The History of Women in the CIA
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
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Motorhome Prophecies - Carrie Sheffield
S33 E3304 - 26m 52s
Carrie's memoir, "Motorhome Prophecies: A Journey of Healing and Forgiveness," details her transformation from an abusive childhood in a fundamentalist Mormon family to finding fulfillment through Christianity and mental health practices, highlighting resilience, forgiveness, and hope amid adversity.
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Homelessness - HUD Sec. Marcia Fudge
S33 E3303 - 26m 46s
Homelessness in America: We speak with outgoing HUD Sec. Marcia Fudge about her work in helping those who are unhoused. Fudge announced her retirement on March 16 after three years in the position. She had previously served in the US House of Representatives for 13 years and was chair of the Congressional Black Caucus.
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Supreme Court & Abortion; Biden vs. Trump
S33 E3302 - 26m 46s
Supreme Court & Abortion: The SCOTUS hears arguments relating to mifepristone, a medication abortion. Biden vs. Trump: Has Biden rebounded in the polls thanks to a strategy of speaking about healthcare and women's issues? PANEL: Fmr. Rep. Donna Edwards (D-MD), Erin Matson, Carrie Sheffield, Tiana Lowe.
Extras + Features
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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
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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.
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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.
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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.
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TTC Extra: Will Kamala Harris Win?
S33 - 47s
We ask historian Dr. Sharon Austin whether Kamala Harris will win the presidency.
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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.
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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?
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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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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
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
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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