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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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: 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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Commentator Linda Chavez; Jessica Washington; Debra Carnahan, former judge and federal prosecutor. -
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