Episode
The Story of Roe v. Wade, Part 1: Who Was Jane Roe? (From the Archive)
23:18
Published: Sat May 07 2022
Description
This week, the release of a draft Supreme Court opinion striking down Roe v. Wade has put a spotlight on the 50-year-old case that redefined abortion in America.Today, we revisit a two-part series that first ran in 2018 about the history of the case and the woman behind it.In Part 1, the story of Jane Roe.Guest: Sabrina Tavernise, co-host of The Daily. As a correspondent in 2018, she reported on the story of Roe v. Wade.Want more from The Daily? For one big idea on the news each week from our team, subscribe to our newsletter. Background reading:The leaked draft opinion that would overturn Roe v. Wade also takes aim at its version of history, challenging decades of scholarship that argues abortion was not always a crime.Remembering a time before Roe: When New York legalized abortion in 1970, three years before the landmark ruling, hundreds of thousands of women traveled there from other states for the procedure.For more information on today’s episode, visit nytimes.com/thedaily.
Chapters
The New York Times revisits its two-part series from 2018 that explores the history of Roe v. Wade and the woman behind it, Jane Roe.
00:00 - 01:17 (01:17)
Summary
The New York Times revisits its two-part series from 2018 that explores the history of Roe v. Wade and the woman behind it, Jane Roe. The recent Supreme Court draft opinion regarding the case has sparked renewed interest in the landmark decision.
EpisodeThe Story of Roe v. Wade, Part 1: Who Was Jane Roe? (From the Archive)
PodcastThe Daily
The ongoing debate over abortion rights continues to be a divisive issue in American politics, with supporters and opponents of the 1973 Supreme Court decision Roe v. Wade continuing to clash over the legality and morality of abortion.
01:17 - 03:55 (02:37)
Summary
The ongoing debate over abortion rights continues to be a divisive issue in American politics, with supporters and opponents of the 1973 Supreme Court decision Roe v. Wade continuing to clash over the legality and morality of abortion.
EpisodeThe Story of Roe v. Wade, Part 1: Who Was Jane Roe? (From the Archive)
PodcastThe Daily
The New York state Senate has passed a comprehensive abortion control bill, in contrast with other states which are aiming to decriminalize abortion.
03:55 - 09:49 (05:54)
Summary
The New York state Senate has passed a comprehensive abortion control bill, in contrast with other states which are aiming to decriminalize abortion. The laws on abortion vary widely from state to state and have caused significant controversy.
EpisodeThe Story of Roe v. Wade, Part 1: Who Was Jane Roe? (From the Archive)
PodcastThe Daily
The latest episode of The Daily dives into the landmark Supreme Court case Roe v. Wade, examining its past, present, and future.
09:49 - 13:39 (03:50)
Summary
The latest episode of The Daily dives into the landmark Supreme Court case Roe v. Wade, examining its past, present, and future. It features interviews with women who had illegal abortions before the ruling and legal experts who analyze the current challenges to abortion accessibility across the US.
EpisodeThe Story of Roe v. Wade, Part 1: Who Was Jane Roe? (From the Archive)
PodcastThe Daily
The Supreme Court case of Roe v. Wade established a woman's right to choose if she wants to have an abortion during the first trimester of pregnancy, creating a precedent for the protection of reproductive rights.
13:39 - 19:30 (05:51)
Summary
The Supreme Court case of Roe v. Wade established a woman's right to choose if she wants to have an abortion during the first trimester of pregnancy, creating a precedent for the protection of reproductive rights. The landmark case was initiated by Jane Roe, a woman who had been denied the right to an abortion in Texas.
EpisodeThe Story of Roe v. Wade, Part 1: Who Was Jane Roe? (From the Archive)
PodcastThe Daily
The landmark case Roe v. Wade allowed women to have control over their own reproductive rights, sparking controversy and policy changes across the United States during a pivotal moment for feminism.
19:30 - 23:14 (03:44)
Summary
The landmark case Roe v. Wade allowed women to have control over their own reproductive rights, sparking controversy and policy changes across the United States during a pivotal moment for feminism.