Jacqueline Friedland on Women's Rights and Legal Thrills & Social Justice

Passionate about women's rights? This powerful episode of the Lean to the Left Podcast features author Jacqueline Friedland , who joins host Bob Gatty to discuss her gripping new legal thriller, Counting Backwards.

Inspired by real-life events, the novel tackles urgent issues like reproductive rights, female incarceration, immigration law, and the ongoing fight for bodily autonomy.

Friedland shares the true story behind the book, offering a thought-provoking look at how the legal system often fails women—especially those caught at the intersection of poverty, race, and gender. The conversation dives into the historical roots of these injustices and their continuing impact in today's politically charged environment.

Whether you're passionate about women's rights, love legal thrillers, or care about social justice, this episode offers both insight and inspiration.

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CHAPTERS:

00:00 Introduction

01:32 Meet Jacqueline Friedland

04:50 Inspiration behind Counting Backwards

09:10 Women, incarceration & reproductive rights

16:20 Immigration law and legal injustices

23:45 Women in the legal profession

30:00 The role of fiction in activism

35:20 Final thoughts & what’s next for Friedland

About Bob Gatty

Bob Gatty is a former journalist and communications consultant, the founder and editor of the Lean to the Left blog and host of this podcast. He's co-author of "Hijacked Nation, Donald Trump's attack on America's greatness. Link: https://amzn.to/4ePrTF7.

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