Fighting For Reproductive Rights: Planned Parenthood President & CEO Alexis McGill Johnson

Published: May 7, 2024, 10 a.m.

b"With the 2024 election on the horizon, Morgan DeBaun is sitting down with Alexis McGill Johnson, the current President and CEO of Planned Parenthood Federation of America and Planned Parenthood Action Fund, for an eye-opening conversation about the fight for reproductive rights and freedom.\\xa0\\nThrough the episode, Alexis shares insights into the strategic erosion of women's rights by the government, and she reveals the harsh reality facing doctors and patients since the overturning of Roe v. Wade in 2022. Alexis also explains how countries can slide into\\xa0authoritarianism,\\xa0and how the current political landscape in the United States mirrors those trends.\\nBut it's not all about the grim potential for the future of the United States, as Morgan and Alexis discuss how individuals and social impact businesses can be a part of the change. They explore the responsibilities and challenges of small businesses when\\xa0it comes to\\xa0navigating healthcare policies, especially in light of restrictive and draconian rules. Alexis also shares the power of storytelling to foster empathy and gain support in the fight to protect reproductive rights.\\nWhile this episode is far from light-hearted, it's an important one! Grab a cup of matcha, find a comfy spot to listen, and prepare to\\xa0be deeply moved\\xa0and inspired to take action. To support Planned Parenthood, visit\\xa0www.plannedparenthood.org.\\nMore from Alexis and Planned Parenthood:\\xa0\\nhttps://www.instagram.com/alexismjpp?igsh=NTc4MTIwNjQ2YQ==\\nhttps://www.instagram.com/plannedparenthood?igsh=NTc4MTIwNjQ2YQ==\\nhttps://www.instagram.com/ppact?igsh=NTc4MTIwNjQ2YQ==\\n\\nMake sure you are following Morgan's journey on TikTok:\\xa0https://www.tiktok.com/@morgandebaun?_\\nJoin the Newsletter for More Exclusive Content: https://worksmartprogram.ac-page.com/thejourneypodcast\\nVisit\\xa0Mormatcha.com\\xa0to make a purchase.\\nFollow us on Instagram:\\xa0https://instagram.com/thejourneybymdb\\nProduced by AosseyCreative."