Fighting for Reproductive Rights with Planned Parenthood CEO, Alexis McGill Johnson
Conversations with CamShow Notes
In this episode, I sit down with Alexis McGill Johnson, the CEO and President of Planned Parenthood, for a conversation that feels more urgent than ever in today's political climate. Alexis shares how she went from political science professor to leading the nation's largest sexual and reproductive healthcare provider. We get into why Planned Parenthood is so much more than abortion care, what she remembers from the day Roe v. Wade was overturned, and why she wasn't surprised like I was. We also dive into the Black maternal health crisis, why maternal mortality rates are higher for Black women, and what's actually happening to providers and patients in the most restrictive states.
Key Takeaways / Points: Why abortion is only about 4% of what Planned Parenthood provides (and what makes up the rest of what they offer)
The "believability gap" that left so many people unprepared for Roe being overturned
How the state-by-state system means your freedom can change with a 30-minute drive
The way abortion bans are quietly making all pregnancy more dangerous
What the “One Big Beautiful Bill” actually does, and how defunding Medicaid becomes a backdoor abortion ban
Why Black and brown communities are hit hardest
The most effective ways to support Planned Parenthood
How to have a real conversation with someone who's anti-choice
For more information, visit plannedparenthood.org & ppact.org
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