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July 29, 2022


Title: Maternal Mortality: A Case Study in Washington, D.C.
Topic: Maternal Mortality
Discussed by Mary Szoch
with Family Research Council (www.FRC.org)


Part 1 of 3

Between the years 2000 and 2017, the United States was one of only two nations to report a rising maternal mortality rate.

Mary Szoch, the Director of the Center for Human Dignity at the Family Research Council, recently co-authored a brief, Maternal Mortality: A Case Study in Washington, D.C., with Joy Stockbauer. Today, Mary discusses details of the brief and how the Democrats are fudging the numbers.

Click here to read the reports.

Click here for more on this and other topics from Mary Szoch.

Questions/Issues Discussed:

Why is the maternal mortality rate in the US on the rise?

What is the difference between a maternal death, a pregnancy-related death, and pregnancy-associated death?

Why is it difficult to obtain reliable and consistent data? Mary explains that misunderstandings of the three types of deaths mentioned above make the data unreliable.

In 2012, Texas reported a maternal mortality rate of 147 deaths per 100,000 live births. But a 2018 investigation discovered that the 2012 rate had actually been 56. Why the wide variance? Mary reveals that the “wrong” people (those who push abortion) are the ones calculating this data and they manipulate the results.

What are some of the contributing factors to maternal deaths in the US?



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Title: Part 2 of 3 - Maternal Mortality: A Case Study in Washington, D.C.
Topic: Maternal Mortality
Discussed by Mary Szoch
with Family Research Council (www.FRC.org)

Questions/Issues Discussed:

RECAP: Why is there so much confusion between maternal death, a pregnancy-related death, and pregnancy-associated death?

What are “Maternity Care Deserts”? Is there a direct correlation to pharmaceutical and food deserts? Mary explains that the lack of access to these three necessities greatly hinder pregnant women from receiving adequate care, therefore often resulting in maternal death, a pregnancy-related death, and pregnancy-associated death.

Where are these “deserts” usually located? Why does this matter?




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Title: Part 3 of 3 - Maternal Mortality: A Case Study in Washington, D.C.
Topic: Maternal Mortality
Discussed by Mary Szoch
with Family Research Council (www.FRC.org)

Questions/Issues Discussed:

What are some major causes of maternal mortality? Is it largely preventable? Mary explains that every time maternal mortality in mentioned, the Democrats scream “lack of abortion”. Mary says: “What there is, though, is a lack of access to actual healthcare!”

Should every Christian place a higher focus on serving expectant mothers and their babies? SHORT ANSWER: Yes!



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July 11, 2022


Title: How to Defend the Unborn
Topic: Pro-Life Issues
Discussed by Mary Szoch
with Family Research Council (www.FRC.org)


Part 1 of 2

The Dobbs v Jackson Women’s Health case may have overruled the Roe v Wade decision, but that doesn’t mean the fight for babies is over. In fact, many believe the fight will be harder than ever!

Mary Szoch is the Director of the Center for Human Dignity at the Family Research Council. Today she offers hope and encouragement to pro-life advocates as they spread truth and love to those who have a differing opinion about abortion.

Click here to read Mary’s op-ed on this topic.

Click here for more articles from Mary Szoch.

Questions/Issues Discussed:

From coast to coast, are all unborn babies safe in their mother’s womb?

Do most countries around the world protect unborn babies?

How can we talk to a friend who may have a different view about abortion? Mary urges compassion first and then discusses some simple, but strong, facts that can be a starting point.

Are many women frightened when they discover they are pregnant? Mary admits that even she was a little scared – and she is married to a great man! She cannot imagine being a single mom with little to no resources, saying: “But fear should not dictate our future… God’s help is here to sustain us.”



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Title: Part 2 of 2 - How to Defend the Unborn
Topic: Pro-Life Issues
Discussed by Mary Szoch
with Family Research Council (www.FRC.org)

Questions/Issues Discussed:

Is prayer a powerful tool to use in protecting the unborn and their mother?

Are pregnancy resource centers having more visitors now?

Many pro-abortion activists claim that pro-lifer advocates only care about the unborn baby before its born. Is this true? Mary discusses Project Rachel, an organization that helps bring hope and healing to both women and men who have been affected by abortion.

Click here  for more information about Project Rachel in English and here for Spanish.

Click here for more information about the Washington Stand.




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April 26, 2022


Title: The Bodies of Five Babies Cry Out for Justice
Topic: Pro-Life Issues
Discussed by Mary Szoch
with Family Research Council (www.FRC.org)

Disclaimer: Use caution when listening to this segment around young children. Issues discussed may be upsetting or hard for little ones to understand.

The Family Research Council recently called for the WDC medical examiner to conduct an autopsy of five aborted babies whose remains were recovered from the Washington Surgi-Clinic. These five aborted babies may have been killed in violation of the federal Partial-Birth Abortion Ban Act or the Born-Alive Infants Protection Act.

Mary Szoch is the Director of the Center for Human Dignity at Family Research Council. In this position, Mary researches, writes, and coordinates collaborative efforts with other pro-life advocates on policies surrounding life and human dignity.

Today Mary discusses this sad and disturbing story out of our nation’s capital.

Click here to read the full article by Mary Szoch on this topic.

Questions/Issues Discussed:

Were the babies destined for incineration?

Is this whole situation difficult to think about, write about, or even talk about?

How were the bodies discovered? Did the truck driver know what he was delivering?

Were the contents of the boxes (the dead babies) turned over to WDC authorities? Mary reveals that the DC homicide detectives didn’t even bother showing up until the next day! How sad and horrible.

Is there evidence the five aborted babies were possibly killed by the Partial-Birth Abortion procedure which Congress outlawed? Mary explains that there is clear evidence that at least one baby was born fully intact inside her mother’s amniotic sack – possibly even born alive.

With the US Supreme Court poised to rule on Roe v Wade, could publicity on this case have any effect on the American population?



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April 18, 2022


Title: The Bodies of Five Babies Cry Out for Justice
Topic: Pro-Life Issues
Discussed by Mary Szoch
with Family Research Council (www.FRC.org)

Disclaimer: Use caution when listening to this segment around young children. Issues discussed may be upsetting or hard for little ones to understand.

The Family Research Council recently called for the WDC medical examiner to conduct an autopsy of five aborted babies whose remains were recovered from the Washington Surgi-Clinic. These five aborted babies may have been killed in violation of the federal Partial-Birth Abortion Ban Act or the Born-Alive Infants Protection Act.

Mary Szoch is the Director of the Center for Human Dignity at Family Research Council. In this position, Mary researches, writes, and coordinates collaborative efforts with other pro-life advocates on policies surrounding life and human dignity.

Today Mary discusses this sad and disturbing story out of our nation’s capital.

Click here to read the full article by Mary Szoch on this topic.

Questions/Issues Discussed:

Were the babies destined for incineration?

Is this whole situation difficult to think about, write about, or even talk about?

How were the bodies discovered? Did the truck driver know what he was delivering?

Were the contents of the boxes (the dead babies) turned over to WDC authorities? Mary reveals that the DC homicide detectives didn’t even bother showing up until the next day! How sad and horrible.

Is there evidence the five aborted babies were possibly killed by the Partial-Birth Abortion procedure which Congress outlawed? Mary explains that there is clear evidence that at least one baby was born fully intact inside her mother’s amniotic sack – possibly even born alive.

With the US Supreme Court poised to rule on Roe v Wade, could publicity on this case have any effect on the American population?



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February 7, 2022


Title: US Abortion Law in Comparison with the Globe
Topic: Pro-Life Issues
Discussed by Mary Szoch
with Family Research Council (www.FRC.org)

The Family Research Council recently published a new comprehensive issue brief identifying the United States as one of only six nations that allow abortion on-demand through the entire of span of pregnancy. The FRC report indicates that across the globe the vast majority of countries completely prohibit or only allow abortion in specific cases.

Mary Szoch is the Director of the Center for Human Dignity at Family Research Council. Her report can be found here.

Questions/Issues Discussed:

What six countries allow abortion-on-demand through the entire span of a pregnancy – all nine months?

Why did the FRC publish the report: “US Abortion Law in Comparison with the Globe”?

How many countries completely prohibit or only allow abortion in specific cases? Does Mary find this encouraging?

Are most Americans aware that abortion is permitted in the US through all nine months of pregnancy for any reason? Do most Americans believe that abortion is very rare and only happens in the first few months? Do most Americans believe that the majority of abortions are performed only when there is no other option for the mother? Do most Americans believe that our abortion laws mirror the majority of abortion laws in other countries around the world?

Do 48 of 51 European countries restrict all abortions by the 14th week? Do pro-abortion activists lie about this fact?

What did Ruth Bader Ginsburg say about abortion laws in America?

What is the basis for the new abortion laws in Mississippi and Texas?

Is it scientific fact that an unborn child in the womb is a human worthy of respect and deserving of the right to life? Mary reveals that even the Philippines has a law stating this!

Is it shameful the United States joins North Korea, South Korea, China, Canada, and Vietnam on the list of nations who allow abortions through all nine months of pregnancy?

Was Roe v. Wade based on science?



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February 3, 2022


Title: The Dirty Half Dozen
Topic: Pro-Life Issues
Discussed by Mary Szoch
with Family Research Council (www.FRC.org)

Does America lead the pack of the dirty half dozen most pro-abortion countries?

Mary Szoch is the Director of the Center for Human Dignity at Family Research Council. Mary believes there is hope on the horizon for babies in America – and around the world.

Click here to read Mary’s op-ed on this issue.

Questions/Issues Discussed:

Who is Nellie Gray and what did she do back in the summer of 1973? Nellie once promised, "We will be here until we overturn Roe v. Wade, and believe me, we are going to overturn Roe v. Wade." Hopefully, this is the year that promise is fulfilled.

How many people attended the March for Life in 2022?

Since that first pro-life march in WDC in 1974, how many babies have been killed inside their mother’s womb?

What is the significance of Dobbs v. Jackson? When is SCOTUS set to release their ruling? Could there be a “middle ground”?

How many countries completely ban abortion or only allow abortion in certain cases? ANSWER: 99!

Do most European countries protect the unborn after the first trimester – or even before?

Does America lead the pack of the dirty half dozen most pro-abortion countries? Mary discusses the Dirty Half Dozen: The United States, Canada, South Korea, North Korea, China, and Vietnam.

THIS IS NOT A GOOD LIST TO BE ON!

What did the Biden Administration recently say on the anniversary of Roe v. Wade?

Can prayer change hearts and minds?



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January 31, 2022


Title: The Dirty Half Dozen
Topic: Pro-Life Issues
Discussed by Mary Szoch
with Family Research Council (www.FRC.org)

Does America lead the pack of the dirty half dozen most pro-abortion countries?

Mary Szoch is the Director of the Center for Human Dignity at Family Research Council. Mary believes there is hope on the horizon for babies in America – and around the world.

Click here to read Mary’s op-ed on this issue.

Questions/Issues Discussed:

Who is Nellie Gray and what did she do back in the summer of 1973? Nellie once promised, "We will be here until we overturn Roe v. Wade, and believe me, we are going to overturn Roe v. Wade." Hopefully, this is the year that promise is fulfilled.

How many people attended the March for Life in 2022?

Since that first pro-life march in WDC in 1974, how many babies have been killed inside their mother’s womb?

What is the significance of Dobbs v. Jackson? When is SCOTUS set to release their ruling? Could there be a “middle ground”?

How many countries completely ban abortion or only allow abortion in certain cases? ANSWER: 99!

Do most European countries protect the unborn after the first trimester – or even before?

Does America lead the pack of the dirty half dozen most pro-abortion countries? Mary discusses the Dirty Half Dozen: The United States, Canada, South Korea, North Korea, China, and Vietnam.

THIS IS NOT A GOOD LIST TO BE ON!

What did the Biden Administration recently say on the anniversary of Roe v. Wade?

Can prayer change hearts and minds?



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December 15, 2021


Title: US Abortion Law in Comparison with the Globe
Topic: Pro-Life Issues
Discussed by Mary Szoch
with Family Research Council (www.FRC.org)

The Family Research Council recently published a new comprehensive issue brief identifying the United States as one of only six nations that allow abortion on-demand through the entire of span of pregnancy. The FRC report indicates that across the globe the vast majority of countries completely prohibit or only allow abortion in specific cases.

Mary Szoch is the Director of the Center for Human Dignity at Family Research Council. Her report can be found here.

Questions/Issues Discussed:

What six countries allow abortion-on-demand through the entire span of a pregnancy – all nine months?

Why did the FRC publish the report: “US Abortion Law in Comparison with the Globe”?

How many countries completely prohibit or only allow abortion in specific cases? Does Mary find this encouraging?

Are most Americans aware that abortion is permitted in the US through all nine months of pregnancy for any reason? Do most Americans believe that abortion is very rare and only happens in the first few months? Do most Americans believe that the majority of abortions are performed only when there is no other option for the mother? Do most Americans believe that our abortion laws mirror the majority of abortion laws in other countries around the world?

Do 48 of 51 European countries restrict all abortions by the 14th week? Do pro-abortion activists lie about this fact?

What did Ruth Bader Ginsburg say about abortion laws in America?

What is the basis for the new abortion laws in Mississippi and Texas?

Is it scientific fact that an unborn child in the womb is a human worthy of respect and deserving of the right to life? Mary reveals that even the Philippines has a law stating this!

Is it shameful the United States joins North Korea, South Korea, China, Canada, and Vietnam on the list of nations who allow abortions through all nine months of pregnancy?

Was Roe v. Wade based on science?



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December 7, 2021


Title: Preparing for an American without Roe v Wade
Topic: Pro-Life Issues
Discussed by Mary Szoch
with Family Research Council (www.FRC.org)

Mary Szoch recently spoke before the US Supreme Court in favor of Texas’ efforts to protect life with the Texas Heartbeat Act. Today she discusses the Dobbs v Jackson case from Mississippi, the historic case that could reverse Roe v Wade, allowing each individual state to enact laws that reflect the conscience of their citizens.

Click here for more about Mary Szoch and the Center for Human Dignity at the Family Research Council.

Questions/Issues Discussed:

Pro-abortion activists have been ready and in action for decades. Pro-life activists have been ready and in action for decades, too. What is mobilizing pro-life activists now, though?

Was there a stark difference between the pro-life crowd and the pro-abortion crowd outside the Supreme Court on Wednesday, December the 1st? Mary says: “It was like the day before Christmas!”

Should all pro-life people and organizations across America be prepared to move forward no matter how the US Supreme Court rules? Mary discusses some of the next steps we should all take, especially staying in constant prayer over the decision. She also urges people to become involved with pro-life pregnancy centers and organizations.

Why is it important to have pro-life men and women in state office?

How is the Family Research Council preparing for the anticipated ruling in the Dobbs case?



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November 8, 2021


Title: From Roe to Dobbs: A Prayer for Life
Topic: Pro-Life Issues
Discussed by Mary Szoch
with Family Research Council (www.FRC.org)

On Wednesday, December 1, the US Supreme Court will hear oral arguments in Dobbs v. Jackson Women's Health Organization.

Mary Szoch serves as the Director of the Center for Human Dignity at Family Research Council. Today she discusses the recent passing of the Texas Heartbeat Bill and the upcoming oral arguments for the Dobbs case.

Click here to read more on this issue from Mary Szoch.

Questions/Issues Discussed:

What is the Texas Heartbeat Bill? Mary discusses her first-hand experience with this bill…

How many babies are being saved in Texas?

How is the Texas Heartbeat Bill unique?

Will the upcoming ruling by the US Supreme Court on the Texas Heartbeat Bill be indicative on how the court will rule in the Dobbs case?

Is the Dobbs v. Jackson Women’s Health Organization case widely recognized as the greatest opportunity to overturn the Roe v. Wade decision?

Is it important that the pro-life movement center our focus on Christ-centered prayer? Mary reminds us that the Bible – from cover to cover – is pro-life, so we should be, too. She says: “God is the author of life. He has the final victory and we are grateful to be on His team.”

For more information about the upcoming “Pray Together for Life” on November 28 at 7:00 p.m. CT at New Horizon Church in Jackson, Mississippi, click here. The prayer gathering will be livestreamed as well. Text TOGETHER to 67742 for text reminders.



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July 6, 2021


Title: How to Change Your Pro-Choice Friend’s Heart
Topic: Pro-Life Issues
Discussed by Mary Szoch
with Family Research Council (www.FRC.org)


Part 1 of 3

The Family Research Council and the Center for Human Dignity has developed a fantastic brochure to help pro-lifers approach their pro-choice family and friends.

Mary Szoch, the Director for the CHD, discusses why she wrote the brochure and how it can help change hearts and lives.

Questions/Issues Discussed:

Are people taught to be pro-choice and how to defend their position with catchy phrases and false information?

Why did the FRC and the Center for Human Dignity develop the “How to Change Your Pro-Choice Friend’s Heart” brochure?

What are the five key points to keep in mind when talking to our pro-choice family and friends?

Should we (pro-lifers) need to be prepared with polite, factual rebuttals when we talk about abortion with others?

Is “tone” important? In other words, should we remain calm and not defensive?



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Title: Part 2 of 3 - How to Change Your Pro-Choice Friend’s Heart
Topic: Pro-Life Issues
Discussed by Mary Szoch
with Family Research Council (www.FRC.org)

Questions/Issues Discussed:

What are the five pro-life arguments that change hearts?

Does abortion kill a person? Is science in agreement with this fact?

Can pre-born babies really feel pain in the womb?

Click here for the link for the brochure from Mary and the Center for Human Dignity.




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Title: Part 3 of 3 - How to Change Your Pro-Choice Friend’s Heart
Topic: Pro-Life Issues
Discussed by Mary Szoch
with Family Research Council (www.FRC.org)

Questions/Issues Discussed:

What are some of the pro-choice arguments?

I am personally pro-life, but I don’t want to impose my beliefs on others.” Is this one argument that just makes no sense?

Do pro-lifers only care about the baby?

Do pro-life pregnancy centers really help mothers?

Is a baby really “better off” aborted than living in an abusive home or in the foster care system? Mary reminds us of people who could have been aborted yet did amazing things with their lives.

Click here for the link for the brochure from Mary and the Center for Human Dignity.



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July 1, 2021


Title: How to Change Your Pro-Choice Friend’s Heart
Topic: Pro-Life Issues
Discussed by Mary Szoch
with Family Research Council (www.FRC.org)


Part 1 of 3

The Family Research Council and the Center for Human Dignity has developed a fantastic brochure to help pro-lifers approach their pro-choice family and friends.

Mary Szoch, the Director for the CHD, discusses why she wrote the brochure and how it can help change hearts and lives.

Questions/Issues Discussed:

Are people taught to be pro-choice and how to defend their position with catchy phrases and false information?

Why did the FRC and the Center for Human Dignity develop the “How to Change Your Pro-Choice Friend’s Heart” brochure?

What are the five key points to keep in mind when talking to our pro-choice family and friends?

Should we (pro-lifers) need to be prepared with polite, factual rebuttals when we talk about abortion with others?

Is “tone” important? In other words, should we remain calm and not defensive?



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Title: Part 2 of 3 - How to Change Your Pro-Choice Friend’s Heart
Topic: Pro-Life Issues
Discussed by Mary Szoch
with Family Research Council (www.FRC.org)

Questions/Issues Discussed:

What are the five pro-life arguments that change hearts?

Does abortion kill a person? Is science in agreement with this fact?

Can pre-born babies really feel pain in the womb?

Click here for the link for the brochure from Mary and the Center for Human Dignity.




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Title: Part 3 of 3 - How to Change Your Pro-Choice Friend’s Heart
Topic: Pro-Life Issues
Discussed by Mary Szoch
with Family Research Council (www.FRC.org)

Questions/Issues Discussed:

What are some of the pro-choice arguments?

I am personally pro-life, but I don’t want to impose my beliefs on others.” Is this one argument that just makes no sense?

Do pro-lifers only care about the baby?

Do pro-life pregnancy centers really help mothers?

Is a baby really “better off” aborted than living in an abusive home or in the foster care system? Mary reminds us of people who could have been aborted yet did amazing things with their lives.

Click here for the link for the brochure from Mary and the Center for Human Dignity.



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April 27, 2021


Title: Is Planned Parenthood Distancing Themselves from Margaret Sanger?
Topic: Planned Parenthood
Discussed by Mary Szoch
with Family Research Council (www.FRC.org)

President and Chief Executive of Planned Parenthood, Alexis McGill Johnson, recently stated in the New York Times: "Margaret Sanger harmed generations with her beliefs. In our second century, Planned Parenthood has the chance to heal those harms.” Johnson concluded her op-ed with these words: “Whether our Founder was a racist is not a simple yes or no question. Our reckoning is understanding her full legacy and its impact. Our reckoning is the work that comes next.”

Mary Szoch is the Director of the Center for Human Dignity at the Family Research Council. Today she sheds more light on this article and whether or not Planned Parenthood is actually willing to change their practices.

Click here  for more from the Family Research Council.

Questions/Issues Discussed:

Was the Founder of Planned Parenthood, Margaret Sanger, a racist? Is this a known fact?

Did Margaret Sanger ever change her beliefs and admit that she was wrong? HINT: Nope.

Did Margaret Sanger really say: "We don't want the word to get out that we want to exterminate the Negro Population”? Who did she direct this statement to? You will be absolutely shocked when you hear this!

In her recent article, did Alexis McGill Johnson ever out-right condemn Margaret Sangers’ racist practices?

Did Johnson ever once state that Planned Parenthood is dedicated to stop practicing genocide against blacks, other minorities, females, and the physically challenged that find themselves still in the womb and yet born?

What is Planned parenthood’s current business model? Mary says that the bottom line is this: “Planned Parenthood only cares about making money and they don’t care who they kill while they do it.”



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March 8, 2021


Title: BREAKING: Planned Parenthood 2019-2020 Report
Topic: Planned Parenthood
Discussed by Mary Szoch
with Family Research Council (www.FRC.org)


Part 1 of 2

Disclaimer: Use caution when listening to this segment around young children. Issues discussed may be upsetting or hard for little ones to understand.

Want to know the truth about Planned Parenthood? Read this report!

Mary Szoch serves as the Director of the Center for Human Dignity at Family Research Council, where she researches, writes, and coordinates collaborative efforts with other pro-life advocates on policies surrounding life and human dignity.

Questions/Issues Discussed:

Is Planned Parenthood the preferred abortion provider in America? How many abortions does Planned Parenthood perform on an average day?

How much money did Planned Parenthood rake in during 2019?

Who is Dr. Leana Wen? Why was she fired from Planned Parenthood?

How many abortions did Planned Parenthood perform from 2011 through 2019? Mary reveals how almost all of the other “services” provided by PP DECREASED while abortions INCREASED.

Why is the Church silent on abortion and the atrocities at Planned Parenthood?

True or False: Abortions only account for 3% of services provided by Planned Parenthood. Listen for the answer!!

Has anyone within Planned Parenthood been held criminally liable for selling baby-body-parts?



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Title: Part 2 of 2 - BREAKING: Planned Parenthood 2019-2020 Report
Topic: Planned Parenthood
Discussed by Mary Szoch
with Family Research Council (www.FRC.org)

Questions/Issues Discussed:

Is Planned Parenthood cashing in on the gender-bender movement sweeping the country by providing hormone therapies? Mary reveals that PP has become the second largest provider of hormone therapy in the country!

Can providing hormone therapies be a financially lucrative ongoing business where the client will have numerous repeat visits for services?

True or False: Planned Parenthood Founder Margaret Sanger: “I believe that there should be no more babies”. Did she really say this? Listen in for the answer!

Is Planned Parenthood really involved in removing a man’s penis (if he chooses to) and a woman’s uterus (if she chooses to)? How did we get here? Why would they even do this?



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