Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz is Vice President Kamala Harris’ choice of running mate. Walz — also a former U.
S. congressman, high school teacher, and member of the National Guard — has a folksy, Midwestern affect and a liberal record. He has signed bills expanding abortion rights and medical care for transgender people as governor and represented a swing district in the House of Representatives.
Meanwhile, the number of abortions taking place in the U.S. since the overturn of continued to rise into early this year, according to a new study.
That is frustrating abortion opponents, who are seeking more ways to bring the numbers down, even if it means barring pregnant women from traveling to other states. This week’s panelists are Julie Rovner of KFF Health News, Sandhya Raman of CQ Roll Call, and Shefali Luthra of The 19th. Among the takeaways from this week’s episode: Subscribe to KFF Health News' free Morning Briefing.
Plus, for “extra credit,” the panelists suggest health policy stories they read this week that they think you should read, too: JAMA Internal Medicine’s “ ,” by Emily Lupton Lupez; Steffie Woolhandler; David U. Himmelstein; et al. KFF Health News’ “ ,” by Stephanie Armour.
The War Horse’s “‘ ,” by Hope Hodge Seck. Also mentioned on this week’s podcast:.
