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Audio Diary: What does it mean to have, or not have, a choice?

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Ryan Van Velzer

Warning: The following audio contains sensitive material that some listeners may find upsetting.

What does it mean to have, or not have, a choice? It’s a question that many people are taking into consideration as the nation awaits a U.S. Supreme Court decision that could overturn Roe vs Wade.

That landmark decision protects a woman's liberty to choose to have an abortion without excessive government restriction.

A month ago, WKU Public Radio asked our listeners to share their personal experiences surrounding abortion and impacts of choice.

There are many political and cultural implications surrounding the conversation. We believe it’s important people’s stories are heard.

In the audio diary above, you’ll hear from Alison, Angela, Stacy, and someone who would like to remain anonymous sharing their experiences related to abortion and choice.

Below are the individual stories, edited for time and clarity.

Alison
Hear Alison's story here.

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Angela
Hear Angela's story here.

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Stacy
Hear Stacy's story here. Warning: The following audio contains sensitive material that some listeners may find upsetting.

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Anonymous
This person would like to remain anonymous. Hear their story here.

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Former student intern Alana Watson rejoined WKU Public Radio in August 2020 as the Ohio Valley ReSource economics reporter. She transitioned to the station's All Things Considered Host in July of 2020 and became the student reporting and producing specialist in 2023. Watson has a B.A. in Broadcasting Journalism for Western Kentucky University and a M.A in Communications from Austin Peay State University. She is a Nashville native and has interned at WPLN-FM in Nashville. Watson was also a 2nd Century Fellow for Wisconsin Public Radio before rejoining WKU Public Radio. She has received numerous awards for her reporting.