History of First Ladies from Hillary Clinton to Jill Biden
We speak with New York Times Reporter Katie Rogers about her new book "American Woman." The book takes an in-depth look at the history of the role from Hillary Clinton, to Laura Bush, Michelle Obama, Melania Trump, and finally, Jill Biden.
Episodes
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Pandemic Impact On Equality; Black & Asian American
S30 E3005 - 26m 16s
Fmr. Rep Donna Edwards, HuffPost DC Bureau Chief Amanda Terkel, Patrice Onwuka of IWF, and Republican Strategist Ann Stone on the pandemic creating more inequality and prompting sexual harassment complaints in workplace, the U.S. makes strides in the World Economic Forum's latest survey on equality, and how African American and Asian American women are fighting together against discrimination.
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Women & Guns; VP Harris On Immigration
S30 E4 - 26m 16s
Political Commentator Avis Jones DeWeever, Republican Strategist Rina Shah, Washington Examiner Columnist Tiana Lowe, Democratic Strategist Hilary Rosen discuss the increase in female gun ownership across all populations in the U.S., and Vice President Kamala Harris's new role dealing diplomatically with immigration on our southern border.
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Woman Thought Leader: Ayaan Hirsi Ali
S30 E3 - 26m 16s
Violence against women and children is prevalent worldwide. In Prey: Immigration, Islam, and the Erosion of Women's Rights, Ayaan Hirsi Ali takes a look at how violence, harassment, and the reporting of criminal acts against women have changed. Are women now more comfortable addressing these harmful situations especially in areas like the Middle East or Europe?
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The 30th Season - How The World Changed For Women
S30 E1 - 26m 16s
In this week's special episode, we take a look back through 30 years of To The Contrary. How have things changed for women, families, and diverse communities? We also discuss immigration. PANEL: Del. Eleanor Holmes Norton (D-DC), Genevieve Wood, Debra Carnahan, Linda Chavez
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
Wednesday
May 8
30 Minutes
The New York Times correspondent Katie Rogers. -
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To The Contrary
Thursday
May 9
30 Minutes
The New York Times correspondent Katie Rogers. -
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To The Contrary
Saturday
May 11
30 Minutes
Commentator Linda Chavez; Jessica Washington; Debra Carnahan, former judge and federal prosecutor. -
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To The Contrary
Saturday
May 11
30 Minutes
Commentator Linda Chavez; Jessica Washington; Debra Carnahan, former judge and federal prosecutor. -
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To The Contrary
Sunday
May 12
30 Minutes
Commentator Linda Chavez; Jessica Washington; Debra Carnahan, former judge and federal prosecutor. -
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To The Contrary
Sunday
May 12
30 Minutes
Commentator Linda Chavez; Jessica Washington; Debra Carnahan, former judge and federal prosecutor. -
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To The Contrary
Wednesday
May 15
30 Minutes
Commentator Linda Chavez; Jessica Washington; Debra Carnahan, former judge and federal prosecutor. -
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To The Contrary
Thursday
May 16
30 Minutes
Commentator Linda Chavez; Jessica Washington; Debra Carnahan, former judge and federal prosecutor. -
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To The Contrary
Saturday
May 18
30 Minutes
Jodie Grenier, Foundation for Women Warriors. -
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To The Contrary
Saturday
May 18
30 Minutes
Jodie Grenier, Foundation for Women Warriors. -
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To The Contrary
Sunday
May 19
30 Minutes
Jodie Grenier, Foundation for Women Warriors. -
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To The Contrary
Sunday
May 19
30 Minutes
Jodie Grenier, Foundation for Women Warriors. -
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To The Contrary
Wednesday
May 22
30 Minutes
Jodie Grenier, Foundation for Women Warriors.
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