In this special bonus episode, Professor Rebecca Fraser and Rev. Caleb Lines stick around for a chat following the main episode, Why is Abortion So Controversial in America, which you can listen to in full right now.
They discuss the interesting contradiction in states largely voting for reproductive rights on the same day they re-elect Trump to the White House.
Plus, Caleb discusses how he balances his life as a clergyman with his newfound fame as a social media influencer.
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Special guest for this episode:
- Rebecca Fraser, a professor of American history and culture at the University of East Anglia. Her research focuses on discourses of gender, race, and sexuality, particularly in 19th century America.
- Rev. Caleb Lines, the Senior Minister of University Christian Church in San Diego, the Co-Executive Director of ProgressiveChristianity.org, and the Co-Host for The Moonshine Jesus Show.
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Highlights from this episode:
- In the podcast, we explored the surprising contradiction between political trends and voter preferences regarding reproductive rights in America.
- Despite the election of a conservative president, many voters actually supported measures to protect reproductive rights in various states.
- The discussion highlighted how generational perspectives on reproductive rights can influence voting behavior and community support systems.
- It's essential to recognize that people's daily struggles, like paying rent, often overshadow their concerns about abortion rights and reproductive health.
- We also touched on the importance of women's networks in supporting reproductive choices and how these networks can empower future generations.
- Lastly, we discussed how the rhetoric surrounding reproductive health often conflicts with the actual beliefs of the majority of people in the country.
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Additional Resources:
READ: Abortion: What does overturn of Roe v Wade mean? - BBC News
READ: Caleb Lines Website
WATCH: Why Do Religious Groups Care About Abortion? - Caleb Lines via TikTok
READ: 10 States Put Abortion Rights on the Ballot This Year. 7 Voted to Enshrine Protections
LISTEN: The Moonshine Jesus Show
READ: Analysis: How Abortion Rights Are Linked to Gender Equality | Best States | U.S. News
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