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With Shahida out, Mindy talks with her cousin-in-law Andy from Northern Idaho about how abortion bans and political extremism are reshaping everyday life. They cover hospital and OB unit closures, doctors leaving, and the growing dangers and costs of getting basic care in rural communities. They also unpack Idaho’s culture shift—racism, harassment, public school decline, and “freedom” rhetoric that often means unequal freedom—then end with what helps: community, protests, and small actions that build momentum.
By Magical Creatures from HeavenWith Shahida out, Mindy talks with her cousin-in-law Andy from Northern Idaho about how abortion bans and political extremism are reshaping everyday life. They cover hospital and OB unit closures, doctors leaving, and the growing dangers and costs of getting basic care in rural communities. They also unpack Idaho’s culture shift—racism, harassment, public school decline, and “freedom” rhetoric that often means unequal freedom—then end with what helps: community, protests, and small actions that build momentum.