
Irin Carmon
Journalist and author of Unbearable: Five Women and the Perils of Pregnancy in America, speaking about maternal health care failures and her reporting on families' experiences.
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Oct 27, 2025 • 1h 20min
Trump’s DOJ Shakedown
In this engaging discussion, journalist Irin Carmon, author of 'Unbearable: Five Women and the Perils of Pregnancy in America,' delves into how the Dobbs decision has dehumanized pregnant individuals. She highlights the troubling intersections of law, race, and reproductive control, exposing systemic issues in healthcare for expectant mothers. Carmon also tackles the implications of fetal personhood on IVF and the regulatory challenges facing midwifery. Her eye-opening insights reveal the urgent need for reform in pregnancy care and rights.

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Nov 8, 2025 • 25min
The hidden dangers of being pregnant in America
Journalist Irin Carmon, author of 'Unbearable: Five Women and the Perils of Pregnancy in America,' discusses the shocking maternal mortality rate in the U.S. and the preventable nature of most deaths. She highlights systemic failures in maternal healthcare that treat pregnant individuals as less than human and the disparity Black women face in medical settings. Irin contrasts the care quality between midwives and hospitals, sharing harrowing stories of women like Maggie and Christine to underscore the urgent need for reform and advocacy.

Jun 17, 2024 • 1h 17min
Mifepristone Stays on the Market (live from Tribeca!)
New York Magazine journalist Irin Carmon discusses the practical effects of the Supreme Court's ruling on mifepristone in front of a live audience at the Tribeca Festival. The hosts analyze recent court opinions, including the FDA approval of mifepristone for medication abortion and legal battles over abortion pills. They also reflect on accomplishments, set goals for the year, and discuss court agency deference, science, and potential Chevron overruling.

Nov 6, 2025 • 25min
The hidden dangers of being pregnant in America
Irin Carmon, a journalist and author of 'Unbearable: Five Women and the Perils of Pregnancy in America,' explores the shocking maternal mortality rates in the U.S. and highlights that over 80% of these deaths are preventable. She discusses the historical roots of maternal health care, racial disparities in treatment, and the dehumanization many face during childbirth. Irin shares powerful stories, like those of Maggie and Christine, revealing systemic gaps and the urgent need for change while offering hope for expectant parents through advocacy and improved care.

Nov 6, 2025 • 23min
The Perils of Pregnancy in America
Irin Carmon, a senior correspondent at New York Magazine and author of 'Unbearable,' delves into modern pregnancy challenges in the U.S. She highlights alarming disparities in maternal mortality rates, particularly in New York, and discusses how the Dobbs decision has exposed critical gaps in care. Irin also examines systemic issues behind tragic surgical failures and the key role midwives and doulas play. Additionally, she sheds light on how abortion restrictions worsen access to maternal services, illustrating the stark divide between political rhetoric and medical reality.


