Joel Pollak
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I will share my thoughts about American politics, as well as current events in Israel and elsewhere, based on my experiences in the U.S., South Africa, and the Middle East. I will also discuss books and popular culture from the perspective of a somewhat libertarian, religiously observant conservative living in California. I will also share art and ideas that I find useful and helpful, and link to my content at Breitbart News, Amazon, and elsewhere.
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Rhoda Kadalie and abortion rights

My late mother-in-law Rhoda Kadalie, who passed away on April 16, fought hard for abortion rights in the new South Africa. She was instrumental to their inclusion in the new South African Constitution, in the form of a right to "bodily integrity":

*2. Everyone has the right to bodily and psychological integrity, which includes the right

a. to make decisions concerning reproduction;
b. to security in and control over their body; and
c. not to be subjected to medical or scientific experiments without their
informed consent.*

After moving to the U.S., however, she was shocked at what the pro-choice movement was doing -- namely, arguing for abortion through birth.

That was not what Rhoda signed up for.

In South Africa, the right to abortion typically applies in the early stages of pregnancy, prior to 13 weeks.

In other words, the right to abortion in the world's most liberal constitution is more restrictive than almost every state law on abortion in the U.S.

After 13 weeks, and up to 20 weeks, abortion is only provided for specific reasons. And after 20 weeks, it is only performed to save the life of the mother.

Rhoda didn't "become pro-life." She remained pro-choice. But she came to oppose the contemporary pro-choice movement in the U.S., especially Planned Parenthood, because it tried to ignore the moral question of what abortion meant for the potential human life at stake in late-term pregnancies.

https://www.constituteproject.org/constitution/South_Africa_2012.pdf?lang=en

https://www.gov.za/services/birth/terminate-pregnancy

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Burned, then covered in mudslides and rockslides. The river still flows through it. But we have lost so much. I have to believe the spirit still lives on.

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Breitbart News Sunday; show rundown (October 5, 2025)

Today's episode is devoted to the second anniversary of the October 7 terror attacks. It was produced before the announcement of a ceasefire deal, yet remains current & relevant.

Please listen, and #bringthemhome.

SiriusXM Patriot 125, 7-10 p.m. ET (4-7 PT)

Weekly Torah reading: Ha'azinu (Deuteronomy 32:1-52)

This week's portion is a beautiful poem, containing the Covenant between God and the people of Israel. But given the breaking news that Hamas may actually have agreed to release all of the Israeli hostages, I will devote my remarks to that.

One hopes it is true; if so, it makes this week's additional reading, from II Samuel 22, even more relevant: David's song of praise to the Lord for delivering him from the hand of his enemies.

"18 He rescued me from my powerful enemy,
from my foes, who were too strong for me.
19 They confronted me in the day of my disaster,
but the Lord was my support."

https://www.chabad.org/parshah/torahreading.asp?aid=2495834&jewish=Haazinu-Torah-Reading.htm&p=complete

Breitbart News Sunday: September 28, 2028

So much to focus on this week -- and much breaking news. A peace deal in the Middle East, perhaps? Eric Adams dropping out of the mayor's race? And a looming shutdown as Democrats push their demands beyond absurdity.

Special guests:

  • Bradley Jaye - Breitbart News congressional correspondent, on the shutdown
  • John Carney - Breitbart News financial editor, on the upcoming jobs report
  • Jerome Hudson - Breitbart News entertainment editor, on the Kimmel fallout
  • Frances Martel - Breitbart News foreign editor, on the UN and Gaza talks
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