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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Build Back Better; Dissatisfied Women
S30 E3034 - 28m 46s
The big spending bill before Congress and its impact on women, children and families. Then, most women are dissatisfied with how they’re treated by society and guess what. Men don’t see the problem. Here's our panel: Fmr. Rep. Donna Edwards (D-MD), Fmr. Rep. Nan Hayworth (R-NY), Hilary Rosen and Tiana Lowe
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Anita Hill:Woman Thought Leader
S30 E3033 - 26m 19s
Thirty years ago, Anita Hill went before an all-white male Senate panel vetting the nomination of Judge Clarence Thomas to the Supreme Court. It was a landmark moment when Hill told her story of sexual harassment and Clarence Thomas Despite her riveting testimony, Thomas was confirmed. However, she started a public discussion and a movement to end gender violence. Hill tells us about the journey
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Texas Abortion Law, FB Whistleblower, Marriage and Money
S30 E3032 - 26m 16s
Texas Abortion: The controversial law is blocked by a federal judge. Facebook Whistleblower: She says the tech giant was prioritizing "company over country." Marriage Rates: Declining rates signal bad news for straight single women. PANEL: Danielle Moodie, Tiana Lowe, Ann Stone, Erin Matson
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Women In The Workplace, Is There Progress?; Women Governors
S30 E3031 - 26m 16s
Joining Bonnie Erbe' are Delegate Eleanor Holmes Norton, President of the Independent Women’s Forum Carrie Lukas, from the NY Amsterdam News, Sam Bennett and Republican Strategist Rina Shah Bharara. They debate whether WFH is a blessing or a curse for working women, and with only 9 female Governors ( a record we only hit once before in 2004) it looks like that number could be going down.
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Woman Thought Leader: Debbie Allen
S30 E3030 - 26m 12s
Actror, Director, & Dancer Debbie Allen was awarded the prestigious Governors Award at the 73rd Emmy Awards for her lifetime of work and service, This week, To The Contrary revisits our 2016 interview with Allen about her views on art and society many accomplishment including musical Freeze Frame...Stop The Madness. Freeze Frame address social issues, policing, and inequalities communities face.
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Woman Thought Leader: Dr. Leana Wen
S30 E3029 - 26m 30s
Healthcare, parental leave, education (at all levels) has been complicated before and after the pandemic. Experts say these are issues that shouldn't be taken lightly. This week’s Woman Thought Leader is physician and medical analyst, Dr. Leana Wen. Host, Bonnie Erbe, and Dr. Wen discuss ‘Lifelines” a focus on a fight for public health.
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Abortion Regulations; Afghanistan & Women
S30 E3028 - 26m 30s
What does the new Texas abortion ban really mean? And does it foreshadow the upcoming Mississippi SCOTUS case? Will the all-male Taliban government reverse the gains women have made in the past 20 years?
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Women Thought Leaders: Small Business Administrator
S30 E3027 - 26m 46s
Small business are the engine of the economy, and often its women who are their heads. We speak with the person in charge of the federal government's Small Business Administrator, Isabella Casillas Guzman, about the challenges small business owners - particularly women - face.
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What's Up With Time's Up?
S30 E3024 - 26m 30s
Following the revelation of her work with now-former Governor Andrew Cuomo, Time's Up Legal Defense co-founder Roberta Kaplan has stepped down. Earlier this week the Governor resigned due to several sexual assault allegations. We Speak to The Hollywood Reporter's Rebecca Keegan, who has been following this situation closely.
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Simone Biles; Women in Business; LGBT Politicians
S30 E3022 - 26m 30s
Simone Biles: We discuss the latest Olympic controversies, including the gymnast's decision to withdraw due to mental health. Women in Business: The Wharton School reports more women than men in their MBA class for the first time. LGBT Politicians: The rise of the female LGBT politician. PANEL: Dr. Avis Jones DeWeever, Tiana Lowe, Lara Brown, Linda Chavez
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Pelosi & Biden; LGBT & Olympics; SI Swimsuit Edition
S30 E3021 - 26m 30s
Pelosi & Biden: The differing roles of two of the top politicians in the country. LGBT & Olympics: A record number of LGBT athletes compete in Tokyo. SI Swimsuit Edition: The first trans model to grace the cover is set to appear. Hitting stands July 22 - swimsuit.si.com. PANEL: Del. Eleanor Holmes Norton (D-DC), Rina Shah, Erin Matson, Ann Stone
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Woman Thought Leader: Anita McBride
S30 E3020 - 26m 30s
We continue our Woman Thought Leader Series with Anita McBride, head of American University’s Institute on First Ladies and former Chief of Staff for former First Lady Laura Bush. She shares about the lives of the First Ladies and how they have influenced American society through their work.
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
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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
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The New York Times correspondent Katie Rogers. -
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To The Contrary
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May 4
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The New York Times correspondent Katie Rogers. -
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To The Contrary
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May 5
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The New York Times correspondent Katie Rogers. -
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To The Contrary
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May 5
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The New York Times correspondent Katie Rogers. -
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To The Contrary
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May 8
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The New York Times correspondent Katie Rogers. -
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To The Contrary
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May 9
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The New York Times correspondent Katie Rogers. -
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To The Contrary
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May 11
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Commentator Linda Chavez; reporter Jessica Washington; political scientist Lara Brown. -
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To The Contrary
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May 11
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Commentator Linda Chavez; reporter Jessica Washington; political scientist Lara Brown. -
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To The Contrary
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May 12
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Commentator Linda Chavez; reporter Jessica Washington; political scientist Lara Brown. -
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To The Contrary
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May 12
30 Minutes
Commentator Linda Chavez; reporter Jessica Washington; political scientist Lara Brown.
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