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Choose this podcast: abortion and the election

May 31, 2024
Sacha Nauta, an author at The Economist, and Idrees Kahloon, a contributor based in Washington, dive into the heated topic of abortion and its impact on the upcoming elections. They discuss the Supreme Court's 2022 decision that shifted control back to states and the burgeoning grassroots movement for reproductive rights. The duo explores how Democrats are leveraging abortion issues to mobilize voters, the significance of upcoming ballots in various states, and the complex landscape of abortion politics in America. It's an insightful conversation on how these dynamics could shape the future.
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  • The 2022 Supreme Court decision on abortion will be a pivotal issue in the upcoming election, with Democrats running hard on the topic and grassroots movements fighting to defend reproductive rights.
  • State ballot measures on abortion reflect a shift towards local activism, highlighting the potential impact on abortion legislation and the election.

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