Episode
A Post-Roe America, Part 1: The Anti-Abortion Activists
40:30
Published: Fri May 06 2022
Description
Since the leak of the Supreme Court draft opinion on overturning the constitutional right to abortion, both sides of the fight have been scrambling.Today, in the first of two parts, we speak to anti-abortion activists such as Michael Gonidakis, president of Ohio Right to Life, about what comes next.“It’s been a whirlwind,” he said. “We’re in uncharted territory.”Want more from The Daily? For one big idea on the news each week from our team, subscribe to our newsletter. Background reading: For half a century, right-wing legal thinkers have been working toward the moment foretold by the leaked draft.Democrats aim to use abortion rights to jolt state legislative races.For more information on today’s episode, visit nytimes.com/thedaily. Transcripts of each episode will be made available by the next workday.
Chapters
The speaker shares her personal experience of receiving a call from the Senate president of Ohio and the ensuing news that sparked conversations and actions in the pro-life movement.
00:00 - 01:44 (01:44)
Summary
The speaker shares her personal experience of receiving a call from the Senate president of Ohio and the ensuing news that sparked conversations and actions in the pro-life movement. She plans to engage with people across different states to understand their perspectives and initiatives.
EpisodeA Post-Roe America, Part 1: The Anti-Abortion Activists
PodcastThe Daily
A pro-life bill and constitutional amendment in Missouri could be the transition point for the pro-life movement to move away from court-supervised abortion law and return it to state-level decisions.
01:44 - 09:43 (07:59)
Summary
A pro-life bill and constitutional amendment in Missouri could be the transition point for the pro-life movement to move away from court-supervised abortion law and return it to state-level decisions.
EpisodeA Post-Roe America, Part 1: The Anti-Abortion Activists
PodcastThe Daily
The pro-life movement may need to rethink their strategies and solutions, especially as younger generations begin to take a bigger role.
09:43 - 14:45 (05:02)
Summary
The pro-life movement may need to rethink their strategies and solutions, especially as younger generations begin to take a bigger role. While laws have been put in place to prevent prosecution of women who choose to have abortions, some pro-life advocates remain steadfast in their position.
EpisodeA Post-Roe America, Part 1: The Anti-Abortion Activists
PodcastThe Daily
Jess and Devi discuss how they used to view abortion and their evolving understanding of it, recognizing the need to be "pro-life for the whole life."
14:45 - 20:56 (06:11)
Summary
Jess and Devi discuss how they used to view abortion and their evolving understanding of it, recognizing the need to be "pro-life for the whole life."
EpisodeA Post-Roe America, Part 1: The Anti-Abortion Activists
PodcastThe Daily
If Roe v. Wade is overturned and the Dabbs case is decided, the pro-life movement will be more difficult because the pro-abortion battle will then be distributed over 50 states where strategic planning will be needed to provide help for women in prenatal and parenting care.
20:56 - 30:10 (09:13)
Summary
If Roe v. Wade is overturned and the Dabbs case is decided, the pro-life movement will be more difficult because the pro-abortion battle will then be distributed over 50 states where strategic planning will be needed to provide help for women in prenatal and parenting care.
EpisodeA Post-Roe America, Part 1: The Anti-Abortion Activists
PodcastThe Daily
Mississippi State's baby shower for student parents doubled in size to serve 30 student parents the next year.
30:10 - 35:58 (05:48)
Summary
Mississippi State's baby shower for student parents doubled in size to serve 30 student parents the next year. This program supports young parents with resources and community.
EpisodeA Post-Roe America, Part 1: The Anti-Abortion Activists
PodcastThe Daily
The estimates calculated by a global panel of experts were seen as the most reliable gauge of the true impact of the pandemic, given the large gaps in global health data.
35:58 - 40:22 (04:24)
Summary
The estimates calculated by a global panel of experts were seen as the most reliable gauge of the true impact of the pandemic, given the large gaps in global health data. The World Health Organization said that nearly 15 million more people died during the pandemic than would have died in normal times.