To The Contrary

TTC Extra: Supreme Court Ruling on Misinformation on Social Media

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: Supreme Court Ruling on Misinformation on Social Media

5m 52s

  • Paycheck Problems; Housekeepers Abused: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    Paycheck Problems; Housekeepers Abused

    S34 E3402 - 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

  • Girl Up: Empowering the Future: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    Girl Up: Empowering the Future

    S33 E3350 - 26m 35s

    We explore the mission of Girl Up, an international organization empowering girls across 155 countries to become future leaders. With over 250,000 girls educated on social & economic issues, Girl Up provides advocacy tools and leadership training to drive positive societal change. Join us as we interview Girl Up U.S.A. Director Priestley Johnson and Youth Advisory Board member Tahirah Abdul-Qadir

  • Anxiety and Depression in Young Men and Women: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    Anxiety and Depression in Young Men and Women

    S33 E3348 - 26m 46s

    We preview the new film Just Like You: Anxiety and Depression with director Jennifer Greenstreet. We also speak with Dr. Kathleen Ethier of the CDC, Dr. Vaile Wright of the APA, and Dr. Artha Gillis of UCLA about this important issue..

WETA Passport

Stream tens of thousands of hours of your PBS and local favorites with WETA Passport whenever and wherever you want. Catch up on a single episode or binge-watch full seasons before they air on TV.