Honoring the 'Hello Girls' - Jodie Grenier
Jodie Grenier, CEO of the Foundation for Women Warriors discusses the "Hello Girls," a group of American female switchboard operators who served in WWI. Despite their service, these women were not recognized as veterans and were ignored and forgotten for decades until 1977. Today, Grenier and FFWW are advocating for the Hello Girls to be honored with a Congressional Gold Medal.
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: 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
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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To The Contrary
Thursday
May 23
30 Minutes
Jodie Grenier, Foundation for Women Warriors. -
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To The Contrary
Saturday
May 25
30 Minutes
Political strategist Rina Shah; Del. Eleanor Holmes Norton (D-Washington, D.C.); Erin Matson, Reproaction. -
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To The Contrary
Sunday
May 26
30 Minutes
Political strategist Rina Shah; Del. Eleanor Holmes Norton (D-Washington, D.C.); Erin Matson, Reproaction. -
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To The Contrary
Sunday
May 26
30 Minutes
Political strategist Rina Shah; Del. Eleanor Holmes Norton (D-Washington, D.C.); Erin Matson, Reproaction. -
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To The Contrary
Wednesday
May 29
30 Minutes
Political strategist Rina Shah; Del. Eleanor Holmes Norton (D-Washington, D.C.); Erin Matson, Reproaction. -
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To The Contrary
Thursday
May 30
30 Minutes
Political strategist Rina Shah; Del. Eleanor Holmes Norton (D-Washington, D.C.); Erin Matson, Reproaction. -
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To The Contrary
Saturday
Jun 1
30 Minutes
Conservative commentator Carrie Sheffield. -
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To The Contrary
Saturday
Jun 1
30 Minutes
Conservative commentator Carrie Sheffield. -
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To The Contrary
Sunday
Jun 2
30 Minutes
Conservative commentator Carrie Sheffield. -
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To The Contrary
Sunday
Jun 2
30 Minutes
Conservative commentator Carrie Sheffield.
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