<i>"It's interesting how relevant these conversations remain today."</i> - Jennie Wetter<br /><br />Join 80s TV Ladies hosts Susan Lambert Hatem and Sharon Johnson with guest Jennie Wetter, director of the RePros Fight Back Initiative at the Population Institute, as they explore the groundbreaking two-part 'Maude' episodes addressing abortion - Maude's Dilemma, Part 1 and 2.<br /><br />They discuss the historical context of reproductive rights in America, the impact of the Roe v. Wade decision, and the portrayal of women's healthcare on television before and after its airing. The episode dives into the relevance of these discussions in today's political climate, offering insights on supporting reproductive rights. Featuring reflections on impactful pop culture moments, this conversation underscores how far we’ve come and the battles still ahead.<br /><br /><b>AUDIOOGRAPHY</b><br />Find RePROs Fight Back Podcast at <a href="https://www.reprosfightback.com" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Reprosfightback.com</a><br />   - FInd them on major podcast platforms and socials under "RePROs Fight Back"<br /><br />Find Shout Your Abortion at<a href="https://www.shoutyourabortion.com" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener"> ShoutYourAbortion.com</a><br />Support Abortion Funds at <a href="https://www.abortionfunds.org" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">abortionfunds.org</a><br />Need an abortion? Go to <a href="http://abortionfinder.org/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">AbortionFinder.org</a> or <a href="http://ineedana.com/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Ineedana.com</a><br />Abortion pills by mail: <a href="https://www.plancpills.org" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">PlanCpills.org</a><br />Lawyering for Reproductive Justice at <a href="https://www.ifwhenhow.org" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">ifwhenhow.org</a><br />Donate to <a href="https://trr-foundation.org/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">TRR Foundation</a> (started by our own Melissa!) <br /><br />Select RePROs Fight Back  episodes on Later Abortions:<br /><a href="https://www.reprosfightback.com/episodes-blog/access-to-later-abortion-will-always-be-needed" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Access to Later Abortion Will Always Be Needed</a><br /><a href="https://www.reprosfightback.com/episodes-blog/everything-you-need-to-know-about-abortion-later-in-pregnancy" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Everything You Need to Know about Abortion Later in Pregnancy</a><br /><br />Watch Maude for free at <a href="https://tubitv.com/series/300008355/maude" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Tubi TV</a>. <br />Purchase Maude on DVD via Shout Factory, now <a href="https://gruv.com/products/maude-the-complete-series-dvd-_1000806829" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Gruv.com</a><br />Or at <a href="https://www.ebay.com/itm/2869364065622026" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Ebay</a>.  <br /><br /><b>SPECIAL 8TL PROMO DEALS</b><br />Get awesome sheets and pajamas at <a href="https://cozyearth.com/discount/80STVLADIES" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">COZY EARTH</a>.<br />Click through from this page, the discount should automatically apply. 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