#1634 Abortion as the Tip of the Iceberg (Throwback)

Best of the Left - Leftist Perspectives on Progressive Politics, News, Culture, Economics and Democracy | Jul 15 2026 | 02:21:13

Re-Air Date: 7-14-2026

Original Air Date: 6-7-2024

Banning abortion is wildly unpopular and also one of the primary motivators for the group most strongly supporting the Republican Party and Donald Trump, the Christian Right, which has transformed both the party and politicians into extremists made in their own image, threatening the lives and health of millions and sacrificing democracy in the process.

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KEY POINTS

KP 1: Abortion and Reproductive Rights - Lectures in History - Air Date 3-16-24

KP 2: Abortion and the erosion of privacy - The Weeds - Air Date 4-10-24

KP 3: Digital surveillance and reproductive rights - Technically Optimistic - Air Date 5-15-24

KP 4: Anti-abortion hardliners want restrictions to go farther. It could cost Republicans - Consider This - Air Date 5-23-24

KP 5: Abortion and Reproductive Rights Part 2 - Lectures in History - Air Date 3-16-24