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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.

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Politics

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

By  Reset Team
   

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

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