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Every week, Jessica Mason Pieklo and Imani Gandy take you on a wild ride through the latest legal battles in the fight for reproductive justice. On everything from abortion rights to trans discrimination to racial justice, Boom! Lawyered will help you get smart, stay mad, have fun, and fight back. Produced by Rewire News Group.

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Roe v. Wade was never enough. Reproductive justice advocates have been saying that for decades. So why did so much of the reproductive rights movement organize itself around protecting Roe anyway?

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In this episode, Imani and Jess unpack the Supreme Court’s order on mifepristone access and explain where it fits in the Trump administration’s crusade to redefine motherhood nationwide.

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In this episode, Imani and Jess unpack the historic attack on voting rights from the Supreme Court in Louisiana v. Callais and explain what’s next from the Court on the fight to block mifepristone access.

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The Supreme Court closed out arguments for the term this week. Jess and Imani are out, but this episode showcases all the biggest cases of the term. Stay tuned for deep dives on the decisions coming up in future episodes.

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Elizabeth Booker Houston
JD, MPH, former FDA staffer, content creator at the intersection of legal and health content
Independent/content creator; formerly with FDA
Episode: If ‘Roe’ Was Never Enough, Why Was It Everything? (And a Word to My Boom! Lawyered Fam)
Jenny Wetter
Podcaster; host of Repros Fight Back (guest on episode)
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Vilissa Thompson
Disability justice advocate and social worker
Ramp Your Voice
Episode: In Mercy's Shadow: The Mercy Narrative in True Crime
Skye Perryman
President and CEO of Democracy Forward, a national legal organization
Democracy Forward
Episode: Fighting Back During Trump’s Most Chaotic Era
Elie Mystal
Nation's justice correspondent and author of 'Allow Me to Retort'
The Nation
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Jodi Hicks
President of Planned Parenthood California
Planned Parenthood California
Episode: Why Planned Parenthood is getting in on the California redistricting effort
Franchesca Ramsey
Comedian, actor, graphic designer, and content creator
Episode: It’s Never Too Late To Be Gay, Featuring Franchesca Ramsey
Francesca Ramsey
Actor, writer, and content creator
Episode: Introducing Our New Show: “B*tch, Listen!” with Imani Gandy
Ellie Mistal
Political commentator, writer, and former litigator
Episode: Introducing Our New Show: “B*tch, Listen!” with Imani Gandy

Hosts

Imani Gandy
Co-chief Content Officer at Rewire News Group; host and public figure in reproductive justice commentary
Jessica Mason Pieklo
Co-chief Content Officer at Rewire News Group; co-hosts with Imani on legal and rights-focused analysis

Reviews

4.8 out of 5 stars from 794 ratings
  • Boring leftoids complaining

    Whining on about trump

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    very funny and clever pod
    United Kingdoma year ago
  • Unpacking SCOTUS Reverse Discrimination Law Suit

    Excellent clear and concise without the Lawyer Jargon

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Push Forward Equipped
    United Statesa year ago
  • You need this in your life

    Legal analysis but spicy. Emphasis on repro rights but covering the gamut. These two are legends.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Lizzzibeth
    Canadaa year ago
  • Yeah, women!

    Just listened to the episode on the case to declare section 504 unconstitutional. You’re right to use the E word (eugenics). Also, cross-oppression solidarity is imperative; trans folks must be protected. Thanks a million.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    tigrlily61
    Canadaa year ago
  • Sad the summer sesh has ended!

    You all are the BEST! LOVED that you had a summer session! I never could have made it a whole summer without you. Especially not with all that’s happened to shift things in such a joyful, hopeful and engaging way in Presidential politics, which, shizzle runs down hill, so that will impact ALL of our politics, up and down the ballot in equally joyful, hopeful, energizing and engaging ways. And that TFG and all TFGs (including my own dad, mortifyingly so) are losing their friggin minds because of ... more

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    KimJorgensenGane
    United States2 years ago

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Many say the show makes complex Supreme Court decisions accessible and engaging.
Fans highlight strong chemistry and its usefulness for activists and students alike.
Critics note occasional shouting or high-energy delivery but still value the content.
Listeners praise the hosts' clear legal explanations and candor.

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If ‘Roe’ Was Never Enough, Why Was It Everything? (And a Word to My Boom! Lawyered Fam)
Q: What would it have looked like to run both the legal and public health strategies together as one coherent argument?
A unified approach would have foregrounded Turnaway Study findings and reproductive justice principles alongside Rowe-based arguments, creating a cultural and policy shift that centers actual health outcomes and equitable access, not just legal protections on paper.
Dateline’s Josh Mankiewicz Takes You Inside the True Crime Machine
Q: Why are certain stories about missing or murdered marginalized individuals not getting enough coverage?
There's systemic bias in media narratives, and many stories, such as those of Indigenous and Black women, struggle to break into mainstream true crime media.
Dateline’s Josh Mankiewicz Takes You Inside the True Crime Machine
Q: Can you walk us through how a case even makes it onto Dateline's radar?
We read newspapers daily, receive calls from various sources, and attend story meetings to decide which cases to pursue.
Dateline’s Josh Mankiewicz Takes You Inside the True Crime Machine
Q: What originally drew you to crime storytelling?
Initially, I was a political reporter, but I realized that true crime connects with people in ways that typical political news does not.
Dateline’s Josh Mankiewicz Takes You Inside the True Crime Machine
Q: How does it feel to be so iconic that Bill Hader has done impressions of you?
It's surprising; as a reporter, you don't think about being recognized in that way when you start your career.

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Two sharp, witty hosts dissect breaking legal battles around reproductive justice, civil rights, and constitutional law with a focus on how Supreme Court actions, state policies, and federal litigation shape access to abortion, LGBTQ rights, and voting protections. The discussion blends accessible legal analysis, historical context, and cultural commentary, frequently connecting court decisions to daily life and policy—often with bold takes and a collaborative, friendly banter. Noteworthy is the energetic chemistry between the hosts and their ability to translate complex doctrine into practical implications for listeners who want to stay informed, inspired, and ready to engage in civic action.

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