With 1 in 3 women getting an abortion before menopause, our guest says abortions are just a common part of a woman’s reproductive life. She discusses her new book, in which she tries to re-frame abortion as a social good. We also discuss a federal judge’s decision to block an anti-collaboration law and get our weekly check of the latest news from Congress.
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Federal Judge Says Wisconsin Can't Enforce Coordination Law
U.S. District Judge Rudolph Randa says Wisconsin election officials can’t stop collaboration between candidates and independent groups before the November election. A reporter explains this decision and how it fits into the John Doe saga in Wisconsin and discusses what could be next.
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This Week In Congress – October 15, 2014
USA Today Politics and Congress Editor Paul Singer joins Central Time for his weekly update on happenings in Congress.
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Author Katha Pollitt Argues For Abortion As A Social Good
Liberal columnist and author Katha Pollitt sees the vilification of abortions, even by those who are pro-choice, as destructive. In her new book, “PRO,” she attempts to re-frame abortions as a common part of a woman’s reproductive life.
Episode Credits
- Rob Ferrett Host
- Veronica Rueckert Host
- Amanda Magnus Producer
- Galen Druke Producer
- Patrick Marley Guest
- Katha Pollitt Guest
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