A misogynistic tragedy in Australia, “abortion trafficking” and “coercion” bills in Republican-dominated states, North Carolina’s importance in 2024, and more in news. Plus, Sani-Petty (Nike Olympics uniforms make no sense, and Meghan Markle, leave the fruit jams to the experts!).

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Show Notes

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Reeling From Mass Stabbing, Australians Ask: Was It About Hatred of Women? (NYT 4/15)

Bills related to ‘abortion coercion’ and ‘trafficking’ advance in Republican-led legislatures (NC Newsline 4/15)

It’s official: Your boss has to give you time off to recover from childbirth or get an abortion (The 19th 4/16)

North Carolina May Be Biden 2024’s Best Bet in the South (Intelligencer 3/12)

North Carolina candidate for governor built his brand through online vitriol — particularly toward Black women (The 19th 4/9)

Nike revealed its new Olympic kit collection for Paris 2024. (IG)

Beloved Australian Cartoon Bluey Introduces a Queer Family for the First Time (them)

Meghan Markle’s lifestyle brand, American Riviera Orchard, debuts its first product

(Page Six)

Fabrics retailer Joann files for bankruptcy (CNN 3/18)

Federal pregnancy resources:

The PUMP Act

Pregnant Workers Fairness Act

Arizona’s Supreme Court bans abortion, and Trump wants to leave reproductive healthcare up to the states, in news. Then, Tien Tran joins to talk about the NCAA women’s basketball championships and the rise in popularity of women’s sports. Finally, Sani-Petty (Jason Sudeikis, get out of here!).

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Show Notes

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News Sources—

Arizona Upholds 160 Year Old Abortion Ban [NYT 4/9 + 19th News 4/9 + NBC News 4/9]

Trump's Truth abortion announcement: WaPo Analysis, The Hill, Politico, Politico Playbook

Parents of Michigan School Shooter Sentenced to 10 to 15 Years in Prison (NYT 4/9)

Swiss women win landmark climate case at Europe top human rights court (Reuters 4/9)

“Sunday’s National Championship between South Carolina and Iowa was the most-watched women’s basketball game on record.” (Katie Couric on IG)

NAIA, small colleges association, bans transgender athletes from women's sports competitions (CBS Sports)

Fox Corp’s OutKick spent March Madness attacking the NCAA women’s tournament and athletes (MM4A 4/5)