Should Biden focus his reelection campaign on abortion?

Jan. 22, 2024 Election 2024

Biden is leaning into abortion politics to boost Democratic turnout for the presidential election. Kamala Harris is in Wisconsin to draw attention to the issue.

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Credits

Guest:

Alice Miranda Ollstein - healthcare reporter for Politico

Host:

Madeleine Brand

Producers:

Sarah Sweeney, Angie Perrin, Michell Eloy, Amy Ta, Brian Hardzinski, Bennett Purser, Nihar Patel

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