Maude's Dilemma: Pioneering TV, Abortion Conversations and Reproductive Rights | Jennie Wetter

About this episode

The episode discusses the impact of 'Maude's Dilemma' on abortion conversations and reproductive rights in America.

"It's interesting how relevant these conversations remain today." - Jennie Wetter Join 80s TV Ladies hosts Susan Lambert Hatem and Sharon Johnson with guest Jennie Wetter, director of the RePros Fight Back Initiative at the Population Institute, as they explore the groundbreaking two-part 'Maude' episodes addressing abortion - Maude's Dilemma, Part 1 and 2. They discuss the historical context of reproductive rights in America, the impact of the Roe v. Wade decision, and the portrayal of women's healthcare on television before and after its airing. The episode dives into the relevance of these discussions in today's political climate, offering insights on supporting reproductive rights. Featuring reflections on impactful pop culture moments, this conversation underscores how far we’ve come and the battles still ahead. AUDIOOGRAPHY Find RePROs Fight Back Podcast at Reprosfightback.com - FInd them on major podcast platforms and socials under "RePROs Fight Back" Find Shout Your Abortion at ShoutYourAbortion.com Support Abortion Funds at abortionfunds.org Need an abortion? Go to AbortionFinder.org or Ineedana.com Abortion pills by mail: PlanCpills.org Lawyering for Reproductive…

People in this episode

Hosts: Susan Lambert Hatem, Sharon Johnson

Guest: Jennie Wetter

Topics covered

• reproductive rights
• abortion
• television history
• women's healthcare
• political climate
• pop culture

Keywords

• Maude
• abortion
• reproductive rights
• Roe v. Wade
• women's healthcare
• political discussions
• pop culture

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Population Institute, RePROs Fight Back, Shout Your Abortion, TRR Foundation, Tubi TV

Books & works: Maude

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