Special Coverage Hour 1: Supreme Court overturns Roe v. Wade

WBEZ turns to experts and Chicagoans to discuss the decision, which ends nearly 50 years of federal abortions rights.

By Reset Team
Roe V. Wade Biden Speech
President Joe Biden speaks at the White House in Washington, Friday, June 24, 2022, after the Supreme Court overturned Roe v. Wade. Associated Press
Roe V. Wade Biden Speech
President Joe Biden speaks at the White House in Washington, Friday, June 24, 2022, after the Supreme Court overturned Roe v. Wade. Associated Press

Special Coverage Hour 1: Supreme Court overturns Roe v. Wade

WBEZ turns to experts and Chicagoans to discuss the decision, which ends nearly 50 years of federal abortions rights.

By Reset Team
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The Supreme Court overruled Roe v. Wade Friday, reversing the 1973 landmark decision that made abortion legal nationwide. Total or near-total bans are likely to go into effect in about half of U.S. states.

Reset hosts special coverage and turns to NPR coverage on President Biden’s address.

GUESTS: Kristen Schorsch, WBEZ public health and politics reporter

Amanda Becker, Washington correspondent for The 19th News

Dr. Melissa Simon, OB-GYN who provides abortions at Northwestern Medicine

Dr. Allison Cowett, Chicago doctor who provides abortions