In this episode, Ellie and Michelle talk to Jessica Valenti about the current state of abortion rights in the U.S., the importance of local advocacy, and the impact of misinformation. They dig into the BS coercion narrative surrounding abortion and how critical it is to understand the complexities of abortion legislation to effectively advocate for change.

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In this episode, Ellie and Michelle discuss the lawless and tumultuous start to 2026. They delve into the political climate under the Trump administration, focusing on the controversial actions in Venezuela and the implications of U.S. foreign policy. The conversation also touches on domestic issues, including the shooting in Minneapolis and the total lack of accountability for law enforcement action.

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We hope you enjoy this little skip down memory lane. These are the best moments from the pod in 2025. We'll be back next year with new episodes.

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In this episode, Ellie and Michelle talk to Executive Director of Reproductive Health and Freedom Watch, Debra Rosen. They go deep on the sketchy fundraising practices of unregulated pregnancy clinics (UPCs) and their violations of patient privacy. They also discuss the Diddy documentary, Catahoula Crunch, and why middle-aged women just don’t give a F*** anymore. 

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Organizations in Louisiana that are supporting the immigrant community:

Louisiana Organization for Refugees and Immigrants (LORI): Offers rights education, legal aid, advocacy, and resources for housing, education, and essential services.

Southeast Dignity Not Detention Coalition: A grassroots group organizing food networks and community support for those hiding from raids.

Unión Migrante: Holds "Know Your Rights" events to prepare migrant families for federal operations.

Louisiana Advocates for Immigrants in Detention (LA-AID): A volunteer effort supporting those released from detention with transport, meals, and housing.

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This week, we want to introduce you to another awesome podcast, rePROs Fight Back. Every other Tuesday, Host Jennie Wetter does a deep-dive into reproductive health, rights, and justice issues like abortion, birth control, sex education, women’s rights, LGBTQ+ rights, and more. 

Preying With Pseudoscience: Crisis Pregnancy Centers’ New, Dangerous Rhetoric

The term crisis pregnancy center (CPC) refers to anti-abortion facilities that mislead, confuse, delay, misinform, and purposefully re-direct pregnant people looking for education and services, including abortion care. They are often referred to as fake clinics, but they are beginning to offer some medical services. Garnet Henderson and Susan Rinkunas, journalists and co-founders of Autonomy News, sit down to talk with us about the new, harmful deceptions that CPCs are rolling out nationwide.

CPCs claim, without good evidence, an in-progress abortion can be halted through an “abortion pill reversal,” or the placement of progesterone between the ingestion of mifepristone and misoprostol—the two medications needed for a medication abortion. This is based on myths of anecdotal regret, not scientific studies. In fact, the medical consensus is clear: the "abortion pill reversal" pseudoscience is ineffective and potentially dangerous.

 A case this Supreme Court term, First Choice Women's Resource Centers v. Platkin, stemmed from a subpoena from New Jersey Attorney General Matt Platkin to the First Choice chain of CPCs, seeking evidence on their abortion pill reversal claims. They have fought the subpoena up to the Supreme Court. 

Meanwhile, the "One Big Beautiful Bill" has cut Planned Parenthood out of Medicaid. Abortion providers are forced to make a choice: continue providing abortions and remain ineligible to participate in Medicaid, or halt abortion services. There is no early gestation ban on abortion in Wisconsin, but Planned Parenthood has chosen not to provide abortions in response to this law. 

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Ellie and Michelle continue the conversation delves into the controversial activities and beliefs of the anti-abortion organization. This week they focus on Live Action, led by Lila Rose. They have some hot takes on Rose's undercover investigations, her views on IVF, and the contentious topic of abortion pill reversal (which is not a thing). 

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In this episode, Ellie and Michelle murder board Trump’s Epstein problem. Plus a deep dive into Students for Life social media misinformation campaign.

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In this episode, Ellie and Michelle discuss the ongoing controversy surrounding SNAP funding, recent election victories for women and progressives, and Mamdani's historic win as New York City's first Muslim mayor. They also critique the ADL's reaction to Mamdani’s win, the war on birth control, and laugh about the absurdity of the subway sandwich thrower case.

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Supreme Court temporarily blocks full SNAP benefits even as they'd started to go out

ADL creates new 'Mamdani Monitor' project to track his administration policies

Heritage Foundation: RFK Should Grill the Pill

Subway sandwich thrower found not guilty in D.C. jury rebuke

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In this episode, Eliie and Michelle catch up on some seriously stupid news, from SNAP benefits to Tradwife Classes. Then they  talk to Amy Sustaita, the Relational Organizing Manager at AVOW Texas, about the importance of deep canvassing in the fight for abortion access. Amy shares personal stories from her canvassing experiences, highlighting the emotional connections made and the lessons learned about engaging with community members. 

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