# News Catch-Up: Abortion Waiting Period, Peter Thiel's Conference and Decency in Politics

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Podcast: [Catch Up with Louise McSharry](https://stenobird.com/podcast/catch-up-with-louise-mcsharry-5207220)
Published: 2026-06-22T08:54:06+00:00
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