Topic: Abortion Policy

2 chapters across the catalog

Chain of Lies
Episode 898 1:45:03 - 1:47:37

898: Chain of Lies

The Mexico City Policy and Abortion Funding

President Trump reinstated the Mexico City Policy, often called the "Global Gag Rule," which prohibits federal funding for international organizations that perform or promote abortions. Media outlets like CBS and figures like Andrea Mitchell have characterized this as a threat to women's lives globally. The hosts clarify that the policy specifically targets taxpayer-funded grants and does not make abortion illegal, but rather returns to a standard used by previous Republican administrations.

Episode 371 39:04 - 41:37

371: Dead Herring in Norway!

Rick Santorum, Doublespeak and Policy Contradictions

Audio clips of Rick Santorum demonstrate complex rhetorical maneuvers regarding his stance on abortion exceptions and government size. The hosts highlight his "less-less government" comment as a prime example of political doublespeak. They argue these linguistic gymnastics are designed to protect him from accusations of flip-flopping.