SAVE Act & Voting; Mahmoud v. Taylor
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
Episodes
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Competence Stereotypes; 2nd Primary Debates; Adultification
S28 E2822 - 25m 48s
Competence: A new study reveals that women are finally perceived as competent as men. 2nd Primary Debates: Did any candidate put a dent in Joe Biden’s lead? Adultification: Black girls tend to be treated as if they were older than they actually are. PANEL: Anushay Hossain, Patrice Onwuka, Del. Eleanor Holmes Norton (D-DC), Tiana Lowe
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Women Thought Leaders: Service Women & Women Veterans Caucus
S28 E2821 - 25m 48s
On our next segment of #WomenThoughtLeader series, Bonnie Erbe speaks with Rep. Chrissy Houlahan & Rep. Mikie Sherrill about The Servicewomen and Women Veterans Congressional Caucus. The members aims to tackle issues that women face during and after active duty.
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Trump vs. The Squad; The Rise and Risks of E-Cigarettes
S28 E2820 - 25m 41s
Trump vs. "The Squad:" A crowd at a Trump rally chanted ‘send her back,’ in reference to Rep. Ilhan Omar (D-MN), inspired by the president’s own tweets which have been denounced by Congress. Rise and Risks of E-Cigarettes: Marketing tactics have led people to believe that vaping devices, like JUUL, are a safe alternative to cigarettes. PANEL: Patricia Sosa, Ann Stone, Donna Edwards, Liz Matory
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Acosta’s Resignation; Equal Pay; Democratic Division
S28 E2819 - 25m 41s
Acosta’s Resignation: Amid intensifying criticism over plea deal with Jeffrey Epstein, Labor Secretary steps down. Equal Pay: U.S Women’s national soccer team follows success with demands of better pay. Democratic Division: Rep. Ocasio-Cortez & others clash with Speaker Pelosi. PANEL: Hilary Rosen, Rina Shah, Del. Eleanor Holmes Norton (D-DC), Liz Matory
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Woman Thought Leader: Linda Greenhouse
S28 E2818 - 25m 48s
We continue our woman thought leader series with renowned journalist Linda Greenhouse. The Yale Law lecturer spoke with Bonnie Erbe about reproductive rights and what's to come regarding abortion policies.
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First Democratic Debate & Women vs. Cable News
S28 E2817 - 25m 45s
First Democratic Debate: Elizabeth Warren, Kamala Harris, Amy Klobuchar, Tulsi Gabbard, Kirsten Gillibrand, and Marianne Williamson joined 14 men in the debates. Women vs. Cable News: Jessica Yellin, formerly of CNN, tells us why she thinks women are tuning out. PANEL: Del. Eleanor Holmes Norton (D-DC), Tiana Lowe, Lara Brown, Sabrina Schaeffer
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Woman Thought Leader: Aimee Allison
S28 E2816 - 25m 48s
Our #WomenThoughtLeaders series continues with an interview with Aimee Allison, founder of She The People. She argues that to win elections, Democrats must center women of color as they lead a diverse, inclusive coalition.
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Women's Issues in 2020; Peace & Security; Men & Feminism
S28 E13 - 25m 48s
Women's Issues: Reproductive rights and other issues are picking up importance for 2020, according to polls. Peace & Security: Ivanka Trump is the face of a new initiative to include women in negotiating. Men & Feminism: Deputy PM of Belgium Alexander De Croo tells us why he says we're in the "age of women." PANEL: Del. Eleanor Holmes Norton (D-DC), Ann Stone, Erin Matson, Patrice Lee
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Woman Thought Leader: Carly Fiorina
S28 E12 - 25m 45s
Former Republican presidential candidate Carly Fiorina tells us what she learned about leadership in her career, which included becoming the first female CEO of a Fortune 50 company. Fiorina also gave her opinion the 2020 race and reflected on being personally insulted by Donald Trump, and talks to us about her new book, Find Your Way: Unleash Your Power and Highest Potential.
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Abortion Laws & Immigration Priorities
S28 E11 - 25m 48s
Abortion Laws: Laws in states across America narrow abortion rights, with Alabama's governor signing a near-total ban. What's the future of Roe v. Wade? Immigration Priorities: Donald Trump's new proposal seeks to prioritize "merit" over family ties. PANEL: Del. Eleanor Holmes Norton (D-DC), Genevieve Wood, Sam Bennett, Rina Shah
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2020 Gender Bias; Moms & Housework; Traveling Solo
S28 E10 - 25m 48s
2020 Gender Bias: Are female presidential candidates being treated unfairly? Moms & Housework:New study shows single moms do less housework than married moms. Traveling Solo: The risks for women who visit foreign countries alone. PANEL: Rina Shah, Latifa Lyles, Patricia Sosa, Patrice Onwuka
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Women Thought Leaders: April Ryan
S28 E9 - 25m 48s
What is it like covering Donald Trump? We speak with White House correspondent for American Urban Radio Networks, April Ryan. Her new book is called "Under Fire."
Extras + Features
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TTC Extra: Political Death Threats?
S28 - 5m 4s
Representatives Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez and Ilhan Omar say that they have received death threats due to what some critics find to be controversial statements they've made about 9/11 and the Trump administration. Panel: Debra Carnahan, Sabrina Schaeffer, Frmr. Rep. Donna Edwards, Patrice Lee Onwuka
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TTC Extra: #BirthStrike for Climate Change
S28 - 3m 29s
The number of women who say they are forgoing having children due to concerns about climate change is growing. Conceivable Future, a nonprofit group, says they have held more than 50 house parties over the last few years in which women discuss making that choice. Panel: Frmr. Rep. Donna Edwards (D-MD), Genevieve Wood, Erin Matson, Jennifer Higgins
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TTC Extra: Another Attempt at Repealing Obamacare
S28 - 4m 41s
Donald Trump and the Republican party are once again trying to get rid of the Affordable Care Act. The Justice Department is backing a lawsuit that would remove the so-called Obamacare provisions to current healthcare law. This, despite the GOP having no replacement plan in place. PANEL: Frmr. Rep. Donna Edwards (D-MD), Erin Matson, Jennifer Higgins, Genevieve Wood
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TTC Extra: Women & Conservation
S28 - 3m 28s
According to a new study conducted by the University of Colorado Bolder, women are more likely to favor conserving natural resources. Panel: Del. Eleanor Holmes Norton, Rina Shah, Megan Beyer, Tiana Lowe
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TTC Extra: Conway vs. Conway & Trump?
S28 - 4m 11s
What's going on with Kellyanne and George Conway? The married couple have been in an intense public debate over their differing opinions of Donald Trump. Kellyanne Conway works for the president, who has called George the "husband from hell." Meanwhile, George Conway has gone on TV and said the president has mental problems. Panel: Del. Eleanor Holmes Norton, Rina Shah, Megan Beyer, Tiana Lowe
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TTCExtra: Lois Quam on International Women's Day
S28 - 33s
Check out this sneak peak with the Pathfinder International's CEO, Lois Quam. Quam discusses how the organization is helping provide contraceptive access to women globally and the importance of International Women's Day.
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