Topic: Koki Roberts

2 chapters across the catalog

French Rats
Episode 1448 24:06 - 27:10

1448: French Rats

Jane Roe, Norma McCorvey, Historical Scam Claims

The historical background of the 1973 Roe v. Wade case is revisited, focusing on the plaintiff Norma McCorvey, known as Jane Roe. Archival footage features McCorvey admitting that her initial claim of being gang-raped was untrue. The hosts characterize the original case as being built on a "scam" and argue that the issue has always constitutionally belonged at the state level.

Power Through
Episode 860 1:51:05 - 1:56:35

860: Power Through

Presidential Succession, Koki Roberts Commentary

Media outlets and political commentators have begun discussing the legal process for replacing a presidential candidate should they withdraw or become incapacitated. Koki Roberts noted on NPR that Democrats are "nervously whispering" about finding a replacement for Hillary Clinton. Former DNC Chair Don Fowler publicly called for a contingency plan, though he later clarified he was not yet calling for an actual replacement.