Nine months ago, these people wanted abortions. But then, the laws changed. They had to wait to get an appointment, figure out how to get out of state or order abortion pills. In that waiting, other things happened. (5 minutes)
Today’s show was inspired by the excellent reporting of Caroline Kitchener. You can read more of her work at The Washington Post.
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Act 2: The Devil Is in the Details. And There Are So Many Details.
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Act One: First Trimester
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Act Two: Second Trimester
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