Abortion: Listen wherever you're listening to this podcast

May 27, 2019 10:46 AM

Take some time to learn about the history of abortion in the United States through listening to This is Criminal's episode on "The Clergy Consultation Service, an underground network of ministers and rabbis who wanted to help women access safe abortions." Science Vs. covers "“self-helpers” Carol Downer and Francie Hornstein, who led a movement for safe abortions and education for women by women." Or step inside to listen more about present day experiences.

The Longest Shortest time presents one woman's story of her late term abortion. Unladylike considers what it takes to pay for an abortion. Dive into The Abortion Diary podcast for coverage of patients and providers.

posted by CMcG (3 comments total)

Thank you for posting. A lot to look through when I can, later this week.
posted by greermahoney at 6:58 PM on May 27, 2019

(I know Phoebe Judge's tagline is "This is Criminal," but the show is just called Criminal. And it is excellent.)
posted by oneironaut at 8:18 PM on May 27, 2019 [1 favorite]

Science Vs. is a fun podcast but I dislike the near-constant advertising. However this particular episode, about that so-taboo subject, has no advertising. Even Bob's Red Mill refused to touch it.

Also, it was a really great episode. I'd heard about the Jane group, the Chicago-based group of women who were doing abortions, but not the group in LA. Well done, them.
posted by suelac at 11:05 AM on May 28, 2019 [1 favorite]