Equality Behind the Scenes in TV and Movies
Pamala Buzick Kim, the executive director of Free the Work, talks to us about how to increase diversity in the film and TV industry. She talks to us about how she thinks we need to focus on "calling in and not calling out."
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Equality Behind the Scenes in TV and Movies
S31 E3147 - 26m 46s
Pamala Buzick Kim, the executive director of Free the Work, talks to us about how to increase diversity in the film and TV industry. She talks to us about how she thinks we need to focus on "calling in and not calling out."
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Misty Copeland Discusses the History and Future of Ballet
S31 E3142 - 26m 46s
This week we interview Misty Copeland, the first African American female principal dancer with the American Ballet Theatre, and the author of The Wind at My Back. Her latest book highlights her friendship with trailblazer Raven Wilkinson, as she reflects on her own life experiences.
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2022 Year in Review
S31 E3141 - 26m 46s
The biggest stories this year that affected women. Abortion: We take a look at the SCOTUS's decision to overturn Roe v. Wade and what it meant for the midterm elections. Women & Work: how the workplace has changed after the pandemic. Ketanji Brown Jackson: We talk about the first black woman to become a SCOTUS Justice. PANEL: Fmr. Rep. Donna Edwards (D-MD), Linda Chavez, Debra Carnahan, Ann Stone
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Asian American and Pacific Islander Women
S31 E3140 - 26m 46s
We speak with Madalene Mielke, the president & CEO of Asian Pacific American Institute for Congressional Studies about the role of AAPI women both as candidates and voters. What are the top issues for this demographic and what are the different ways this voting bloc affected the midterms?
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The Importance of Women in the 2022 Midterms
S31 E3138 - 26m 46s
This week, we speak with Debbie Walsh, Director of the Center for American Women and Politics at Rutgers University. We discuss the impact of women running for office in both parties, and the importance of the women's vote.
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Midterm Election Analysis; Inflation & Abortion
S31 E3137 - 26m 34s
Midterm Election Analysis: We take a look at the red wave that wasn't. Inflation & Abortion: The two biggest issues this election took center stage. PANEL: Del. Eleanor Holmes Norton, Carrie Sheffield, Tiana Lowe, Lara Brown
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Midterm Election; Affirmative Action
S31 E3136 - 26m 46s
Midterm Election: How will abortion and inflation, among other issues, affect the women's vote? Affirmative Action: SCOTUS decisions set to change how colleges accept students. PANEL: Fmr. Rep. Donna Edwards (D-MD), Fmr. Rep. Nan Hayworth (R-NY), Hilary Rosen; Amala Ekpunobi
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Should Sex Workers Be Unionized?
S31 E3135 - 26m 46s
African American lesbian feminist sociologist Dr. Siobhan Brooks sheds light on the unionizing of sex workers. Dr. Brooks gives insight on the struggle for empowerment amidst hardships within the industry. Once thought of as a taboo subject, there is debate within the feminist movement about how to approach the subject.
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Bully Market: Misogyny at Goldman Sachs
S31 E3134 - 26m 46s
This week, we speak with Jamie Fiore Higgins, author of "Bully Market: My Story of Money and Misogyny at Goldman Sachs." She tells us about the abuse and sexism that is all too common on Wall Street.
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Maternity Deserts, Abortion Vote Motivation
S31 E3133 - 26m 46s
How the US went from a leader in maternal-infant health to a country of maternity deserts, why and what can be done. And how SCOTUS overturning Roe will impact this year's midterm elections. Our guests are Congresswoman Eleanor Holmes Norton, Republican Strategists Ann Stone and Rina Shah and Siobhan "Sam" Bennett of the NY Amsterdam News.
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Fighting for Domestic Workers' Rights
S31 E3132 - 26m 45s
We speak with Jenn Stowe, executive director of the National Domestic Workers Alliance, and Stephanie Land, author of the memoir "Maid: Hard Work, Low Pay, and a Mother's Will to Survive," which became a Netflix series. Together they discuss the lack of pay, the tough working conditions, and the rights of domestic workers.
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''The Godmother'' - Women in Organized Crime
S31 E3131 - 26m 46s
This week we interview Barbie Latza Nadeau, a journalist and author of "The Godmother," a book about the rise of women in the mafia. What drives these women to turn to a life outside the law, and how do they rise up the ranks of organized crime?
Extras + Features
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TTC Extra: Word of the Year
S31 - 6m 20s
Dictionary.com said the word of the year was "woman," especially as searches for the word spiked during Ketanji Brown Jackson's confirmation hearing. PANEL: Ann Stone, Fmr. Rep. Donna Edwards, Debra Carnahan, Linda Chavez
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TTC Extra: Celebrities Leaving Twitter
S31 - 6m 21s
Celebrities like Shonda Rhimes, Whoopi Goldberg, Sara Bareilles, and Toni Braxton are leaving Twitter after the social media company was taken over by Elon Musk. Critics say the billionaire's approach has made it too easy for hate speech to propagate. PANEL: Del. Eleanor Holmes Norton, Carrie Sheffield, Tiana Lowe, Lara Brown
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Women Labeled ''Emotional'' Seen as Less Credible
S31 - 3m 21s
According to a new study, women who are labeled "emotional" or told to "calm down" are seen as less credible in a disagreement. Men do not experience similar effects. PANEL: Fmr. Rep. Donna Edwards (D-MD), Fmr. Rep. Nan Hayworth (R-NY), Hilary Rosen; Amala Ekpunobi
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Dr. Siobhan Brooks Talks About Diversity in Strip Clubs
S31 - 1m 44s
Dr. Siobhan Brooks talks about how black women were treated differently compared to white women while working at strip clubs.
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TTC Extra: Teaching LGBT Topics at School
S31 - 8m 13s
A lot of parents do not want public schools to teach about LGBT topics. However, some say that gay history and topics should be discussed in a more in depth manner. PANEL: Del. Eleanor Holmes Norton (D-DC), Rina Shah, Ann Stone, Siobhan Bennett
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TTC Extra: Women Protest in Iran
S31 - 20m 12s
Iranians took to the streets to protest against the government in Iran. The treatment of women was one of the most important topics that have sparked the protests. PANEL: Fmr. Rep. Nan Hayworth (R-NY), Danielle Moodie, Ruth Conniff
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TTC Extra: America's First Lesbian Governors?
S31 - 3m 58s
Two women are running to become America's first openly lesbian governors: Maura Healey of Massachusetts and Tina Kotek of Oregon. PANEL: Del. Eleanor Holmes Norton (D-DC), Ann Stone, Rina Shah, Erin Matson
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TTC Extra: SCOTUS vs. Separation of Church & State
S31 - 6m 20s
Is the Supreme Court weakening the wall between church and state?
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TTC Extra: Capitol Names Rooms After Women
S31 - 4m 12s
Two rooms were dedicated to Sens. Barbara Mikulski, D-Md., and Margaret Chase Smith, R-Ma. This marks the first time rooms in the Capitol have been named after women. PANEL: Del. Eleanor Holmes Norton (D-DC), Linda Chavez, Genevieve Wood, Lara Brown
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TTC Extra: SBC Faces Bombshell Sexual Assault Report
S31 - 5m 53s
The Southern Baptist Convention is under fire after a report revealed alleged cover-ups and corruption in addition to sexual assault from leadership. PANEL: Fmr. Rep. Nan Hayworth (R-NY), Del. Eleanor Holmes Norton (D-DC), Debra Carnahan, Amala Ekpunobi
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TTC Extra: ''The 'No' Club''
S31 - 4m 47s
A new book argues that women should turn down work that is optional or that will not help them get promotions. Some activities the authors say women should say no to is organizing parties and keeping meeting minutes. PANEL: Fmr. Rep. Donna Edwards (D-MD), Ann Stone, Tiana Lowe, Danielle Moodie
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TTC Extra: Social Media & Depp v. Heard
S31 - 8m 32s
Amber Heard has fired her PR team as she loses the publicity and social media battle with her ex-husband Johnny Depp. The two actors are engaged in a fierce legal battle in which Depp accuses Heard of defaming him. PANEL: Del. Eleanor Holmes Norton (D-DC), Fmr. Rep. Nan Hayworth (R-NY), Rina Shah, Hilary Rosen
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Misty Copeland, the first Black female principal dancer with the American Ballet Theatre.
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