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EPISODE · Mar 13, 2025 · 25 MIN

Surgical Sterilizations for Women are on the Rise, Swearing is Good for Your Health, and Hiding Turtles

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Kristin and Brian discuss a new study stating that swearing might be healthy for you. Then Clinical Assistant Professor at UW-Madison, and OB-GYN for UW-Health Dr. Laura Hanks joins Kristin and Brian to talk about a new study she co-authored on the increasing number of surgical sterilizations among women since the U.S. Supreme Court overturned Roe V. Wade. Dr. Hanks explains further why these numbers have increased, if the number changed once abortion services returned in Planned Parenthood in Wisconsin, how women who have never wanted children are taking to this, what risks are involved and if these services are being covered by insurances or if patients are paying out of pocket. Later a man gets accused by TSA of hiding a turtle down his pants. Kristin and Brian discuss the bizarre event.

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