Why the Gym Doesn’t Feel Safe for Women
Why do so many women feel judged or unsafe at the gym? This honest conversation dives into the unseen barriers keeping women out of fitness spaces - and how we can change that. We speak with Dr. Emma Cowley of the SHE Research Centre at TUS, Ireland and Disnella Santos, a fitness influencer and model.
Episodes
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Why the Gym Doesn’t Feel Safe for Women
S34 E3410 - 26m 46s
Why do so many women feel judged or unsafe at the gym? This honest conversation dives into the unseen barriers keeping women out of fitness spaces - and how we can change that. We speak with Dr. Emma Cowley of the SHE Research Centre at TUS, Ireland and Disnella Santos, a fitness influencer and model.
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DEI & Business; Boys Falling Behind
S34 E3409 - 26m 46s
DEI & Business: Companies report anxiety over Trump's anti-DEI policy. Boys Falling Behind: Boys are sliding back on some indicators relating to education, mental health, and jobs. PANEL: Patricia Sosa, Ann Stone, Erin Matson, April Chapman
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E.A. Hanks on Family Secrets and Her New Memoir ''The 10''
S34 E3408 - 26m 46s
Writer and journalist E.A. Hanks - daughter of Tom Hanks - sets out on a cross-country road trip to retrace a historic immigration route and reflect on America’s myths. But her journey takes a dramatic turn when she uncovers shocking truths about her late mother’s past, including addiction, trauma, and a long-buried family crime in her new book, "The 10: A Memoir of Family and the Open Road."
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Immigration Crackdown; Women’s Health Initiative
S34 E3407 - 26m 46s
Immigration Crackdown: Trump deports American children to Honduras. Fair enforcement or too far? Women’s Health Initiative: Trump admin reportedly reverses course on cutting funding for important study. PANEL: Carrie Sheffield, Nai’lah Amaru, Whitley Yates, Lara Brown
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SAVE Act & Voting; Mahmoud v. Taylor
S34 E3405 - 26m 46s
SAVE Act & Voting: House passes a controversial act aimed at election security that could make it hard for married women to vote. Mahmoud v. Taylor: Supreme Court Case on LGBT-themed books in school. PANEL: Ann Stone, Jessica Washington, Debra Carnahan, KJ McKenzie
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ADHD, Mental Illness and Social Media Misinformation
S34 E3404 - 26m 46s
A new study shows misinformation about ADHD is rampant on TikTok. We speak with one of the researchers, Dr. Amori Mikami of the University of British Columbia, and talk about mental illness misinformation on social media with Dr. Joanne Broder, a fellow of the APA and an expert on the subject.
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Women in Combat; Democrats & Special Elections
S34 E3403 - 26m 46s
Women in Combat: Trump administration mandates gender-neutral fitness tests, which may lead to less women on the frontlines. Democrats & Special Elections: Dems have been performing strongly in special elections, but will it hold for the upcoming midterms? PANEL: Genevieve Wood, Na'ilah Amaru, Whitley Yates, Siobhan "Sam" Bennett
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Gen Z Prioritizes Safety Above All
S34 E3402 - 26m 46s
A new study reveals Gen Z chooses safety as their top priority by an overwhelming margin. Growing up amid compounding crises has seemingly made young people look for security in uncertain times. We speak with one of the authors of the study, Dr. Yalda T. Uhls, about this topic.
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Paycheck Problems; Housekeepers Abused
S34 E3401 - 26m 46s
Paycheck Problems: Most middle-class Americans say half their paychecks are already spent before they arrive. Housekeepers Abused: New report detailing East African workers abused in Saudi Arabia. PANEL: Patricia Sosa, KJ McKenzie, Erin Matson, Ann Stone
Extras + Features
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TTC Extra: ''Househusbands'' on Wall Street
S33 - 5m 1s
Powerful women in the financial sector are relying on stay-at-home dads. We explore this trend of ''househusbands'' on Wall Street. PANEL: Fmr. Rep. Nan Hayworth (R-NY), Linda Chavez, Lara Brown, Ph.D., Candice Norwood
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TTC Extra: Project 2025
S33 - 3m 28s
Janai Nelson, NAACP Legal Defense and Educational Fund President, talks about what Project 2025 means for voting rights.
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TTC Extra: Gender Differences in Election
S33 - 2m 14s
Two of the leading pollsters discuss how men and women react differently to the election. Bonnie Erbe speaks with Celinda Lake and Amanda Iovino about their latest data.
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TTC Extra: Olivia Nuzzi & Ethics in Media
S33 - 6m 31s
New York Magazine's Olivia Nuzzi has been placed on leave due to an inappropriate relationship with a former presidential candidate turned Donald Trump surrogate. She profiled Robert F. Kennedy, Jr., and wrote critical pieces of his opponents, prompting questions about ethics in the field of journalism. PANEL: Erin Matson, Brittany Martinez, Errin Haines, May Mailman.
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TTC Extra: Will Kamala Harris Win?
S33 - 47s
We ask historian Dr. Sharon Austin whether Kamala Harris will win the presidency.
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TTC Extra: Who Will Win - Trump or Harris?
S33 - 1m 19s
We ask our panel who will be president - Donald Trump or Kamala Harris? PANEL: Fmr. Rep. Donna Edwards (D-MD), Carrie Sheffield, Linda Chavez, Siobhan "Sam" Bennett
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TTC Extra: Kamala Harris Breaks Fundraising Records
S33 - 4m 53s
VP Kamala Harris has raised a lot of funds, breaking records particularly when it comes to female donors. How will this affect the presidential election? PANEL: Debra Carnahan, Tiana Lowe Doescher, Carrie Sheffield, Jessica Washington
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TTC Extra: Secret Service Controversy
S33 - 8m 22s
The Secret Service's performance is being questioned in the wake of an attempted assassination of former President Donald Trump. Some conservative commentators question whether women should be given roles protecting presidents and ex-presidents. PANEL: Erin Matson, Inez Stepman, Brittany Martinez, Keli Goff
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TTC Extra: Supreme Court Ruling on Misinformation on Social Media
S33 - 5m 52s
The US Supreme Court approved the Biden Administration’s request for social media platforms to remove misinformation. The 6-3 decision ruled it did not violate 1st Amendment rights and that the plaintiffs lacked standing. This supports the administration's push to rid social media of inaccuracies. Proponents call it a win for public health, but it has fueled debate on free speech versus censorship
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TTC Extra: Women Leaving Religion
S33 - 16m 34s
New data shows that women are leaving organized religion faster than men. Religious "nones" are a growing number, and many attribute their exit to their religion's view on women's rights and gay rights.
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TTC Extra: Bear vs. Man
S33 - 5m 8s
It's the viral discussion that's got social media ablaze. If you were alone in the woods, would you rather come across a random bear or a random man?
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Abortion & Birth Control; Homelessness
S33 E3301 - 26m 46s
Abortion & Birth Control: The state of reproductive rights as the election draws closer. Homelessness: Outgoing HUD Secretary Marcia Fudge talks to us about this pressing issue. PANEL: Rina Shah, Del. Eleanor Holmes Norton (D-DC), Sam Bennett, Fmr. Rep. Nan Hayworth (R-NY)
Schedule
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To The Contrary
Saturday
May 24
30 Minutes
Women at the gym -- dealing with self-image issues and harassment. -
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To The Contrary
Sunday
May 25
30 Minutes
Women at the gym -- dealing with self-image issues and harassment. -
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To The Contrary
Wednesday
May 28
30 Minutes
Women at the gym -- dealing with self-image issues and harassment. -
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To The Contrary
Thursday
May 29
30 Minutes
Women at the gym -- dealing with self-image issues and harassment. -
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To The Contrary
Saturday
May 31
30 Minutes
Tradwives vs. reality with Amanda Marcotte. -
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To The Contrary
Saturday
May 31
30 Minutes
Tradwives vs. reality with Amanda Marcotte. -
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To The Contrary
Sunday
Jun 1
30 Minutes
Tradwives vs. reality with Amanda Marcotte. -
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To The Contrary
Wednesday
Jun 4
30 Minutes
Tradwives vs. reality with Amanda Marcotte. -
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To The Contrary
Thursday
Jun 5
30 Minutes
Women at the gym -- dealing with self-image issues and harassment. -
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To The Contrary
Saturday
Jun 7
30 Minutes
Gen Z prioritizes safety above all. -
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To The Contrary
Sunday
Jun 8
30 Minutes
Gen Z prioritizes safety above all.
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