The midterm of 2022 is almost over, with only some counting and the Georgia run-off remaining. But it’s seismic impact will be felt for years to come. It was the first nation wide election since the Supreme Court eviscerated the right to reproductive choice in the Dobbs decision. The election confirmed the Dobbs decision has sent a shockwave through the electorate, energizing pro-choice voters to deliver a stinging rebuke to Republican ambitions.Among political analysts, Moira Donegan, USA columnist for the Guardian, has been a major voice insisting on the centrality of the abortion issue, which she links not only to personal choice but also economic and political freedom. I talked to Moira about how abortion has changed this election and is likely to remain crucial to politics in the future.Subscribe to The Nation to support all of our podcasts: thenation.com/podcastsubscribe. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy