From the ACLU, this is at Liberty. I'm Kendall Seasmeyer, your host.

This year marks 51 years since the Supreme Court handed down its decision in Roe v. Wade,

protecting the constitutional right to an abortion. Unfortunately,

this anniversary is now marred by the overturn of Roe by the Supreme Court in 2022, which, in result,

continues to deny millions of people the power to make personal medical decisions during

pregnancy and states all across the country. This year in 2024, our fight for

reproductive freedom continues. Over the last several weeks, the Supreme Court announced that it would

hear two abortion-related cases this term, which could impact medication abortion access,

and whether people can get care when facing medical emergencies.

This fight requires all of us, and today we're so excited to speak with two advocates

about what we can all be doing to advance reproductive rights in our communities.

First up, we have actor and writer Busy Phillips, who's joining the ACLU is an artist ambassador

for reproductive freedom.

You may recognize Busy from shows like Freaks and Geeks, Girls 5EVA, and Busy Tonight.

She also stars in the new remake of the movie Mean Girls.

But off-screen, Busy has engaged in years of advocacy with the ACLU in states like Ohio

and Texas.

She joins us today to share her journey as an activist, alongside our very own JJ Strait, ACLU's national campaigns director for reproductive freedom, who has led so many of our state nationwide fights for abortion access,

and has been busier than ever since the overturn of Roe.

Together, we'll discuss what the New Year has in store for reproductive freedom in our continued fight for bodily autonomy at large.

Busy, JJ, welcome to Out Liberty, and thank you so much for joining me.

Thanks for having us.

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