BONUS: To end "Roe," GOP-appointed Justice says pregnant women were prosecuted in 1600s

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Ari Melber, MS NOW

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🗓️ 9 June 2022

⏱️ 46 minutes

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The unprecedented leak of a draft opinion by Justice Alito to overturn abortion rights is stoking nationwide debate, as many advocates and commentators warned GOP-appointed Justices would take this approach despite pledging otherwise at confirmation hearings. Ahead of the Supreme Court's final decision on "Roe," MSNBC's Ari Melber highlights his reporting on the topic, including his breaking coverage of the issue from the Supreme Court and his interviews on the topic with Margaret Atwood, Cecile Richards, and Samantha Bee.

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0:00.0	Hey, everyone listening to the podcast. This is Ari with a special bonus episode focusing on issues of women's rights and choice as we all await what the Supreme Court will do after a leaked draft ruling that would overturn Roe v. Wade.
0:14.6	So this is a special here. You're obviously not listening to the normal TV show that we also distribute, and I want to share with you what's coming up right now. My special report on the equity and gender discrimination throughout history
0:26.6	and potentially in this case. Our coverage from in front of the Supreme Court, which came after the
0:33.2	draft ruling leaked, we've selected a special piece that we want to share with you. Then Cecil Richards, former president of Planned Parenthood, joining us.
0:39.8	You can hear her perspective in a podcast form.
0:42.1	It's just me and her talking through these issues.
0:44.3	And then something very special, the Handmaid's Tale author Margaret Atwood, as we talk about women and power in these recent years.
0:54.0	This is something you may not have heard.
0:55.6	It's my discussion with her. I thought it was quite relevant, whether that is tragically relevant or not.
1:01.1	And then we do end on what might be a higher note, or at least looking at the intersection of culture,
1:06.3	as the great Samantha B shares her views on this exact issue. Our whole discussion is focused on women's rights row, and I even read.
1:14.1	You're going to hear upcoming.
1:15.1	If you listen, I read to her from Alito's opinion so you can get her responses, which is, well, what she might call laughing through the tears.
1:23.3	As always, thanks for listening.
1:24.5	You can always connect with me on social media or at Ari Melbert.com.
1:28.0	You can visit Ari Melbert.com and subscribe to my free newsletter.
1:32.0	You can always follow The Beat at The Beat with Ari on all social platforms.
1:35.9	And here is our special edition of this podcast exclusive.
1:42.2	Welcome to The Beat with Ari Melbert.
1:43.9	Tonight we are reporting here from the Supreme Court of the United States where protesters
1:47.9	have gathered ever since this draft opinion came down late last night, a rare leak from inside
1:55.6	the Supreme Court.
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