Nina Burleigh discusses her upbringing in a counterculture family and the influence it had on her values. She reflects on her experience covering the Trump campaign and how it changed her perspective. 

The conversation then shifts to the COVID-19 pandemic and the flaws and negligence of Trump's leadership. Burleigh also discusses the importance of women's rights and her own experiences as a female journalist. 

The conversation covers topics such as sexism in journalism, the assault on reproductive health, the influence of religion on politics, and the potential for violence surrounding the election. 

The guest, Nina Burleigh, discusses her experiences as a journalist and highlights the authoritative voices of male journalists compared to their female counterparts. She also emphasizes the importance of reproductive health and the impact of restrictions on access to birth control and abortion. 

Burleigh delves into the role of religion in driving the assault on reproductive rights and the influence of hard-right Catholics in the courts and government. The conversation concludes with a discussion on the potential for violence during the election and the need to be vigilant.

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