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Extraordinary: The Fight for Reproductive Justice
Hosted by Big Din Productions · EN
A despair-free podcast about abortion & reproductive justice that looks to the past – to fuel our fight for the future. In this narrative show, host Carolyn Silveira dives into the stories of some of the people who have been doing incredible work to create positive change.
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The politics of motherhood around the world
Oct 200:45:20Tap to summarizeAbigail Leonard is an American journalist who was living in Japan when she become a mother. Noticing the differences between Japanese and American parenthood, she wrote Four Mothers to see what it was like to be a mother in other countries and cultures. She followed moms through their birth experiences and first years in Kenya, Japan, Finland, and the United States. What she found is that government policy profoundly shaped each woman's ability to manage--and occasionally even enjoy--bringing a new baby into their lives. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Transcribe →"All persons born or naturalized..."
Jun 2700:50:44Tap to summarizeToday, June 27th, the Supreme Court has released a decision that helps Donald Trump chip away at our 14th Amendment rights. What better day to publish our interview with Kris McDaniel Miccio, who has been touring as a speaker on the 14th Amendment and the urgency of understanding what it means for and to us. The conversation also explores how historical conceptions of gender, race, and rights continue to shape contemporary struggles for equality. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Transcribe →Frenchman, freedom fighter, & father of the abortion pill
Jun 600:09:20Tap to summarizeIn the 1980s, this French Jewish doctor who spent his teen years fighting Nazis developed RU-486, a.k.a. the abortion pill, a.k.a. mifepristone. We take a look at where he fits into the history of reproductive science and birth control, in honor of his recent passing at age 98. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Transcribe →Special episode! The mysteries of menstrual pain
May 2200:42:43Tap to summarizeThis week, I'm excited to introduce you to a new favorite show of mine: CRAMPED. Kate Helen Downey investigates the extreme period pain that she -- and millions of others -- have suffered from, with little to no help from medical science. And it's a delight to listen to. You can find the whole series at https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/cramped/id1778101696 and https://katehelendowney.substack.com/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Transcribe →Springtime Mini-sode
Apr 10, 202500:13:15Tap to summarizeThis Spring mini-episode is here to say, Hey, yeah, I *know* ... it's been ... a lot. And also to recommend some really amazing shows to add to your feed while we keep cooking up Season 2.Links & things mentioned:Book club for How Fascism Works: https://rhymeschemes.substack.com/p/introducing-the-read-along-how-fascismThe Cramped podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/cramped/id1778101696The Amplify Her podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-amplify-her-podcast/id1454328058And yes, Elizabeth Hinton does do good things. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Transcribe →The One with the Abortion Story
Nov 27, 202400:47:40Tap to summarizeWhen’s the last time you saw a movie or TV show with an abortion story? According to researcher Steph Herold, it’s probably more recently than you think! We discuss the surprisingly long history of abortion stories on screen, as well as how they impact our perceptions and politics. We’ll cover everything from ‘Sex & the City’ to 'Yellowstone,' ‘Knocked Up’ to 'BoJack Horseman'. See links & resources mentioned in this episode at: https://theextraordinarypodcast.substack.com/GuestSteph Herold, MPH is an award-winning activist and social scientist with a background in abortion care, abortion funds, and reproductive health advocacy. She currently is a Researcher at ANSIRH where she studies depictions of abortion on American film and television with the Abortion Onscreen program.Find Us Online- Website: https://shows.acast.com/extraordinary-the-fight-for-reproductive-justice- Substack: https://theextraordinarypodcast.substack.com/- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/the_extraordinary_podcast - Merch: https://theextraordinarypodcast.substack.com/Credits- Host & Producer: Carolyn Silveira. Website: www.carolynsilveira.com, Instagram: @cmoneycmonster Substack: https://rhymeschemes.substack.com - Theme music: Katrina Zemrak- Cover art: Mauricio DiazAbout UsExtra+Ordinary is a despair-free podcast about abortion & reproductive justice that looks to the past – to fuel our fight for the future. Join host Carolyn Silveira, a writer and social justice advocate, for inspiring stories of the people and moments that changed history, giving women (and all people) more control over our bodies and lives. From an evangelical doctor who became an abortion provider to “nice housewives” who risked jail time to help other women, we’ll learn how ordinary people can do extraordinary things. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Transcribe →"You are not giving up, and neither am I."
Nov 15, 202400:23:17Tap to summarizeIn our first episode following the 2024 election, we reflect on what happened by turning again to this podcast's patron saint, Rebecca's Solnit. Carolyn shares Solnit’s message after the election, how it compares with her 2004 election analysis, and we get specific about the real wins abortion & reproductive rights made. We ground ourselves in the long timeline of history and emphasize that whatever part you choose to play in what's to come, you are needed. Highlights:00:48 Rebecca Solnit's Election-Night Message of Hope04:11 The Spiral of Progress and Personal Reflections05:17 Organizing and Activism in the Trump Era06:48 The Birth of the Podcast08:58 From Past to Present14:51 My Reactions & Reasons for Hope18:14 The Comstock Act and Legislative EffortsFor links to this episode's sources and further reading, please visit https://theextraordinarypodcast.substack.com/.Find Us Online- Website: https://shows.acast.com/extraordinary-the-fight-for-reproductive-justice- Substack: https://theextraordinarypodcast.substack.com/- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/the_extraordinary_podcast - Merch: https://theextraordinarypodcast.substack.com/Credits- Host & Producer: Carolyn Silveira. Website: www.carolynsilveira.com Instagram: @cmoneycmonster Substack: https://rhymeschemes.substack.com - Editor: Carolyn Silveira- Theme music: Katrina Zemrak- Cover art: Mauricio DiazAdditional music in this episode: Future Ambient (loop ver.3) by AudioCoffee -- https://freesound.org/s/762747/ -- License: Attribution NonCommercial 4.0Kinesis Stellae - Lead by Vrymaa -- https://freesound.org/s/767437/ -- License: Creative Commons 0About UsExtra+Ordinary is a despair-free podcast about abortion & reproductive justice that looks to the past – to fuel our fight for the future. Join host Carolyn Silveira, a writer and social justice advocate, for inspiring stories of the people and moments that changed history, giving women (and all people) more control over our bodies and lives. From an evangelical doctor who became an abortion provider to “nice housewives” who risked jail time to help other women, we’ll learn how ordinary people can do extraordinary things. See bonus content at: The Extra+Ordinary Podcast Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Transcribe →Professor Ziegler explains it all
Oct 10, 202400:42:20Tap to summarizeIn this episode of Extra+Ordinary: The Fight for Reproductive Justice, host Carolyn Silveira interviews Mary Ziegler, a legal historian and expert on the American abortion debate. They explore the legal history of abortion from the 1800s to the present, and how it evolved along with changes in medical science, politics, and the Supreme Court.00:00 Introduction to Extra+Ordinary Episode 700:52 Zooming Out: The Legal Perspective on Reproductive Justice03:07 Historical Context: Abortion Laws in the 19th Century06:43 The Evolution of Abortion Laws and Movements13:51 The Impact of Roe v. Wade and Subsequent Legal Battles23:43 The Role of the AMA and Medical Community28:51 Current and Future Legal LandscapeGuestOur guest, Professor Mary Ziegler, is one of the world's leading authorities on the legal history of the American abortion debate.Today, she works as a Guggenheim Fellow and Martin Luther King Professor of Law at the University of California, Davis.Find Us Online- Website: https://shows.acast.com/extraordinary-the-fight-for-reproductive-justice- Substack: https://theextraordinarypodcast.substack.com/- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/the_extraordinary_podcast - Merch: https://theextraordinarypodcast.substack.com/Credits- Host & Producer: Carolyn Silveira. Website: www.carolynsilveira.com, Instagram: @cmoneycmonster Substack: https://rhymeschemes.substack.com - Editor: Carolyn Silveira & Jennifer Bassett - Theme music: Katrina Zemrak- Cover art: Mauricio DiazAbout UsExtra+Ordinary is a despair-free podcast about abortion & reproductive justice that looks to the past – to fuel our fight for the future. Join host Carolyn Silveira, a writer and social justice advocate, for inspiring stories of the people and moments that changed history, giving women (and all people) more control over our bodies and lives. From an evangelical doctor who became an abortion provider to “nice housewives” who risked jail time to help other women, we’ll learn how ordinary people can do extraordinary things. See bonus content at: https://theextraordinarypodcast.substack.com/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Transcribe →The student who took down a state law
Sep 19, 202400:51:19Tap to summarizeWe're back from our summer vacation! In this episode, we discuss recent news, including Kamala Harris's debate and the story of Amber Nicole Thurman, before meeting Emma Donnelly, a college student who took on the state of Maine. Where the Purdue students in our last episode had smooth sailing with the winds of administrative support at their backs, Emma found her campaign for campus vending machines dead on arrival thanks to a century-old law that forbade selling potions at carnivals. Note: Not appropriate for young listeners. Find Us Online- Substack: https://theextraordinarypodcast.substack.com/- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/the_extraordinary_podcast Credits- Host & Producer: Carolyn Silveira. Website: www.carolynsilveira.com, Instagram: @cmoneycmonster Substack: https://rhymeschemes.substack.com - Producer: Jennifer Bassett, Big Din Productions Website: www.bigdinproductions.com - Editor: Carolyn Silveira - Theme music: Katrina Zemrak- Cover art: Mauricio DiazAbout UsExtra+Ordinary is a despair-free podcast about abortion & reproductive justice that looks to the past – to fuel our fight for the future. Join host Carolyn Silveira, a writer and social justice advocate, for inspiring stories of the people and moments that changed history, giving women (and all people) more control over our bodies and lives. From an evangelical doctor who became an abortion provider to “nice housewives” who risked jail time to help other women, we’ll learn how ordinary people can do extraordinary things. See bonus content at: https://theextraordinarypodcast.substack.com/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Transcribe →From Italy to Indiana: Contraception at the push of a button
Aug 1, 202400:31:50Tap to summarizeIn our last episode, we learned how hard it was to get the FDA to approve Plan B for over-the-counter sales. Now we’ll meet four women who have made sure it is both affordable and accessible in their community. Andrea DeMaria is a public health researcher at Purdue University who leads study-abroad programs in Italy that focus on women’s reproductive health. She and her students wanted to replicate the pharmacy vending machines they observed in Florence on Purdue’s campus. The university's administration was supportive and 2 machines began offering condoms, Covid tests, ibuprofen, and, most importantly (because it works better the sooner it's taken), Plan B. Two vending machines quickly became eight! How does this fly in a conservative state like Indiana, and will other universities follow their lead? 00:00 Introduction to Extraordinary Podcast00:53 From Plan B’s past … to Plan B today02:39 Meet Dr. Andrea DeMaria03:41 Pharmacy Vending Machines in Italy06:13 Bringing the Idea to Purdue08:29 Student Involvement and Impact11:38 Excitement About the Machines14:32 Use and Impact of the Vending Machines22:46 Future Goals and Broader ImpactGuestOur guest Dr. Andrea DeMaria is a professor in the Department of Public Health and Senior Director, Applied Research & Evaluation at March of Dimes. We spoke to students Sophia Patel, Haley Sidorowicz, and Zoe Baker.Find Us Online- Substack: https://theextraordinarypodcast.substack.com/- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/the_extraordinary_podcast Credits- Host & Producer: Carolyn Silveira. Website: www.carolynsilveira.com, Instagram: @cmoneycmonster Substack: https://rhymeschemes.substack.com - Producer: Jennifer Bassett, Big Din Productions Website: www.bigdinproductions.com - Editor: Carolyn Silveira & Jennifer Bassett - Mixing: Max Liebman - Theme music: Katrina Zemrak- Cover art: Mauricio DiazAbout UsExtra+Ordinary is a despair-free podcast about abortion & reproductive justice that looks to the past – to fuel our fight for the future. Join host Carolyn Silveira, a writer and social justice advocate, for inspiring stories of the people and moments that changed history, giving women (and all people) more control over our bodies and lives. From an evangelical doctor who became an abortion provider to “nice housewives” who risked jail time to help other women, we’ll learn how ordinary people can do extraordinary things. See bonus content at: https://theextraordinarypodcast.substack.com/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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