Ask for Jane

Main Topic: The podcast episode explores the impact of the Supreme Court's decision to overturn Roe v. Wade, a landmark case that protected a woman's right to an abortion. The episode features an interview with Eleanor Oliver, a woman who was part of a group of activists known as the "Janes," who provided safe and illegal abortions in Chicago in the late 1960s and early 1970s.

Key Points:

• Eleanor Oliver, also known as a Jane, shares her experiences of helping women get safe and illegal abortions in Chicago before Roe v. Wade.
• The Janes used a phone number, 643-3844, and a brochure to advertise their services, which included providing information on safe and affordable abortions.
• The group was made up of white, middle-class, college-educated women who were motivated by a desire to help women who were struggling to access safe and affordable abortions.
• The Janes were eventually raided by the police in 1972, but they were able to delay their trial until Roe v. Wade was passed, which made their services unnecessary.
• Eleanor Oliver reflects on the current state of abortion access in the US and expresses confidence that a new generation of activists will continue to fight for women's reproductive rights.
• The episode also features a discussion of the impact of the Supreme Court's decision to overturn Roe v. Wade, including the potential consequences for women's health and well-being.