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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Woman Thought Leader Rosa "Rosie" Gumataotao Rios
S30 E3019 - 26m 45s
Host Bonnie Erbe interviews Woman Thought Leader Rosa “Rosie” Gumataotao Rios, 43rd Treasurer of the United States, where she shares about her career as the United States Treasurer. She tells about her initiative to recognize influential American women by including them on U.S. currency.
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Bill Cosby Conviction Overturned; Transgender Athletes
S30 E3018 - 26m 30s
Bill Cosby Conviction Overturned: Now that the actor's conviction is changed, what is the future of the #MeToo movement? Transgender Athletes: A trans woman makes history participating in the Olympics, but not without controversy. PANEL: Patrice Onwuka, Fmr. Rep. Donna Edwards (D-MD), Tiana Lowe, Lara Brown
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Biden & Catholic Church; Women In Stem
S30 E3016 - 26m 30s
US Bishops try to ban prominent Catholic politicians from receiving communion due to their pro-choice beliefs. How women have been discouraged from STEM jobs, and how we can change that. PANEL: Del. Eleanor Holmes Norton (D-DC), Ann Stone, Rina Shah, Hilary Rosen
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Woman Thought Leader: Kitt Shapiro
S30 E3015 - 26m 16s
An interview with Kitt Shapiro, the daughter of actress and singer Eartha Kitt. She’s the author of the new book, Eartha & Kitt: A Daughter's Love Story in Black and White. Eartha Kitt was once the most famous African-American in the world, and is remembered for her role as Catwoman and her song “Santa Baby,” among many other performances.
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In The Heights Author on Writing for Different Mediums
S30 E3014 - 1m 38s
Quiara Alegría Hudes, author of In the Heights and My Broken Language, talks to us about writing plays, novels, and other kinds of works.
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The Gender Policy Council
S30 E3012 - 26m 16s
What is the mission of the Gender Policy Council set up by President Biden? How is it different from previous Presidential initiatives for equality? Find out when Bonnie Erbe' interviews the GPC Co-chairs Jennifer Klein and Julissa Reynoso. This week on To the Contrary.
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Women & COVID Recovery; Catholic Bishops & Biden
S30 E3011 - 26m 30s
Women & COVID Recovery: The recovery is coming along, but women bear the brunt when it comes to economic and mental health matters. Catholic Bishops & Biden: The Vatican warns bishops to think carefully before banning politicians from receiving communion. PANEL: Megan Beyer, Carrie Lukas, Fmr. Rep. Donna Edwards, Linda Chavez
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Liz Cheney; Harris & Immigration; Eartha Kitt
S30 E3010 - 26m 16s
Liz Cheney: The Republicans go to war with their top ranking woman over her comments against Trump. Harris & Immigration: How the VP is handling one of her top responsibilities. Eartha Kitt: For mother's day, we speak to her daughter, Kitt Shapiro. PANEL: Del. Eleanor Holmes Norton (D-DC), Debra Carnahan, Rina Shah Bharara, Carrie Sheffield
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Woman Thought Leader: Beth Allison Barr, PhD
S30 E3009 - 26m 15s
What if everything you thought you knew about Biblical Womanhood is wrong? And women's roles are more about cultural patriarchy? Author Beth Allison Barr researches the real history of Christianity and unearths some fascinating insights.
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Biden's Family Plan; Non-Religious Women
S30 E3008 - 26m 16s
Biden's Family Plan: How will the president's "American Families Plan" help, and how much will it cost? Non-Religious Women: The percentage of women who do not belong to organized religion is higher than ever. PANEL: Carrie Lukas, Tiana Lowe, Erin Matson, Aisha Mills
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Women & Vaccination; Sexual Assault Awareness
S30 E3007 - 26m 16s
Women & Vaccination: How should news about the Johnson & Johnson vaccine causing blood clots in extremely rare cases affect how women manage risk? Sexual Assault Awareness: How the government, non-profits, and companies are fighting domestic violence and rape in different areas. Panel: Dr. Avis Jones DeWeever, Patrice Onwuka, Debra Carnahan & Genevieve Wood
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Woman Thought Leader: Brooke Baldwin
S30 E3006 - 26m 16s
We speak with Brooke Baldwin, who recently left the anchor desk at CNN to discuss what prompted the move and what's next. We also discuss her book, "Huddle," in which she talks about the power of solidarity among women.
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.
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To The Contrary
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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
Saturday
Apr 27
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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
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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
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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
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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
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May 2
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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
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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 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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May 11
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Commentator Linda Chavez; reporter Jessica Washington; political scientist Lara Brown. -
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May 11
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Commentator Linda Chavez; reporter Jessica Washington; political scientist Lara Brown.
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