# Monday, May 4, 2026: Planned Parenthood to resume use of abortion medication drug amid court battles; right whale protections

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Podcast: [This Day in Maine](https://stenobird.com/podcast/this-day-in-maine-216484)
Published: 2026-05-04T21:43:00+00:00
Episode link: https://www.mainepublic.org/podcast/this-day-in-maine/2026-05-04/monday-may-4-2026-planned-parenthood-to-resume-use-of-abortion-medication-drug-amid-court-battles-right-whale-protections
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Duration seconds: 335

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