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Rep. Lauren Underwood and Gov. Wes Moore Speak to the Democrats’ Vision for the Future | Guest Spotlight

2024/8/25
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Rep. Lauren Underwood discusses her work on maternal health legislation, her partnership with Kamala Harris, and the importance of voting in the upcoming election to protect access to healthcare, including reproductive healthcare.
  • Co-founder of the Black Maternal Health Caucus.
  • 18 pieces of legislation signed into law since 2018.
  • Focus on lowering healthcare costs and addressing disparities in maternal health.
  • Advocating for access to midwives, doulas, and breastfeeding support.
  • Working to address the high maternal mortality rate among Black women.
  • Launched a candle line called Domestic Tranquility.

Shownotes Transcript

Illinois Representative Lauren Underwood speaks with Desi Lydic about working with Kamala Harris on maternal healthcare legislation, the anti-women agenda being pushed by JD Vance and other conservatives, as well as how her favorite TV show parallels her work in Congress. Plus, Maryland Governor Wes Moore chats with Jordan Klepper about the differing views on patriotism between America’s left and right and how Maryland has benefitted from Kamala Harris’s work as Vice President.

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