Best Christine Charbonneau Podcasts (2024)

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State of Roe: Indiana 11:36

1+ y ago11:36

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If you're a woman, girl, or anyone with a uterus who finds themselves pregnant in Indiana, please know that it is an unsafe state. The Indiana legislature broke speed records in their rush to make abortion illegal or inaccessible. Resources: Fall of Roe Homepage Hoosier Abortion Fund Seek abortion resources in nearby States on AbortionFinder.org…

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State of Roe: Kentucky 6:56

2y ago6:56

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Kentucky's legislature put its trigger law into motion almost immediately after the Dobbs decision, despite challenges from the courts. While the supreme court will be taking up arguments against this ruling in November, until then Kentucky is unfortunately an unsafe state. Resources: Fall of Roe Homepage Kentucky Health Justice Network Kentucky Re…

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State of Roe: Mississippi 9:19

2y ago9:19

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Mississippi is both the poorest state in the union and the most unsafe in the country if you need an abortion. Following the fall of Roe, Mississippi no longer has a clinic anywhere within its borders that provides abortions. Resources: Fall of Roe Homepage Jackson Women's Health Organization Abortion Rights - ACLU Mississippi Seek abortion resourc…

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State of Roe: Florida 6:30

2y ago6:30

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The fall of Roe has led to changes in Florida state law that significantly increase restrictions on abortions, meaning at least 4500 people in the Sunshine State no longer qualify for abortions they need. Resources: Fall of Roe Homepage Floridians for Reproductive Freedom Seek abortion resources in nearby States on AbortionFinder.org…

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State of Roe: Georgia 7:27

2y ago7:27

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Georgia has a long history of hostility toward reproductive freedom, with the state legislature having rejected many opportunities to make the state more egalitarian and improve protections for those with uteruses. Almost as soon as Roe fell, the Georgia legislature made an immediate move to pass a six-week abortion ban, a small political majority …

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State of Roe: Alabama 4:35

2y ago4:35

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Cutting right to the chase, Alabama is an unsafe state. On June 24th of this year, Alabama effectively passed a total ban on abortion, with exceptions only being made to save a patient's life or protect their well-being (both of these being nebulously defined). One saving grace is that the state allows Alabamians to travel out of state to seek an a…

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State of Roe: North Carolina 6:17

2y ago6:17

6:17

North Carolina is a haven state with Democrat Roy Cooper as its governor and Josh Stein as its attorney general, both of who have been working to protect abortion rights not only for those living in the state but those visiting it as well. However, it may not continue to be a safe state if North Carolinians vote for Republicans in the upcoming Nove…

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The Meaning of the Kansas Vote 12:37

2y ago12:37

12:37

Kansas citizens voting down a referendum to overturn abortion rights in the Sunflower State was a much-needed victory for the pro-choice movement following the fall of Roe. And it's not surprising that the state voted the way it did: despite whatever personal feelings people may have about abortion, most will not vote in a way that negatively affec…

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State of Roe: Oregon 5:34

2y ago5:34

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Oregon is not only a safe state but a haven state as well, having taken several pre-Roe bans off the state books and passed a pro-choice ballot initiative in 1993. Oregon offers public funding and require private insurance coverage for abortions throughout the state. Provided Republicans aren't elected to the state legislature, this should remain t…

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State of Roe: Massachusetts 4:43

2y ago4:43

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The subject of today's State of Roe has long been a pro-choice state, a position the Commonwealth reaffirmed almost as soon as the Dobbs draft was leaked earlier this year. In 1981, Massachusetts enshrined abortion into its state constitution and codified it into law with its own version of Roe v. Wade. The state also has a set of shield laws that …

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Big Tech, the Totalitarian State, and the Future of Abortion with Allison Fine 51:06

2y ago51:06

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On today’s thoroughly enlightening episode of the Fall of Roe, Chris chats with activist, futurist, and author Allison Fine about the future of the surveillance economy and how it impacts abortion healthcare. The pair begin by talking about the Nebraskan mother who was recently criminalized for seeking abortion care for her teenage daughter after F…

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State of Roe: Connecticut 5:37

2y ago5:37

5:37

Connecticut has long been a safe state for abortion, with the Connecticut legislature having enshrined the Roe standard into state law back in 1990. This year, Governor Ned Lamont signed legislation and executive orders that would ensure anyone in the state has the right to an abortion, including a legal protection shield. Governor Lamont has promi…

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State of Roe: Rhode Island 3:51

2y ago3:51

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In 2019, the state published the Reproductive Privacy Act, enshrining the Roe standard into state law and making Rhode Island a safe state. That being said, abortion in Rhode Island can be complicated, due to the only provider in-state being its branch of Planned Parenthood. Thankfully, there are a variety of online resources found through Abortion…

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State of Roe: Maine 4:26

2y ago4:26

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Maine is not just the Pine Tree State but a safe one as well. Following the fall of Roe, Governor Janet Mills signed an executive order that safeguards health care providers, patients and abortion access across the state. As of 1994, Maine law has protected access to abortion in general, with the only requirement that abortion-seekers under the age…

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State of Roe: New Hampshire 5:44

2y ago5:44

5:44

The latest entry in the State of Roe series focuses on New Hampshire, which we're happy to declare a safe state for abortion and reproductive rights. In 1997, then-Governor Jeanne Shaheen took the outdated "zombie laws" restricting reproductive rights off the books. There are four abortion providers in New Hampshire, which can be found on AbortionF…

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State of Roe: Vermont 5:39

2y ago5:39

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Vermont as been a wonderful, safe state for reproductive health since the Roe v. Wade decision, and following the fall of Roe, Vermonters are working to enshrine the right to abortion in their state constitution. This coming November election, the Right to Personal Reproductive Autonomy Amendment—also known as Proposal 5—will be going on the ballot…

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State of Roe: Minnesota 6:37

2y ago6:37

6:37

The North Star State has long been a safe state for abortion, and is a haven for those from surrounding states seeking a termination to their pregnancies. Ramsey County District Judge Thomas A. Gilligan, Jr. has struck down almost all of the restrictions placed on abortion that had been gradually building up due to the state legislature, making Min…

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State of Roe: New York 6:35

2y ago6:35

6:35

New York, the subject of today's State of Roe, has long been a safe harbor for those seeking access to safe and legal abortions, legalizing the right to choose even before Roe v. Wade. State governor Kathy Hochul has emphasized that abortion will remain safe and accessible in New York even after the fall of Roe, with the state updating and codifyin…

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State of Roe: Montana 6:43

2y ago6:43

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While Montana was a pro-choice state for a long time, helped by liberal and progressive politicians, it has trended toward conservatism and anti-choice leanings in recent years. However, Chris considers the state safe for abortion for now, with the caveat that Governor Greg Gianforte and Attorney General Austin Knudsen have their own anti-choice ag…

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State of Roe: Illinois 6:39

2y ago6:39

6:39

Today's State of Roe recap is for the Land of Lincoln itself, Illinois. Illinois is a safe and even major haven state for abortion laws and has a huge number of providers in and around the Chicago area, with more access to come, especially for out-of-state visitors. This last point is very important in a post-Roe world as many people will now be tr…

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State of Roe: Kansas 6:38

2y ago6:38

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Today's State of Roe sets its sights on Kansas, which has had a rich history of progressive policies with regards to women, including granting them suffrage even before 1920, but these days heavily regulates bodily autonomy. This August 2nd, a ballot initiative could determine if the Kansas legislature bans all legal abortion in the state. We urge …

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The Post-Roe State of California with Stacy Cross 23:52

2y ago23:52

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On today’s episode of Fall of Roe, Chris’ guest is her former colleague Stacy Cross, who runs Planned Parenthood of Mar Monte in California, one of the biggest affiliates in the country. Chris and Stacy discuss what’s going on with abortion access in California and everything about the state in our post-Roe world. Stacy begins by sharing some detai…

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Dr. Lora Shahine on How the Fall of Roe Impacts IVF and Reproductive Rights 48:07

2y ago48:07

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In this timely episode of the Fall of Roe podcast, Chris Charbonneau chats with Dr. Lora Shahine, a reproductive endocrinologist at Pacific NW Fertility and the host of the Baby or Bust podcast. As a doctor who deals with IVF treatments for those struggling to build families, Dr. Shahine is very familiar with the trigger laws that are making her pr…

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State of Roe: Wyoming 4:35

2y ago4:35

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Wyoming, this episode's State of Roe, is sadly an unsafe state due to its Republican supermajority that intends to shut down the few available abortion options as soon as they can. While there currently aren't any trigger laws in effect, they can be implemented at any moment, and so if you do have an abortion scheduled within Wyoming, be sure to ch…

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State of Roe: New Mexico 5:24

2y ago5:24

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Today's State of Roe takes us to the southwest with New Mexico, a Safe State with high quality, experienced providers. You can find them at AbortionFinder.org they are vetted on this site. Governor Michelle Lujan Grisham has implemented protections for those seeking abortion care and people who help those seeking abortion care. One problem New Mexi…

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State of Roe: Hawaii 4:53

2y ago4:53

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This State of Roe sets its sights on Hawaii, one of the states which had legal abortion before the Roe v Wade decision, and barring a national abortion ban, a woman’s right to choose will remain legal in this state long into the future. Abortions in Hawaii are done by Planned Parenthood and the University of Hawaii. The providers are highly qualifi…

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State of Roe: Idaho 7:14

2y ago7:14

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Today’s State of Roe minisode focuses on Idaho. The new law makes performing any abortion a felony, including ones for rape or incest unless the victim has reported the assault(s) to the police and can present a physician with a police report. At the time of this recording, abortion is currently legal in Idaho, but the state does have a trigger ban…

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State of Roe: Decision Day 17:02

2y ago17:02

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Roe Has Fallen Some States, as a result, have illegal abortions today: Kentucky, Louisiana and South Dakota. Some States will go through some machinations, albeit perhaps 30 days or less, then their States will join the others with total abortion bans. These are Idaho, Utah, Wyoming, North Dakota, Missouri, Oklahoma, Texas, Arkansas, Mississippi, T…

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Reverend Monica Corsaro on the Historic and Future Role of the Clergy 51:51

2y ago51:51

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Today, Reverend Monica Corsaro, Planned Parenthood's first affiliate-based Chaplain, joins Chris to discuss the historical role of the clergy in the abortion field. Brought into the Planned Parenthood fold to provide a particular level of counseling to people who were in various stages of crisis in their reproductive health decision making, Monica …

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State of Roe: Alaska 7:14

2y ago7:14

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The second State of Roe minisode takes us to the far northwest of Alaska, one state which had abortion enshrined in law prior to Roe v. Wade. Despite the state legislature’s many attempts to remove abortion access, a strong judiciary in Alaska has upheld this essential right. Resources: Fall of Roe Homepage For information and services, call Planne…

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State of Roe: Washington 8:05

2y ago8:05

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Today's show is the first of many State of Roe minisodes, where Chris will tackle the status of abortion rights on a state by state basis. The first to find itself in the spotlight is Chris' own home state of Washington, which legally enshrined abortion even before Roe v. Wade, and which may prove to be a hotbed for travelers from out of state shou…

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An Examination of Right-Wing Hypocrisy with Valerie Tarico 1:02:25

2y ago1:02:25

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Today on the Fall of Roe podcast, Chris meets with Valerie Tarico, a reformed fundamentalist and author, to talk about right-wing hypocrisy in the fight for the right to an abortion. As an ex-member of the Evangelical church, Valerie is very familiar with the blame game, in that people are quick to judge others but make exceptions for themselves. R…

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Debunking Abortion Myths and Republican Lies with Sarah Stoesz 44:38

2y ago44:38

44:38

Today Chris Charbonneau is joined by Sarah Stoesz, a longtime friend and a brilliant strategist for Planned Parenthood. The pair open up today’s episode by talking about the invalidation of the Roe V. Wade case that’s taking place in front of our very eyes. As this fight continues and more and more women are getting discouraged by the future of abo…

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Perpetuating a Family Legacy in the Fight For Reproductive Rights with Alexander Sanger 46:18

2y ago46:18

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Alexander Sanger joins Chris Charbonneau on yet another episode of the Fall of Roe podcast. The grandson of Margaret Sanger, founder of the birth control movement and Planned Parenthood, he illustrates what New York looked like before abortion became legalized. He remembers there being a rather bipartisan stance on abortion before 1970, how therape…

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Abortion Laws: An Attack on the American Woman 1:09:27

2y ago1:09:27

1:09:27

Chris Charbonneau welcomes lawyer and activist, Roberta Riley, to yet another episode of the Fall of Roe podcast. The pair open up the conversation by talking about the rise of fundamentalism in the U.S., and how banning abortions is their means to attack women and their autonomy. Even though abortion is not yet nationally banned, travel bans and v…

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Boots on the Ground in Texas with Cecile Richards 54:34

2y ago54:34

54:34

On this second episode of the Fall of Roe, Chris Charbonneau is joined by Cecile Richards, former president of the Planned Parenthood Federation of America, present community organizer, proud supporter of Beto O’Rourke, and a former First Daughter of Texas. The pair open the conversation talking about what it may look like when one has no control o…

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The Rise and Fall of Roe with Chris Charbonneau 44:48

2y ago44:48

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On the introductory episode of The Fall of Roe podcast, Chris Charbonneau compares and contrasts life before and after Roe and paints a vivid picture of what a future without legal abortion might look like. She opens up the episode by recalling the first time she was confronted by women’s lack of equality, and recounting her experience at a Pro Cho…

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Trailer 1:00

2y ago1:00

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The Fall of Roe Podcast is hosted by a forty- year veteran of the service-provision side of abortion rights. Chris Charbonneau caps her career as Planned Parenthood’s longest serving CEO with her new stint; guiding us through what is happening on the ground to people seeking abortion care as Roe falls. She interviews movement colleagues throughout …

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