Climate Anxiety and the Kid Question
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.”
Episodes
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Prince Andrew Lawsuit & Working Couples
S30 E3051 - 26m 30s
Prince Andrew Lawsuit: The British royal settles a lawsuit with a woman who accused him of sexual assault. Working Couples: New research suggests married couples are less likely than ever to uproot either spouse's career. PANEL: Avis Jones-DeWeever, Carrie Lukas, Tiana Lowe, Siobhan "Sam" Bennett
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President of NOW on Women's Rights in 2022
S30 E3050 - 26m 16s
Host Bonnie Erbe speaks to Christian F. Nunes, the president of the National Organization for Women, about the state of women's rights.
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Sister Sledge / Sledgendary
S30 E3049 - 26m 16s
For Black History Month, host Bonnie Erbe sits down with Debbie Sledge, one of the singers of the legendary group Sister Sledge. She tells us about Sledgendary, the new group involving the second generation of Sister Sledge, as well as her thoughts on music and culture.
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Amala Ekpunobi-Prager U
S30 E3048 - 26m 16s
Host Bonnie Erbe' interviews Amala Ekpunobi, formerly a liberal advocate and now a conservative with a program on Prager U media.
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Filibuster & Voting Rights, Universal Basic Income
S30 E3047 - 26m 16s
Filibuster & Voting Rights: Republicans and two Democrats stop the voting rights bill. Liberals put pressure on one of the Dem holdouts, Sen. Krysten Sinema. Universal Basic Income: Pilot programs to give money to single mothers, with no strings attached, spur a debate over UBI. PANEL: Fmr. Rep. Donna Edwards (D-MD), Linda Chavez, Erin Matson, Tiana Lowe
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Sen. Mazie Hirono and 'Heart of Fire: An Immigrant Daughter'
S30 E3046 - 26m 31s
We go in depth with Sen. Mazie Hirono, the Democrat from Hawaii, on her new book, "Heart of Fire: An Immigrant Daughter's Story." We also discuss politics, former president Trump, Asian-American discrimination, and other important issues.
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Incivility in America & The Lost Daughter
S30 E3045 - 26m 30s
Incivility in America: One year after the Capitol Insurrection, we examine why incivility is on the rise in the country. The Lost Daughter: A new Netflix movie looks at women who are not natural mothers. PANEL: Del. Eleanor Holmes Norton (D-DC), Ann Stone, Lara Brown, Rina Shah
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Machiavelli for Women w/NPR's Stacey Vanek Smith
S30 E3040 - 26m 30s
We speak with the host of NPR's The Indicator from Planet Money, Stacey Vanek Smith. about her new book, Machiavelli for Women. In it, she tells us what economic insights modern women can gain from the work of Italian philosopher Niccolò Machiavelli.
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Justice on the Brink with SCOTUS Expert Linda Greenhouse
S30 E3039 - 26m 30s
We speak with Linda Greenhouse, expert on the Supreme Court of the United States, and author of the new book "Justice on the Brink." Topics include the Texas abortion case, the legacy of Ruth Bader Ginsburg, and what the future holds for Amy Coney Barrett.
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NARAL Pro-Choice America New President Mini Timmaraju
S30 E3038 - 26m 31s
Bonnie Erbe sits down with Mini Timmaraju, the incoming president of NARAL Pro-Choice America. Topics discuss include the SCOTUS Texas abortion case, the future of the abortion rights movement, the impact of the religious rights, and other issues.
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Vote2021 & parents AND Gender stereotypes
S30 E3036 - 26m 51s
How parental rights may have been the key to the Virginia Governor's race and what new studies say about the gender stereotypes of competitiveness and emotions. Former Maryland Representative Donna Edwards, President of the Independent Women’s Forum Carrie Lukas, woman’s rights advocate Megan Beyer and author and activist Asra Nomani join Bonnie Erbe' to discuss .
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Build Back Better Plan Cuts; Dave Chappelle Controversy
S30 E3035 - 26m 30s
Build Back Better Plan Cuts: Democrats decide to leave out paid family leave out of the original plan with Senator Joe Manchin being one of the opposers. Dave Chappelle Controversy: "The Closer" has received mixed reviews among members of the LGBTQ community due to certain commentary made in the special. Panel: Del. Eleanor Holmes Norton, Rina Shah, Sam Bennett, Genevieve Wood
Extras + Features
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TTC Extra: Oscars to Be Hosted by Three Women
S30 - 7m 4s
The Oscars this year will be hosted by Regina Hall, Amy Schumer, and Wanda Sykes. Is Hollywood demonstrating how inclusive they are? PANEL: Siobhan "Sam" Bennett, Carrie Lukas, Tiana Lowe, Avis Jones-DeWeever
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TTC Extra: NOW President on Young Activists
S30 - 2m 55s
We speak with Christian F. Nunes, the president of the National Organization for Women, about the role of young activists.
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TTC Extra: Amala Ekpunobi on Jan. 6 Capitol Attack
S30 - 4m 1s
Amala Ekpunobi of Prager talks about her opinions on the Jan. 6 Capitol Attack compared to the George Floyd protests.
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TTC Extra: Univ. of Michigan Settles Sexual Abuse Lawsuit
S30 - 9m 14s
The University of Michigan has settled a $490 million lawsuit after 1,000 victims, mostly men, came forward saying they were abused by an employee, Dr. Robert Anderson. PANEL: Fmr. Rep. Donna Edwards (D-MD), Linda Chavez, Erin Matson, Tiana Lowe
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TTC Extra: Impact of Elizabeth Holmes on Female CEOs
S30 - 4m 3s
Elizabeth Holmes, the former CEO of Theranos, was found guilty of defrauding investors. Will this lead to male investors being more wary of future female CEOs? PANEL: Del. Eleanor Holmes Norton (D-DC), Ann Stone, Lara Brown.
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TTC Extra: Year in Review 2021
S30 - 8m 13s
A look back at some of the biggest news events in 2021. We take a look at the Jan. 6 insurrection, the swearing in of Joe Biden and Kamala Harris, the Build Back Better negotiations, transgender issues, the Olympics, sexual harassment allegations, and the elections in Virginia.
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TTC Extra: Roe v. Wade at the Supreme Court
S30 - 5m 29s
Roe v. Wade could be overturned or decimated when the Supreme Court of the United States rules on this landmark case. We speak with Reps. Sheila Jackson Lee, Barbara Lee, and Carolyn Maloney, in addition to Gov. Kathy Hochul of New York, as well as with activists and organizations from both sides.
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Interview w/Director & Star from "India Sweets and Spices"
S30 E3037 - 26m 16s
We sit down with Geeta Malik (writer and director) and Sophia Ali (lead female actress) to discuss their new movie "India Sweets and Spices." Host Bonnie Erbe discusses the film, the various cultural differences, and the role of women's rights.
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TTC Extra: Women-Founded Startups
S30 - 2m 49s
After a bad year, women-founded startups are making a huge comeback. Funding from venture capitalists is through the roof. PANEL: Megan Beyer, Carrie Lukas, Fmr. Rep. Donna Edwards (D-MD), Asra Nomani
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TTC Extra: Will Young Voters Show Up?
S30 - 3m 47s
According to new research, young voters are not as excited as they used to be. This could be problematic for Democrats, who depend on the youth vote. Young people voted in droves in the 2016 presidential election won by Joe Biden. But they could sit out next year's midterm. PANEL: Danielle Moodie, Ann Stone, Erin Matson, Tiana Lowe
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TTC Extra: Girls Counting Themselves Out of Politics
S30 - 6m 42s
A new study shows that young girls do not picture a woman when they think of a politician. Few girls studied drew a female figure when asked to imagine a politician. PANEL: Del. Eleanor Holmes Norton (D-DC), Rina Shah, Sam Bennett, Carrie Lukas
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Planned Parenthood President on SCOTUS Abortion Ruling
S30 - 13m 35s
After the Supreme Court declined to block Texas's restrictive abortion law, activists have raised alarms that the court will overturn or completely neuter Roe v. Wade. We speak with the president of Planned Parenthood, Alexis McGill Johnson, about this development.
Schedule
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To The Contrary
Saturday
Apr 27
30 Minutes
Democratic strategist Ameshia Cross; Republican strategist Ann Stone; columnist Tiana Lowe Doescher; retired judge Debra Carnahan. -
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To The Contrary
Saturday
Apr 27
30 Minutes
Democratic strategist Ameshia Cross; Republican strategist Ann Stone; columnist Tiana Lowe Doescher; retired judge Debra Carnahan. -
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To The Contrary
Sunday
Apr 28
30 Minutes
Democratic strategist Ameshia Cross; Republican strategist Ann Stone; columnist Tiana Lowe Doescher; retired judge Debra Carnahan. -
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To The Contrary
Sunday
Apr 28
30 Minutes
Democratic strategist Ameshia Cross; Republican strategist Ann Stone; columnist Tiana Lowe Doescher; retired judge Debra Carnahan. -
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To The Contrary
Sunday
Apr 28
30 Minutes
Democratic strategist Ameshia Cross; Republican strategist Ann Stone; columnist Tiana Lowe Doescher; retired judge Debra Carnahan. -
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To The Contrary
Wednesday
May 1
30 Minutes
Democratic strategist Ameshia Cross; Republican strategist Ann Stone; columnist Tiana Lowe Doescher; retired judge Debra Carnahan. -
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To The Contrary
Thursday
May 2
30 Minutes
Democratic strategist Ameshia Cross; Republican strategist Ann Stone; columnist Tiana Lowe Doescher; retired judge Debra Carnahan. -
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To The Contrary
Saturday
May 4
30 Minutes
The New York Times correspondent Katie Rogers. -
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To The Contrary
Saturday
May 4
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The New York Times correspondent Katie Rogers. -
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To The Contrary
Sunday
May 5
30 Minutes
The New York Times correspondent Katie Rogers. -
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To The Contrary
Sunday
May 5
30 Minutes
The New York Times correspondent Katie Rogers. -
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To The Contrary
Wednesday
May 8
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The New York Times correspondent Katie Rogers. -
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To The Contrary
Thursday
May 9
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The New York Times correspondent Katie Rogers. -
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To The Contrary
Saturday
May 11
30 Minutes
Commentator Linda Chavez; reporter Jessica Washington; political scientist Lara Brown. -
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To The Contrary
Saturday
May 11
30 Minutes
Commentator Linda Chavez; reporter Jessica Washington; political scientist Lara Brown.
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