Carter Sherman

Carter Sherman, a reproductive health and justice reporter for The Guardian, dives into the Trump administration's frantic measures to combat America's declining birth rates. She unveils the bizarre proposals, like baby bonuses, aimed at boosting fertility amidst a backdrop of budget cuts. The discussion also touches on the potential role of immigration in addressing this baby crisis, as well as broader economic challenges, from the Federal Reserve to Google's legal hurdles. Sherman's insights highlight a complex landscape of policy and societal implications.

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 reporter for The Guardian and author of the upcoming book “The Second Coming,” teams up with Faith Hill, a staff writer at The Atlantic. They dive into the Trump administration's efforts to boost birth rates through controversial policies like baby bonuses and menstrual cycle classes. The conversation explores the ideological underpinnings of pronatalism, its impact on diverse family dynamics, and the challenges in addressing the needs of potential parents in today's society.

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.