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: Conversation About Afghan Women with Manal Omar
S30 - 14m 44s
We speak with our longtime panelist and CEO of Across Red Lines, Manal Omar, about the current developing situation in Afghanistan. We take a particular focus on the challenges and perils faced by Afghan women.
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TTC Extra: The Perils Women Face in Afghanistan
S30 - 14m
After the fall of Kabul, we speak with Annie Pforzheimer, former. acting deputy assistant secretary of state for Afghanistan, about the perils women face in Afghanistan.
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Flashback: Afghan Women Leaders Speak Out
S30 - 9m 13s
After the US withdrawal from Afghanistan, we take a look back at our conversation with female Afghan leaders from 2015
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TTC Extra: Dating Post Pandemic
S30 - 8m 56s
A survey conducted by Dating.com revealed that people are now open to in-person dates post this phase of the pandemic. Daters tend to spend more now that the country is opening up. Panel: Dr. Avis Jones-DeWeever, Linda Chavez, Lara Brown, Tiana Lowe
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TTC Extra: How Important are Higher Degrees?
S30 - 2m 8s
How important is it for women to continue to focus on pursuing higher degrees in order to achieve full equality in the workplace? We discuss with Tiana Lowe, who reacts to news that the Wharton School would have more women than men in their incoming MBA class.
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TTC Extra: Women Returning To The Workplace
S30 - 7m 6s
According to a survey conducted by The Conference Board, women and millennials find themselves more productive working remotely. A long with additional factors including Covid-19, many of the people surveyed prefer working from home. Panel: Del. Eleanor Holmes Norton (D-DC), Erin Matson, Rina Shah, Ann Stone
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TTC Extra: Biden/Trump Vogue Cover
S30 - 8m 5s
First Lady Jill Biden appears on the cover of Vogue , but Former First Lady Melania Trump was not on the cover while she was First Lady.... Why is that? Our panelists have some thoughts on the matter. Panelists: Former Representative Donna Edwards (D-MD), GWU Professor Lara Brown, Independent Women's Voice's Patrice Onwuka, and Washington Examiner Commentary Writer, Tiana Lowe
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TTC Extra: Transgender Athletes and LGBT Allies
S30 - 3m 26s
Can you be an ally to the LGBT community if you oppose transgender athletes? That is the question we ask our panel. PANEL: Patrice Onwuka, Fmr. Rep. Donna Edwards (D-MD), Tiana Lowe, Lara Brown
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TTC Extra: In The Heights Casting Backlash
S30 - 6m 44s
The musical "In The Heights" received rave reviews coming in second in the box office its opening week. However, critics question the erasure of the Afro-Latinx community in casting. Panel: Del. Eleanor Holmes Norton, Rina Shah Bharara, Hilary Rosen, Ann Stone
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TTC Extra: State of the World's Fathers
S30 - 5m 49s
Parenting experts have come together to create new ways to support fathers and increase equality in unpaid care work. PANEL: Del. Eleanor Holmes Norton (D-DC), Ann Stone, Hilary Rosen, Rina Shah
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TTC Extra: Honoring Prominent Women On Quarters
S30 - 5m 25s
The US Mint will issue over the course of four years, a new design to the quarter featuring prominent women. The first two honorees are poet Maya Angelou and Sally Ride, the first American woman in space. Panel: Linda Chavez, Fmr. Rep. Donna Edwards, Carrie Lukas, Megan Beyer
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TTC Extra: Will The District of Columbia Become A State?
S30 - 4m 26s
The House's D.C. Statehood Bill passed back in April. Now we await the Senate's decision. To The Contrary panelist and one of the main supporters of the Bill, Del. Eleanor Holmes Norton (D-DC), discusses the future for the District.
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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
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
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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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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
30 Minutes
Commentator Linda Chavez; reporter Jessica Washington; political scientist Lara Brown.
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