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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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: Women & The Pulpit
S30 - 4m 16s
Is there a "gender hierarchy" when it comes to women and the Church. We speak with author and professor, Beth Allsion Barr, PhD about the woman's role in the church and how subordination or lack thereof plays a part.
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TTC Extra: Why Women Worry
S30 - 7m 55s
A new study finds that women tend to take more initiative when it comes to household responsibilities and problem-solving than men. Panel: Aisha Mills, Carrie Lukas, Erin Matson, Tiana Lowe
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TTC Extra: Zoom Fatigue Among Women
S30 - 4m 15s
According to a Standford University study, women experience more "zoom fatigue" than men. Determining factors could be psychological and personality differences, age, or even race. Are women more stressed and worried during this pandemic? The panel weighs in. Panel: Debra Carnahan, Patrice Onwuka
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TTC Extra: Transgender Girls & Female Sports Teams
S30 - 3m 6s
South Dakotas Republican Governor Kristi Noem used executive orders banning transgender girls and women from competing on women’s sports teams at public high schools and colleges. The panel discusses. Panel: Fmr. Rep Donna Edwards (D-MD), Patrice Onwuka, Amanda Terkel, Ann Stone
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
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To The Contrary
Thursday
May 23
30 Minutes
Jodie Grenier, Foundation for Women Warriors.
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