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586: Roe's Reversal: The Story of Dobbs and America's Abortion Battlefield
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This episode explores the landmark Dobbs decision on its two-year anniversary, overturning Roe v. Wade. Hosts John Gerardi and Jonathan Keller dive into the history of abortion law in America, from pre-Roe state regulations to the reasoning behind Roe v. Wade and Casey v. Planned Parenthood. They break down the legal arguments in the Dobbs decision and discuss its impact on the current political landscape surrounding abortion rights. The hosts also touch on the challenges facing the pro-life movement post-Dobbs and the shifting stance of some political figures on the issue.
Show Notes:
- Introduction to Roe v. Wade and its impact (2:45)
- Discussion of feminist philosophy behind abortion rights (7:30)
- Explanation of the "penumbra" concept in constitutional law (14:20)
- Breakdown of Roe v. Wade's trimester framework (22:15)
- Analysis of Planned Parenthood v. Casey decision (31:40)
- Detailed look at the Dobbs decision and its reasoning (38:50)
- Current political landscape post-Dobbs (48:30)
- Challenges facing the pro-life movement (54:20)
663 episodes
Manage episode 426262128 series 80984
This episode explores the landmark Dobbs decision on its two-year anniversary, overturning Roe v. Wade. Hosts John Gerardi and Jonathan Keller dive into the history of abortion law in America, from pre-Roe state regulations to the reasoning behind Roe v. Wade and Casey v. Planned Parenthood. They break down the legal arguments in the Dobbs decision and discuss its impact on the current political landscape surrounding abortion rights. The hosts also touch on the challenges facing the pro-life movement post-Dobbs and the shifting stance of some political figures on the issue.
Show Notes:
- Introduction to Roe v. Wade and its impact (2:45)
- Discussion of feminist philosophy behind abortion rights (7:30)
- Explanation of the "penumbra" concept in constitutional law (14:20)
- Breakdown of Roe v. Wade's trimester framework (22:15)
- Analysis of Planned Parenthood v. Casey decision (31:40)
- Detailed look at the Dobbs decision and its reasoning (38:50)
- Current political landscape post-Dobbs (48:30)
- Challenges facing the pro-life movement (54:20)
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