The Times podcast: Future of Abortion Part 1 | Medicine
After five shots were fired through the front window of Dr. Warren Hern’s abortion clinic in 1988, he posted a $5,000 reward and a sign out front. No one was ever caught.
(Dr. Warren Hern)
Listen to this episode of The Times:
Dr. Warren Hern has seen the past, present and future of the abortion debate in the United States. The Colorado doctor remembers treating women for illegal abortions, was there for the opening arguments of the landmark Supreme Court case Roe vs. Wade — and now fears what might happen if it’s struck down.
Today, Dr. Hern talks about his career.
Host: Gustavo Arellano
Guests: L.A. Times Houston bureau chief Molly Hennessy-Fiske
More reading:
As a med student, he saw women nearly die from illegal abortions. At 83, he sees no end to his work
60 hours, 50 abortions: A California doctor’s monthly commute to a Texas clinic
California plans to be abortion sanctuary if Roe vs. Wade is overturned
About The Times
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