Right to Life Radio (general)

John tackles the most difficult conversations head-on. Ectopic pregnancies, children conceived from incest, and children conceived from sexual assault are the topics de jour.

Will John handle these topics gracefully? This episode is packed full of good information.

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John sits alone this week and answers some of your burning questions like, "What's the difference between Plan-B and the Abortion Pill?" and "Should men have a say in an abortion?"

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This week Linda joins for our Stories from the Sidewalk segment. She discusses some of the women she has met on the sidewalk and the conversations they had.

Then Jonathan pops in to discuss the upcoming primary and election with John, and how the abortion issue will be handled by candidates.

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Jonathan joins to discuss the death of AB 315 and 710 in California. Then they transition to the upcoming election and the drama between Trump and DeSantis when it comes to abortion legislation.

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This week Sophia Lorey from California Family Council joins to discuss the  death of AB 315 and AB 710. John has some speculation on why they died.

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Special Guest Emily Berning from Let Them Live joins to talk about the great work they are doing for pregnant women in need. Then John goes whole hog into the Supreme Court case about pork producers and how it relates to abortion.

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Linda joins John to talk about her stories from the sidewalk. Then Jonathan joins to talk about the current assembly bills in the California legislature.

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This week John and Jonathan discuss the disappointing week for pro-life news.

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John and Jonathan discuss the ongoing saga of the abortion pill, and what its fate might be as it wades through the court system. 

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Extra Special Episode, Author and Abortion Survivor, Melissa Ohden, joins to discuss her book and abortion policy with John. Then Jonathan Keller joins to talk about the abortion pill ruling and the complications and results that can come from that.

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This week John and Jonathan discuss the ongoing issue that is popping up in various Republican states with theoretically Republican state Supreme Courts passing essentially mini Roes. Then they turn to the issue of the dichotomy of treating children as minors when it comes to some health concerns, but treating them like adults when it comes to abortion.

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Linda on the sidewalk joins us to tell some of her stories. Then Jonathan hops in to talk about Xavier Becerra, this conversation will have you saying "no mas"! 

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Gianna Jessen joins John for the first half of the podcast to discuss her experience and give an idea of what she will be talking about at our Educational Dessert on March 30th, 6:30 PM. Sign up at righttolifeca.org/educationaldessert

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This week John and Jonathan discuss the fallout resulting from the supplier of the abortion pill stating that they will not be distributing the drug in 31 states. A possibly moot point at a federal judge may ban the drug altogether in an ongoing lawsuit.

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This week Autumn Lindsey Higashi makes a guest appearance. John and Jonathan get into why Newsom is pushing abortion so hard and his future prospects.

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This week Linda is on to talk about her interactions on the sidewalk. One interaction happened to include kids going to visit Planned Parenthood during the school day, with permission from the school.

Then Jonathan joins to talk about a Texas lawsuit that may take the abortion pill off the Market.

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 In this episode, your hosts John Gerardi and Jonathan Keller will be discussing the various assembly bills currently in the California legislature.

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As the debate around abortion rights intensifies, California is currently considering several new laws that would expand access to abortion services. John and Jonathan delve into the specifics of these proposed laws and explore the potential consequences they could have on the state and the nation as a whole.

Furthermore, they examine the challenges that arise from having states with vastly different abortion laws located in close proximity to one another. With some states enacting strict anti-abortion laws while others adopt permissive policies, tensions are starting to emerge as individuals and organizations from opposing sides of the debate clash over differing beliefs and values. John and Jonathan explore the implications of these conflicts and offer insights into how they may be resolved.

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Join host John Gerardi on Right to Life Radio for a thought-provoking and insightful episode. In this week's show, John sits down with Kevin Burke, co-founder of Rachel's Vineyard, to delve into the impact of abortion on an individual's emotional and psychological well-being. They explore the need for emotional and spiritual healing for those who have experienced abortion and the role that support groups like Rachel's Vineyard play in this process.

Later in the show, Jonathan Keller joins the conversation to address the current California abortion legislation that is making its way through the state congress. The discussion will delve into what the potential results of this legislation could be and how it may impact the lives of those in California.

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This week Linda comes on to talk about what she's doing at the Outreach Center, and John discusses the aquittal of Mark Houck.

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This week John and Jonathan discuss the West Coast and National Walk for Life.

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This week Melanie from Heritage joins John to discuss the history of the abortion pill and its future within the current political climate.

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John solo's this week's topics, diving into the latest news around the House's anti-abortion legislation. And in other news, some in congress seem to think banning gas stoves are more important than pre-born children.

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Linda stops by for our stories on the sidewalk. Then John and Jonathan discuss the USPS mailing abortion pills nationwide.

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Jonathan joins John for a look back at some of the past pro-life events that happened in the United States, California, and Fresno.

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This week John and Jonathan discuss the upcoming 2023 California Legislation and what it means for abortion. Then John deep-dives into Planned Parenthood's cash cow, and the removal of Frank Pavone from the priesthood.

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This week Jonathan Keller joins John to discuss some more Planned Parenthood funding. The duo also deep dive into some upcoming 2023 California legislation and discuss upcoming pro-life events.

 

There's also some short commentary on movies.

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This week Linda joins for our Stories on the Sidewalk segment, then John exposes the Fresno city government for giving $1 million taxpayer dollars to Planned Parenthood with no oversight of what the money is going to go toward.

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This week John discusses the complications with Canada's new assisted suicide law and the parallels between assisted suicide and abortion. Plus why single-payer healthcare systems may prefer abortion and assisted suicide over life.

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This week we are continuing our best of 2022 and spending our Thanksgiving with one of our favorite episodes: the overturning of Roe v. Wade.

 

 

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This week we dig through the 2022 show archive and pull out some of the best conversations that John and Johnathan had over the year.

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This week Patti comes on the show to talk about Rachel's Vineyard and the work they are doing to help both men and women overcome the trauma from abortions. John discusses the abysmal pro-life results from the 2022 midterm elections.

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This week John is joined by Linda for our Stories on the Sidewalk. Then Johnathan Keller comes by to talk about the current issues around abortion.

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This week John and Johnathan discuss the upcoming 2022 midterm elections and how the abortion topic may influence voting both with prop 1 in California and the broader United States.

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This week John and Johnathan discuss Facebook's censorship of anti-prop 1 legislation in California. 

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This week John discusses the legality of interstate abortion and the legal trouble that one professor could find herself in. More on Prop 1 in California.

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This week John discusses Governor Newsom's desire to turn California into a sanctuary state for abortion, as well as Prop 1, its implications, and lack of detail.

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Today, Linda joins John for Stories from the Sidewalk. John and Jonathan discuss prop 1 and how it will legalize 3rd-trimester abortions.

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Today, John and Jonathan talk about the million dollars Planned Parenthood Mar Monte in Fresno will be receiving, and how none will go toward prenatal care. The Mar Monte clinic on Fulton St. offers no prenatal care to its patients.

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Today, John discusses the Fresno City Council’s vote to send $1 million to Planned Parenthood’s clinic on Fulton St.
 
 
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John and Jonathan take down the editorial position of the New England Journal of Medicine opposing the overturning of Roe, and look at how pro-choice governors are nullifying pro-life state laws.
 
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John is joined by Linda Teliha for more Stories from the Sidewalk, plus John analyzes the disappointing vote on Kansas’ pro-life ballot initiative.

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Today, John and Jonathan discuss more on California's Prop 1 and get into some pro-life news out of the University of Michigan.

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Today, John looks into California's Prop. 1 and explains how it can potentially increase abortion access in an already very abortion-friendly state.

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Today, John and Jonathan discuss President Biden's Executive Order after the overturning of Roe v. Wade.

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John and Jonathan dig into the impact of Proposition 1, the new Constitutional amendment on the November ballot, to enshrine a right to abortion in the state Constitution.

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Today, Linda is on with Stories from the Sidewalk. John discusses some of the bad arguments coming from the pro-abortion side.

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Today, John and Jonathan discuss the recent decision from the Supreme Court that now overturns Roe v. Wade and allows states to limit abortion.

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Today, John and Jonathan discuss the upcoming and long-awaited SCOTUS decision.

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Today, John and Jonathan discuss the insane pro-choice propaganda from the New England Journal of Medicine, along with a beautiful piece on the value of life written by Matthew Walther.

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Today, John is joined by Bishop Joseph Brennan of the Roman Catholic Diocese of Fresno to discuss Archbishop Cordileone’s actions denying Communion to Nancy Pelosi for her abortion stance.

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John discusses the passage of California Assembly bill AB2223, and Linda Teliha is on to share her experiences outside Planned Parenthood. 

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John and Jonathan discuss Planned Parenthood’s stop in Fresno to support their abortion business, and comments by Fresno City Council members Esmerelda Soria and Nelson Esparza.

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John and Jonathan discuss more of the national reaction to Justice Alito’s leaked draft opinion to overrule Roe v. Wade, including polling showing that there is almost no difference between men’s and women’s support of abortion.
 
 
 
 
 
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John and Jonathan walk through the leaked draft of Justice Alito’s majority decision overturning Roe v. Wade. He also interviews Linda Teliha for stories from the sidewalk.

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On today’s show, John talks with Mary Grace Schurter and Kori Thacket from Safe Families for Children, and discusses whether men can have legitimate opinions on abortion.

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John and Jonathan talk with Mary Margaret Olohan, reporter for The Daily Wire, about how a pro-life activist who tried to expose possible illegal abortions/newborn killings was herself arrested. They also discuss California bill AB 2223, and Tuesday’s rally in opposition at the state Capitol.

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John and Jonathan dig deeper into AB 2223 in preparation for the Assembly Health Committee hearing on Tuesday.
 
 
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John and Jonathan discuss the idiocy and lunacy at the CA Legislature with the passage of extreme abortion laws.
 
 
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John and Jonathan discuss AB 2223, the bill to eliminate criminal and civil liability for at-home, late-term abortions, as well as for letting unwanted newborns die of neglect.

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John and Jonathan discuss AB 2223, the bill to eliminate criminal and civil liability for at-home, late-term abortions, as well as for letting unwanted newborns die of neglect.

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John and Jonathan discuss how pro-life activists were able to stop Planned Parenthood from opening up in Visalia.

 
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John and Jonathan discuss where the pro-life movement sits within the conservative movement. 

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John opens by sharing some Stories from the Sidewalk with Linda Teliha. Jonathan Keller then joins to talk about the Senate voting down the so-called Women’s Health Protection Act, which would codify Roe v. Wade’s provisions as a federal law.

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John and Jonathan discuss Bill Kristol’s perplexity that (gasp) conservatives want to outlaw abortion, and the looming passage of SB 245 to pay for out-of-pocket abortion costs.

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John and Jonathan discuss SB 1142, the new bill to force taxpayers to pay for out-of-state persons to travel to CA for abortions.

 
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John and Jonathan discuss the impact of laws on changing abortion attitudes, and the defeat of the Fresno City Council resolution honoring abortion rights.

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Today, John talks with Linda about the large numbers of people choosing abortion in Fresno. He also discusses President Biden’s recent appointee as FDA Commissioner and his attempts to cover up chemical abortion statistics.

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John and Jonathan discuss SB 245, a bill to eliminate all copays and deductibles for California abortions. They also address an article from the UK Guardian accusing pro-lifers of being white supremacists.

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On the 49th anniversary of Roe, John describes what this decision actually did, and then discusses the Fresno City Council’s attempt to honor Roe v. Wade.

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Today, John and Jonathan discuss Gov. Newsom’s budget proposal to pay off student loan debt for doctors who perform abortions.
 
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The California Assembly is looking to pass a universal government-paid healthcare system. John and Jonathan discuss the impact AB 1400 could have on abortions and assisted suicide in the state.

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John interviews Linda Teliha for a Stories on the Sidewalk segment about what needs women considering abortion genuinely face. Jonathan Keller then joins to discuss the impact of redistricting on CA abortion politics, and the possible Democratic overreach on abortion policy.

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Today, John and Jonathan discuss the disastrous new FDA regulations allowing abortion pills to be shipped in the mail, and California’s proposal to become an abortion “sanctuary state.”

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John and Jonathan discuss the horrific proposals to make California taxpayers pay to help draw out-of-state women to the state for abortions.

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John and Jonathan discuss the oral arguments in Dobbs v Jackson and give their predictions for how the case will go.

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Today, John is joined by Linda Teliha with Stories from the Sidewalk.  Also, John explains Roe, Doe, Casey and Dobbs.

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On today’s show, John Gerardi goes through the history of abortion from the ancient world to today.

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John and Jonathan try to figure out whether the Supreme Court will or won’t overturn Roe.

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Today, John and Jonathan wish Republicans would get as angry over GOP failures to enact pro-life legislation, as they get over the GOP politicians who helped pass the recent infrastructure bill out of Congress.

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After Stories from the Sidewalk with Linda, John and Jonathan go over the Supreme Court re-examining the Texas abortion law.

 
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Today, John and Jonathan discuss recent news about Kamala Harris Attorney General's office illegally colluding with abortion providers during an investigation into David Daleiden. John also looks at the legacy Dr. Francis Collins will leave after his retirement from the National Institutes of Health.

 

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Today, John discusses another challenge to the Texas heartbeat law.  He also looks at what the Dobbs case could mean for the country if it is upheld and how there could still be hope for pro-lifers in California if it is upheld. 

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Today, John and Jonathan discuss the topic of kids having abortions, and ways in which California tries to ensure that parents are kept in the dark about their minor children’s abortions.

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Today on Right to Life Radio, John discusses why pro-choice advocates opposed pro-life efforts to make men pay for pregnancy costs, and discusses why Joe Manchin is the last hope for holding onto the Hyde Amendment.

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Linda Teliha shares more stories from the sidewalk, and John and Jonathan discuss the Women’s Health Protection Act, the worst abortion bill ever presented to Congress.

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John and Jonathan discuss a terrible op-ed in the Fresno Bee about the Texas abortion law, discuss the great Supreme Court case on assisted suicide Washington v Glucksberg, and discuss SB 742.

 
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John and Jonathan talk about the California recall results and what that means for the pro-life movement in the state moving forward.  They also discuss SB 742, a bill that would put a buffer zone between "protester" and all vaccination sites. This would prohibit pro-life advocates from offering resources to women and couples entering abortion facilities like Planned Parenthood. 

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Today John and Jonathan discuss more details of the Texas abortion bill, and they also discuss the egregious attack on CA pro-lifers’ free speech rights, SB 742, which will effectively ban sidewalk counseling if signed by the Governor.

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Today, John talks with Linda Teliha for more Stories from the Sidewalk, and reacts to the Supreme Court’s refusal to block Texas’ Heartbeat Bill banning abortion after six weeks.

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John and Jonathan recap the awesome California March for Life, go over bad legislation before the CA Legislature, and talk about how you can magnify your voice as a California citizen.

 
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On today’s show, John explains in-depth what Roe v. Wade really did, and its historical and legal errors. You WILL learn a lot from this one!

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Today, John discusses the future of abortion in telemedicine and medication abortion.  He also looks at how the Biden administration is allowing for attacks on religious liberty.

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Today, Linda comes on to share Stories from the Sidewalk and John looks at some horrible pro-choice research that is being done at The University of Pittsburgh. 

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Today John looks at a couple of briefs that have been published concerning the upcoming Dobbs Supreme Court case that could challenge Roe v. Wade.

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Today, John goes over some of the bad pro-choice bills in the 2021 California legislature.

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John and Jonathan discuss the horrific experimentation and late abortion procedures occurring at UCSF, and ways in which Democrats in Congress are pumping the upcoming appropriations bill full of abortion funding.

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Today, John and Jonathan share their fear of Mississippi's attorney general missing on the chance to overturn Roe and Casey. They also talk about bad pro-choice legislation in California and a thank you to Meghan McCain

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Today, John talks with Linda Teliha with more stories from outside of Planned Parenthood, and Jonathan Keller comes on to discuss a California bill to outlaw pro-life sidewalk advocacy.

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Today, John discusses Richard Hutchinson, a boy born at 21 weeks after conception, who just turned a year old, and the lunacy of the “fetal viability” standard.

 
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