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I am so thankful to have Joyce Arthur, Executive Director of the Abortion Rights Coalition of Canada, on for a second time on this Podcast. Joyce has been very open with me answering all my questions!

In this episode, Joyce responds to the issues raised by Jakki Jeffs of the Alliance for Life Ontario - specifically, Joyce responds to the research and other points raised by Jakki. My hope is both of these conversations can help you navigate your opinions on the topic of abortion.

CHECK OUT MY ENTIRE SERIES ON ABORTION -- https://www.thestrongandfreepodcast.com/category/the-abortion-series/


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Tired of watching the nightly news turn into a slugfest? 

Me too.

I'm sure you have had those moments that changed or altered your perspective on a topic. It might have been a comment, an article, a book, or a Podcast (shameless plug)! In today's media coverage, it can be challenging to understand different ideas and interpretations when the nightly news allows for only a few minutes at most of actual discussion. 

I created the Strong and Free Podcast to explore news topics by gathering multiple perspectives together and allowing people and organizations to discuss their opinions with detail. This allows for a nuanced conversation. It also means putting aside my own bias to explore these to the fullest. It means making all guests feel welcomed to share their opinions safely, without fear that the host will paint them into a corner, or make them sound incoherent. I want this place to be truly safe. I believe everyone, even those I disagree with, deserve to be treated with respect and to be on the Podcast to share their perspective. It also means having a concrete discussion on issues and determining the best way forward.

You might be asking why. And the answer is simple: I believe conversations are how we can shape our future. As long as we restore thoughtful approaches to the biggest issues of our time our conversations will have deep, valuable meaning. And, we enrich our own opinion.

In order to build our stance we must consider the best evidence against it. 

My name is Christopher Balkaran. I hope you enjoy this content.


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