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To The Contrary

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.

SAVE Act & Voting; Mahmoud v. Taylor

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

Episodes

  • Competence Stereotypes; 2nd Primary Debates; Adultification: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    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

  • Women Thought Leaders: Service Women & Women Veterans Caucus: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    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.

  • Trump vs. The Squad; The Rise and Risks of E-Cigarettes: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    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

  • Acosta’s Resignation; Equal Pay; Democratic Division: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    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

  • Woman Thought Leader: Linda Greenhouse: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    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.

  • First Democratic Debate & Women vs. Cable News: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    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

  • Woman Thought Leader: Aimee Allison: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    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.

  • Women's Issues in 2020; Peace & Security; Men & Feminism: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    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

  • Woman Thought Leader: Carly Fiorina: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    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.

  • Abortion Laws & Immigration Priorities: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    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

  • 2020 Gender Bias; Moms & Housework; Traveling Solo: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    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

  • Women Thought Leaders: April Ryan: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    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."

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