The Morning After from Pro-Choice Ohio
202 episodes - English - Latest episode: almost 3 years ago - ★★★★ - 26 ratingsEach Thursday, the staff of Pro-Choice Ohio discuss reproductive rights, health care policy, and sexual politics.
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Running out the clock
December 02, 2016 18:20 - 20 minutes - 28.7 MBThis week, Kellie, Jaime, and Gabe discuss a potential 20-week abortion ban being voted on during the end of the 2016 legislative calendar. Email your Ohio state legislators to halt this abortion ban. In September, Ohio Right to Life indicated to the Cleveland Plain Dealer that they intended to try to pass Senate Bill 127, which bans abortion at 20 weeks. There were 20,976 abortions performed in Ohio in 2015, but only 2% of all abortions reported were at 20 weeks are later. Anecdotal eviden...
Thanks from Patients to Advocates
November 24, 2016 18:28 - 43 minutes - 59.1 MBThis week, Kellie and Gabe sat down with the participants in Patients to Advocates, a fellowship program sponsored by NARAL Pro-Choice Ohio Foundation, New Voices Cleveland, Ohio Religious Coalition for Reproductive Choice, and Preterm. Their work has involved a variety of efforts to talk to their community about the importance of abortion access. As a group, they were a part of the All Access concert in Cleveland this September to share a poem about their experiences. More recently, they w...
Rise and Grind
November 17, 2016 18:31 - 48 minutes - 66.1 MBThis week, Randi, Jaime, and Gabe discuss the plan to fight back. After an abysmal 2016 election, pro-choice Ohioans are not giving up. On November 16th, they literally surrounded the Ohio Statehouse in protest, forming a line of 400 protesters along Broad street, High Street, State Street, and 3rd Avenue.
The end of days… for the 2016 election.
November 03, 2016 18:33 - 31 minutes - 43.4 MBThis week, Randi, Jaime, and Gabe discuss the end of days… for the 2016 election cycle. As Secretary Clinton works to become the first woman to win the presidency, the Cincinnati Enquirer to an unprecedented step in reaffirming their endorsement of her. The Enquirer also ran an op-ed from state Rep. John Becker, a conservative who embodies the Trump campaign on every issue. He pushed Trump’s lies about abortion: Trump is the candidate who is supporting pro-life issues, supports the Second...
Trump’s shocking behavior
October 13, 2016 18:35 - 37 minutes - 52 MBThis week, Randi, Jaime, and Gabe discuss the shocking revelations about Donald Trump as multiple women have come forward to confirm his claim that he assaults people by grabbing their crotch and forcibly kissing them without consent.
VP Debate wrap-up
October 06, 2016 18:38 - 33 minutes - 45.9 MBThis week, Randi, Jaime, and Gabe discuss this week’s vice presidential debate. Tim Kaine made many excellent points, including some terrific answers on abortion. We support Roe v. Wade. We support the constitutional right of American women to consult their own conscience, their own supportive partner, their own minister, but then make their own decision about pregnancy. That’s something we trust American women to do that. Mike Pence gets the Walk of Shame for denying many statements both...
Debate #1 wrap-up
September 30, 2016 18:40 - 43 minutes - 60.2 MBThis week, Randi, Jaime, and Gabe discuss this week’s presidential debate. Hillary Clinton destroyed Donald Trump in the debate as he bloviated through 90 minutes on Monday night. Secretary Clinton got the That’s What She Said of the week for turning a criticism from Trump into a win: I think Donald just criticized me for preparing for this debate. And yes, I did. And you know what else I prepared for? I prepared to be president. Donald gets the Walk of Shame for his criticism of former Mi...
Presidential debate tonight
September 26, 2016 18:42 - 36 minutes - 49.9 MBThis week, Randi, Jaime, and Gabe discuss tonight’s presidential debate. Hillary Clinton and Donald Trump will meet for the first face-to-face event of the 2016 General Election. While we’re not expecting any questions on abortion (they should ask, they just never do) we’ll be live-tweeting. Follow us at @ProChoiceOH.
All Access for Abortion in Ohio
September 15, 2016 18:49 - 32 minutes - 44.5 MBThis week, Randi, Jaime, and Gabe discuss the All Access concert. On Sept. 10th, abortion rights supporters gathered in Cleveland for a night of music, comedy, and entertainment.
New initiative to ban all abortions in Ohio
September 08, 2016 16:09 - 31 minutes - 18.1 MBDescription: This week, Randi, Jaime, and Gabe discuss yesterday’s Commander in Chief Forum, sponsored by the Iraq and Afghanistan Veterans Association (IAVA.org). Hillary Clinton expressed urgency in assisting active-duty and veteran members of the military to reduce rates of sexual assault and suicide. Donald Trump said that rape in the military was due to men and women serving together in uniform. In Ohio news, a new ballot initiative was filed with the Ohio Attorney General’s office...
The return of NARAL’s The Morning After!
September 01, 2016 18:52 - 39 minutes - 54 MBWe’re back! After a summer hiatus, we’re thrilled to return to NARAL’s The Morning After, a weekly podcast to discuss sexual politics in Ohio and across the country. This week, Randi, Jaime, and Gabe discuss Donald Trump and his hate-filled rant that followed a trip to Mexico. His anti-immigrant rage reached epic proportions last night. We’re reminded that his candidacy is endorsed by US Senator Rob Portman and Ohio Right to Life. During our summer break, three major events occured: Toled...
Black Lives Matter & the value of responsible police
July 13, 2016 16:02 - 1 hour - 38.9 MBDescription: This week, Randi, Jaime, and Gabe discuss recent murders of Black men Alton Sterling and Phillando Castille and five Dallas Police Officers Lorne Ahrens, Michael Krol, Michael Smith, Brent Thompson, and Patrick Zamarripa. We firmly support the #BlackLivesMatter movement, but also recognize the contributions of law enforcement in keeping abortion clinics safe. The Columbus Police Department was represented twice during the hearings on the new Columbus clinic protection ord...
Black Lives Matter & the value of responsible police
July 13, 2016 16:02 - 1 hour - 38.9 MBDescription: This week, Randi, Jaime, and Gabe discuss recent murders of Black men Alton Sterling and Phillando Castille and five Dallas Police Officers Lorne Ahrens, Michael Krol, Michael Smith, Brent Thompson, and Patrick Zamarripa. We firmly support the #BlackLivesMatter movement, but also recognize the contributions of law enforcement in keeping abortion clinics safe. The Columbus Police Department was represented twice during the hearings on the new Columbus clinic protection ord...
Supreme Court Justice
June 29, 2016 18:56 - 31 minutes - 42.6 MBThis week, Randi, Annie, and Gabe celebrated the Whole Woman’s Health victory! The 5-3 decision from the US Supreme Court struck down abortion restrictions in Texas. This decision should create a path for better outcomes in fights over reproductive rights in other states.
Columbus Passes Clinic Protection!
June 23, 2016 18:58 - 42 minutes - 58.2 MBThis week, Jaime and Gabe were joined by Stephanie from Women Have Options — Ohio. They discussed this week’s meeting of Columbus City Council and the new Ordinance 1458, which will provide protection for health care workers and patients to access reproductive health care facilities. Council member Elizabeth Brown introduced the proposal two weeks ago, and council heard testimony last week. On Monday, council held a press conference to discuss the measure.
Protect clinic access
June 16, 2016 17:06 - 54 minutes - 32 MBDescription: This week, Jaime and Gabe were joined by Amanda from ProChoiceCats.com. They discussed Tuesday’s meeting of the Columbus City Council to hear testimony on Ordinance 1458, which will provide protection for health care workers and patients to access reproductive health care facilities. Council members Mitchell Brown, Elizabeth Brown, Pricilla Tyson, Shannon Hardin, & Jaiza Page listened to 90 minutes of statements from proponents, including Jaime and Amanda. https://youtu....
Hillary Clinton, Nominee for President
June 08, 2016 19:00 - 38 minutes - 53.5 MBThis week, Randi, Jaime, and Gabe discussed this week’s primary elections as Hillary Clinton earns enough delegates to become the first woman presumptive Democratic nominee!
DeWine’s follies
June 02, 2016 16:56 - 40 minutes - 23.6 MBDescription: This week, Randi, Jaime, and Gabe discussed several Ohio lawsuits currently pending, and one that just found closure. Ohio Attorney General Mike DeWinewas ordered to pay $45,000 to the legal team representing Planned Parenthood. DeWine accused Planned Parenthood of mishandling fetal tissue (they weren’t) and threatened to enforce a vague law (he couldn’t). The lawsuit was settled this week. In a different case, U.S. District Judge Michael R. Barrett will hear arguments in h...
The state of choice
May 27, 2016 17:05 - 38 minutes - 22.4 MBDescription: This week, Randi, Jaime, and Gabe discussed our new report: the State of Choice. Compiled by our researcher Erica Duff, this new study looks at multiple factors impacting women’s access to abortion care, preventive and prenatal health care, and comprehensive sex education. Also in the news, a federal judge temporarily blocked the defunding of Planned Parenthood in Ohio, Oklahoma attempted a total abortion ban, and Indiana’s court of appeals heard arguments to free Pur...
Wendy Davis visit
May 23, 2016 17:07 - 21 minutes - 12.5 MBDescription: This week, Randi, Jaime, and Gabe discussed the visit from Wendy Davis. She has become a leading voice in the fight against Targeted Regulation of Abortion Providers (TRAP laws). In the Statehouse, the fight against a new form of restrictions on abortion providers continues. Jaime and Rabbi Eric Woodward testified against restrictions on medical waste providers in front of an Ohio Senate committee this week.
Planned Parenthood sues Ohio!
May 13, 2016 19:05 - 30 minutes - 41.9 MBThis week, Randi, and Gabe discuss Planned Parenthood‘s lawsuit against the state of Ohio. When John Kasich defunded Planned Parenthood this February, he violated their right to due process and free speech. Jaime Miracle isn’t on today’s episode because she is in Washington DC to advocate for the #ActForWomen. The federal legislation will reverse the damage done by restrictions on abortion providers enacted by multiple states. Restrictions that the bill will block include Ohio’s forced ultr...
Trump is the GOP nominee
May 06, 2016 16:04 - 53 minutes - 30.8 MBDescription: This week, Randi, Gabe, and Jaime discuss the end of the road for Ted Cruz and John Kasich. https://youtu.be/pa7kHSU6YXs With all others out of the race, Donald Trump claims the Republican nomination. He celebrated with a taco bowl and a blatant pander to Latinos. The annual White House Correspondents’ Dinner was hilarious as the president didn’t pull any punches in mocking the media and everyone running for president in 2016. https://youtu.be/hA5ezR0Kh80 ...
Prince and Beyoncé
April 29, 2016 19:10 - 42 minutes - 58.7 MBThis week, Randi, Gabe, and Jaime reflected on one of the most important weeks in music history. With the death of Prince and the release of Beyoncé’s newest album, Lemonade, there was a terrific passing of the torch from one of the greatest stars (both feminists!) to another.
Kasich, Rape, and Alcohol
April 21, 2016 19:21 - 41 minutes - 57.2 MBThis week, Randi, Gabe and Jaime discuss the comments from John Kasich on sexual assault.
Freedom of Choice Ohio Advocacy Day
April 14, 2016 19:22 - 33 minutes - 45.4 MBThis week, Gabe and Jaime reviewed the Freedom of Choice Advocacy Day, which was Wednesday, April 13. The event featured our own Kellie Copeland, who rocked the signature hat of Lizz Winstead’s Lady Parts Justice.
Star Wars Rogue One
April 08, 2016 19:22 - 23 minutes - 32.4 MBThis week, Gabe and Jaime are super excited for Star Wars: Rogue One. The trailer for the new movie was released yesterday, and it looks amazing. The trailer introduces a new female character, Jyn Erso; passes the Bechdel Test; and has all the fan boys up in arms.
FDA Ruling and the Continuing Presidential Campaigns
April 01, 2016 19:25 - 30 minutes - 42.3 MBThis week, Randi and Jaime talk about the new FDA protocol for Mifeprex (aka “the abortion pill”) and how it has increased access to medication abortion in Ohio. Back in 2004 the Ohio Legislature decided that they knew better than physicians and forced Ohio abortion providers to use an outdated, draconian protocol that increased side effects and costs of the medication abortion procedure. Now with the FDA releasing a new official protocol women in Ohio will be able to get a medication abort...
Rally in Dayton
March 24, 2016 19:27 - 39 minutes - 54 MBThis week, Randi, Gabe, and Jaime talk about a pro-choice rally in Dayton outside Women’s Med Center. NARAL Pro-Choice Ohio joined other abortion rights activists to counter a demonstration that was part of the anti-choice “4o Days for Life.”
Hillary wins Ohio!
March 17, 2016 19:39 - 40 minutes - 55.5 MBThis week, Randi, Jaime, and Gabe talk about the Ohio primary. Both Hillary Clinton and Bernie Sanders were in Columbus the Sunday before Ohio’s primary election. They each addressed the Ohio Democratic Party and appeared on CNN from a town hall at The Ohio State University.
Register for lobby day
March 11, 2016 15:29 - 30 minutes - 18 MBDescription: Freedom of Choice Ohio Lobby Day April 13, 2016 REGISTER HERE Ohio Gov. John Kasich has just signed one of the most sweeping anti-choice laws in the nation—one that could have devastating implications for public health services across the state. To respond, Freedom of Choice Ohio will hold our annual Advocacy Day on April 13, 2016. This year, Ohio women and men will gather at the Ohio Statehouse to demand an end to the anti-woman agenda pushed by Governor Kasich and the l...
Columbus abortion clinic vandalized
March 10, 2016 19:45 - 30 minutes - 42.2 MBThis week, Randi and Gabe went to Cleveland to join Annie. Annie Kroll is our resident goofball / puppeteer / field organizer. She dressed up for International Women’s Day. We discussed recent vandalism at the Planed Parenthood abortion clinic in Columbus. Red paint was found scrawled across the building reading “SATAN DEN OF BABYKILLERS GOD SEE ALLLL (sic) Mark 9:14”.
SCOTUS Rally for Whole Woman’s Health
March 04, 2016 19:49 - 54 minutes - 74.5 MBThis week, Randi, Jaime, and Gabe talk about the rally during oral arguments for Whole Woman’s Health v. Hellerstedt. The case is a challenge to Texas abortion restrictions because they place an undue burden on abortion providers. If WWH wins, the case could create legal precedent to challenge similar rules in Ohio.
Getting ready for Whole Woman’s Health
February 25, 2016 19:51 - 37 minutes - 51.7 MBThis week, Randi, Jaime, and Gabe discuss Whole Woman’s Health v. Hellerstedt(formerly Cole). The case will receive oral arguments in the US Supreme Court on March 2, 2016. WWH is challenging Texas abortion restrictions because they place an undue burden on abortion providers. If WWH wins, the case could create legal precedent to challenge similar rules in Ohio.
SCOTUS Update and URGE Event
February 18, 2016 19:54 - 42 minutes - 57.8 MBThis week, John Kasich is trying to decide when in the presidential election calendar to sign the bill to defund Planned Parenthood. Jaime joined students from URGE in condemning the defunding; and she called for additional hearings for House Bill 408, to create an abortion clinic buffer zone. Stay tuned after the show to hear the remarks from their media event. Finally, we look to the US Supreme Court. With the sudden passing of Justice Antonin Scalia, the possibility of a new SCOTUS nomi...
Ohio House debate on Planned Parenthood
February 12, 2016 19:56 - 11 minutes - 16 MBThis week, the Ohio House held the final vote on defunding Planned Parenthood, approving Senate changes to the bill 58-32. With that vote, the bill goes to John Kasich’s desk for a signature. The vote was delayed from January 27 because of a last-minute Senate amendment and because the House decided to adjourn on that day. The result was the final vote wouldn’t happen until February 10, one day after the New Hampshire primary. Kasich will sign the bill as he begins his campaign to win over ...
From Iowa to New Hampshire
February 04, 2016 19:54 - 39 minutes - 53.6 MBThis week, Jaime, Randi, and Gabe discussed tonight’s Democratic debate. Only Secretary Clinton and Senator Sanders are remaining in that race. We look back at Iowa and forward to next week’s New Hampshire primary. Also next week, an Ohio House committee will hear testimony on new abortion clinic buffer legislation. The full House will cast a final vote on defunding Planned Parenthood, which John Kasich has pledged to sign before the South Carolina primary.
Planned Parenthood defunded
January 28, 2016 19:57 - 38 minutes - 53.1 MBThis week, Jaime, Randi, and Gabe discussed this week’s Ohio Senate vote to defund Planned Parenthood. Because of a suspicious series of events, the Senate delayed their vote and House adjourned before they could vote to concur with the amended bill. Instead of the bill going directly to John Kasich, it’s on hold until a Feb. 9 House vote. Hillary Clinton gets this week’s That’s What She Said for her call on John Kasich to veto the bill: “It’s time for Governor Kasich to put the health and ...
First anti-choice hearings of 2016
January 21, 2016 19:59 - 31 minutes - 42.9 MBThis week, Jaime, Randi, and Gabe discussed the latest hearing at the Ohio Statehouse. The House Health Committee heard sponsor testimony on two bills to regulate how abortion providers handle biological tissue after an abortion. Rep. Kyle Koehler gets our Walk of Shame this week for comparing abortion with slavery and 9/11 in his sponsor testimony. We also discuss Bernie Sanders’ claim that NARAL and Planned Parenthood are part of the “establishment” he’s fighting to become president.
Hillary says #EndHyde
January 14, 2016 20:07 - 36 minutes - 50.8 MBThis week, Jaime, Randi, and Gabe discussed Planned Parenthood’s endorsement of Hillary Clinton. Secretary Clinton gets this week’s That’s What She Said for her opposition to the Hyde Amendment. John Kasich earns this week’s Walk of Shame for his insensitive comments on maternity leave — he thinks women shouldn’t get time off, but should work online from home. Gov. Kasich will be in tonight’s final GOP debate.
Starting 2016 with a shout: Hillary for President
January 07, 2016 20:12 - 49 minutes - 68.3 MBFor the first show of the year, Randi, Annie, and Gabe have a lot to discuss. Hillary Clinton was endorsed for president by NARAL Pro-Choice America PAC. Our first That’s What She Said award of 2016 goes to NARAL’s national president, Ilyse Hogue. She wrote a Top 5 list of reasons to support Hillary. Democratic National Committee Debbie Wasserman Schultz stirred things up in a New York Times interview, calling younger generations “complacent” on abortion rights. Congress voted to restrict...
Starting 2016 with a shout! Hillary for president
January 07, 2016 17:05 - 49 minutes - 28.3 MBDescription: For the first show of the year, Randi, Annie, and Gabe have a lot to discuss. Hillary Clinton was endorsed for president by NARAL Pro-Choice America PAC. Our first That’s What She Said award of 2016 goes to NARAL’s national president, Ilyse Hogue. She wrote a Top 5 list of reasons to support Hillary. Democratic National Committee Debbie Wasserman Schultz stirred things up in a New York Times interview, calling younger generations “complacent” on abortion rights. Con...
Last Podcast of 2015: New Year’s Eve
December 31, 2015 20:23 - 41 minutes - 57.4 MBFor the last show of the year, Jaime, Kellie, and Gabe review the year in abortion rights in Ohio.
Yet another GOP Debate…
December 17, 2015 20:26 - 28 minutes - 39.3 MBThis week, Jaime, Randi, and Gabe discussed the 5th GOP Debate of 2015. There were no winners…. We’ll also review the recent allegations made by Ohio Attorney General Mike DeWine. He gets the Walk of Shame award for the week.
Violent Rhetoric Begets Violence
December 10, 2015 20:25 - 22 minutes - 30.3 MBThis week, NARAL Pro-Choice Ohio and ProgressOhio hosted a press conference with Rep. Stephanie Howse and Rep. Michelle Lepore-Hagan to oppose the violent rhetoric that permeates the anti-choice movement. They also unveiled newly introduced legislation, House Bill 408, to address harassment of doctors, patients, and staff at Ohio’s nine abortion clinics. In this week’s episode of NARAL’s The Morning After, Gabe sits down with Kellie Copeland and Sandy Theis to discuss the need for a legisla...
Shooting at Colorado Planned Parenthood and the need for responsible language
December 04, 2015 15:36 - 1 hour - 34.7 MBDescription: This week, Randi, Jaime, and Gabe discuss the shooting at a Colorado Planned Parenthood that left three dead. NARAL Pro-Choice Ohio called for political leaders to use more responsible language to discuss abortion, physicians and the women who choose to terminate a pregnancy.
NARAL’s Thanksgiving Podcast
November 25, 2015 14:40 - 1 hour - 86.7 MBThis week, Randi, Jaime, and Gabe discuss Randi’s recent recording with New Voices, a leading organization fighting for Reproductive Justice. We also look at a new report by the AP that exposed John Kasich‘s role in crafting abortion restrictions in Ohio as early as 2012. The Ohio House passed a bill to defund Planned Parenthood. We look at how the debate and vote went down. Jaime also brought up Kasich’s proposed — and cancelled — Department of Judeo-Christian Propaganda.
NARAL and New Voices: a podcast on reproductive justice
November 19, 2015 16:07 - 42 minutes - 24.4 MBDescription: This week, Randi talked with La’Tasha Mayes and Jasmine Burnett of New Voices Pittsburgh. They’re working to bring Reproductive Justice to Western Pennsylvania and Northeast Ohio and beyond. Reproductive Justice is their innovative framework to engage Black women and girls in local, national and global movement-building for human rights, racial and gender justice. Their discussion began with an exploration of Reproductive Justice as a concept, significantly different than...
Even more hearings to defund Planned Parenthood…
November 05, 2015 14:39 - 29 minutes - 41.2 MBThis week, Randi, Jaime, and Gabe discuss the latest hearing to defund Planned Parenthood in Ohio (yes, another bill). This week, the Ohio House committee on Community and Family Advancement heard testimony from witnesses opposed to the plan to ban Planned Parenthood from administering programs using public grant money. The grants fund HIV/AIDS testing, breast & cervical cancer screenings, infant mortality reduction, infertility treatment, assistance for rape survivors, and comprehensive sex...
The Debate, Defunding, and Abortion Access Without Apology
October 29, 2015 14:27 - 1 hour - 85.3 MBThis week, Randi, Jaime, and Gabe discuss the 3rd GOP debate. Last night, 10 candidates slugged it out on CNBC. Did you see a clear winner? (We didn’t.) The Ohio Senate voted to defund Planned Parenthood. We’ll review the hearing and floor vote to pass SB 214. Ohio Sen. Pres. Keith Faber gets our Walk of Shame award this week. The 20-week abortion ban bill is still being considered by the legislature. One patient, Sheva, spoke to the media this week to tell her story. Sheva had to terminat...
Podcast Quickie: This week’s defunding hearings
October 15, 2015 14:36 - 3 minutes - 5.46 MBThis week, the NARAL Pro-Choice Ohio staff are busy putting on Comedy for Choice shows in Columbus and Cleveland. What do you do when you’re busy? Have a quickie! Gabe briefly discusses the defunding hearings that took place this week. Ohio Senate President Keith Faber led the charge against Ohio’s largest dedicated provider of women’s health care. He gets the Walk of Shame for sacrificing AIDS prevention, cancer screenings and treatment, infertility treatment, infant mortality reduction, ...