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Facts Over Fear

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by Natalie Bencivenga

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Let's dismantle the fear that is used to divide us surrounding the issues impacting the people and talk facts.

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7/26/2025

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June 20, 2026

What Happens When Essential Healthcare Disappears?

NOTE: We were having some tech difficulties, but I still wanted to share our interview. When people hear the words “Planned Parenthood,” chances are they immediately think about abortion. But what often gets lost in the political debate is the broader role these health centers play in communities. For many patients, Planned Parenthood is where they receive cancer screenings, STI testing, contraception, preventive care, and gender-affirming healthcare. For some, it may be one of the few affordable healthcare options available. And, as abortion bans spread across parts of the country and healthcare access becomes increasingly politicized, there’s a larger question we should be asking: What happens to communities when access to healthcare disappears? Clinic closures and restrictions don’t just affect one service or one group of patients. They can create ripple effects throughout entire healthcare systems, particularly for low-income families, rural communities, LGBTQ+ individuals, and people who already face significant barriers to care. In tonight’s episode of Facts Over Fear, Stephanie Phillips, CEO of Planned Parenthood Western Pennsylvania, and I discuss the future of reproductive healthcare and why reproductive justice is about much more than a single procedure. We explore: Why many Americans misunderstand the full scope of services Planned Parenthood provides The real-world consequences of clinic closures and abortion restrictions The importance of gender-affirming care and what these services actually look like in practice The intersection of white supremacy and patriarchy to uphold systems of mis- and dis-information. What ordinary people can do to protect healthcare access in their communities At its core, this conversation is about bodily autonomy, public health, and whether access to healthcare should depend on where you live, how much money you make, or who you are. No matter where you stand politically, these questions affect all of us. FOLLOW NATALIEsubstack: https://substack.com/@factsoverfearnataliebinstagram: https://www.instagram.com/@nataliebencivenga/#tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@nataliebencivengathreads: https://www.threads.com/@nataliebencivengapodcast via spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/47JYsn9LQchErS3cnHP2YFpodcast via apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/facts-over-fear/id1855901950 FACTS OVER FEARLet's dismantle the fear that is used to divide us surrounding the issues impacting the people and talk facts. ABOUT NATALIENatalie Bencivenga is a socially-conscious journalist working towards building equity in our communities through storytelling. Her goal is to inspire, educate and activate people to become catalysts for positive change. Join her for transformative conversations that uplift and challenge the ways in which we perceive the world. Let's turn this moment into a movement – together.

June 19, 2026

ICE Is Raping Girls Inside Detention Centers

FOLLOW NATALIEsubstack: https://substack.com/@factsoverfearnataliebinstagram: https://www.instagram.com/@nataliebencivenga/#tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@nataliebencivengathreads: https://www.threads.com/@nataliebencivengapodcast via spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/47JYsn9LQchErS3cnHP2YFpodcast via apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/facts-over-fear/id1855901950FACTS OVER FEARLet's dismantle the fear that is used to divide us surrounding the issues impacting the people and talk facts.ABOUT NATALIENatalie Bencivenga is a socially-conscious journalist working towards building equity in our communities through storytelling. Her goal is to inspire, educate and activate people to become catalysts for positive change. Join her for transformative conversations that uplift and challenge the ways in which we perceive the world. Let's turn this moment into a movement – together.

June 17, 2026

Corporate Greed And Chemical Recycling

More than three years after the Norfolk Southern derailment in East Palestine shocked the nation, many Americans assume the crisis is over. And while the cameras may have left and the story has faded from the headlines, the fight ensues. In fact, some of the most consequential battles are happening right now and largely out of public view. From efforts to weaken chemical safety regulations to debates over rail industry consolidation and so-called “chemical recycling,” the decisions being made today could affect how communities across the country are protected from hazardous materials for years to come. That’s why I invited Jess Conard, founder of RailWatch, back to Facts Over Fear. Jess recently traveled to Washington, D.C., to lobby lawmakers to preserve the Toxic Substances Control Act, a cornerstone of chemical safety regulation that has helped evaluate the risks associated with substances such as asbestos, formaldehyde, and vinyl chloride. It’s the same law advocates used to push for greater scrutiny of vinyl chloride following the East Palestine disaster. She was also there to advocate for stronger rail safety measures and to raise concerns about a proposed merger between Norfolk Southern and Union Pacific, a move critics argue could increase corporate concentration while creating new challenges for workers, regulators, and communities located along freight routes. Notably, former Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg recently highlighted RailWatch during a public event, (go to 1:33:00 to listen) signaling that the concerns raised by community advocates are reaching some of the highest levels of transportation policy discussions. But advocates argue recognition alone isn't enough. The larger question remains whether policymakers are truly listening to the communities living alongside rail lines and chemical facilities every day. At the center of all of these issues is a larger question: Who bears the risk when corporations prioritize growth, consolidation, and efficiency over public health and safety? In this conversation, we discuss: • Why the Toxic Substances Control Act matters to every American• What could happen if key chemical safety protections are weakened• The truth behind “chemical recycling” and why critics are sounding the alarm• Whether rail safety reforms promised after East Palestine are actually happening• The potential consequences of a Norfolk Southern–Union Pacific merger• Why community advocates believe public attention is needed now more than ever FOLLOW NATALIEsubstack: https://substack.com/@factsoverfearnataliebinstagram: https://www.instagram.com/@nataliebencivenga/#tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@nataliebencivengathreads: https://www.threads.com/@nataliebencivengapodcast via spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/47JYsn9LQchErS3cnHP2YFpodcast via apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/facts-over-fear/id1855901950 FACTS OVER FEARLet's dismantle the fear that is used to divide us surrounding the issues impacting the people and talk facts. ABOUT NATALIENatalie Bencivenga is a socially-conscious journalist working towards building equity in our communities through storytelling. Her goal is to inspire, educate and activate people to become catalysts for positive change. Join her for transformative conversations that uplift and challenge the ways in which we perceive the world. Let's turn this moment into a movement – together.

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