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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.

Bridging Divides: Can We Learn to Listen Across Differences?

26m 46s

In this episode of To The Contrary, Bonnie Erbé speaks with Dr. Jessica Gottlieb, associate professor at the University of Houston, about a groundbreaking study applying marriage counseling techniques to political polarization.

Episodes

  • Why the Gym Doesn’t Feel Safe for Women: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    Why the Gym Doesn’t Feel Safe for Women

    S34 E3410 - 26m 46s

    Why do so many women feel judged or unsafe at the gym? This honest conversation dives into the unseen barriers keeping women out of fitness spaces - and how we can change that. We speak with Dr. Emma Cowley of the SHE Research Centre at TUS, Ireland and Disnella Santos, a fitness influencer and model.

  • DEI & Business; Boys Falling Behind: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    DEI & Business; Boys Falling Behind

    S34 E3409 - 26m 46s

    DEI & Business: Companies report anxiety over Trump's anti-DEI policy. Boys Falling Behind: Boys are sliding back on some indicators relating to education, mental health, and jobs. PANEL: Patricia Sosa, Ann Stone, Erin Matson, April Chapman

  • E.A. Hanks on Family Secrets and Her New Memoir ''The 10'': asset-mezzanine-16x9

    E.A. Hanks on Family Secrets and Her New Memoir ''The 10''

    S34 E3408 - 26m 46s

    Writer and journalist E.A. Hanks - daughter of Tom Hanks - sets out on a cross-country road trip to retrace a historic immigration route and reflect on America’s myths. But her journey takes a dramatic turn when she uncovers shocking truths about her late mother’s past, including addiction, trauma, and a long-buried family crime in her new book, "The 10: A Memoir of Family and the Open Road."

  • Immigration Crackdown; Women’s Health Initiative: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    Immigration Crackdown; Women’s Health Initiative

    S34 E3407 - 26m 46s

    Immigration Crackdown: Trump deports American children to Honduras. Fair enforcement or too far? Women’s Health Initiative: Trump admin reportedly reverses course on cutting funding for important study. PANEL: Carrie Sheffield, Nai’lah Amaru, Whitley Yates, Lara Brown

  • SAVE Act & Voting; Mahmoud v. Taylor: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    SAVE Act & Voting; Mahmoud v. Taylor

    S34 E3405 - 26m 46s

    SAVE Act & Voting: House passes a controversial act aimed at election security that could make it hard for married women to vote. Mahmoud v. Taylor: Supreme Court Case on LGBT-themed books in school. PANEL: Ann Stone, Jessica Washington, Debra Carnahan, KJ McKenzie

  • ADHD, Mental Illness and Social Media Misinformation: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    ADHD, Mental Illness and Social Media Misinformation

    S34 E3404 - 26m 46s

    A new study shows misinformation about ADHD is rampant on TikTok. We speak with one of the researchers, Dr. Amori Mikami of the University of British Columbia, and talk about mental illness misinformation on social media with Dr. Joanne Broder, a fellow of the APA and an expert on the subject.

  • Women in Combat; Democrats & Special Elections: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    Women in Combat; Democrats & Special Elections

    S34 E3403 - 26m 46s

    Women in Combat: Trump administration mandates gender-neutral fitness tests, which may lead to less women on the frontlines. Democrats & Special Elections: Dems have been performing strongly in special elections, but will it hold for the upcoming midterms? PANEL: Genevieve Wood, Na'ilah Amaru, Whitley Yates, Siobhan "Sam" Bennett

  • Gen Z Prioritizes Safety Above All: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    Gen Z Prioritizes Safety Above All

    S34 E3402 - 26m 46s

    A new study reveals Gen Z chooses safety as their top priority by an overwhelming margin. Growing up amid compounding crises has seemingly made young people look for security in uncertain times. We speak with one of the authors of the study, Dr. Yalda T. Uhls, about this topic.

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

    Paycheck Problems; Housekeepers Abused

    S34 E3401 - 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

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)

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    Dec 6

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    All-female news analysis of issues and policy affecting the U.S.
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    Dec 13

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    To The Contrary

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    Dec 13

    30 Minutes

    All-female news analysis of issues and policy affecting the U.S.
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