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.
This episode talks about the history of abortion laws in America, starting from the 1800s. It discusses how different terms like pro-abortion and anti-abortion have been coined by both pro-life and pro-choice groups and also delves into the attempts made by lawmakers to regulate abortions.
This podcast is about social media's early days, through the users who lived it. It explores how MySpace made the internet feel like a risky, but fun space and turned social media into a mainstream phenomenon.
Before 1971, courts ruled that if you weren't actually pregnant, you couldn't have standing in a pregnancy-related case, even if you had filed the initial lawsuit while you were pregnant. The United States versus VUICH case was one of the first abortion cases to bring up the issue of standing in 1971.
The right to privacy in America has been used to support various liberties, from the legalization of gay marriage to Roe v. Wade, but it is not explicitly protected by the constitution, leaving it open to potential overturning in the future.
The podcast covers the history of abortion laws with friends and family friends while discussing the social changes that led to the challenges in different states all at once in the 1960s. They also talk about the Doe v. Bolton case and its impact on allowing women to get an abortion for any reason they want.
The legal framework of abortion based on trimesters, "quickening," and viability is inconsistent with scientific advancements in fetal care. While anti-abortion groups argue for earlier bans based on technological advancements, women's lives and finances have been negatively impacted by being denied an abortion.
This podcast episode provides insight into the history of the abortion debate in the US Supreme Court, including how certain justices were confirmed and how past cases have influenced current laws.
The overturn of Roe v. Wade may result in people traveling to states where abortion is still legal, causing confusion among law enforcement officials who may attempt to intervene. This may affect not only the issue of abortion but also other privacy rights like gay marriage and birth control.
Rosie O'Donnell hosts a podcast on the IHeart Radio app, Main Accounts, where she explores the early days of social media through the people who experienced it.