The abortion pill fight in Louisiana is bigger than one case, one court date, or one state. Louisiana Attorney General Liz Murrill says the stakes on September 9 go far beyond the Fifth Circuit - they could shape how abortion drugs are regulated nationwide.Murrill joins Ben Clapper at the State Capitol to unpack the state’s battle against the FDA and the pill manufacturers behind what she describes as an illegal pipeline of abortion drugs into Louisiana. She explains why the return of in-person doctor visits matters, what the FDA changed during COVID, and how prior courts have already found that decision dangerous and arbitrary.Watch until the end to hear what gives our Attorney General hope!If you have been impacted by Abortion please visit: http://Justice4her.cmShare, Comment and Like this Episode.Timestamps:(00:00) Opening from the State Capitol and why this conversation matters(01:14) Liz Murrill’s background and how motherhood shaped her pro-life view(03:08) Why she says women can be pro-life and still lead in public office(04:34) Inside the June Medical litigation and what it revealed about abortion clinics(06:01) Unsafe clinic records, delayed emergency care, and hidden harms to women(07:25) How money, Planned Parenthood funding, and paid experts shaped the industry(09:17) Why women were kept from hearing the full truth about abortion(10:37) What Louisiana vs FDA is about and what is at stake in the Fifth Circuit(11:07) The abortion pill restrictions the FDA once imposed and why(12:06) Why in-person doctor visits mattered for ectopic pregnancy and hemorrhage risk(13:34) The legal path so far and why Louisiana wants the requirement restored(14:32) Rosalie Markovich’s story and other cases of coercion and illegal pill sales(16:24) Why she says women are arriving at ERs without proper medical supervision(17:51) What women should do if they are harmed and why honesty in the ER matters(18:48) Supporting women through healing after abortion and building a culture of life(19:43) How out-of-state shield laws are used to block enforcement in Louisiana(21:36) Procedural history of the case and where the Fifth Circuit hearing fits(24:20) What gives her hope and why Louisiana citizens keep her committed to the cause(26:13) A final shout out to her Solicitor General team

Planned Parenthood is back in Louisiana, the media is still spinning abortion coverage, and a viral Anne Hathaway clip is exposing the logic problem at the center of the pro-life debate. If you want the real story behind the headlines - and what it means for Louisiana, the courts, and your own state - this pop-up episode is for you.01:00 - Planned Parenthood funding returns after defunding02:53 - Why Planned Parenthood reopening in Louisiana still matters04:42 - States can block Medicaid funds after the Medina decision07:02 - World Cup reactions and the Messi and Lamine Yamal story13:41 - The adoption ad that aired during the World Cup15:16 - Adoption, Steve Jobs, Simone Biles, and the value of every life16:42 - Is national media covering Louisiana fairly?17:27 - How interviews get clipped and context gets lost24:10 - Anne Hathaway’s abortion comments and the problem with “mercy” framing31:45 - Pregnancy, public pressure, and the tragedy behind abortion narratives38:41 - Three major highlights from the 2026 legislative session39:09 - Defending pregnancy centers at the Capitol42:23 - Why “spontaneous abortion” in medical records needs to change48:09 - Bereavement care, cooling cots, and honoring infant loss50:31 - What’s coming next for Louisiana Right to Life

When families lose a baby, every second with their child becomes priceless—and yet most hospitals treat these moments as fleeting. Kristi Lamarque-Bordelon, a bereavement nurse navigator in Louisiana, shares how a simple cooling device is transforming mourning—giving grieving families precious time to create memories they can cherish forever.

Imagine being able to hold your baby longer, take photos, or say goodbye on your own terms—that's now possible thanks to new laws Kristi helped pass. Driven by her own story of losing her daughter Angel at just twenty months old, she’s revolutionizing hospital care by empowering families with choices they’ve long been denied. Her journey from grieving mother to healthcare advocate highlights the power of compassionate, individualized support during life’s most heartbreaking moments.

Join us for a moving conversation on the profound impact of love, law, and leadership—proving that even in loss, there is hope and healing.