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Trump’s Pitch to Women; ''The Bro Vote''

26m 46s

Trump’s Pitch to Women: Donald Trump vows to be women’s ''protector'' despite being found liable for sexual abuse and past controversial comments on women. ''The Bro Vote:'' Trump and Kamala Harris compete for young women’s vote with contrasting visions for the future of masculinity. PANEL: Erin Matson, Brittany Martinez, Errin Haines, May Mailman.

Episodes

  • Trump’s Pitch to Women; ''The Bro Vote'': asset-mezzanine-16x9

    Trump’s Pitch to Women; ''The Bro Vote''

    S33 E3328 - 26m 46s

    Trump’s Pitch to Women: Donald Trump vows to be women’s ''protector'' despite being found liable for sexual abuse and past controversial comments on women. ''The Bro Vote:'' Trump and Kamala Harris compete for young women’s vote with contrasting visions for the future of masculinity. PANEL: Erin Matson, Brittany Martinez, Errin Haines, May Mailman.

  • The History of Black Women Running for President: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    The History of Black Women Running for President

    S33 E3327 - 26m 46s

    We discuss the history of black women who have run for the highest office in the land, from fringe candidates like Charlene Mitchell from the Communist Party, to leading figures from major parties like VP Kamala Harris.

  • Post-Debate Analysis: Kamala Harris vs. Donald Trump: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    Post-Debate Analysis: Kamala Harris vs. Donald Trump

    S33 E3326 - 26m 46s

    Post-Debate Analysis: We compare and contrast the performances of the two leading candidates for president. Who convinced the American people? The Home Stretch: We take a look at GOTV efforts and the "ground game" of each campaign. PANEL: Fmr. Rep. Donna Edwards (D-MD), Carrie Sheffield, Linda Chavez, Siobhan "Sam" Bennett

  • How Project 2025 Impacts the Separation of Church and State: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    How Project 2025 Impacts the Separation of Church and State

    S33 E3325 - 26m 46s

    We speak with Mariko Hirose, the Chief Program Officer at Americans United, about Christian Nationalism. What do plans such as Project 2025 have in store for the wall that divides religion and government in the United States?

  • DNC Discussion; Harris-Trump Race: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    DNC Discussion; Harris-Trump Race

    S33 E3323 - 26m 46s

    DNC Discussion: How the Democratic National Convention changed perceptions of Kamala Harris. Harris-Trump Race: What does each candidate need to do to win the presidency? PANEL: Debra Carnahan, Tiana Lowe Doescher, Carrie Sheffield, Jessica Washington

  • ''Girlboss Feminism'' and The Myth of Making It: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    ''Girlboss Feminism'' and The Myth of Making It

    S33 E3322 - 26m 46s

    What is "Girlboss Feminism" and what are its consequences? We speak with Samhita Mukhopadhyay, the former executive editor of Teen Vogue and the author of the new book The Myth of Making It.

  • Protect Democracy vs. Project 2025: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    Protect Democracy vs. Project 2025

    S33 E3321 - 26m 46s

    What is Project 2025? Progressives warn that it will destroy democracy in America as we know it, although conservatives say such fears are overblown and the plan would be beneficial. We speak with Aisha Woodward from Protect Democracy, an organization that claims to have crafted an antidote against Project 2025.

  • VP Kamala Harris: Her Life, Career, and Views: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    VP Kamala Harris: Her Life, Career, and Views

    S33 E3320 - 26m 46s

    Who is Kamala Harris? We speak with three experts about the life, career, and political views of the presumptive Democratic nominee. PANEL: Rina Shah, Kelli Goff, Dr. Sharon Austin

  • Division and Unity in the United Methodist Church: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    Division and Unity in the United Methodist Church

    S33 E3319 - 26m 46s

    The United Methodist Church has undergone through important changes in the last few years due to disagreements over LGBT issues. To The Contrary speaks with experts, church leaders, and day-to-day churchgoers about the split in this special documentary episode. #christianity #LGBTQ #religion #socialissues #gayrights

  • Republican National Convention; Biden Called to Drop Out: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    Republican National Convention; Biden Called to Drop Out

    S33 E3318 - 26m 46s

    Republican National Convention: Did Trump do enough to soften his image? Biden Called to Drop Out: Democrats are divided whether to continue with the president or seek another option. PANEL: Erin Matson, Inez Stepman, Brittany Martinez, Keli Goff

  • 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."

Extras + Features

  • TTC Extra: Olivia Nuzzi & Ethics in Media: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    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.

  • TTC Extra: Who Will Win - Trump or Harris?: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    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

  • TTC Extra: Kamala Harris Breaks Fundraising Records: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    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

  • TTC Extra: Secret Service Controversy: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    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

  • 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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    To The Contrary

    Sunday
    Oct 6

    30 Minutes

    Women and polling with Democratic pollster Celinda Lake and Republican pollster Amanda Iovino.
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    To The Contrary

    Wednesday
    Oct 9

    30 Minutes

    Women and polling with Democratic pollster Celinda Lake and Republican pollster Amanda Iovino.
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    To The Contrary

    Thursday
    Oct 10

    30 Minutes

    Women and polling with Democratic pollster Celinda Lake and Republican pollster Amanda Iovino.
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    To The Contrary

    Saturday
    Oct 12

    30 Minutes

    Election coverage with columnist Carrie Sheffield and journalist Jessica Washington.
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    To The Contrary

    Saturday
    Oct 12

    30 Minutes

    Election coverage with columnist Carrie Sheffield and journalist Jessica Washington.
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    Sunday
    Oct 13

    30 Minutes

    Election coverage with columnist Carrie Sheffield and journalist Jessica Washington.
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    To The Contrary

    Wednesday
    Oct 16

    30 Minutes

    Election coverage with columnist Carrie Sheffield and journalist Jessica Washington.
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    Thursday
    Oct 17

    30 Minutes

    Election coverage with columnist Carrie Sheffield and journalist Jessica Washington.
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    To The Contrary

    Saturday
    Oct 19

    30 Minutes

    A discussion of Kamala Harris' campaign.
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    To The Contrary

    Saturday
    Oct 19

    30 Minutes

    A discussion of Kamala Harris' campaign.
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    Sunday
    Oct 20

    30 Minutes

    A discussion of Kamala Harris' campaign.

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