Maude's Dilemma: Pioneering TV, Abortion Conversations and Reproductive Rights | Jennie Wetter

"It's interesting how relevant these conversations remain today." - Jennie Wetter Join 80s TV Ladies hosts Susan Lambert Hatem and Sharon Johnson with guest Jennie Wetter, director of the RePros Fight Back Initiative at the Population Institute, as they explore the groundbreaking two-part 'Maude' episodes addressing abortion - Maude's Dilemma, Part 1 and 2. They discuss the historical context of reproductive rights in America, the impact of the Roe v. Wade decision, and the portrayal of women's healthcare on television before and after its airing. The episode dives into the relevance of these discussions in today's political climate, offering insights on supporting reproductive rights. Featuring reflections on impactful pop culture moments, this conversation underscores how far we’ve come and the battles still ahead. AUDIOOGRAPHY Find RePROs Fight Back Podcast at Reprosfightback.com - FInd them on major podcast platforms and socials under "RePROs Fight Back" Find Shout Your Abortion at ShoutYourAbortion.com Support Abortion Funds at abortionfunds.org Need an abortion? Go to AbortionFinder.org or Ineedana.com Abortion pills by mail: PlanCpills.org Lawyering for Reproductive Justice at ifwhenhow.org Donate to TRR Foundation (started by our own Melissa!) Select RePROs Fight Back episodes on Later Abortions: Access to Later Abortion Will Always Be Needed Everything You Need to Know about Abortion Later in Pregnancy Watch Maude for free at Tubi TV. Purchase Maude on DVD via Shout Factory, now Gruv.com Or at Ebay. SPECIAL 8TL PROMO DEALS Get awesome sheets and pajamas at COZY EARTH. Click through from this page, the discount should automatically apply. If not, use the promo code: 80STVLADIES. Happy Shopping! JANUARY 8TL DEALS BLOCK: Get your 80s TV Ladies deals and discounts: Cozy Earth bamboo sheets and pjs (41% Off) Old Glory iconic music, movies, TV and sports shirts (15% Off) 🔗 Get them at: https://MyDeals.Page/19wy 🎁Code: 80STVLADIES NEW DEALS - Just added! Bear Knuckles premium leather work gloves (15% Off) Afuera Coffee sustainable coffee (15% Off) 🔗 Get them at: https://MyDeals.Page/19wy 🎁Code: 80STVLADIES 00:00 Introduction to 80s TV Ladies 00:40 Controversial TV Episodes of the 70s and 80s 02:50 Vital Women's Healthcare in TV 03:37 Introducing Jennie Wetter 05:32 Jennie Wetter's Career and Podcast Journey 08:31 Golden Girls and Reproductive Rights 11:00 Challenges in Accessing Abortion 18:47 Pop Culture and Personal Influences 23:16 Maude's Dilemma: A Groundbreaking Episode 46:21 Exploring Abortion Portrayals in Media 47:01 Grey's Anatomy and Real-Life Experiences 49:56 Historical Context and Impact of 'Maude' 52:57 Rue McClanahan's Role and Show Dynamics 01:01:24 Abortion Representation in Modern Media 01:15:53 Supporting Reproductive Rights Today 01:25:32 Final Thoughts and Upcoming Episodes Visit 80sTVLadies.com for more info. Listen to 80s TV Ladies at YouTube. Subscribe and help us grow. Don’t miss out. Sign up for the 80s TV Ladies mailing list! Help us make more episodes and get ad-free episodes, video interviews, and exclusive content on PATREON.