Fighting for Reproductive Rights with Planned Parenthood CEO, Alexis McGill Johnson

In this episode, I sit down with Alexis McGill Johnson, the CEO and President of Planned Parenthood, for a conversation that feels more urgent than ever in today's political climate. Alexis shares how she went from political science professor to leading the nation's largest sexual and reproductive healthcare provider. We get into why Planned Parenthood is so much more than abortion care, what she remembers from the day Roe v. Wade was overturned, and why she wasn't surprised like I was. We also dive into the Black maternal health crisis, why maternal mortality rates are higher for Black women, and what's actually happening to providers and patients in the most restrictive states.Key Takeaways / Points:Why abortion is only about 4% of what Planned Parenthood provides (and what makes up the rest of what they offer)The "believability gap" that left so many people unprepared for Roe being overturnedHow the state-by-state system means your freedom can change with a 30-minute driveThe way abortion bans are quietly making all pregnancy more dangerousWhat the “One Big Beautiful Bill” actually does, and how defunding Medicaid becomes a backdoor abortion banWhy Black and brown communities are hit hardestThe most effective ways to support Planned ParenthoodHow to have a real conversation with someone who's anti-choiceFor more information, visit  plannedparenthood.org & ppact.org Follow Planned Parenthood & Alexis:Instagram: @plannedparenthood & @alexismjppTikTok: @plannedparenthoodFollow me:Instagram: @cameronoaksrogersSubstack: Fill Your CupWebsite: cameronoaksrogers.comTikTok: @cameronoaksrogersYouTube: Cameron Rogers