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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.

The History of Women in the CIA

26m 46s

We speak with Liz Mundy, the author of the new book ''The Sisterhood: The Secret History of Women at the CIA.'' Together with host Bonnie Erbe', Mundy charts the history of women acting as spies for the USA, the challenges they faced, and the impact they had.

Episodes

  • 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."

  • 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.”

Extras + Features

  • TTC Extra: ''Househusbands'' on Wall Street: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    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

  • TTC Extra: Project 2025: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    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.

  • TTC Extra: Gender Differences in Election: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    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.

  • 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)

Schedule

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    To The Contrary

    Saturday
    Dec 21

    30 Minutes

    Women in the CIA with author and journalist Liza Mundy.
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    To The Contrary

    Saturday
    Dec 21

    30 Minutes

    Women in the CIA with author and journalist Liza Mundy.
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    To The Contrary

    Sunday
    Dec 22

    30 Minutes

    Women in the CIA with author and journalist Liza Mundy.
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    To The Contrary

    Wednesday
    Dec 25

    30 Minutes

    Women in the CIA with author and journalist Liza Mundy.
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    To The Contrary

    Thursday
    Dec 26

    30 Minutes

    Women in the CIA with author and journalist Liza Mundy.
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    To The Contrary

    Saturday
    Dec 28

    30 Minutes

    Samhita Mukhopadhyay, former executive editor of Teen Vogue.
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    To The Contrary

    Saturday
    Dec 28

    30 Minutes

    Samhita Mukhopadhyay, former executive editor of Teen Vogue.
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    To The Contrary

    Sunday
    Dec 29

    30 Minutes

    Samhita Mukhopadhyay, former executive editor of Teen Vogue.
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    To The Contrary

    Wednesday
    Jan 1

    30 Minutes

    Samhita Mukhopadhyay, former executive editor of Teen Vogue.
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    To The Contrary

    Thursday
    Jan 2

    30 Minutes

    Samhita Mukhopadhyay, former executive editor of Teen Vogue.
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    Climate Anxiety and the Kid Question

    Saturday
    Jan 4

    30 Minutes

    Professor Jade Sasser shares her research on how increasing concerns about the environment affect people's decision to have children.
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    To The Contrary

    Climate Anxiety and the Kid Question

    Saturday
    Jan 4

    30 Minutes

    Professor Jade Sasser shares her research on how increasing concerns about the environment affect people's decision to have children.
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    To the Contrary With Bonnie Erbé: TVSS: Iconic

    To The Contrary

    Climate Anxiety and the Kid Question

    Sunday
    Jan 5

    30 Minutes

    Professor Jade Sasser shares her research on how increasing concerns about the environment affect people's decision to have children.

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