Abortion pill challenges, Midwest crane count, Strep throat

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Containers of the medication used to end an early pregnancy
Containers of the medication used to end an early pregnancy sit on a table inside a Planned Parenthood clinic, Oct. 29, 2021, in Fairview Heights, Ill. Texas has released data showing a marked drop in abortions at clinics in the state in the first month under the nation’s strictest abortion law, but that only tells part of the story, Friday, Feb. 25, 2022. Jeff Roberson/AP Photo

We talk to a political science professor about the legal challenges to the abortion drug Mifepristone. Then, we learn more about the Midwest crane count and the health of the population in the state. Later, a doctor brings us up today on a rise in strep throat and a shortage of amoxicillin.

Featured in this Show

  • Legal future of abortion medication in question after conflicting rulings

    Two judges issued conflicting rulings about the legal future of the abortion drug mifepristone. We talk to a political science professor and legal expert about what the rulings mean and what could happen next.

  • Strep throat and the amoxicillin shortage

    Invasive group A strep is on the rise amid a nationwide shortage of the antibiotic used to treat it. An infectious diseases expert explains.

Episode Credits

  • Rob Ferrett Host
  • Sarah Hopefl Technical Director
  • Lorin Cox Producer
  • Colleen Leahy Producer
  • Susan Liebell Guest
  • Megan Meller Guest

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