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

January 22nd marks the 50th anniversary of Roe v. Wade, the landmark Supreme Court case that codified

the right to an abortion. But this year on January

22nd, we'll largely remember this anniversary as the one that wasn't. For 49 years, Roe helped

to allow people who could become pregnant decide what was best for them and their families. But on June 24, 22, the Supreme Court overturned

Roe in the case of Dobbs v. Jackson and Women's Health Organization. Since then, bans on

abortion have taken effect in 13 states, and courts have blocked abortion bans in nine others,

according to the New York Times abortion ban tracker, though

this number is constantly changing.

On this anniversary episode, we're going to look at the reality that people are facing in a post-Roe

America, both those seeking care and those providing it.

Without Rowe, a key component of reproductive care has become illegal or restricted

for more than 20 million people, throwing many into painful and life-threatening situations.

We are joined by community organizer at the Power Coalition for Equity and Justice,

Keel and Joshua, who experienced firsthand how new restrictions on abortion

endanger the lives and well-being of pregnant people.

And Dr. Jennifer Lincoln, an OBGYN, Reproductive Health Educator,

author, and Executive Director of May Day Health,

an organization focused on providing information on abortion access

and options for people, regardless of where

they live. Caitlin, Dr. Lincoln, welcome to at Liberty. Thank you. Thanks for having us.

So, Caitlin, I want to start with you. You have worked in community organizing and currently work at the

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