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Calls: Wars and riots between the nations! Spinning ball confirmed by sunset! Maze: Y'all jealous of us. War is in y'all DNA. Octopus IQ?The Hake Report, Friday, June 20, 2025 ADTIMESTAMPS* (0:00:00) Start* (0:05:01) Servant* (0:06:46) Hey, guys! Egret? La la la tee* (0:10:09) MICHAEL, Canada: MRH; reconquista; Riots; American Indians* (0:17:53) MICHAEL: Israel; Wars; Ally; "Help/Charity"; Christian love* (0:27:10) Riot attendance; Illegal office holders!* (0:30:52) Carver coffees: Talking sense on Trump, Iran, threats* (0:39:11) WILLIAM III, CA: Nat Guard* (0:44:40) WILLIAM: FE, black girl's mother; OR drag; Juneteenth* (0:52:35) ALEX, CA: FE or cylinder? No curve? Dropoff?* (0:57:00) ALEX: "incel" when you talk to women?* (1:02:29) MARK, L.A.: Tucker vs Ted Cruz; Scott Walker* (1:04:51) MARK: anti-white antagonism; blacks and Hispanics…* (1:14:14) MAZE, OH: jealous of blacks* (1:30:20) Supers / Coffees* (1:31:43) IQ of Octopuses: 73?* (1:35:32) MEADE, Richmond: Diversity, turn back God; Christian passion* (1:39:57) MEADE: Juneteenth "lie"; PPFA, R's, D's, both parties are evil* (1:41:05) MEADE: Iran vs Israel, picking sides? Foreign enemies and hatred* (1:46:01) JAIME, MN: Responsibility as a married man; Diogenes; Condi, Colin* (1:50:36) BOBBY, FL: 92 IQ, mother gave him fluoride gummies* (1:54:17) ClosingBLOG https://www.thehakereport.com/blog/2025/6/20/the-hake-report-fri-6-20-25PODCAST / Substack HAKE NEWS from JLP https://www.thehakereport.com/jlp-news/2025/6/20/jlp-fri-6-20-25–Hake is live M-F 9-11a PT (11-1CT/12-2ET) Call-in 1-888-775-3773 https://www.thehakereport.com/show*SUPER CHAT https://buymeacoffee.com/thehakereportSHOP - Printify (new!) - Cameo | All My LinksJLP Network: JLP - Church - TFS - Nick - PunchieThe views expressed on this show do not represent BOND, Jesse Lee Peterson, the Network, this Host, or this platform. No endorsement or opposition implied!The show is for general information and entertainment, and everything should be taken with a grain of salt! Get full access to HAKE at thehakereport.substack.com/subscribe

On the radio show this week, we dive into the attacks on Planned Parenthood and how the Republican budget could close 200 health centers and impact over a million people's access to reproductive health care. We hear about the unprecedented emergency happening right now to our democracy and how the SAVE Act could disenfranchise 69 million women voters and threaten fundamental voting rights. We cover the expanding wage gap for moms and the economic implications, and how Republican budget cuts could further harm economic opportunities for women and families. We discuss the devastating cuts to Medicaid, Medicare, and more in the Big, Bad Betrayal Bill, exposing how the Republican budget could eliminate health care for 16 million Americans and potentially cause 51,000 deaths annually.   SPECIAL GUESTS: Alexis McGill Johnson, Planned Parenthood Action Fund, @PPFA, @ppfa.org; Celina Stewart, League of Women Voters, @LWV, @lwvus.bsky.social‬; Jocelyn Samuels, Former EEOC Commissioner, @JSamuelsEEOC; Alex Lawson, Social Security Works, @SSWorks, ‪@socialsecurityworks.org

Hey, friend. Hello, Change Makers. In the words of Dr. Rikesha Fry Brown—Hey, Black girl. We often say it takes a village, but let's be clear—villages don't build themselves. They're shaped, sustained, and often revived by Black mothers who know what it means to care, connect, and carry more than their share. Today's guest, Jetaun Woodley, didn't just recognize the gap—she built something from it. As a veteran communications strategist and Senior Director at Planned Parenthood, Jetaun has spent her career making sure messages that matter reach the right people. But it's her work outside the boardroom that's building legacy: creating H.U. Mommies, a thriving community of over 800 Hamptonian mothers who show up for one another, online and in real life. In this episode, we're unpacking how Black motherhood is often the foundation of community organizing, mutual care, and everyday advocacy. From navigating health care systems and education challenges to disaster relief and doula recommendations, these mothers are doing far more than sharing parenting tips—they're reshaping what support looks like. Jetaun joins Dr. Rikesha Fry Brown and me for a conversation that's both grounding and galvanizing. We talk about the power of peer support, the courage it takes to create a space when one doesn't exist, and what it looks like to protect and evolve a community you've built—especially when the work is personal. If you've ever questioned whether your care counts or whether creating something small could really matter, this conversation is your reminder: it already does. Listen now and be sure to grab the National Black Girl Month™ Toolkit for more ways to connect at nationalblackgirlmonth.com. To our Hampton fam—we see you. And if you're a mama looking for your people, you just might find them in H.U. Mommies. Connect with Jetaun Woodly on Instagram Jetaun Woodly is an award winning public relations and brand communications strategist with 20 years of experience. She has an unwavering passion and focus on working with individuals and companies to translate business goals and objectives into strategic communications plans and deliverables. Jetaun started her career as a public relations coordinator for Novartis Pharmaceuticals' philanthropy and community development division. She spent many years working in healthcare managing public relations for brands ranging from prescription drugs and FDA approvals, to eye care and over-the-counter products before moving to the nonprofit sector. Currently, Jetaun serves as Senior Director of Brand Strategy & Projects at Planned Parenthood Federation of America, a reproductive health care nonprofit organization. Prior to joining PPFA, Jetaun served as Director of Network Marketing & Communications for National Court Appointed Special Advocate/Guardian ad Litem (CASA/GAL) Association for Children, a non-profit organization that supports and promotes court-appointed volunteer advocacy so every child who has experienced abuse or neglect can be safe, have a permanent home, and the opportunity to thrive. Following the birth of her son in 2015, Jetaun started HU Mommies Group - a support group for Hampton University alumnae. The goal of the group is to share advice, empower Black women, and provide a listening ear as Hamptonians embrace and embark on their motherhood journey. With more than 800 members, the group has planned a number of volunteer efforts across the country, vision board meetups, kid-friendly outings, tailgates at homecoming and a host of other activities. For example, when Hurricane Harvey hit Houston in 2017, Jetaun coordinated a group donation to local organizations that support mothers and children. In 2019, the group collectively donated to Hampton University's marching band, and sent care packages to current students. In an effort to provide unique learning experiences for the children of alumnae during the nationwide shelter-in-place (COVID19), Jetaun created virtual learning classes on a variety of subjects. Jetaun was featured on Essence Magazine Online for her work with the group. In 2020, Jetaun was admitted into Hampton University's Forty Under 40 Alumni Recognition Society. Jetaun served as a volunteer for the I Have a Dream Foundation - a mentor program in partnership with Ebenezer Baptist Church and St. Luke's Church in the heart of Atlanta. She is currently a board member of Atlanta Birth Center, a birth center dedicated to empowering families and providing compassionate, individualized birth experiences. A native of New Jersey, Jetaun received a Bachelor of Arts in Public Relations from Hampton University's Scripps Howard School of Journalism and Communications in 2004. While at Hampton, Jetaun was involved in Student Union Board and served as historian for the National Council of Negro Women. She also holds a Masters in Communication & Leadership from Gonzaga University in Spokane, Washington. Jetaun resides in Metro Atlanta with her husband, Dr. Shaun Woodly (HU '04), and their two children - Brayden and Brooklynn.

The Midwest is a patchwork of different abortion laws—while some states like Michigan and Minnesota have protected access, others have completely banned care, like Indiana and Missouri. Garnet Henderson, Senior Multiplatform Reporter at Rewire News Group and host and producer of ACCESS: A Podcast About Abortion, sits down to talk with us about abortion access in the Midwest, including how it may be further impacted by recent funding changes to the National Abortion Federation and Planned Parenthood Federation of America.People residing in or near states that have banned abortion often travel to Illinois for care (although some may also travel to states like Nebraska, Minnesota, and Kansas), which was the state with the single largest increase in its abortion rate after Dobbs due to out-of-state travelers. These states are having to absorb skyrocketing rates of traveling patients on top of in-state patients seeking care. Iowa's abortion restrictions and abysmal access rates to OB/GYN care and maternity care has resulted in maternity care deserts across large swaths of the state, and a shocking 61% of hospitals in rural areas having no labor and delivery service. Simultaneously, the Justice Fund, a financial assistance fund for low-income patients which is shared between PPFA and NAF, has been reduced with less than a month's notice from 50% coverage per patient to 30%. This leaves patients with an even more shrunken lifeline to access.Support the Show.Follow Us on Social: Twitter: @rePROsFightBack Instagram: @reprosfbFacebook: rePROs Fight Back Email us: jennie@reprosfightback.comRate and Review on Apple PodcastThanks for listening & keep fighting back!

JLP Fri 8-30-24 Get-it-off-your-chest Friday! Callers with marriage trouble. John Wayne! Hr 1 GUEST: Don Grundmann of Straight Pride. CLIPS: Kamala-Walz CNN interview. SUPERS: Thursday. Calls: LINDSEY: Frustrated. SHANNON: Angry. // Hr 2 SHANNON: Sacrifice anger. Israelite! SEAN: Ambition. STORY: Anti-Israel vandalism, Cornell U. SUPERS: Disavow. SEAN: Wife won't obey… // Hr 3 CLIP: Trump at 34. SEAN confused, looking for advice. MEN'S HISTORY: John Wayne. CALLS: TINA: Sean; CONOR dating. Supers. DELLA on 4yo. // Biblical Question: Do you want to be different? TIMESTAMPS (0:00:00) HOUR 1 (0:03:46) Express Yourself Friday! (0:05:41) Don Grundmann, Straight Pride, PPFA, Kamala (0:15:51) Kamala-Walz on CNN: Illegals. War vet? Biden. (0:24:12) Supers from Bible Thumper Thursday! BQ… (0:33:54) LINDSEY, OH: Frustrated. Forgave. TX blue. (0:41:22) JLP: Sacrifice everything you think is important. (0:42:45) SHANNON, TX: I'm spiritual. Husband not. Anger, love? (0:47:44) SHANNON: Forgiven mother? Don't talk to her. Judgmental. (0:51:51) SHANNON: Don't have relationship with father — HOLD (0:55:00) NEWS… HOUR 2 (1:02:15) Wherever you are… Get it off your chest! (1:05:31) SHANNON: Sacrifice your anger, don't try to please anyone (1:08:36) SHANNON, Israelite! We really follow the Bible. No peace (1:15:28) SEAN, Spain: Ambitious person is evil; Mediocre life? (1:18:44) Anti-Israel agitators, Cornell U (1:24:57) Super: Hake disavows; BQ; Assignment; LYC; Forgiveness (1:35:33) SEAN, CA: Wife trip with unmarried woman? Work on you. (1:42:15) SEAN, 49, remarried, prior kids. Why be married? "Love" HOLD (1:54:00) NEWS… HOUR 3 (2:02:31) JLP sings: Express Yourself! (2:04:18) JLP: No such thing as a good person. (2:05:48) Trump at 34 (2:08:03) SEAN: Wife bored, disobeying. Confused in JLP advice. (2:17:24) SEAN vs Nick, Joel, Hake. JLP: Wait and see! (2:31:27) Announcements: Labor Day (2:32:52) SEAN: If she doesn't listen, next step? Joel's shirt (2:36:44) Men's History Moment: John Wayne (2:45:09) TINA, MT, 1st, re: Sean as a man (2:47:07) CONOR, MI, 1st, never dated a "godly woman" (2:49:11) Supers: Let thoughts go. Caller Sean, BQ … (2:53:49) DELLA, VA: 4yo on cemetery (2:55:07) Closing with network (2:56:52) When you don't know what to do, do nothing. God is with you.

On the radio this week we cover the latest with the attack on our reproductive freedoms; dive into intersectionality and movement building; learn why Trump's tax plan hurts the economy; and hear the latest about our changing political landscape.    *Special guests include: Carol McDonald, Planned Parenthood Southeast and Planned Parenthood SE Advocates, @PPFA; Manju Rajendran, Facilitator and trainer for movement building organizations at Team Justice; Adam S. Hersh, Economic Policy Institute Action; Jenny Byer, MomsRising, @MomsRising  

Abby hosts a compelling conversation with Matt Lorenz, a former IT professional at the Planned Parenthood Federation of America (PPFA), the Planned Parenthood headquarters in New York. Matt sheds light on the organization's impact on young people and reveals his personal journey of leaving the organization. Tune in as he shares his insights, experiences, and reflections on his time at Planned Parenthood and an inside look into PPFA operations.FOLLOW ABBY ON SOCIAL MEDIA- Instagram- Facebook- Twitter

Margaret Sanger, the controversial founder of the PPFA  held the beliefs of Eugenics. A set of beliefs and practices that aim to improve the genetic quality of a human population also called scientific racism. The Eugenics movement later became associated with Nazi Germany and the Holocaust. The Eugenics Movement in the United States was more about preserving the position of the dominant groups in the population. The people that found themselves to be the targets of the eugenics movement were those who were seen as unfit for society- the poor, the disabled, the mentally ill, and specific communities of color and a disproportionate number of those who fell victim to eugenicists' sterilization initiatives were women who were identified as African American, Asian American, or Native American. Now let's talk about Planned Parenthood...

On the radio show this week we cover the latest in the attack from far right extremists on access to abortion, birth control, IVF, and why access to mifepristone is being heard in the U.S. Supreme Court; then we cover health equity, healthcare coverage, and a new report, Lowering Costs for Black Americans: How the Inflation Reduction Act Makes Health Care and Prescription Drugs More Affordable; after that we dive into culture change and how laughter can change minds and public policy; and we close the show hearing the latest from Color of Change, how you can get involved, and why your voice is needed right now more than ever.  *Special guests include: Alexis McGill Johnson, Planned Parenthood Federation of America and Planned Parenthood Action Fund, @PPFA; Dr. Chris Pernell, NAACP Center for Health Equity, @NAACP; Caty Borum, Center for Media & Social Impact, @cmsimpact; Rashad Robinson, Color of Change, @colorofchange.

On the radio show this week we cover the latest in the attack from far right extremists on access to abortion, birth control, IVF, and why access to mifepristone is being heard in the U.S. Supreme Court; then we cover health equity, healthcare coverage, and a new report, Lowering Costs for Black Americans: How the Inflation Reduction Act Makes Health Care and Prescription Drugs More Affordable; after that we dive into culture change and how laughter can change minds and public policy; and we close the show hearing the latest from Color of Change, how you can get involved, and why your voice is needed right now more than ever. *Special guests include: Alexis McGill Johnson, Planned Parenthood Federation of America and Planned Parenthood Action Fund, @PPFA; Dr. Chris Pernell, NAACP Center for Health Equity, @NAACP; Caty Borum, Center for Media & Social Impact, @cmsimpact; Rashad Robinson, Color of Change, @colorofchange.

The Blueprint for Sexual and Reproductive Health, Rights, and Justice is a federal policy agenda that briefs every incoming administration on how to expand and protect domestic and global sexual and reproductive healthcare. Caitlin Horrigan, Senior Director of Global Advocacy for Planned Parenthood Federation of America and Candace Gibson, Director of Government Relations at the National Latina Institute for Reproductive Justice, sit down to talk with us about the 2023 Blueprint for Sexual and Reproductive Health, Rights, and Justice and how it reflects the overturning of Roe v. Wade.   The blueprint outlines policy actions and leadership actions—including executive actions that can be taken by the President and asks for government agencies, including asks from the Department of Homeland Security, the Food and Drug Administration, and the Department of Health and Human Services. LinksBlueprint for Sexual and Reproductive Health, Rights, and JusticeNational Latina Institute for Reproductive Justice on TwitterNational Latina Institute for Reproductive Justice on FacebookPlanned Parenthood Federation of America on TwitterPlanned Parenthood Federation of America on Facebook Take Action First and foremost, follow NLIRJ on Twitter and Facebook and PPFA on Twitter and Facebook. Amplify the blueprint and the policy agenda it lays out in your communities and platforms. Share on social media, share with friends, family, and policy makers, and send to related (and non-related!) organizations. Reach out to local, state, and federal elected officials and stress the importance of achieving the vision of SRHR for all. You can contact the Capitol Switchboard at 202-224-3121. Support the showFollow Us on Social: Twitter: @rePROsFightBack Instagram: @reprosfbFacebook: rePROs Fight Back Email us: jennie@reprosfightback.comRate and Review on Apple PodcastThanks for listening & keep fighting back!

As Life Dynamics president, Mark Crutcher, always said, to understand the abortion issue  just follow the money! In this week's episode, we follow the money and discuss the heated lawsuit between Texas and Planned Parenthood over millions in medicaid funds, Planned Parenthood's push to repeal whistleblower compensation for exposing fraud, how abortion supporters are pushing for the repeal of insurance restrictions in Michigan, the jaw dropping salaries of Planned Parenthood CEOs, and Mexico's opening itself up as an abortion tourism destination. Join us as we expose how it is all about the Benjamins! Topics Discussed:Mexico's Supreme Court Decriminalizes AbortionJudge won't require professor who forced students to fund her political causes to return the moneyTexas demands millions in medicaid funds returned from Planned Parenthood in new lawsuitPlanned Parenthood seeks to overturn US whistleblower fraud lawMichigan abortion supporters push for repeal of insurance restrictionsThe annual salaries of Planned Parenthood CEOs will shock you! Links Mentioned:Mexico supreme court decriminalizes abortion across country - The GuardianMexico has decriminalized abortion, but politics could decide access - ReutersMexican Supreme Court Decriminalizes Abortion Nationwide, Requires Federal Health Services to Offer Abortion - Ms MagazinePro-Life America Episode 113: "Big Abortion” Sets Its Eyes On MexicoCourt: Professor who forced students to fund Planned Parenthood won't return money for now - Live Action NewsWhat To Know About Texas Lawsuit That Could Cost Planned Parenthood $1.8 Billion - ForbesTexas seeking repayment from Planned Parenthood of millions in Medicaid funds - CBS NewsPlanned Parenthood seeks to overturn US whistleblower fraud law - ReutersAbortion-rights advocates back repeal of insurance restrictions, clinic regulations - Crain's Detroit BusinessAmerican Life League Report: 2023 Report On Planned Parenthood CEO CompensationRate & Review Our Podcast Have a topic you want to see discussed on the show? [Submit it here.]To learn more about what Life Dynamics does, visit: https://lifedynamics.com/about-us/Support Our Work 

ESC Wrap-up 1: Obesity, heart failure with preserved EF and reduced EF, AF, frailty, evidence translation, and catheter ablation are the topics John Mandrola, MD, discusses in this week's podcast. This podcast is intended for healthcare professionals only. To read a partial transcript or to comment, visit: https://www.medscape.com/twic I. FRAIL AF    -FRAIL-AF Study    https://www.ahajournals.org/doi/10.1161/CIRCULATIONAHA.123.066485    -The Most Important Study From ESC: FRAIL-AF    https://www.medscape.com/viewarticle/996063 II. STEP-HFpEF Wegovy Scores HFpEF Benefits in People With Obesity https://www.medscape.com/viewarticle/995844 GLP-1 Agonist Semaglutide in HFpEF Cleared Low Bar https://www.medscape.com/viewarticle/995872 Semaglutide's Big Step in HFpEF With Obesity: Investigator Inteview https://www.medscape.com/viewarticle/995673    -Semaglutide in Obese Patients With  HFpEF    https://www.nejm.org/doi/full/10.1056/NEJMoa2306963 III. NOAH AFNET 6 Anticoagulation No Benefit in Presumed AF Detected by Cardiac Devices https://www.medscape.com/viewarticle/995861 How Much AF Warrants Anticoagulation? NOAH-AFNET 6 Provides Clues https://www.medscape.com/viewarticle/995871    -NOAH AFNET-6 – NEJM    https://www.nejm.org/doi/full/10.1056/NEJMoa2303062 IV. ADVENT Pulsed Field Ablation Challenges Conventional Devices in AF https://www.medscape.com/viewarticle/995884 Pulsed Field Ablation Noninferior but Underwhelming in ADVENT https://www.medscape.com/viewarticle/995898    -PPFA vs Thermal Ablation for PAF    https://www.nejm.org/doi/10.1056/NEJMoa2307291 V. BUDAPEST CRT Impact of RV Pacing in Heart Failure, CRT Benefit Shown in BUDAPEST-CRT https://www.medscape.com/viewarticle/996035 Supporting Evidence for a Common Practice: BUDAPEST CRT https://www.medscape.com/viewarticle/995880    -BUDAPEST CRT Study: European Heart Journal    https://doi.org/10.1093/eurheartj/ehad591 VI. CASTLE HTx Advanced HF No Obstacle to AF Ablation Success: CASTLE-HTx https://www.medscape.com/viewarticle/995897 AF Ablation in End-Stage HF: Is CASTLE-HTx Too Good to Be True? https://www.medscape.com/viewarticle/995974    -CASTLE AF (2018)    https://www.nejm.org/doi/full/10.1056/nejmoa1707855    -CASTLE HTx    https://www.nejm.org/doi/full/10.1056/NEJMoa2306037 You may also like: Medscape editor-in-chief Eric Topol, MD, and master storyteller and clinician Abraham Verghese, MD, on Medicine and the Machine https://www.medscape.com/features/public/machine The Bob Harrington Show with Stanford University Chair of Medicine, Robert A. Harrington, MD. https://www.medscape.com/author/bob-harrington Questions or feedback, please contact news@medscape.net

Having Dawn guest on our podcast is a dream come true. No one is fighting the fight for women globally with more passion and dedication. Dawn leads us into battle joyfully, inviting us all to ditch talk of cajones, and instead celebrate our Big Ovaries. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Pamela B. Barker, 66, of Sandston, entered eternal rest on Friday, July 14, 2023. She was preceded in death by her parents, Alma H. and Walter Scott Bowman. Pam retired from Dixie Sporting Goods and worked for several years at the Federal Reserve, PPFA, and Martinair. She enjoyed spending time at the beach and bowling with her mother. Pam had a big personality and loved to go shopping and spend time with her friends. She had a soft spot for all animals, especially cats and dogs. Left to cherish her memory are her loving husband of 31 years, William N....Article LinkSupport the show

On the radio show this week we cover the fight to make our own decisions about our own bodies without government intervention, what's happened in Texas in the one year that SB 8 has been in effect, and how to most effectively advocate in this time of crisis; then we hear about the new opportunities for everyone to get lower prescription drug costs and more healthcare coverage; after that, we jump in with an award-winning novelist and story strategist to hear why your story is powerful; and we close the show celebrating Black Breastfeeding Week and the powerful effort to breakdown barriers to breastfeeding/chestfeeding in America. *Special guests include: Alexis McGill Johnson, President and CEO of Planned Parenthood Federation of America and the Planned Parenthood Action Fund, @PPFA; Margarida Jorge, Lower Drug Prices Now and Health Care for America Now, @peopleb4pharma; Justina Chen, award-winning author, story strategist and Chen & Cragen, @JustinaYChen, @chenandcragen; Tina Sherman, MomsRising, @MomsRising, @MamasConPoder.

On the radio show this week we cover the fight to make our own decisions about our own bodies without government intervention, what's happened in Texas in the one year that SB 8 has been in effect, and how to most effectively advocate in this time of crisis; then we hear about the new opportunities for everyone to get lower prescription drug costs and more healthcare coverage; after that, we jump in with an award-winning novelist and story strategist to hear why your story is powerful; and we close the show celebrating Black Breastfeeding Week and the powerful effort to breakdown barriers to breastfeeding/chestfeeding in America. *Special guests include: Alexis McGill Johnson, President and CEO of Planned Parenthood Federation of America and the Planned Parenthood Action Fund, @PPFA; Margarida Jorge, Lower Drug Prices Now and Health Care for America Now, @peopleb4pharma; Justina Chen, award-winning author, story strategist and Chen & Cragen, @JustinaYChen, @chenandcragen; Tina Sherman, MomsRising, @MomsRising, @MamasConPoder.

With the landscape of abortion access changing almost daily in the United States, hundreds of thousands of people are not receiving the basic healthcare they need. Danika Severino Wynn, midwife and VP of Abortion Access with Planned Parenthood Federation of America, talks to us about the current state of abortion access in the U.S. and how different states and communities are disproportionately feeling the harm of restrictions and bans. It may come as no surprise, but in states where abortion bans are already in place, abortion care is extremely difficult to access. Many are having to piece together information about how and where to receive care before driving or flying out-of-state. At the same time, purposeful misinformation is pushed by anti-abortion advocates and politicians in order to shame and confuse patients. In states where abortion hasn't been banned, providers, clinics, and abortion funds are having to overextend their capacity to provide care and support for those traveling from out-of-state. This results in longer wait times for appointments, which is particularly troubling for time-sensitive abortion care.  Other sexual and reproductive healthcare is being impacted by these bans, as well. In states where abortion is severely restricted or banned, Planned Parenthood is still on-the-ground and providing a range of sexual and reproductive health care, including birth control prescriptions, cancer screenings, STI testing/screening, and more. In states where abortion is still legal and are seeing increased volume of patients, there are some increased wait times for services, but don't worry-- Planned Parenthood is still working diligently to ensure appointments are scheduled and kept.  LinksPlanned Parenthood Federation of America on TwitterPlanned Parenthood Federation of America on FacebookPlan CAbortionfinder.org Ineedana.com Repro Legal Helpline Repro Legal Defense Fund Digital Defense Fund Take ActionFollow Planned Parenthood Federation of America on Twitter and Facebook. Go to bansoff.org or text ACCESS to 22422 to learn more about how to fight back. There is power in storytelling. Speak up using a hashtag on social media or share your story through Planned Parenthood.  Donate to PPFA and to abortion funds!Support the show

TaLeah Christine Harris was only 15 when she died. A vibrant young woman, she enjoyed art and fashion, but suffered from anxiety and depression. On April 30th, 1998, she gained access to an unsecured firearm — her father, law enforcement officer, Dennis Harris' duty weapon —and died of suicide.   In the years that followed, Dennis and the whole Harris family became committed advocates for suicide prevention and for safe storage. Now retired after 41 years in law enforcement, Dennis runs T-Lock, a company that produces smart gun locks with motion sensor alarms. In this episode, Dennis joins  hosts Kelly and JJ to share TaLeah's story, his experiences as an advocate, and his hopes that T-Lock (and products like it) will prevent other families from experiencing the suffering that he has.  Want to get involved?Urge your senators to expand and strengthen background checks.Urge senators to confirm a director to lead the ATF, the agency that oversees the gun industry yet has lacked leadership for years.Join a Brady chapter near you and sign up to attend our new volunteer session.Mentioned in this podcast:Retired lieutenant creates advanced gun lock after his daughter died by suicide (Fox)Firearm Access is a Risk Factor for Suicide (Harvard School of Public Health)How easy access to guns at home contributes to America's youth suicide problem (the Conversation) Locking up guns could reduce teen and childhood firearm deaths by a third (CNN)For more information on Brady, follow us on social media @Bradybuzz or visit our website at bradyunited.org.Full transcripts and bibliographies of this episode are available at bradyunited.org/podcast.National Suicide Prevention Lifeline: 1-800-273-8255.In a crisis? Text HOME to 741741 to connect with a Crisis Counselor 24/7. Music provided by: David “Drumcrazie” CurbySpecial thanks to Hogan Lovells for their long-standing legal support℗&©2019 Red, Blue, and BradyVOTE for @bradybuzz's two proposed @SXSW panels on:

Conspiracy theorist Alex Jones has been in the news again, this time as he sits in court for the first of three defamation damages cases against him. The cases have been brought by some families who lost children and loved ones in the Sandy Hook shooting in 2012. On December 14, 2012, in Newtown, Connecticut, 26 people were killed including 20 students who were between six and seven years old, and 6 staff members. Within hours of that shooting, Jones had gone on-air and declared the shooting a hoax, a "false flag" meant to attack the Second Amendment, and more. These lies then led to survivors and victims families suffering additional trauma, from folks showing up at their home, to online harassment, to death threats.In this minisode, hosts Kelly and JJ break down why this case matters so much to gun violence prevention, and where we go from here with conspiracy theorists and misinformation. Want to get involved?Urge your senators to expand and strengthen background checks.Urge senators to confirm a director to lead the ATF, the agency that oversees the gun industry yet has lacked leadership for years.Join a Brady chapter near you and sign up to attend our new volunteer session.Mentioned in this podcast:Alex Jones concedes Sandy Hook attack was '100% real' (AP News)A jury tags Alex Jones with $45.2 million in punitive damages for 2 Sandy Hook parents (NPR)A Sandy Hook Mother Confronts Alex Jones (New York Times)Mom who confronted Alex Jones says he slipped her a note at trial (CNN)For more information on Brady, follow us on social media @Bradybuzz or visit our website at bradyunited.org.Full transcripts and bibliographies of this episode are available at bradyunited.org/podcast.National Suicide Prevention Lifeline: 1-800-273-8255.Music provided by: David “Drumcrazie” CurbyVOTE for @bradybuzz's two proposed @SXSW panels on:

This summer has been one marked by mass shootings. Since Memorial Day of this year alone there have been 178 mass shootings, which have killed 165 people and injured 764 others. And as public fear increases, so too does misinformation and myth about mass murderers and mass shootings. To cut through the noise, and learn what may drive shooters, hosts Kelly and JJ are joined by Dr. P Shavaun Scott. Dr. Scott is a  clinically licensed psychotherapist who has spent the last 30 years studying, and working with, victims and perpetrators of violent crime. Together they discuss Dr. Scott's most recent book, The Minds of Mass Killers: Understanding and Interrupting the Pathway to Violence, the pathways people follow to violence, and how we can all combat shootings before they happen. Want to get involved?Urge your senators to expand and strengthen background checks.Urge senators to confirm a director to lead the ATF, the agency that oversees the gun industry yet has lacked leadership for years.Join a Brady chapter near you and sign up to attend our new volunteer session.Mentioned in this podcast:Bullies and black trench coats: The Columbine shooting's most dangerous myths (the Washington Post)Cold Methodical Killers: The Psychology of Mass Shooters (Medium)Who's Responsible For a Mass Shootings (Radio Health Network)'No Notoriety': the campaign to focus on shooting victims, not killers (the Guardian)Can we avert the next mass shooting? Yes, and here's how (CU Boulder Today)For more information on Brady, follow us on social media @Bradybuzz or visit our website at bradyunited.org.Full transcripts and bibliographies of this episode are available at bradyunited.org/podcast.National Suicide Prevention Lifeline: 1-800-273-8255.In a crisis? Text HOME to 741741 to connect with a Crisis Counselor 24/7. Music provided by: David “Drumcrazie” CurbySpecial thanks to Hogan Lovells for their long-standing legal support℗&©2019 Red, BlVOTE for @bradybuzz's two proposed @SXSW panels on:

What Therapists Need to Know about Abortion and Termination for Medical Reasons: An Interview with Jane Armstrong Curt and Katie interview Jane Armstrong, LCSW, a clinical social worker in Texas, about terminating a wanted pregnancy for medical reasons. We look at the impacts of the overturn of Roe v Wade on reproductive care. We also dig into what termination for medical reasons (TFMR) is, how society stigmatizes these parents, and what therapists can do to effectively support clients facing this decision and the outcome of TFMR. Transcripts for this episode will be available at mtsgpodcast.com! An Interview with Jane Armstrong, LCSW-S, PMH-C Jane is a termination for medical reasons (TFMR) mom, native Texan, & clinical social worker certified in perinatal mental health. Following the birth & death of her first child, Frankie, through TFMR, Jane opened Both/And Therapy, PLLC to provide individual therapy & support groups to other TFMR parents. These services aim to support clients through the unique barriers & grief of ending a wanted pregnancy, particularly in the state of Texas where such care is no longer accessible. She's passionate about building community, eliminating shame, & honoring grief for TFMR families.   In this podcast episode, we talk about Termination for Medical Reasons (TFMR) In the wake of Roe v. Wade being overturned, we reached out to Jane Armstrong, LCSW-S, PMH-C who specializes in TFMR and is based out of Texas, a state with some of the biggest barriers to this type of medical, reproductive care. What are the clinical impacts on individuals who are considering or who have had an abortion? Trauma related to pregnancy as well as abortion The differences between ending wanted and unwanted pregnancies The shame – societal and internalized What therapists can get wrong when interacting with the topic of abortion Unexamined bias related to abortion TFMR – is baby loss and TFMR parents are entitled to grief Disenfranchised grief and traumatic loss The impact of anti-abortion legislation on patients considering abortion and TFMR Lack of access to all types of medical care Logistics related to getting access to medical care The emotional impact of continuing to carry a pregnancy when it is known that the baby will die How late parents can find out about medical concerns that mean that TFMR is indicated The lack of time to make a decision What is Termination For Medical Reasons (TFMR)? “These are things [a health issue with the pregnant person or with the baby leading to TFMR] that may be fatal, it may not be. A lot of them you may not know, but you do know that there is the potential for tremendous suffering.” – Jane Armstrong, LCSW Terminating a pregnancy due to health issues with the pregnant person or with the baby For the pregnant person: fatal Hyperemesis Gravidarum, requirement for treatment, mental health conditions For the baby: 12 week genetic screenings or subsequent testing, scans, etc. can point out chromosomal abnormalities, neural tube deficits “In my own experience, we did do an amniocentesis, but we knew that we likely wouldn't get the results until after my pregnancy had ended, because it would be typically about two weeks, which would have pushed us over the limit in our state. So, there is a very loudly ticking clock over most of these parents on what should be – and is – the most important decision they've ever made. And it leaves very little room for compassion for the time these parents need to research and get second opinions and really understand what this diagnosis means.” – Jane Armstrong, LCSW How can therapists work with TFMR clients? The conflict between the laws and a clinician's own ethics Make sure your clients know you will be a support resource to them The importance of the client being able to tell their story Recognizing that TFMR is typically not talked about and opening space for these clients Trauma, grief, loss – sitting with the client with their hard stuff Helping clients to make this impossible decision Affirming parenthood and the challenge of the decision Decision versus “choice” and the ways in which bias can enter the conversation about decision-making Our Generous Sponsors for this episode of the Modern Therapist's Survival Guide: Thrizer Thrizer is a new modern billing platform for therapists that was built on the belief that therapy should be accessible AND clinicians should earn what they are worth. Their platform automatically gets clients reimbursed by their insurance after every session. Just by billing your clients through Thrizer, you can potentially save them hundreds every month, with no extra work on your end. Every time you bill a client through Thrizer, an insurance claim is automatically generated and sent directly to the client's insurance. From there, Thrizer provides concierge support to ensure clients get their reimbursement quickly, directly into their bank account. By eliminating reimbursement by check, confusion around benefits, and obscurity with reimbursement status, they allow your clients to focus on what actually matters rather than worrying about their money. It is very quick to get set up and it works great in completement with EHR systems. Their team is super helpful and responsive, and the founder is actually a long-time therapy client who grew frustrated with his reimbursement times The best part is you don't need to give up your rate. They charge a standard 3% payment processing fee! Thrizer lets you become more accessible while remaining in complete control of your practice. A better experience for your clients during therapy means higher retention. Money won't be the reason they quit on therapy. Sign up using bit.ly/moderntherapists if you want to test Thrizer completely risk free! Sign up for Thrizer with code 'moderntherapists' for 1 month of no credit card fees or payment processing fees! That's right - you will get one month of no payment processing fees, meaning you earn 100% of your cash rate during that time.   Resources for Modern Therapists mentioned in this Podcast Episode: We've pulled together resources mentioned in this episode and put together some handy-dandy links. Please note that some of the links below may be affiliate links, so if you purchase after clicking below, we may get a little bit of cash in our pockets. We thank you in advance! Jane on Instagram: TFMR Social Worker  Both And Therapy Jane Armstrong, LCSW TFMR Social Worker – Both And Therapy Website Resources for TFMR Statement from Planned Parenthood: Attributable to Dr. Meera Shah, Chief Medical Officer of Planned Parenthood Hudson Peconic & National Medical Spokesperson at PPFA  The Supreme Court has taken away our constitutional right to abortion. Any person who believes in and values a person's inherent right to control their own bodies, their lives, and their futures recognizes this decision for what it is: a disgrace to our society, to our health care system, and most importantly, to patients. This decision robs our right to control our bodies and personal health care decisions, giving it to lawmakers and leaving millions without access to safe, legal abortion. Overturning Roe means dozens of states could swiftly move to ban abortion — including 13 states with laws that will go into effect immediately or shortly thereafter. That's half the country where people may no longer have power over their own bodies and their own lives.  We know the harm that will come from this decision because we've seen it play out in Texas: People who do not have access to the financial resources and support they need to travel out of state are forced to carry pregnancies against their will, and some will seek abortion outside of the health care system. Where you live should not determine your ability to control your reproductive future. There's no one way that a person feels emotionally before, during, or after having an abortion — their feelings are unique to them. But we know that being denied an abortion can cause physical harm. And we also know that being forced to continue an unintended pregnancy can cause financial, mental, and emotional harm. People from Black, Latino, Indigenous, LGBTQ+, and other communities historically targeted by racism, bias, and discrimination will disproportionately feel the effects of abortion bans and restrictions. This might feel like a scary and confusing time. But while we are devastated, we are not deterred. Abortion is health care, and as the nation's leading provider of sexual and reproductive health care for all, Planned Parenthood is committed to meeting the health care needs of as many people as possible.  This is a crisis moment for abortion access. Organizers, advocates, providers, and patients need supporters and fellow providers across broad disciplines to channel outrage into action and send a clear message: We won't back down. Here are some specific ways listeners can take action in the fight to protect our right to control our own bodies: Attend a Decision Day Mobilization by visiting bansoff.org and clicking “events” Give to Planned Parenthood organizations and abortion funds, and Share why you fight for abortion access with #BansOffOurBodies and #WhateverTheReason by visiting bansoff.org and clicking “get involved”, then “share your story”  Relevant Episodes of MTSG Podcast: Infertility and Pregnancy Loss Therapy for Intercountry Transracial Adoptees   Who we are: Curt Widhalm, LMFT Curt Widhalm is in private practice in the Los Angeles area. He is the cofounder of the Therapy Reimagined conference, an Adjunct Professor at Pepperdine University and CSUN, a former Subject Matter Expert for the California Board of Behavioral Sciences, former CFO of the California Association of Marriage and Family Therapists, and a loving husband and father. He is 1/2 great person, 1/2 provocateur, and 1/2 geek, in that order. He dabbles in the dark art of making "dad jokes" and usually has a half-empty cup of coffee somewhere nearby. Learn more at: www.curtwidhalm.com Katie Vernoy, LMFT Katie Vernoy is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, coach, and consultant supporting leaders, visionaries, executives, and helping professionals to create sustainable careers. Katie, with Curt, has developed workshops and a conference, Therapy Reimagined, to support therapists navigating through the modern challenges of this profession. Katie is also a former President of the California Association of Marriage and Family Therapists. In her spare time, Katie is secretly siphoning off Curt's youthful energy, so that she can take over the world. Learn more at: www.katievernoy.com A Quick Note: Our opinions are our own. We are only speaking for ourselves – except when we speak for each other, or over each other. We're working on it. Our guests are also only speaking for themselves and have their own opinions. We aren't trying to take their voice, and no one speaks for us either. Mostly because they don't want to, but hey. Stay in Touch with Curt, Katie, and the whole Therapy Reimagined #TherapyMovement: Patreon Buy Me A Coffee Podcast Homepage Therapy Reimagined Homepage Facebook Twitter Instagram YouTube   Consultation services with Curt Widhalm or Katie Vernoy: The Fifty-Minute Hour Connect with the Modern Therapist Community: Our Facebook Group – The Modern Therapists Group Modern Therapist's Survival Guide Creative Credits: Voice Over by DW McCann https://www.facebook.com/McCannDW/ Music by Crystal Grooms Mangano https://groomsymusic.com/

On the radio show this week we cover the fight for bodily autonomy and abortioncare; what the rising generations of voters want and need; why media matters and how to fight back against purposeful disinformation; and we close the show diving into the power and impact of your vote. *Special guests include: Jacqueline Ayers, Planned Parenthood Federation of America and Planned Parenthood Action Fund, @PPFA & @PPact; Antonio Arellano, NextGen, @NextGenAmerica; Angelo Carusone, Media Matters for America, @mmfa; and Andrea Hailey, Vote.org, @votedotorg

In this episode and on this Independence Day weekend, PPFA implores you to do your patriotic duty and learn about the document that founded the United States. This episode: addresses who actually wrote the Declaration of Independence (1:40);  recalls whose ideas that person ripped off (9:00);  reveals a surprising fact about July 4 as perhaps the wrong day to celebrate independence (12:50); lists a breakdown of the misleading John Trumbull painting of the founding fathers about to sign the Declaration (14:30); and considers whether or not the document actually created a new country (18:00). The episode even has PPFA's first and likely last attempt at working a footnote into a podcast.

In this episode, PPFA speculates about the long-term electoral impacts of Roe's overturning. Might it be a pivot point in turnout trends?

In this episode, PPFA identifies what to monitor this summer when following the midterms.

In this episode, PPFA rants.

In this episode, PPFA asks a question his lawyers begged it not to answer: should Critical Race Theory be in taught in our schools? I start with how competing interpretations of history can impact our modern society (1:45). I then discuss how distance learning allowed teachers new insights into teachers' lessons, including on racial discrimination (7:30). Next, I consider whether CRT should be taught at the college level (10:20), K-8 (11:40), and high school (12:20). Finally, I evaluate the efficacy of CRT bans (16:00).

In this episode, PPFA keeps talking about Critical Race Theory for some reason. I start with a recap of last week's CRT overview (0:00), then get into the 1619 Project vs. 1776 Commission brouhaha (2:30), address good-faith arguments against CRT (8:30), bad-faith arguments against CRT (18:15), and finally an attempt to find common ground (24:30). If I'm sufficiently motivated, there will be a third and final part in this series that addresses CRT's role in our schools.

In this episode, PPFA starts a career-ending series on Critical Race Theory. You'll be introduced to the term “critical theory” (2:00), know the historical context to CRT's beginnings in the 1970s (10:30), hear what CRTist think are some examples of systemic racism (13:00), and learn why CRT thinks these problems have been endemic across American history and what we should do about it (16:30). Next episode, Part II will examine why some people have problems with Critical Race Theory.

On May 26, 1940, the evacuation of Dunkirk began. Code-named Operation Dynamo, the evacuation and about 70,000 fallen soldiers saved 338,000 lives -- and it may have saved the Allied Powers as well. This week, PPFA talks about it even though it has nothing to do with politics. Sorry. Nevertheless, heading into Memorial Day weekend, it feels appropriate to remember one of history's great military sacrifices and acts of heroism and ingenuity. Here is the map referenced in the episode: https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dunkirk_evacuation#/media/File%3A16May-21May_Battle_of_Belgium.PNG

In the 2022 state legislative session, over 500 abortion restrictions were introduced, with many extreme and restrictive anti-abortion bills passing. Rachel Sussman, Vice President of State Policy and Advocacy at Planned Parenthood Action Fund, talks to us about what the recent Supreme Court leak that threatens Roe v. Wade means for multiple states in the South and Midwest United States. Many states have gotten a head start on introducing harmful anti-abortion legislation. In fact, Oklahoma and Idaho have enacted copycats of Texas's S.8.—a bill that bans abortion after only six weeks of pregnancy and allows for private citizens to enforce the law against each other through legal action. Oklahoma's law is officially in effect (PPFA has asked for a stay on the law and is waiting on the decision), while the Idaho law has been stopped at the state court level. Florida, Kentucky, and Arizona have all enacted 15-week abortion bans which will go into effect with the upholding of the case at the center of Dobbs v. Jackson Women's Health Organization. In addition, Louisiana is contemplating a law that would allow patients to be charged with homicide (which comes with the death penalty in the state) if they receive an abortion. The bill could also criminalize emergency contraception, invitro fertilization, and birth control. (Since we recorded Louisiana lawmakers have taken a step back from this bill for now.)  There are 26 states that are positioned to ban abortion with the overturning of Roe v. Wade, mostly throughout the Midwest and the South. This will leave entire regions of the country geographically stranded when it comes to access to abortion care. Abortion providers, clinics, and funds in states that will continue to provide abortion care will undoubtedly experience extreme logistical and structural challenges while attempting to absorb the patients traveling from out-of-state. Still, there are several states that are working to support and protect abortion in direct opposition to the Supreme Court's leaked decision. New Jersey, Maryland, Washington, and Connecticut have all voted to expand the type of medical practitioners who can provide abortions (such as nurse practitioners). Meanwhile, Oregon, California, and Connecticut are discussing usage of state dollars to directly support patients in accessing care. LinksPPFA on TwitterPPFA on FacebookBansoff.orgKeepourclinics.orgNational Network of Abortion FundsTake ActionFind advocacy opportunities at bansoff.org and follow PPFA on Twitter and Facebook.If you are in a state that is hostile to abortion, find groups that are actively protesting and join. If you are in a state that is protecting abortion access, urge your state governors, legislatures, and attorneys general to act to expand policies and services.As more people wonder where, in fact, they can access an abortion, amplify abortionfinder.org. This website lists clinics and providers across the country offering care.Donate to independent abortion providers, abortion funds! Finally, if you are comfortable, share your story. Whether at the dinner table or on Twitter, your voice is important. Support the show

In this episode, PPFA reaches into the vault and updates an old piece from PresidentialPoliticsForAmerica.com. "The Rural Takeover of Washington" conveys how Democrats keep earning more votes in presidential and Senate elections but seem to be losing their grip on the Supreme Court, even though its members are nominated by presidents and confirmed by senators. I also have some advice to Democrats self-aware enough to recognize their predicament.

This week, Chelsea shares she found a therapist, Sade is leaning in to her self-care, and Glynn is exploring a new app to embrace her frisky side.We also discuss our thoughts on the potential overturn of Roe and what that means for us. For the group chat we were blessed to be joined by Dr. Sara Flowers who became vice president of education at PPFA in 2018. An advocate for evidence-informed practice and emotional intelligence in sex education, Sara's research focuses on fidelity and adaptation of sex education curricula, dismantling sexual and reproductive health disparities, serving youth of color, and strengthening abortion access. The Planned Parenthood team was so kind to share a plethora of resources with us, see below for more information on how you can support and feel supported! On May 14, we will have a National Day of Action for supporters to show up across the country alongside a broad group of coalition partners with a clear call: Bans Off Our Bodies. Visit BansOff.org or BastaDeControlarnos.org for more info and to mobilize.  Taraji P. Henson Partners With Planned Parenthood to Highlight ‘How to Talk About Abortion' - Taraji discusses the May 14 Day of Action in this video. For people needing to find abortion care → abortionfinder.org Share your abortion story → ppact.io/sharestory TONE Volume One: TONE is a series of self-care playlists made by Planned Parenthood in collaboration with Refinery29 Unbothered. With young people of color always being on the frontlines of change and pushing for a more equitable and inclusive society, we know this can impact their wellbeing and the wellbeing of their communities. Planned Parenthood created TONE because we know that self care is health care. Made by and for Black and Latinx audiences, TONE is a collection of affirmations, meditations, and words of self-care wisdom featuring the voices of Black and Latinx wellness leaders — including folks like Sasheer Zamata, Blair Imani, Isis King, and Brittany and Germani from Black Girl Bravado. TONE Volume One is available on Apple podcasts and Google podcasts. Twitter and IG handle for Dr. Flowers: @savoirvin Twitter handle for Planned Parenthood: @ppfa  IG handle for Planned Parenthood: @plannedparenthood    Sex education resources for parents, separated by topic and age: https://www.plannedparenthood.org/learn/parents   *******   Make sure you're following your girls on IG @blackgirlstexting, and on Twitter @blackgirlstext1.   As always, please rate, comment and subscribe to Black Girls Texting on Spotify, Apple Podcasts or wherever you listen to podcasts, it's really important to us as we continue to grow!   And if you want to see our lovely faces and WATCH this episode, head to our Youtube run up those views, and please like, comment, subscribe!   Want even more?! Go to Blackgirlstexting.com to subscribe to our newsletter and cop some merch!   AND   Become a Patron at Patreon.com/blackgirlstexting for weekly bonus episodes, access to live events, exclusive merch and more of the group chat!!

In this episode, Presidential Politics for America is still talking about the Supreme Court. Wondering if Dobbs v. Jackson, which overturned Roe v. Wade, could signal a looming threat to Obergefell v. Hodges, which protected same-sex marriage across the US, PPFA asks and attempts to answer five questions: 1) What was Obergefell v. Hodges? (2:25); 2) How might Justice Alito's leaked Dobbs reasoning relate to Obergefell? (6:55); 3) Would this Supreme Court actually act on this reasoning if a case challenged Obergefell? (10:10); 4) What are the best pro-Roe and -Obergefell legal arguments? (19:40); and 5) And what are the political implications of a threatened Obergefell? (30:30). It's a long one! Sorry about that. There's a lot to say.

Opening Monologues. Baby Formula Shortage hits Biden's America. On Mother's Day, no less. Detailing SCOTUS Leaks regarding Roe. Leftist mobs get personal outside the homes of Justices Kavanaugh and Roberts. As predicted, CNN polling suggests no gains for Dems. Sampling Ben Carson on the unsavory history of Planned Parenthood. Why are PPFA clinics concentrated in minority communities? Noam Chomsky praises Trump. Quoting Blaise Pascal. With Listener Calls on a Happy Mother's Day. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this episode, PPFA preview the 2022 Midterms. I talk about who will win the House and why (1:30). I then explain why the Senate is less predictable (11:40) before narrowing down the six races we should most closely watch (18:00). For more, go to PresidentialPoliticsForAmerica.com!

In this episode, PPFA offers a summary of the leaked majority opinion from Dobbs v. Jackson (1:10) before considering the political implications of this dramatic development (8:00). For more on Dobbs v. Jackson, be sure to check out a March episode that took a close look at the case. You can also see more at PresidentialPoliticsForAmerica.com.

In this episode, Presidential Politics for America finally gets to the point. PPFA tells you How Our Parties Switched across the twentieth century. You will get walked through the roles of William Jennings Bryan (4:20), Woodrow Wilson (8:50), FDR and the New Deal (11:30), Harry Truman (16:50), Kennedy and Johnson (22:00), Strom Thurmond (24:00), Barry Goldwater (27:20), Richard Nixon (30:00), and recent examples of the new partisan pattern (33:00). All in under 40 minutes! What a bargain.

In this episode, Presidential Politics for America continues its strenuous trek through American political history. If you didn't listen to Parts I-III of "How Our Parties Switched," you should start there. This week, in Parts IV-VI, PPFA recaps important details from last episode (2:10); summarizes the disagreements over the Constitution, as reflected in the debate between federalists and antifederalists (7:00); shows how those two factions evolved into the first official parties, which in time evolve into the Democratic and Republican parties (17:00); and finally takes a look at how the Democratic and Republican parties looked in the late 1800s and early 1900s (28:00). The episode ends on the eve of How Our Parties Switched, which will be the subject of next episode's Part VII--the wildly overdue conclusion of the series.

There's no new episode from Presidential Politics for America today... other than to tell you I appeared on a more established podcast! It's call "Backyard Road Trips," hosted by Zack Lamothe and Jim Wheeler. In place of listening to me bore you for a half hour, why don't you go listen to a couple guys having fun interviewing a third guy who doesn't really know how to. In the episode, we talk about my book "Who Made the West"; why I write; why I write footnotes; what I think of the state of politics; what I hope to accomplish when I teach; how I try to efficiently balance family, work, and PPFA; and more. Please give it a listen, and have a great holiday weekend.

In this first part of a three-part series, Presidential Politics for America provides, as usual, an agonizing amount of context for its chosen topic. Before explaining how the Republican and Democratic parties switched ideologies, PPFA first does the following: defines the term "liberal" and conservative (4:00); provides a brief history of political parties (13:00); and analyzes political patterns of colonial America (18:00). And that's just this episode! These three parts set up the next episode, which will look at how our first political parties evolved into the Republicans and Democrats. Please rate and share this podcast to better ensure I finish this long, ambitious, and surely ill-advised series.

On the radio show this week, we cover whats going on in the fight to finally, FINALLY build the care infrastructure that we all need (and what you can do to help make that happen!); the latest in the devastatingly bad trend of limiting access to abortion care and the recent US Supreme Court decision; hear about breastfeeding rights, the Momnibus, and the steps you can take to back up moms; and get the inside scoop from U.S. Representative Suzan Delbene about the Child Tax Credit of up to $300 per child per month and how you can help make this benefit permanent. *Special guests include: Ai-Jen Poo, National Domestic Workers Alliance and Caring Across Generations, @domesticworkers; Alexis McGill Johnson, Planned Parenthood Federation of America and Planned Parenthood Action Fund, @PPFA; Tina Sherman, MomsRising, @MomsRising; U.S. Congresswoman Suzan DelBene, @RepDelBene  

In this episode, PPFA summarizes five weird historical events... except only four of them are true. Can you pick out the one that isn't? The answer will be revealed on Monday, April 4, at PresidentialPoliticsForAmerica.com.

In the Public Interest welcomes Partner Kim Parker, who speaks with Helene Krasnoff, the Vice President of Public Policy Litigation & Law at Planned Parenthood, and Dr. Amna Dermish from Planned Parenthood of Greater Texas. Planned Parenthood is a nonprofit organization that provides reproductive healthcare services in the United States and around the world. The organization has also been a key player in challenging laws that restrict abortion rights and access in the United States. Their discussion focuses on two recent US Supreme Court cases with major implications for reproductive rights: Whole Woman's Health v. Jackson, a case that challenges a Texas law that bans abortion once cardiac activity is detectable in the pregnancy, typically at 6 weeks, and Dobbs v. Jackson Women's Health Organization, a case that involves a Mississippi law that bans abortions after 15 weeks, with Mississippi also asking the Court to overturn longstanding precedents like Roe vs. Wade, which would then potentially allow states to ban all abortions. https://www.wilmerhale.com/en/people/kimberly-parker (Parker) is the vice chair of WilmerHale's Litigation/Controversy Department and co-chair of the firm's Pro Bono and Community Service Committee. Parker has represented Planned Parenthood and other reproductive health providers in numerous legal challenges over the past 20 years. In the Jackson Women's Health Organization case, Parker and a team of WilmerHale lawyers helped several leading medical organizations file a brief in support of Jackson Women's Health, arguing that access to abortion is a critical part of reproductive healthcare. At Planned Parenthood Federation of America (PPFA), Krasnoff leads a team of attorneys who challenge attempts to restrict access to reproductive health care, advise Planned Parenthood affiliates around the country about the legal issues raised by such attempts, and assist with PPFA's efforts to influence state and federal legislation in order to improve access to reproductive health services. She has been with PPFA since 2000 and has been in a lead counsel, co-counsel, or supervisory position in dozens of challenges at every level of the state and federal courts to laws and policies that limit the availability of reproductive health care services. She has also worked with members and staff on Capitol Hill on many pieces of legislation, including the Affordable Care Act. Dr. Dermish is a board certified OB/GYN with fellowship training in Complex Family Planning. She received her medical degree from the University of Colorado, followed by residency training in Obstetrics and Gynecology at Pennsylvania Hospital in Philadelphia and fellowship training at the University of Utah, where she also completed a master's degree in Clinical Investigation. Dr. Dermish is currently the Regional Medical Director for Planned Parenthood of Greater Texas where she also provides abortion care and oversees their transgender healthcare services, including gender affirming hormone therapy. Her clinical and research interests are in addressing barriers to accessing reproductive and sexual healthcare. Related Resources: https://www.supremecourt.gov/DocketPDF/21/21-588/197787/20211027134617135_21-588%20tsacPlannedParenthoodEtAl.pdf (Brief amici curiae of Planned Parenthood of Greater Texas Surgical Health Services, et al. ) What you need to know about Texas' new abortion ban effective Sept. 1, 2021 (SB 8) (Planned Parenthood) https://www.scotusblog.com/case-files/cases/dobbs-v-jackson-womens-health-organization/ (SCOTUSblog: Dobbs v. Jackson Women's Health Organization) https://www.nytimes.com/2021/12/01/us/politics/supreme-court-planned-parenthood-casey.html (What did Planned Parenthood v. Casey say?) (NY Times) https://www.texastribune.org/2022/03/11/abortion-texas-supreme-court/ (Texas Supreme Court deals final blow to federal abortion law challenge) (The Texas Tribune)

Alexis McGill Johnson is the president and CEO of Planned Parenthood Federation of America and the Planned Parenthood Action Fund. Planned Parenthood provides vital health services to 2.4 million people each year through more than 600 health centers across the country. Their vision is a world of equity: where sexual and reproductive rights are basic human rights; where access to health care doesn't depend on who you are or where you live; and where every person has the opportunity to choose their own path to a healthy and meaningful life. Alexis is a champion for social and racial justice, a respected political and cultural organizer, and a tireless advocate for reproductive freedom. She has been in Planned Parenthood's leadership for more than a decade as PPFA board chair, Planned Parenthood Federal PAC chair, and a Planned Parenthood Action Fund board member. A researcher by training, Alexis co-founded and co-directed the Perception Institute, a consortium of researchers, advocates, and strategists who translate cutting-edge mind science research on race, gender, ethnic, and other identities into solutions that reduce bias and discrimination, and drive equity and belonging. She is also a thought leader on brain science and narrative change and has written extensively on equity, race, and culture. She is a frequent commentator in the press and keynote speaker, and currently serves on the boards of Color of Change, Leadership Conference for Civil and Human Rights, and is a founder of the Culture Group. She holds degrees from Princeton and Yale Universities and has taught political science at both Yale and Wesleyan Universities. She is the proud mom of two daughters.  

In this episode, PPFA takes a look at the history of abortion law in America. That includes: 3:00--Abortion law from the colonial era until the 1960s 7:45--Griswold v. Connecticut (1965), which established the right to privacy 13:50--The hallmark Roe v. Wade case 21:00--Developments since Roe Learn more at PresidentialPoliticsForAmerica.com

In this introductory episode, PPFA introduces you to a very bad idea.

This episode of The Brown Girls Guide to Politics is in partnership with Planned Parenthood Federation of America.  Planned Parenthood Federation of America is a health care provider, education and advocacy center delivering reproductive health care, sex education, and information to millions of people worldwide.The Brown Girls Guide to Politics Podcast is all about amplifying the voices of women who are too often forgotten in media coverage. Host A'shanti Gholar leads conversations with women changing the face of politics. In the BGG to Politics blog, A'shanti created a space for women of color to learn about the current state of politics, to support others breaking into the political sphere, and to celebrate incredible women changing the course of the country. A'shanti founded the blog in 2018 and Wonder Media Network is thrilled to extend her platform to audio.Follow The BGG:WebsiteTwitterInstagramFollow Wonder Media Network:WebsiteTwitterInstagram

The NBEC is a collective creating solutions that optimize Black maternal and infant health through training, policy advocacy, research, and community-centered collaboration.This episode of The Brown Girls Guide to Politics is in partnership with Planned Parenthood Federation of America. Planned Parenthood is a health care provider, education and advocacy center delivering reproductive health care, sex education, and information to millions of people worldwide.The Brown Girls Guide to Politics Podcast is all about amplifying the voices of women who are too often forgotten in media coverage. Host A'shanti Gholar leads conversations with women changing the face of politics. In the BGG to Politics blog, A'shanti created a space for women of color to learn about the current state of politics, to support others breaking into the political sphere, and to celebrate incredible women changing the course of the country. A'shanti founded the blog in 2018 and Wonder Media Network is thrilled to extend her platform to audio.Follow The BGG:WebsiteTwitterInstagramFollow Wonder Media Network:WebsiteTwitterInstagram