Supreme Court overturns Roe v. Wade, Severe summer weather

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Members of the House of Representatives walk from the Capitol to the Supreme Court to protest the abortion decision
Members of the House of Representatives walk from the Capitol to the Supreme Court to protest the abortion decision, Friday, June 24, 2022. Steve Helber/AP Photo

The U.S. Supreme Court struck down the federal protection of abortion rights today, overturning the landmark case of Roe v. Wade. We talk with a court expert about the reasoning behind the ruling and what it means for abortion access. Then, an emergency management official helps us prepare for extreme weather this summer.

Featured in this Show

  • Unpacking the Supreme Court's decision overturning Roe v Wade

    We get reaction and analysis, and responses from listeners, to the Supreme Court’s landmark decision today to revoke Americans’ Constitutional right to an abortion.

  • Relationship between climate change and severe weather; How to prepare for the summer's severe weather

    First, we look at the connection between climate change and severe weather events. Then, we talk with a representative from Wisconsin Emergency Management about how to stay safe.

Episode Credits

  • Rob Ferrett Host
  • Trina La Susa Technical Director
  • Tim Peterson Producer
  • Clara Neupert Producer
  • Susan Liebell Guest
  • Michael Mann Guest
  • Andrew Beckett Guest