What Next: The Prosecutors Stuck With Abortion Bans

Abortion is now illegal in eight states, and more trigger laws
banning the procedure are expected. The new state policies usher in
an era of criminalized abortion. In Missouri, one liberal
prosecutor is still struggling to predict how strictly these laws
will be enforced. Guest: Jean Peters Baker, elected prosecutor of
Jackson County, Missouri. If you enjoy this show, please consider
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