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Abortion Politics in 2024 with Cecile Richards, former Planned Parenthood President

2024/6/10
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Cecile Richards discusses her unexpected brain cancer diagnosis and how it has affected her personal life and activism, emphasizing the importance of access to excellent healthcare and the need to prioritize family and personal well-being.

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Abortion will be a key issue in the election this fall and it's also the focus of two Supreme Court rulings expected later this month. This week, Kara speaks with Cecile Richards, activist and former President of Planned Parenthood, about the fight for reproductive rights in the post-Roe era, where abortion fits into the electoral landscape, the potential outcomes of the two SCOTUS rulings, and how technology is enhancing access to abortion.

On a more personal note, Cecile also talks about her recent brain cancer diagnosis and how it’s impacted her work as a lifelong activist.

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