The podcast explores the legal battle over mifepristone, FDA approval, and telemedicine abortion, highlighting the impact on reproductive rights. Carrie N. Baker discusses the potential consequences of restricting access to abortion pills through mail. The show also covers legal challenges against former President Trump and his financial obligations.

Carrie N. Baker, a Professor of American Studies at Smith College, dives into her groundbreaking book on abortion pills in the U.S. She discusses the historical journey of these medications, from their development in France to their FDA approval battles. Baker highlights the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on telemedicine and accessibility, as well as the ongoing challenges posed by legal restrictions post-Dobbs. With insights from over 80 interviews, she unpacks the activism and politics entwined in the fight for reproductive rights.