Economist Podcasts 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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First-Time Protester
- In Florida, a 77-year-old woman attended her first protest to support abortion rights.
- Volunteers gathered over a million signatures for a ballot initiative protecting abortion access.
Post-Dobbs Abortion Rates
- The Dobbs decision reversed Roe v Wade, allowing states to regulate abortion.
- Surprisingly, total abortions in America have increased since Dobbs, despite restrictions.
Non-Partisan Movement
- The grassroots movement for abortion rights is remarkably non-partisan.
- Volunteers gather signatures for ballot initiatives, focusing on keeping government out of healthcare decisions.