Extraordinary: The Fight for Reproductive Justice

Reproductive rights and abortion access have been under attack, but there's hope if you know where to look ... starting with the past. Get a sneak peek of the stories we'll tell on this new narrative show hosted by writer and activist Carolyn Silveira.

You might have heard of Griswold v Connecticut, a major Supreme Court case from the 1950s … but do you know who “Griswold” was? We’d like you to meet Estelle—Estelle Griswold, and learn about her adventurous life as a singer, Parisian expat, WWII humanitarian, and mid-life medical student. All these experiences would prepare her for the work that made her legacy with Planned Parenthood and the Supreme Court. We explore the legacy of Griswold’s legal battle for contraception access and its far-reaching impacts on privacy, women's rights, and prosperity—even today. 00:00 The Overturning of Roe v. Wade01:19 The Inspiration Behind the Podcast03:06 Estelle's Early Life04:39 Estelle's Journey to Planned Parenthood09:06 The Legal Battle Begins18:25 Griswold v. Connecticut: The Supreme Court Case22:16 The Legacy of Griswold v. Connecticut25:29 The Lasting Impact of Contraceptive Access27:26 Next Episode PreviewGuestProfessor Martha J. Bailey provides context on the historical and material effects of reproductive justice, underscoring the importance of continued activism in light of recent court decisions.Estelle Griswold’s voice comes to us thanks to the Schlesinger Library at the Harvard Radcliffe Institute. ResourcesRead Hope in the Dark*Learn about the idea of Reproductive Justice: https://www.sistersong.net/about-x2Donate to abortion funds: https://abortionfunds.org/General resources about abortion: https://www.ineedana.com/  Find Us Online- Website: https://shows.acast.com/extraordinary-the-fight-for-reproductive-justice- Substack: https://theextraordinarypodcast.substack.com/- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/the_extraordinary_podcast - Merch: https://theextraordinarypodcast.substack.com/Credits- Host & Producer: Carolyn Silveira. Website: www.carolynsilveira.com, https://rhymeschemes.substack.com - Producer: Jennifer Bassett, Big Din Productions Website: www.bigdinproductions.com - Editor: Carolyn Silveira & Jennifer Bassett - Mixing: Max Liebman - Theme music: Katrina Zemrak- Cover art: Mauricio Diaz*affiliate link

Dr. Willie Parker considers being a traveling abortion provider in the Deep South his life’s work and true calling. But as an OBGYN raised in a Black, Protestant community in Alabama, Dr. Willie Parker spent years dodging the issue of abortion entirely. It wasn’t hard to do. That is, until his hospital eliminated abortion care entirely, forcing him to choose between his dream job and his conscience.  Note: This episode includes some content inappropriate for children and potentially upsetting for some listeners. See links, resources, and bonus content for this episode at: https://theextraordinarypodcast.substack.com/GuestDr. Willie J. Parker is an OB/GYN specializing in abortions and a reproductive justice advocate and is the former Medical Director of Planned Parenthood Metropolitan Washington, DC.His book, Life’s Work: A Moral Argument for Choice, was published in 2017.Find Us Online- Website: https://shows.acast.com/extraordinary-the-fight-for-reproductive-justice- Substack: https://theextraordinarypodcast.substack.com/- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/the_extraordinary_podcast - Merch: https://theextraordinarypodcast.substack.com/Credits- Host & Producer: Carolyn Silveira. Website: www.carolynsilveira.com, Instagram: @cmoneycmonster Substack: https://rhymeschemes.substack.com - Producer: Jennifer Bassett, Big Din Productions Website: www.bigdinproductions.com - Editor: Carolyn Silveira & Jennifer Bassett - Mixing: Max Liebman - Theme music: Katrina Zemrak- Cover art: Mauricio DiazAbout UsExtra+Ordinary is a despair-free podcast about abortion & reproductive justice that looks to the past – to fuel our fight for the future. Join host Carolyn Silveira, a writer and social justice advocate, for inspiring stories of the people and moments that changed history, giving women (and all people) more control over our bodies and lives. From an evangelical doctor who became an abortion provider to “nice housewives” who risked jail time to help other women, we’ll learn how ordinary people can do extraordinary things.