Ep. 24: Members of Congress on the Pro-Life American Dream

In this powerful episode of Exposed: Abortion in America, host Eva Cooley sits down with two steadfast pro-life champions: Congressman Burgess Owens from Utah’s 4th District and Congressman Bob Onder from Missouri’s 3rd District. These men bring heart, grit, and a deep commitment to protecting the unborn, and they don’t hold back in calling out the abortion industry’s dark underbelly.Congressman Owens kicks things off with a moving reflection on his upbringing in a segregated 1960s community, where faith, family, and pride in being American shaped his values. He contrasts the life-affirming ideals of America—life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness—with what he calls the “death cult” of the abortion industry. Owens doesn’t mince words about Planned Parenthood and its founder, Margaret Sanger, exposing her eugenicist and racist views. He highlights how Sanger’s legacy has led to a disproportionate impact on black communities, noting that 40% of abortions in the U.S. are performed on black babies despite African Americans making up just 14% of the population. Owens passionately argues that this devaluation of life undermines the very fabric of family and community, urging men to step up and support women so they don’t feel alone in choosing life for their babies.Then, Congressman Onder, a physician and attorney, shares his lifelong dedication to the pro-life cause, sparked by seeing the stark reality of abortion in the years following Roe v. Wade. He recounts his efforts in Missouri to defund Planned Parenthood, including passing legislation like Senate Bill 5, which drastically reduced abortions in the state from 19,000 in the late ‘80s to under 200 by 2018. Onder also exposes shocking incidents in Missouri, like a Planned Parenthood facility caught on video offering to help a man transport a 13-year-old girl for an abortion without notifying her parents, and another using moldy, unsanitary equipment on women. He argues that Planned Parenthood prioritizes profit and ideology over women’s health, calling it an “evil organization” that no taxpayer should be forced to fund. Onder’s currently pushing to defund Planned Parenthood at the federal level through bills like House Resolution 271 and 599, emphasizing the need for a reconciliation bill to bypass Senate gridlock.Both congressmen offer a message of hope, rooted in America’s history of overcoming challenges through faith, empathy, and legislation that values life. They remind us that protecting the most vulnerable—babies in the womb—starts with rejecting the abortion industry’s lies and building a culture that cherishes both mother and child. Tune in next week for more hard-hitting truths about Planned Parenthood’s secrets and history!