To The Contrary

Deep Dive: Religion in America

26m 46s

We look closer at religion in America and its relationship with politics. We investigate why many politicians still actively seek the support of the religious right, despite fewer Americans believing in God or attending church. PANEL: Fmr. Rep. Donna Edwards (D-MD) and commentary writer for the Washington Examiner, Tiana Lowe Doescher.

Episodes

Deep Dive: Religion in America

S32 E3212 - 26m 46s

We look closer at religion in America and its relationship with politics. We investigate why many politicians still actively seek the support of the religious right, despite fewer Americans believing in God or attending church. PANEL: Fmr. Rep. Donna Edwards (D-MD) and commentary writer for the Washington Examiner, Tiana Lowe Doescher.
Patricia Arquette on Women's Rights, "High Desert," & A.I.

S32 E3211 - 26m 46s

Oscar award winning actor and women’s right activist Patricia Arquette talks "High Desert," A.I. in Hollywood, the #MeToo movement, and acting alongside her daughter.
Religion in Public Life; Abortion & Welfare

S32 E3210 - 26m 46s

Religion in Public Life: More Americans are switching religions or leaving them altogether. Abortion & Welfare: Are Republican states going to package extended welfare with abortion restrictions? PANEL: Del. Eleanor Holmes Norton (D-DC), Ann Stone, Rina Shah, Erin Matson
Retirement & Aging with MIT AgeLab

S32 E3209 - 26m 46s

Are you prepared for retirement and old age? What are the ways men and women treat retirement planning differently? How can you be prepared not just financially, but socially? We ask these questions and more to Joseph Coughlin of the MIT AgeLab.
Abortion & Birth Control with Fatima Goss Graves

S32 E3207 - 26m 46s

This week we speak with the president of the National Women's Law Center, Fatima Goss Graves about abortion, specifically the medication mifepristone, and birth control. How have recent court rulings changed the landscape for women's reproductive rights?
Calls for Dianne Feinstein to Resign; Division of Labor

S32 E3206 - 26m 46s

Calls for Dianne Feinstein to Resign: Are they fair or based on sexism or ageism? Division of Labor: Women still do more housework and caregiving even when they are primary breadwinners. PANEL: Keli Goff, Rina Shah, Debra Carnahan, Carrie Sheffield
Kinlessness: Older adults without relatives

S32 E3205 - 26m 46s

Who will care for kinless seniors? We speak with Dr. Deborah Carr, a sociologist and researcher at Boston University about "kinlessness," which refers to older adults who have no spouse or children.
How the SCOTUS Has Changed: Interview with Joan Biskupic

S32 E3204 - 26m 46s

This week we take a deep dive into the changing face of the US Supreme Court. Joan Biskupic, a full-time legal analyst for CNN, talks to us about her new book, Nine Black Robes, and about the history and present of the SCOTUS.
DEI Programs & Censorship; Transgender Rights

S32 E3203 - 26m 46s

DEI Programs & Censorship: Republicans target college Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion programs. Transgender Rights: A backlash against transgender people after a deadly shooting. PANEL: Fmr. Rep. Donna Edwards (D-MD), Carrie Sheffield, Erin Matson, Tiana Lowe
Nancy Pelosi's Legacy and Future

S32 E3202 - 26m 46s

To The Contrary went to Rep. Nancy Pelosi's new meeting room specially set up for her as Speaker Emerita for a wide-ranging interview. We discuss her legacy as Speaker of the House, and what the future holds.
Women in Combat; Equal Pay; Abortion

S32 E3201 - 26m 46s

TTC begins its 32nd season with a discussion on how several issues have evolved. Women in Combat: Has it proven a success? Equal Pay: How much progress has been made? Abortion: The push to ban medication abortion. PANEL: Linda Chavez, Ruth Conniff, Genevieve Wood

Extras + Features

TTC Extra: Religion and the Environment

S32 - 6m 41s

As part of our deep dive into the role of religion in public life, we discuss how it intersects with environmentalism.
TTC Extra: Women's Rights or Anti-Trans Law?

S32 - 4m 2s

Republican lawmakers are introducing the "Women's Bill of Rights," which they say is "a common-sense declaration on the biology of sex." But critics say it's a law aimed primarily to discriminate against transgender women. PANEL: Del. Eleanor Holmes Norton (D-DC), Ann Stone, Rina Shah, Erin Matson
TTC Extra: Not Wanting Kids After Pandemic

S32 - 7m 21s

According to a new survey, women were less likely to have kids during and after the coronavirus pandemic. PANEL: Fmr. Rep. Donna Edwards (D-MD), Carrie Sheffield, Tiana Lowe, Erin Matson
TTC Extra: Women Applying for Big Jobs

S32 - 3m 33s

A new study shows women are more likely to get high-paying jobs, but only if they apply for them. But women are less likely to actually apply for these jobs. PANEL: Ruth Conniff, Genevieve Wood, Linda Chavez

Schedule

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To The Contrary

Wednesday
Jun 7

1:00 pm

30 Minutes

Deep dive into religion and American culture and politics.
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To The Contrary

Thursday
Jun 8

4:00 pm

30 Minutes

Deep dive into religion and American culture and politics.
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To The Contrary

Saturday
Jun 10

7:00 am

30 Minutes

All-female news analysis of issues and policy affecting the U.S.
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To The Contrary

Sunday
Jun 11

6:30 am

30 Minutes

All-female news analysis of issues and policy affecting the U.S.
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To The Contrary

Wednesday
Jun 14

1:00 pm

30 Minutes

All-female news analysis of issues and policy affecting the U.S.
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To The Contrary

Thursday
Jun 15

4:00 pm

30 Minutes

All-female news analysis of issues and policy affecting the U.S.
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To The Contrary

Saturday
Jun 17

7:00 am

30 Minutes

All-female news analysis of issues and policy affecting the U.S.
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To The Contrary

Saturday
Jun 17

5:00 pm

30 Minutes

All-female news analysis of issues and policy affecting the U.S.
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To The Contrary

Sunday
Jun 18

6:30 am

30 Minutes

All-female news analysis of issues and policy affecting the U.S.
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To The Contrary

Sunday
Jun 18

2:00 pm

30 Minutes

All-female news analysis of issues and policy affecting the U.S.

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