Abortion Access Lawsuit, COVID-19 Contact Tracing Tool

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an ultrasound exam room at a Planned Parenthood
In this Tuesday, Dec. 17, 2013 photo posters line a wall in an ultrasound exam room at a Planned Parenthood location in Boston, Mass. Steven Senne/AP Photo

Planned Parenthood seeks to expand abortion access in Wisconsin. We talk with the non-profit organization about the latest lawsuit filed. Then, a reporter explains a new contact tracing tool meant to help Wisconsin residents stay informed about individuals with the coronavirus.

Featured in this Show

  • Planned Parenthood Wisconsin Seeks To Increase Abortion Access In State

    Planned Parenthood of Wisconsin is suing to overturn state laws that it says limit access to abortions. We talk to the organization about the suit and discuss the future of abortion access in Wisconsin and across the country.

  • Wisconsin Launches New Contact Tracing App

    A health and science reporter with USA Today joins us to discuss how contact tracing efforts have evolved over time. We also discuss the launch of a new mobile app that will alert Wisconsinites if they’ve been close to a person who’s tested positive for COVID-19.

Episode Credits

  • Kealey Bultena Host
  • Laura Pavin Producer
  • L. Malik Anderson Producer
  • Lee Rayburn Technical Director
  • Mike Murray Guest
  • Madeline Heim Guest