Seriously?!

Advocating for Birth Justice in a Red State

Michelle and guest host, Melissa Flournoy, talk to Frankie Robertson, Founder & President of The Amandla Group. Frankie works with organizations that address the social and political determinants of health that directly impact the health of Black birthing people. We talk about the challenges of advocating for improving maternal health outcomes in Louisiana, systemic racism in our healthcare systems, and how advocates can get involved. 
According to Louisiana Senator Bill Cassidy “If you correct our population for race, we’re not as much of an outlier as it’d otherwise appear.” SERIOUSLY?!
So-called “pro-life” House Speaker Mike Johnson doesn’t want new parents to spend time with their babies. 
If you’re in Louisiana, join us at the Capitol on May 7th for Reproductive Freedom Day. Register here
https://WOW2025_ReproductiveFreedom.eventbrite.com
Check out 10,000 Women Louisiana.
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Fighting for Survivors in a Ban State

Michelle and Ellie talk to Louisiana State Representative Delisha Boyd about her legislation to include an exception in the abortion ban for pregnancies resulting from sexual violence. Sign the petition in support of including an exception in Louisiana's abortion ban. 
‘Detention Alley’: inside the Ice centres in the US south where foreign students and undocumented migrants languish
Georgia Woman Arrested for How She Disposed of Miscarriage 
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F- It, Let's Do It Again

Michelle and Ellie celebrate major wins for democracy — Louisiana voters rejected four MAGA-backed amendments, and Wisconsin voters rejected Musk and Trump’s Supreme Court pick.
Louisiana’s legislative session is about to bring a fresh wave of nonsense. Michelle and Ellie break down some of the wild bills already filed — from attacks on abortion rights and DEI programs to laws about deer sex and frog hunting with guns (seriously, we can't make this up).
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If I Can Do It, You Can Do It with Hadley Duvall

Michelle and Ellie talk to Hadley Duvall, reproductive freedom and abortion rights activists from Kentucky.  Hadley's stepfather began abusing her when she was five years old, and impregnated her when she was 12. She has bravely shared her story and become one of the most recognizable activists in the country. This conversation was inspiring and also includes lots of Kentucky love between Hadley and Ellie.
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Ab0rtion Ban America

Michelle and Ellie lament the end of the rule of law and the capitulation of law firms and academic institutions to Trump. Then they do a deep dive into anti-abortion bills introduced in states.
Info on unlicensed pregnancy centers
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Can you believe this sh*t?

Welcome to this new podcast where we’re going to explore the frustrating hypocrisy of red state politics, and reveal what’s happening beyond the rhetoric.
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