A woman says her own birth plan was overridden when a hospital sought legal intervention. The case was argued before a judge over Zoom – while she was in labor.
Courtroom in the delivery room
(0:00) A Jacksonville doula says she was forced into a Zoom court hearing while in labor as doctors pushed for a C-section she didn’t want. Doctors cited medical risk, but she believed the danger didn’t justify a forced C-section. The state intervened on behalf of her unborn child, raising questions about who gets to decide during childbirth. She joins us to discuss what this means for maternal autonomy.
GUESTS:
- Cherise Doyley, doula and mother
- Amy Yurkanin, ProPublica reporter
Trade war at the bar
(12:02) Federal policy is turning into real-world pressure for small businesses across the Bay area. A wine bar co-owner says shifting tariffs are making it harder to plan inventory and pricing. We hear how global economics are playing out for a neighborhood entrepreneur and her customers.
GUEST:
- Witney Dupree, Ybor City Society Wine Bar
Shutdown stress at the airport
(21:05) Long TSA lines are plaguing airports during the shutdown, with some travelers waiting hours to get through security. But not every airport is experiencing delays. The head of Sarasota-Bradenton International Airport explains how a different approach is keeping things moving.
GUEST:
- Paul Hoback, Sarasota-Bradenton International Airport president and CEO
Age is just a couple of numbers
(36:06) A 76-year-old equestrian is taking part in a unique challenge where age is part of the competition. At the Suncoast Dressage Festival, horse and rider must total at least 100 years old. She tells us why the bond with her horse — and the goal — still matter.
GUEST:
- Margrit Zinggeler, equestrian
