When’s the last time you saw a movie or TV show with an abortion story? According to researcher Steph Herold, it’s probably more recently than you think! We discuss the surprisingly long history of abortion stories on screen, as well as how they impact our perceptions and politics. We’ll cover everything from ‘Sex & the City’ to 'Yellowstone,' ‘Kno…

In our first episode following the 2024 election, we reflect on what happened by turning again to this podcast's patron saint, Rebecca's Solnit. Carolyn shares Solnit’s message after the election, how it compares with her 2004 election analysis, and we get specific about the real wins abortion & reproductive rights made. We ground ourselves in the …

In this episode of Extra+Ordinary: The Fight for Reproductive Justice, host Carolyn Silveira interviews Mary Ziegler, a legal historian and expert on the American abortion debate. They explore the legal history of abortion from the 1800s to the present, and how it evolved along with changes in medical science, politics, and the Supreme Court. 00:00…

We're back from our summer vacation! In this episode, we discuss recent news, including Kamala Harris's debate and the story of Amber Nicole Thurman, before meeting Emma Donnelly, a college student who took on the state of Maine. Where the Purdue students in our last episode had smooth sailing with the winds of administrative support at their backs…

In our last episode, we learned how hard it was to get the FDA to approve Plan B for over-the-counter sales. Now we’ll meet four women who have made sure it is both affordable and accessible in their community. Andrea DeMaria is a public health researcher at Purdue University who leads study-abroad programs in Italy that focus on women’s reproducti…

Plan B, also known as “the Morning-After Pill” isn't too different from The Pill itself … but it was decades before women could get it. We explore the roller coaster history of bringing emergency contraception to our pharmacy shelves with policy analyst Kirsten Moore, who was riding that roller coaster too. Loop the loop with us through literal tru…

Dr. Willie Parker considers being a traveling abortion provider in the Deep South his life’s work and true calling. But as an OBGYN raised in a Black, Protestant community in Alabama, Dr. Willie Parker spent years dodging the issue of abortion entirely. It wasn’t hard to do. That is, until his hospital eliminated abortion care entirely, forcing him…

“Pregnant? Don’t want to be? Call Jane…” In Chicago in the 1960s, abortion was illegal and the Chicago mob was the only option. Until an underground collective, known as Jane, decided to step in. Filmmakers Emma Pildes and Tia Lesson discuss their HBO documentary, 'The Janes,' sharing insights into the bravery and activism of these ordinary people …

You might have heard of Griswold v Connecticut, a major Supreme Court case from the 1950s … but do you know who “Griswold” was? We’d like you to meet Estelle—Estelle Griswold, and learn about her adventurous life as a singer, Parisian expat, WWII humanitarian, and mid-life medical student. All these experiences would prepare her for the work that m…

Reproductive rights and abortion access have been under attack, but there's hope if you know where to look ... starting with the past. Get a sneak peek of the stories we'll tell on this new narrative show hosted by writer and activist Carolyn Silveira. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.…

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Kuzyk Law's "Fighting for Justice" Radio with Robert, Mark, & Reid Featured Stories Include: Story: Sandy Hook Families' Lawsuit Against Gun Maker Dismissed Story: The Newtown families' wrongful-death lawsuit against the maker of the AR-15 Bushmaster rifle used in the Sandy Hook Elementary School shooting massacre was dismissed by a judge, citing a…

Kuzyk Law's "Fighting for Justice" Radio with Robert, Mark, & Reid analyzes civil cases in the news, trends in the law, & covers all legal current events. - (http://kuzyklaw.com) This Week's Stories Include: Story: Grandfather sues grandson for grandmother's wrongful death Link: http://www.aol.com/article/news/2016/10/02/grandfather-sues-grandson-f…

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Kuzyk Law's "Fighting for Justice" Radio with Robert, Mark, & Reid analyzes civil cases in the news, trends in the law, & covers all legal current events. - (http://kuzyklaw.com) Vincent Parco, P.I., has been using his intellect, intuition, and outside-the-box style of investigative tenacity for over 35 years. Mr. Parco had his on national TV show …

Kuzyk Law's "Fighting for Justice" Radio with Robert, Mark, & Reid analyzes civil cases in the news, trends in the law, & covers all legal current events. - (http://kuzyklaw.com) What roles does the media play in raising public awareness about what goes on in America’s Courtrooms? Joining us today is a legend in legal reporting. Jane Velez-Mitchell…

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Kuzyk Law's "Fighting for Justice" Radio with Robert, Mark, & Reid analyzes civil cases in the news, trends in the law, & covers all legal current events. - (http://kuzyklaw.com) Our guest today is Assemblymember Bill Quirk. Mr. Quirk was elected in November 2012 to represent the 20th Assembly District, which consists of Hayward, Union City, Castro…

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