Stateside with Kai and Carter: why the fight over abortion pills is only just beginning
About this episode
The episode discusses the ongoing legal battles surrounding mail-order abortion pills in the US and features insights from experts on the implications for patients.
The US supreme court has preserved nationwide access to mail-order abortion pills – for now. As Carter Sherman explains, the fight to protect this medication is far from over, as a nationwide, near-total abortion ban could be on the horizon. Carter speaks with Dr Angel Foster, co-founder of the Massachusetts Medication Abortion Access Project, who reveals how the legal battle over abortion pills has affected patients across the US – and what could happen next. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/sciencepod
People in this episode
Guests: Carter Sherman, Dr Angel Foster
Topics covered
- abortion pills
- legal battle
- healthcare access
- US supreme court
- reproductive rights
Keywords
- abortion
- pills
- legal battle
- healthcare
- reproductive rights
- US supreme court
- Carter Sherman
- Dr Angel Foster
Mentioned in this episode
Organizations: Massachusetts Medication Abortion Access Project, US supreme court
Places: US
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