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: 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.
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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