Special Edition: The Death of Roe vs. Wade

Roe vs. Wade protected the constitutional right to an abortion for nearly 50 years. Now that the Supreme Court has overturned it, at least 20 states are banning or putting extreme limitations on access to abortion.The outcome was expected, but the country still erupted when the ruling posted — abortion opponents gathered in celebration while abortion-access advocates reacted with anger.Over the last few months, The Times has looked at the issue of abortion from a number of perspectives to help understand how we got to this historic moment. Today, we revisit five episodes from “The Future of Abortion” series.Listen to the full episodes here:Future of Abortion Part 1: MedicineDr. Warren Hern has performed abortions since before Roe vs. Wade. He speaks about his career — and the fears he has for the future.Future of Abortion Part 2: ChurchThe complicated story of how evangelicals mobilized around restricting abortion, and one Christian woman’s place in it all.The Future of Abortion Part 3: MoneyHow Texas has made it nearly impossible for low-income women to get an abortion. And how other states want to copy that.The Future of Abortion, Part 4: Keeping ItPregnancy centers have grown in numbers with the backing of antiabortion religious organizations. What’s their future like in a post-Roe vs. Wade world?The Future of Abortion, Part 5 : LawWhat went wrong with Roe vs. Wade and why the court’s effort to resolve the abortion controversy back in 1973 has instead led to decades of division.Host: Gustavo ArellanoGuests: L.A. Times reporters Molly Hennessy-Fiske, Jaweed Kaleem and David G. SavageMore reading:“The Future of Abortions” print seriesIn historic reversal, Supreme Court overturns Roe vs. Wade, freeing states to outlaw abortionThe four key turning points that led to the fall of Roe vs. Wade