The A Files: A Secret History of Abortion

The A Files: A Secret History of Abortion

Welcome to The A Files: A Secret History of Abortion! Here’s the first thing you need to know: Everything you’ve been taught about abortion is wrong. And the real truth is fascinating, frustrating, and key for every one of us to understand in 2024 and beyond. In this series, Renee Bracey Sherman and Regina Mahone—reproductive justice experts and friends—unpack the hidden history of this very common practice, from ancient Greek methods to the anti-Black roots of abortion bans in the U.S. Plus, some of the smartest people we know stop by to drop wisdom, and Renee and Regina start a little book club for all of us. Enjoy, and remember: As Renee says, Everyone loves someone who’s had an abortion.

Episodes

February 28, 2024 38 mins

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Thanks so much for joining us this season. Everyone loves someone who had an abortion! <3 

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For episode notes, transcripts, and further reading and resources, visit The A Files website. 

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Everyone loves someone who had an abortion! 

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February 14, 2024 40 mins

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Everyone loves someone who had an abortion! 

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February 7, 2024 39 mins

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Everyone loves someone who had an abortion! 

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January 31, 2024 39 mins

Unsafe abortion mentions: 3:17-3:31 and 4:02 - 4:24

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Everyone loves someone who had an abortion! 

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January 24, 2024 41 mins

For episode notes, transcripts, and further reading and resources, visit The A Files website. 

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Everyone loves someone who had an abortion! 

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For episode notes, transcripts, and further reading and resources, visit The A Files website. 

Follow Renee on Instagram and X (Twitter) 

Follow Regina on Instagram and X (Twitter) 

Follow The Meteor on all platforms and visit our website to learn more. 

Everyone loves someone who had an abortion! 

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For episode notes, transcripts, and further reading and resources, visit The A Files website. 

Follow Renee on Instagram and X (Twitter) 

Follow Regina on Instagram and X (Twitter) 

Follow The Meteor on all platforms and visit our website to learn more. 

Everyone loves someone who had an abortion! 

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The first two episodes of The A Files premiere on January 17th.

For episode notes, transcripts, and further reading and resources, visit The A Files website. 

 

 

 

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