On Being A “Pregnant Person”

The term "pregnant people," while more accurate and inclusive, has received pushback, claiming that the phrase is overly "woke" and erases women.

An episode of the Brian Lehrer: A Daily Politics Podcast podcast, hosted by WNYC Studios, titled "On Being A “Pregnant Person”" was published on June 22, 2023 and runs 23 minutes.

June 22, 2023 ·23m · Brian Lehrer: A Daily Politics Podcast

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Summary

The term "pregnant people," while more accurate and inclusive, has received pushback, claiming that the phrase is overly "woke" and erases women.

Episode Description

The term "pregnant people," while more accurate and inclusive, has received pushback, claiming that the phrase is overly "woke" and erases women.

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