Carter Sherman

Carter Sherman, a reproductive health reporter for Guardian US, dives into the far-right's obsession with pronatalism and its political ramifications. She explores the historical roots of this ideology and how figures like Elon Musk are driving the narrative. The discussion highlights contradictions between pro-birth rhetoric and the lack of support for new families, touching on maternal mortality rates, particularly among black women. Sherman also examines unexpected alliances around IVF and the ripple effects of state-level abortion legislation on national policies.

Carter Sherman, a reproductive health and justice reporter at The Guardian US, and Lauren Miller, a Texas woman who faced harsh abortion laws, dive deep into the current political landscape surrounding abortion. They discuss the emotional complexities of unexpected pregnancies and the chilling experiences of women navigating restrictive laws. The conversation highlights how abortion rights are shaping swing state elections and the need for personal narratives to humanize reproductive choices amid political turmoil.

Carter Sherman, reproductive health reporter, discusses the Ohio vote on adding the right to an abortion to the state constitution. Topics include the impact of a ban on abortion, efforts to protect abortion rights, voter registration cancellations, shaping the narrative through ads, and upcoming ballot initiatives in other states.