This episode discusses the legalization of abortion in the United States, which took place on January 22, 1973, through the Roe v. Wade Supreme Court decision. It analyzes the impact of this landmark ruling on American society and individuals on both sides of the abortion debate.
The hosts of the podcast Stuff You Should Know examine Roe v. Wade and the impact it has had on society since 1973. They take a dispassionate and educational approach to the controversial issue.
The landmark decision by the US Supreme Court in 1973 declared unconstitutional all state laws banning abortion, signaling a complete reversal of the country's approach to reproductive rights. Even though the topic of abortion deserves a full episode, it's worth noting it has been a part of history for a long time.