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Which state — Missouri or Kansas — is harsher on abortion rights? The answer may be a surprise. Reporter Judy Thomas and host Dave Helling discuss the changing landscape around the issue in both states, and what 2020 may mean for the issue in politics. For further reading: ‘All life has value’: Missouri Gov. Parson says he’ll sign bill banning abortion soon - https://www.kansascity.com/news/politics-government/article230543009.html In major shift on abortion, could Kansas become one of the least restrictive states? - https://www.kansascity.com/news/politics-government/article230487959.html Q&A: What would Missouri lawmakers’ abortion bill really do? That answer and more - https://www.kansascity.com/news/politics-government/article230478064.html ‘Draconian,’ ‘malicious’: KC leaders slam Missouri abortion bill but civic groups mum - https://www.kansascity.com/news/politics-government/article230476309.html Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices