Great talks with tough topics, abortion pill access

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Anti-abortion advocate argues with an abortion rights supporter
Anti-abortion advocate Coleman Boyd, right, argues with an abortion rights supporter Marley Parkman of Clinton, at the Mississippi Capitol, in Jackson, Miss., Tuesday, June 28, 2022. Rogelio V. Solis/AP Photo

We explore the best ways to have constructive conversations about tough topics with the authors of “Say the Right Thing: How to Talk About Identity, Diversity, and Justice.” Also, a reproductive law expert explains the push to prohibit access to an abortion pill.

Featured in this Show

  • Tough Topics, Great Conversations

    Conversations about identity and race can be difficult–but they’re conversations worth having, according to the authors of the new book Say the Right Thing: How to Talk About Identity, Diversity, and Justice. They offer practical advice to help start those discussions and make them productive.

  • Abortion pill access threatened by federal lawsuit

    A federal lawsuit in Texas could significantly restrict access to abortion pills across the United States. We talk to a reproductive law expert about the focus on medication from anti-abortion groups.

Episode Credits

  • Rob Ferrett Host
  • Sarah Hopefl Technical Director
  • Rob Ferrett Producer
  • Lorin Cox Producer
  • Kenji Yoshino Guest
  • David Glasgow Guest
  • Rachel Rebouché Guest

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