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Crossing The Line

Podcast

United States

Crossing the Line, a 10-episode docu-style podcast, follows the incredible journeys of women, non-binary people, doctors, doulas, and advocates who traverse state lines, the law, and numerous barriers to providing or accessing safe abortion. These journeys occur as SCOTUS overruled Roe v. Wade, leading to one of the most restrictive and volatile times in almost 50 years for the fight for reproductive freedom in the U.S.

“With these first-person narratives, our listeners will take the journey with individuals and those helping them navigate the path across family lines, emotional lines, and state lines.”

– Lisa Caruso, Executive Producer

“Crossing the Line will help put the human reality of these restrictive laws in front of the American people.”

– Bill Ryerson, PMC President & Founder

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Visit the Crossing the Line website to listen to episodes, find abortion access resources, and get involved with the social impact campaign.

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Why Now and What’s at Stake

While it’s too soon to report the impact of Crossing The Line, there has never been a more critical time to tell the real stories of the real people on the front line of reproductive freedom.

Focus on The Rights of Women & Girls

Building an equitable and sustainable world for today and for tomorrow requires upholding human rights. The right to education, economic independence, and reproductive autonomy are some of the building blocks and must-haves for a healthier, more equitable, and flourishing world.

Sexual Reproductive Health and Rights Family Planning and Modern Contraception Gender Equality

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The numerous and egregious challenges accessing safe abortion in the U.S., particularly for marginalized people, have rarely been documented in a doc-follow podcast format. This series puts the listener in an individual’s shoes as they navigate untraveled roads. The identity of those seeking abortions will be kept anonymous.

Each episode features a unique first-person narrative of an individual seeking an abortion or those who work tirelessly to enable access. Stories begin when the subject chooses to terminate a pregnancy, seeks help from an abortion fund or support services, or travels far distances to a clinic for a surgical or medical abortion. Additionally, interviews with leading doctors, activists, and experts illuminate what is at stake as abortion deserts expand and rights are restricted.