“First they came for the people with uteruses.” 🚨“First they came for the people with uteruses.” 🚨
Misfit Stars
We’re back from break! And it appears there is a whole lot going on in the “this feels important” category upon our return. We talk — from a few different angles — about the impending ruling by the Supreme Court to overturn Roe vs. Wade,
1:07:41•4 May 2022
Roe vs. Wade and Beyond: Misfit Stars Unpack the Impact
“Civil rights being taken away once they have been granted is extraordinarily rare. This is not normal at all, and the literally only situation, the only context in which that happens, is in what they call backsliding democracies, which is, countries that previously were full-fledged democracies but are on the slope down, sliding somewhere on the slope down toward authoritarianism.”
Shannon Curtis and Jamie Hill are back from their break, diving headfirst into a topic that's shaking up the nation: the potential overturning of Roe vs. Wade by the Supreme Court. In this episode of the Misfit Stars Podcast, they dissect the far-reaching implications of this ruling from multiple perspectives. You'll hear about the critical importance of bodily autonomy and how this decision could ripple through various aspects of democracy.
They also dig into the historical maneuvers behind the anti-abortion movement and the Republican strategies aiming for a national abortion ban. But it’s not all heavy; Shannon and Jamie balance the gravity with discussions on empathy and the evolutionary role of sadness, offering recovery tools to help navigate these turbulent times. They also touch on current events like Elon Musk's controversial purchase of Twitter and even throw in some fascinating tidbits about medieval timekeeping.
This episode is a must-listen for anyone who cares about civil rights and wants to understand the broader context of what's at stake. Shannon and Jamie’s heartfelt dialogue serves as a reminder that empathy and action go hand in hand. Whether you're directly affected or just looking to be more informed, this conversation will leave you with plenty to think about.
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