The Future of the Abortion Debate in America, Regulating Stablecoins, and More

October 6, 2021

The U.S. Supreme Court opened its term this week with one of the most consequential and controversial dockets in recent memory. Elaine Kamarck discusses the Dobbs v. Jackson Women’s Health Organization case regarding abortion access and how the American public may react if the court reverses Roe v. Wade this term.

Despite their massive growth over the last year, stablecoins are currently not regulated in any meaningful way. Timothy Massad explains how thoughtful cryptocurrency regulation can mitigate risks, modernize the U.S. payments system, and advance financial inclusion.

Fumio Kishida was elected as Japan’s new prime minister after former Prime Minister Yoshihide Suga lost public support and political backing in recent months. On the latest episode of The Current, Mireya Solís talks about Kishida’s background and whether he’ll be able to bring real change to Japan.

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