, highlighting its impact on flavor and craftsmanship. In a candid interview, Cillian Murphy shares insights on his transformative acting process and the influence of his Irish identity. The juxtaposition of health politics and cinema creates a thought-provoking dialogue about personal struggles and cultural stories.
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Dani's Pregnancy and Abortion Struggle
Dani Matheson planned her pregnancy perfectly but was devastated by a lethal fetal diagnosis at 20 weeks.
Due to restrictive Texas abortion laws, she had to travel out of state secretly to end her pregnancy safely.
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Legal Fear Harms Patient Care
Texas abortion laws have caused confusion among doctors about permissible care and criminal risks.
This confusion threatens women's lives and restricts doctors' ability to provide evidence-based care.
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Maternal Deaths Rise Post-Abortion Ban
Maternal deaths in Texas rose sharply after abortion restrictions, far exceeding national increases.
These laws reduce comprehensive maternity care and drive doctors to leave Texas.
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Harper Lee's "To Kill a Mockingbird" is a classic novel that explores themes of racial injustice, childhood innocence, and moral courage in the American South. The story is narrated by Scout Finch, a young girl who witnesses the trial of Tom Robinson, a Black man falsely accused of a crime. Lee's powerful storytelling captures the complexities of race relations in the Jim Crow South, highlighting the prejudice and injustice faced by Black people. The novel's enduring appeal lies in its exploration of universal themes of empathy, compassion, and the importance of standing up for what is right. It remains a powerful reminder of the ongoing struggle for racial equality in America.
Small Things Like These
Claire Keegan
Claire Keegan's "Small Things Like These" is a poignant novella set in rural Ireland during the 1980s. It centers on Bill Furlong, a hardworking coal merchant, who discovers a disturbing secret that forces him to confront the injustices of his community. The story unfolds with understated power, exploring themes of compassion, morality, and the enduring impact of the past. Keegan's prose is both spare and deeply affecting, creating a sense of intimacy and immediacy. The novel's quiet intensity leaves a lasting impression, prompting reflection on the choices we make and the consequences that follow.
After the Supreme Court overturned Roe v. Wade in 2022, 20 states immediately banned or severely restricted abortion while six protected access to it. Since this piece first aired last November, voters in six additional states have amended their constitutions to safeguard abortion rights. But for many women and doctors living in places with strict abortion bans, fear and confusion over these new laws is growing. Correspondent Sharyn Alfonsi travels to one of those states, Texas, and speaks with doctors who say the restrictive abortion laws are creating unintended consequences, hurting women with desired pregnancies and
the people who care for them.
With a history spanning 2,000 years and still playing a vital role in global commerce, the oak barrel, as correspondent Bill Whitaker discovers, is much more than just a container. Barrels are a vital ingredient, especially in the production of Bourbon whiskey – giving it all of its distinctive color and much of its taste. Whitaker takes us inside the largest maker of wooden barrels to glimpse the magic and mystique of this essential tradition.
Just weeks before Cillian Murphy won the 2024 Oscar for Best Actor in the film “Oppenheimer,” correspondent Scott Pelley sat down with him for a candid interview. Murphy talked about how he transforms for roles, acts on instinct and how his Irish identity has defined him.
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