WNYC/Gothamist senior political reporter Brigid Bergin hosts a conversation about how abortion rights as an issue is playing a role in this year's midterms.

Abortion Access In New York State
First, a look at how abortion has played a role in the race to be New York's governor. Andrea Stewart-Cousins, New York State Senate Majority Leader (D-35), was on the air with Brigid when the Supreme Court's Dobbs decision was handed down. Four months later, she brings her analysis on how the conversation has evolved, and how the issue is motivating NY voters this midterm season.

The Words We Choose To Discuss Abortion
Next, Alexis Grenell, co-founder of Pythia Public, a political and public affairs firm, and a columnist for The Nation, and Rachel Cohen senior policy reporter at Vox.com, discuss how specific messaging around reproductive health is shaping the politics of abortion as a midterm issue.

Plus, listeners call in to share the conversation's they've been having about reproductive rights with family around the country, and how the issue has influenced their votes.