Grace Panetta

Grace Panetta, a political reporter at The 19th, discusses the crucial abortion ballot measure in Florida. She shares how despite a national trend against strict abortion laws, Florida Republicans are strategizing to maintain their six-week ban. The conversation includes personal stories from mothers affected by these laws, the use of taxpayer funds for anti-ballot initiatives, and the broader impact of legislative challenges on reproductive rights. Grace also highlights the unique dynamics of voter sentiment and political pressure in this heated battleground.

Grace Panetta, political reporter at The 19th News discusses how Democrats can ride the abortion issue to a second Biden term. The chapter explores President Biden's history and evolving views on abortion, his changing stance on the Hyde Amendment, and the potential impact of his views on abortion rights. It also examines strategies to persuade voters about changing the reality on the ground and analyzes how abortion shapes the electoral landscape for the upcoming 2024 race.

Dave Weigel, a Semafor politics reporter, delves into the fiercely competitive Texas Senate race, highlighting how Ted Cruz is relying on controversial anti-trans messaging to secure his seat against Colin Allred. Grace Panetta, a political reporter for The 19th, discusses the challenges posed by voter ID laws for transgender voters, revealing how these regulations exacerbate existing barriers to voting. The conversation underscores the tension between campaigning strategies and the rights of marginalized communities in the electoral process.

Politics reporter Grace Panetta and White House correspondent Gerren Keith Gaynor analyze the chaotic first presidential debate of 2024. They discuss Biden's shaky performance, Trump's lies, and immigration. The podcast covers key topics like abortion, foreign policy, and the impact of the debate on the upcoming election.

Anna Hochkammer and Grace Panetta discuss the impact of impending abortion restrictions in Florida and Arizona on the upcoming election. They delve into the challenges of gathering signatures for abortion referendums, bipartisan implications of abortion amendments, and legal and political ramifications of abortion bans in these states.