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Two years after voters in South Dakota overturned a strict ban on abortion, a new measure on the November ballot could eventually reach the Supreme Court. A look at initiatives in South Dakota, Colorado and California that would limit a woman’s access to abortion. Diane and her guests will also discuss the American Psychological Association's report on abortion and mental health.
Stephanie Simon, staff reporter for The Wall Street Journal.
Brenda Major, psychology professor at the University of California, Santa Barbara and Chair of the American Psychological Association's Task Force on Mental Health and Abortion
Marcia Greenberger, founder and co-president of the National Women's Law Center
Wanda Franz, president of the National Right to Life Committee and a developmental psychologist and professor emerita of child development in the division of Family and Consumer Sciences at West Virginia University in Morgantown, West Virginia.
High gas prices and concerns about emissions have many drivers searching for alternatives – including vehicles powered by electricity. A look at new developments in the effort to mass produce affordable, safe, and easy to charge electric cars
Les Goldman, attorney in private practice representing A123
Chelsea Sexton, co-founder, Plug In America
John O'Dell, senior editor, Edmunds.com www.greencaradvisor.com
Elon Musk, founder and chair, Tesla Motors