In a recent appearance on the popular podcast Call Her Daddy, Vice President Kamala Harris engaged in an open and candid discussion on a range of topics. From personal experiences to pressing social issues, Harris addressed various subjects in a conversation with host Alex Cooper.
Here is more about Kamala Harris’ recent interview.
What did Kamala Harris say about abortion rights on the Call Her Daddy podcast?
During her October 6 appearance on Call Her Daddy podcast, Vice President Kamala Harris addressed the pressing issue of abortion rights in America. She highlighted that “One out of three women in our country are in states with abortion bans,” emphasizing the significant barriers these laws create, especially for mothers. Harris described the challenges women navigate to access necessary healthcare, highlighting the emotional and logistical challenges involved. (via Newsweek)
She underscored that reproductive health clinics provide vital services beyond just abortions, such as cancer screenings and HIV testing, and warned that many of these clinics are closing due to restrictive laws. Harris also refuted misleading claims about late-term abortions, describing them as “outrageously inaccurate.”
Harris concluded by highlighting the fundamental importance of personal choice in healthcare decisions.
What else did Kamala Harris say on the Call Her Daddy podcast?
Beyond abortion rights, Harris shared insights from her upbringing, crediting her mother, Shyamala Gopalan Harris, with instilling a sense of agency in her. She recounted how her mother would encourage her to reflect on her problems. Harris said, “I’m telling you, every time I came home with a problem, if I came home with a problem, the first thing that my mother would do is she would look at me … My mother, the first thing (she would say), ‘What did you do.’” (via Independent)
The conversation also touched on the comments made by Arkansas Governor Sarah Huckabee Sanders regarding motherhood. Harris expressed sympathy for Sanders, noting that many women lead rich, fulfilling lives filled with love and community, regardless of whether they have biological children or not. Notably, Sanders had said Harris “doesn’t have anything keeping her humble” citing her lack of biological children.
Additionally, Harris addressed socio-economic challenges facing young Americans, including her commitment to student debt relief and housing affordability. She outlined her administration’s plans to assist first-time homebuyers and create more housing units. Finally, she stressed the importance of discussing sexual abuse openly, advocating for greater awareness to combat silence and stigma surrounding the issue.
