Uncovering the Affordability Crisis; World Contraception Day; Celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month; Reshaping Birth Industry Myths
On the Radio Show This Week
- We dive into new data trends revealing the realities of income inequality and health coverage, as we explore the persistent affordability crisis in America.
- After that, we discuss the importance of access to contraception and World Contraception Day.
- Following that segment, we celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month by highlighting the immense power and contributions of Latina women.
- Finally, we close the show discussing a powerful new book, ”The Perfect Birth Myth: Pushing Back Against a Broken Industry.”
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Special Guests
- Wendy Chun-Hoon — President, Center for Law and Social Policy
- Angela Vasquez-Giroux — Vice President of Communications, Planned Parenthood Federation of America
- Camila Chavez — Executive Director, Dolores Huerta Foundation
- Avital Norman Nathman — Author, The Perfect Birth Myth: Pushing Back Against a Broken Industry
Segment Quotes
Affordability Crisis
“If we had policies like paid family medical leave and universal child care — like some of our economic peers do across the world — we would be generating $775 billion a year in economic activity. Policies like these enable women to spend money, driving more economic impact. Right now, we're on the wrong side of that equation.”
Contraception Access for All
“On World Contraception Day, we are reminded — somewhat painfully — that access is always under attack, never more so than under this Administration. While we're celebrating all the things that make access to birth control incredible and the way that it can help us make decisions about our bodies, our lives, and our futures; we have to always be fighting to maintain that access to that care.”
Hispanic Heritage Month
“Latinas lead households, and we are a powerful voting block. When Latinas do well, the entire community benefits. It's that simple.”
Challenging the Perfect Birth Myth
“What other industry would allow an 84% preventable failure rate? That's what we have right now: 84% of deaths during pregnancy are preventable. We pay the most to have some of the worst outcomes within similarly resourced countries.”
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