The podcast welcomes state Rep. Michelle Au, a physician and advocate for women’s health issues. Au is in the forefront of advocating for reproductive freedom for women and access to IVF in the aftermath of the Alabama Supreme Court decision declaring that in vitro frozen embryos are living beings. 

Then, Cole Muzio, president of the conservative Frontline Policy Alliance , discusses the issues his organization worked to advance during the recent session of the General Assembly. Muzio is a strong anti-abortion advocate and found himself at odds with former President Donald Trump’s declaration that each state should decide laws governing abortion. 

Finally, Greg and Patricia discuss a federal court hearing to decide whether Republican Party leaders in Catoosa County have the right to deny ballot access to those who don’t pass a purity test establishing them as MAGA-style Republicans. Greg writes that the case could have implications for the entire state. 

Links to today’s topics  

Alabama court ruling has some Georgia abortion rights advocates on edge 

Alabama Supreme Court ruling in in vitro embryos 

Patricia Murphy: Muzio doesn't object 'for now' to state House resolution supporting IVF 

Cole Muzio biography 

Greg Bluestein: Court takes up push from GOP faction to keep 'traitors' off the Republican ballot 

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CREDITS  

Executive Producer- Shane Backler 

Producer- Natalie Mendenhall 

Engineer- Matt McWilliams 

Editor- Devan Kortan 

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