Reproductive Left 7/5/16

Producer/Host: Abbie Strout

Issue: Social and political issues that impact our sexual and reproductive health produced by WERU in collaboration with Mabel Wadsworth Women’s Health Center – www.mabelwadsworth.org

Program Topic: The Burden is Undue with Andrea Irwin, JD

In June, the Supreme Court ruled in favor of Whole Woman's Health in the biggest abortion case in decades. On this episode, Andrea Irwin, executive director of Mabel Wadsworth Center, helps us understand what the ruling means and what implications it has for the future.

In our “Ask Mabel” segment, Lindsey Piper, WHNP answers questions about birth control and annual exams!

Guests:
Andrea Irwin, JD, Mabel Wadsworth Center
Lindsey Piper, WHNP, Mabel Wadsworth Center

Reproductive Left 6/7/16

Producer/Host: Abbie Strout

Issue: Social and political issues that impact our sexual and reproductive health produced by WERU in collaboration with Mabel Wadsworth Women’s Health Center –www.mabelwadsworth.org

Program Topic: An Abortion Story and Inspiring Remarks

On May 21, 2016, Mabel Wadsworth Center celebrated our 21st Annual Dinner and Auction honoring two inspiring and courageous leaders in reproductive rights: Dr. Paul Savidge and Kathy Kilrain del Rio. In this episode, we hear a client’s story about the amazing care she received from Dr. Savidge and the inspiring remarks from Kathy.

Guests:
Andrea Irwin, JD, Mabel Wadsworth Center
Catherine Frederick, Mabel Wadsworth Center Client
Kathy Kilrain del Rio, Maine Women’s Lobby

Reproductive Left 5/3/16

Producer/Host: Abbie Strout

Issue: Social and political issues that impact our sexual and reproductive health produced by WERU in collaboration with Mabel Wadsworth Women’s Health Center –www.mabelwadsworth.org.

Program Topic: Teaching Consent

Key Discussion Points:
a) How to talk about consent starting with young children.
b) Breaking down gender stereotypes.
c) How pop culture influences our understanding of consent.

Guests:
Brianna Bryant – Rape Response Service
Terry Marley-DeRosier, Mabel Wadsworth Women’s Health Center