In brief: So much is going on in reproductive health, Dr. Leah Torres is back on the show to do a round-up of the latest. States are on a (continued) rampage and the most extreme anti-abortion bill ever has been… Read More ›
reproductive justice
Dispelling Anti-Abortion’s Faux Science w/ @ms_creilly #KatieSpeakShow Ep108 10/14/2017
In brief: The lovely Caroline Reilly joins me at the perfect time. She’s on to debunk anti-abortion faux “science” tropes just as a dangerous 20-week ban — based on repeatedly debunked “science” is sitting in the Senate waiting for a… Read More ›
Everything You Weren’t Told About Your Reproductive Health w/Dr. @LeahNTorres — #KatieSpeakShow Ep93 06/17/2017
In brief: The awesome Dr. Leah Torres joins me to talk everything you aren’t told about your reproductive health — contraception, self-managed miscarriages, what to expect from your physician as a trauma survivor and more. She’s frank, funny, and a… Read More ›
About #Abortion w/ @CarolSangerNYC — #KatieSpeakShow Ep88 05/13/2017
In brief: While we may not yet be living in “The Handmaid’s Tale” (seriously, get a Hulu trial and watch it if you haven’t read it), the groundwork is being implemented. Brilliant, delightful lawyer/author Carol Sanger is on for an… Read More ›
#NastyWomenVote & Surviving Survival w/@MaureenShaw & @NARAL’s @ilyseh — #KatieSpeakShow Ep60 10/29/2016
In brief: I’m really excited about this show. I’m pleased to bring you writer Maureen Shaw who has an essay in an amazing new book about moving past just surviving following sexual assault/abuse as well as Ilyse Hogue, president of… Read More ›
#NecessaryTrouble & Revolution w/@sarahljaffe — #KatieSpeakShow Ep50 08/20/2016
In brief: I’m thrilled to bring you Sarah Jaffe previewing her brand new, amazing book “Necessary Trouble: Americans in Revolt.” We talked about everything from what constitutes a revolution to why we’re both hopeful that right now is a special… Read More ›
Who is Served & Protected? w/@MsKellyMHayes & @elleiswrite — #KatieSpeakShow Ep30 03/26/2016
In brief: This week was a mixed bag week for human rights in our country. More bad than good. We won in TN by the narrowest possible margin; we lost in Indiana. North Carolina passed HB2, equating trans people with… Read More ›
#AppreciateProviders w/Proactive Prochoice Legislation — #KatieSpeakShow Ep28 03/12/2016
In brief: After the heavy discussion about the reality on the ground in Texas and the Whole Woman’s Health case at SCOTUS, I wanted to celebrate National Day of Appreciation for Abortion Providers (#NDAAP) by talking about pro-active legislation! You’ve… Read More ›
District Sentinel Radio — Episode 10, #StandWithPP #BeBoldEndHyde — (10/05/2015)
In brief: Great getting to be on with Sam and Sam! We talked the sham Planned Parenthood “hearing” and news/activism opportunities in reproductive rights and justice. Note: I’m a writer and radio host full time, providing much of my content… Read More ›
HuffPostLive Panel: Will The GOP Actually Defund #PlannedParenthood? (09/17/15)
In brief: My latest HuffPoLive panel! Note: I’m a writer and radio host full time, providing much of my content for free. If you can, consider supporting my work by becoming a patron at PATREON or making a one-time donation… Read More ›