This week marks two years since the US Supreme Court overturned Roe vs Wade, causing a seismic change to abortion rights across the United States.

Journalist and author Liz Plank told RN Breakfast while "unfortunately" the widespread restrictions and bans on abortion in US states were expected, the most surprising element is the positive the ban brought to the pro-choice movement. Plank says amid the tragedy of women being denied access to healthcare, there's been a lot of gains in general awareness and "people thinking about abortion as an issue important to them". 

• Guest: Liz Plank