Your regular dose of relationship and sex talk. Hosted by Kristen Thomas, a Certified Sex Coach living in the Midwest, who takes a look at love, lust, and everything in between. You’ll hear personal stories from her and her guests about steamy sex, broken hearts, BDSM, community activism, finding love, and so much more. Listener discretion advised (18+).
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Your regular dose of relationship and sex talk. Hosted by Kristen Thomas, a Certified Sex Coach living in the Midwest, who takes a look at love, lust, and everything in between. You’ll hear personal stories from her and her guests about steamy sex, broken hearts, BDSM, community activism, finding love, and so much more. Listener discretion advised (18+).
Original theme song and production by MKoussa
Cover art by Fuller Creative, LLC
Reproductive rights are workers' rights with Pamela Merritt
Keep Them Coming with Kristen Thomas
57 minutes
8 months ago
Reproductive rights are workers' rights with Pamela Merritt
In this episode, host Kristen Thomas interviews Pamela Merritt, the Executive Director of Medical Students for Choice, discussing the critical role of reproductive health education and access in the current political landscape. Pamela explains the organization's efforts to provide comprehensive reproductive healthcare education and training for medical students, the impact of recent legal and political shifts on abortion access, and the broader implications for healthcare and social justice. Pamela shares insights into the challenges faced by reproductive health providers and delves into the interconnectedness of reproductive rights and workers' rights. They wrap up the conversation by highlighting ways individuals can take action and support efforts to safeguard reproductive healthcare access and the need for awareness regarding digital privacy.
00:00 Introduction to Keep Them Coming
01:33 Meet Today's Guest: Pamela Merritt
03:28 Medical Students for Choice: Mission and Impact
06:20 The Political Landscape of Reproductive Healthcare
13:12 Challenges and Realities in Missouri
27:54 Reproductive Rights as Workers' Rights
29:55 Debunking Nostalgia: The Myth of Women's Roles in History
31:21 The Fight for Women's Rights and Economic Participation
32:49 The State's Role in Reproductive Rights and White Nationalism
36:19 The Reality of Abortion Access and Healthcare Policies
38:34 Plan C and Digital Privacy for Reproductive Health
42:03 Legal Risks and Protective Measures for Reproductive Rights
54:47 Supporting Medical Students for Choice and Future Access
56:38 Conclusion and Call to Action
Medical Students For Choice website: https://msfc.org/donate
IG: https://www.instagram.com/msfchoice
Twitter: https://twitter.com/MSFC
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/MSFChoice/
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Mentioned in the episode:
Search the internet AFTER you've secured your search history: https://activistchecklist.org/
Euki period planner app: https://eukiapp.org/
Plan C Pills: https://www.plancpills.org/
Palema's Substack post after the Dobbs decision: https://pamelamerrittsharkfu.substack.com/p/postmortem?r=1ih6l8&triedRedirect=true
Thanks for listening! XOXO Kristen
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Keep Them Coming with Kristen Thomas
Your regular dose of relationship and sex talk. Hosted by Kristen Thomas, a Certified Sex Coach living in the Midwest, who takes a look at love, lust, and everything in between. You’ll hear personal stories from her and her guests about steamy sex, broken hearts, BDSM, community activism, finding love, and so much more. Listener discretion advised (18+).
Original theme song and production by MKoussa
Cover art by Fuller Creative, LLC