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With women in the forefront of politics and on the cutting edge of national agendas, To the Contrary with Bonnie Erbe continues to provide an important, timely forum for diverse women to discuss national and international issues and policies. It presents news and views that are rarely, if ever, available elsewhere on television.

Abortion & Politics; Religious Charter Schools

26m 46s

Abortion & Politics: How will the recent US Supreme Court rulings affect the elections this year? Religious Charter Schools: The separation of church and state vs. school choice. PANEL: Del. Eleanor Holmes Norton (D-DC), Ginny Gentles, Ann Stone, Lara Brown

Episodes

  • Abortion & Politics; Religious Charter Schools: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    Abortion & Politics; Religious Charter Schools

    S33 E3315 - 26m 46s

    Abortion & Politics: How will the recent US Supreme Court rulings affect the elections this year? Religious Charter Schools: The separation of church and state vs. school choice. PANEL: Del. Eleanor Holmes Norton (D-DC), Ginny Gentles, Ann Stone, Lara Brown

  • Fighting For Our Friendships: Danielle Bayard Jackson: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    Fighting For Our Friendships: Danielle Bayard Jackson

    S33 E3314 - 26m 46s

    Danielle Bayard Jackson, a female friendship coach and educator who gained virality on TikTok, delves into the latest research about women's friendships and communication. She also shares practical strategies to preserve and strengthen these relationships in her book, "Fighting for Our Friendships: The Science and Art of Conflict and Connection in Women's Relationships."

  • Mifepristone Ban Blocked & The Future of Abortion Debate: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    Mifepristone Ban Blocked & The Future of Abortion Debate

    S33 E3311 - 26m 46s

    The US Supreme Court ruled unanimously in favor of the FDA's handling of the abortion medication mifepristone. The pill will be widely available, including through the US mail. Justice Brett Kavanaugh wrote that the plaintiffs lacked standing for this case. PANEL: Debra Carnahan, Fmr. Rep. Nan Hayworth (R-NY), Jessica Washington, Tiana Lowe Doescher.

  • She Should Run: Empowering Women in Politics: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    She Should Run: Empowering Women in Politics

    S33 E3310 - 26m 46s

    Join us in this exclusive interview with Erin Loos Cutraro, the CEO and founder of She Should Run, as we delve into the transformative world of women in politics.

  • Honoring the 'Hello Girls' - Jodie Grenier: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    Honoring the 'Hello Girls' - Jodie Grenier

    S33 E3309 - 26m 46s

    Jodie Grenier, CEO of the Foundation for Women Warriors discusses the "Hello Girls," a group of American female switchboard operators who served in WWI. Despite their service, these women were not recognized as veterans and were ignored and forgotten for decades until 1977. Today, Grenier and FFWW are advocating for the Hello Girls to be honored with a Congressional Gold Medal.

  • Pro-Palestine Protestors; Kamala Harris Campaigning: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    Pro-Palestine Protestors; Kamala Harris Campaigning

    S33 E3308 - 26m 46s

    Pro-Palestine Protestors: What is the role of women in the anti-Israel protests on many campuses? Kamala Harris Campaigning: The vice-president is in swing states on her "Economic Opportunity Tour." PANEL: Linda Chavez, Jessica Washington, Debra Carnahan, Ginny Gentles

  • History of First Ladies from Hillary Clinton to Jill Biden: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    History of First Ladies from Hillary Clinton to Jill Biden

    S33 E3307 - 26m 46s

    We speak with New York Times Reporter Katie Rogers about her new book "American Woman." The book takes an in-depth look at the history of the role from Hillary Clinton, to Laura Bush, Michelle Obama, Melania Trump, and finally, Jill Biden.

  • Harvey Weinstein Conviction Overturned; Abortion Laws: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    Harvey Weinstein Conviction Overturned; Abortion Laws

    S33 E3306 - 26m 46s

    Harvey Weinstein Conviction Overturned: The disgraced Hollywood mogul's conviction in NY is overturned, pending a new trial. Abortion Laws: The latest from Arizona and the Supreme Court. PANEL: Debra Carnahan, Tiana Lowe Doescher, Ameshia Cross, Ann Stone

  • Climate Anxiety and the Kid Question: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    Climate Anxiety and the Kid Question

    S33 E3305 - 26m 46s

    Jade Sasser, a University of California associate professor, shares her research how the increasing concerns about the environment are affecting people's decision to have children in her latest book, “Climate Anxiety and the Kid Question: Deciding Whether to Have Children in an Uncertain Future.”

  • Motorhome Prophecies - Carrie Sheffield: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    Motorhome Prophecies - Carrie Sheffield

    S33 E3304 - 26m 52s

    Carrie's memoir, "Motorhome Prophecies: A Journey of Healing and Forgiveness," details her transformation from an abusive childhood in a fundamentalist Mormon family to finding fulfillment through Christianity and mental health practices, highlighting resilience, forgiveness, and hope amid adversity.

  • Homelessness - HUD Sec. Marcia Fudge: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    Homelessness - HUD Sec. Marcia Fudge

    S33 E3303 - 26m 46s

    Homelessness in America: We speak with outgoing HUD Sec. Marcia Fudge about her work in helping those who are unhoused. Fudge announced her retirement on March 16 after three years in the position. She had previously served in the US House of Representatives for 13 years and was chair of the Congressional Black Caucus.

  • Supreme Court & Abortion; Biden vs. Trump: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    Supreme Court & Abortion; Biden vs. Trump

    S33 E3302 - 26m 46s

    Supreme Court & Abortion: The SCOTUS hears arguments relating to mifepristone, a medication abortion. Biden vs. Trump: Has Biden rebounded in the polls thanks to a strategy of speaking about healthcare and women's issues? PANEL: Fmr. Rep. Donna Edwards (D-MD), Erin Matson, Carrie Sheffield, Tiana Lowe.

Extras + Features

  • TTC Extra: Supreme Court Ruling on Misinformation on Social Media: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    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

  • TTC Extra: Women Leaving Religion: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    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.

  • TTC Extra: Bear vs. Man: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    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?

  • Abortion & Birth Control; Homelessness: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    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)

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    Wednesday
    Jul 17

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    Danielle Bayard Jackson.
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    Thursday
    Jul 18

    30 Minutes

    Danielle Bayard Jackson.
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    Saturday
    Jul 20

    30 Minutes

    Rina Shah; Jessica Washington; Erin Matson.
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    Rina Shah; Jessica Washington; Erin Matson.
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    Sunday
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    Jul 25

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    Rina Shah; Jessica Washington; Erin Matson.
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    Jul 27

    30 Minutes

    Writer and editor Samhita Mukhopadhyay, former executive editor at Teen Vogue.
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    Jul 28

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    Jul 31

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    Writer and editor Samhita Mukhopadhyay, former executive editor at Teen Vogue.

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