The future of mifepristone

June 21, 2024 00:29:13
The future of mifepristone
51 Percent
The future of mifepristone

Jun 21 2024 | 00:29:13

/

Show Notes

The Supreme Court has rejected a challenge of the Food & Drug Administration’s approval and regulation of mifepristone, preserving access to one of two pills commonly used in medication abortions across the U.S. On this week’s 51%, we break down the Court’s ruling with Carmel Shachar, faculty director of the Health Law and Policy Clinic at Harvard Law School’s Center for Health Law and Policy Innovation.

Guests: Carmel Shachar, assistant clinical professor of law at Harvard Law School; Chelly Hegan, president and CEO of Upper Hudson Planned Parenthood; Patricia McGeown, former president and CEO of Upper Hudson Planned Parenthood

51% is a national production of WAMC Northeast Public Radio. Jesse King is our producer and host. Our associate producer is Jody Cowan, and our theme is "Lolita" by the Albany-based artist Girl Blue.

Other Episodes

Episode 0

September 09, 2022 00:29:41
Episode Cover

#1729: "Giving Hope" When Discussing Grief | 51%

On this week’s 51%, we speak with Drs. Elena Lister and Michael Schwartzman about their new book Giving Hope: Conversations with Children About Illness,...

Listen

Episode 0

December 20, 2021 00:29:14
Episode Cover

#1691: Skin Care and Self Care | 51%

On this week’s 51%, we take a break to focus ourselves. Dermatologist Dr. Jean Buhac offers up some tips to better love the skin...

Listen

Episode 0

February 18, 2021 00:27:29
Episode Cover

#1648: Lessons In Leadership For Women Changing The World | 51%

This week, we hear from the president of EMILY’s List about her new book, Run to Win: Lessons in Leadership for Women Changing the...

Listen