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Behind the Headlines: Missouri’s new abortion regulations

On Friday’sSt. Louis on the Air, we went Behind the Headlines with a top news story from the week. This week, we delved into the effects on pro abortion rights advocates and organizations of the legislation passed on July 25 to place further restrictions on abortion in Missouri.

For more background, read St. Louis Public Radio reporter Jason Rosenbaum’s story on the regulations from earlier this week.

Joining the program to discuss were  Mary Kogut, president and CEO of Planned Parenthood of the St. Louis Region and Southwest Missouri and Kirsten Palovick, Organizing and Policy Associate of NARAL Pro-Choice Missouri.

Listen to the discussion here:On this week's Behind the Headlines, St. Louis on the Air host Don Marsh discusses new abortion regulations in Missouri and their impact on pro-choice organizations in Missouri.

St. Louis on the Air brings you the stories of St. Louis and the people who live, work and create in our region. St. Louis on the Air host Don Marsh and producers Mary EdwardsAlex Heuer and Kelly Moffitt give you the information you need to make informed decisions and stay in touch with our diverse and vibrant St. Louis region. 

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