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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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: 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: 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: 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: 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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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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May 11
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Commentator Linda Chavez; Jessica Washington; Debra Carnahan, former judge and federal prosecutor. -
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To The Contrary
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May 11
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To The Contrary
Sunday
May 12
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Commentator Linda Chavez; Jessica Washington; Debra Carnahan, former judge and federal prosecutor. -
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To The Contrary
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May 12
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To The Contrary
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May 15
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Commentator Linda Chavez; Jessica Washington; Debra Carnahan, former judge and federal prosecutor. -
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May 16
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May 18
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Jodie Grenier, Foundation for Women Warriors. -
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To The Contrary
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May 18
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May 19
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May 19
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May 22
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May 23
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