The New Abnormal cover image

The New Abnormal

Wake Up! Republicans Really Are Trying to Ban Contraception

Feb 23, 2024
The podcast discusses the alarming legislation in Alabama and Oklahoma targeting reproductive rights, the current state of the Republican Party, and the tragic death of a non-binary high school student in Oklahoma. They explore the erosion of trust in politics, the contrast between courage and cowardice in leadership, and the urgent need to defend democracy amidst political turmoil.
59:44

Podcast summary created with Snipd AI

Quick takeaways

  • Discriminatory legislation halts IVF treatments in Alabama, further bans may follow in Oklahoma.
  • GOP's lack of accountability and cowardice displayed in response to bathroom ban bill questioning.

Deep dives

Georgia Senator Summers Targets Trans Children

Georgia State Senator Cardin Summers, lead sponsor of a bathroom ban bill, displayed bigotry towards a trans child in a lobby, promoting safety for trans youth. When confronted about bathroom usage, he avoided the issue and accused the mother of attacking him, showcasing his cowardice and lack of accountability.

Get the Snipd
podcast app

Unlock the knowledge in podcasts with the podcast player of the future.
App store bannerPlay store banner

AI-powered
podcast player

Listen to all your favourite podcasts with AI-powered features

Discover
highlights

Listen to the best highlights from the podcasts you love and dive into the full episode

Save any
moment

Hear something you like? Tap your headphones to save it with AI-generated key takeaways

Share
& Export

Send highlights to Twitter, WhatsApp or export them to Notion, Readwise & more

AI-powered
podcast player

Listen to all your favourite podcasts with AI-powered features

Discover
highlights

Listen to the best highlights from the podcasts you love and dive into the full episode