Hosting for Thom, Jefferson Smith goes on an emotional journey with survivors of families who suffered from illegal abortion, and the tormented tales of adults who were unwanted as children. Planned Parenthood president Dr. Leana Wen analyses the current threat to reproductive rights.

Planned Parenthood's dynamic new president Leana Wen, MD describes the threat of Republican extreme legislative challenges to Roe vs Wade.  Then- Stories, fears and insights on abortion are shared from callers including adults recalling their childhood trauma growing up unloved by parents who didn't want them. Listener Christine from California phones in with remembrances of the days when abortion was illegal and encourages others to share their stories. Jeff becomes emotional upon hearing Trish's tale of her grandmother's painful death after attempted abortion during the Great Depression which left a family of six children motherless with a grieving dad. Ohio listener Lisa reveals the pain and shame she experienced and scorn from others at her decision to terminate her pregnancy of a fetus with grave abnormalities. Male callers Sam and Kevin express solidarity for a woman's right to choose and share heartfelt stories of the women in their lives affected by abortion choices. ~~~~ For the Book Club, Thom reads from Stacey Abrams' "Minority Leader: How to Build Your Future and Make Real Change" 

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