Climate Anxiety and the Kid Question
Jade Sasser, a University of California associate professor, shares her research how the increasing concerns about the environment are affecting people's decision to have children in her latest book, “Climate Anxiety and the Kid Question: Deciding Whether to Have Children in an Uncertain Future.”
Episodes
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Inclusivity & Gender in Christianity
S31 E3152 - 26m 46s
We speak to two religious leaders about recent debates regarding inclusivity and gender in the Christian faith. Rev. Andrew McGowan and Rev. Linda Calkins
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God's Gender; Girls & Depression
S31 E3151 - 26m 46s
God's Gender: What pronouns should be used to refer to God? Girls & Depression: An alarming report says girls are frequently depressed and suffering from sexual violence. PANEL: Del. Eleanor Holmes Norton (D-DC), Linda Chavez, Siobhan "Sam" Bennett, Ann Stone
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Female President; Diversity & Inclusion
S31 E3150 - 26m 46s
Female President: Nikki Haley will be running for president, and will Kamala Harris stay on as VP? Diversity & Inclusion: Women report high levels of discrimination as DEI programs get cut. PANEL: Fmr. Rep. Donna Edwards (D-MD), Fmr. Rep. Nan Hayworth (R-NY), Tiana Lowe, Debra Carnahan
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CRT, Teaching History, and the Haitian Revolution
S31 E3149 - 26m 46s
For Black History Month, we speak with Marlene Daut, a history professor at Yale. She talks to us about lessons learned when teaching the Haitian Revolution and other parts of black history. And, we discuss the controversy surrounding Critical Race Theory.
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Awards & Diversity; MTG for VP?
S31 E3148 - 26m 46s
Awards & Diversity: Oscars criticized for lack of black women in the best director and best actress categories. MTG for VP?: Marjorie Taylor Greene reportedly angles to be Trump's vice-president. PANEL: Del. Eleanor Holmes Norton (D-DC), Tiana Lowe, Erin Matson, Rina Shah.
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Equality Behind the Scenes in TV and Movies
S31 E3147 - 26m 46s
Pamala Buzick Kim, the executive director of Free the Work, talks to us about how to increase diversity in the film and TV industry. She talks to us about how she thinks we need to focus on "calling in and not calling out."
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Misty Copeland Discusses the History and Future of Ballet
S31 E3142 - 26m 46s
This week we interview Misty Copeland, the first African American female principal dancer with the American Ballet Theatre, and the author of The Wind at My Back. Her latest book highlights her friendship with trailblazer Raven Wilkinson, as she reflects on her own life experiences.
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2022 Year in Review
S31 E3141 - 26m 46s
The biggest stories this year that affected women. Abortion: We take a look at the SCOTUS's decision to overturn Roe v. Wade and what it meant for the midterm elections. Women & Work: how the workplace has changed after the pandemic. Ketanji Brown Jackson: We talk about the first black woman to become a SCOTUS Justice. PANEL: Fmr. Rep. Donna Edwards (D-MD), Linda Chavez, Debra Carnahan, Ann Stone
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Asian American and Pacific Islander Women
S31 E3140 - 26m 46s
We speak with Madalene Mielke, the president & CEO of Asian Pacific American Institute for Congressional Studies about the role of AAPI women both as candidates and voters. What are the top issues for this demographic and what are the different ways this voting bloc affected the midterms?
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The Importance of Women in the 2022 Midterms
S31 E3138 - 26m 46s
This week, we speak with Debbie Walsh, Director of the Center for American Women and Politics at Rutgers University. We discuss the impact of women running for office in both parties, and the importance of the women's vote.
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Midterm Election Analysis; Inflation & Abortion
S31 E3137 - 26m 34s
Midterm Election Analysis: We take a look at the red wave that wasn't. Inflation & Abortion: The two biggest issues this election took center stage. PANEL: Del. Eleanor Holmes Norton, Carrie Sheffield, Tiana Lowe, Lara Brown
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Midterm Election; Affirmative Action
S31 E3136 - 26m 46s
Midterm Election: How will abortion and inflation, among other issues, affect the women's vote? Affirmative Action: SCOTUS decisions set to change how colleges accept students. PANEL: Fmr. Rep. Donna Edwards (D-MD), Fmr. Rep. Nan Hayworth (R-NY), Hilary Rosen; Amala Ekpunobi
Extras + Features
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TTC Extra: Madonna & Ageism
S31 - 7m 2s
Madonna has hit back at critics who made several negative comments about her appearance, saying their critiques come from a place of sexism and ageism.
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TTC Extra: Learning from Prof. Daut
S31 - 1m 36s
We hear ways to listen to more of Prof. Daut's thoughts regarding the Haitian revolution and teaching history in America.
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TTC Extra: Campus Accountability for Sexual Assault
S31 - 6m 21s
End Rape on Campus has launched a new tool aimed at increasing transparency and supporting victims of sexual assault. PANEL: Del. Eleanor Holmes Norton (D-DC), Tiana Lowe, Erin Matson, Rina Shah.
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TTC Extra: Word of the Year
S31 - 6m 20s
Dictionary.com said the word of the year was "woman," especially as searches for the word spiked during Ketanji Brown Jackson's confirmation hearing. PANEL: Ann Stone, Fmr. Rep. Donna Edwards, Debra Carnahan, Linda Chavez
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TTC Extra: Celebrities Leaving Twitter
S31 - 6m 21s
Celebrities like Shonda Rhimes, Whoopi Goldberg, Sara Bareilles, and Toni Braxton are leaving Twitter after the social media company was taken over by Elon Musk. Critics say the billionaire's approach has made it too easy for hate speech to propagate. PANEL: Del. Eleanor Holmes Norton, Carrie Sheffield, Tiana Lowe, Lara Brown
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Women Labeled ''Emotional'' Seen as Less Credible
S31 - 3m 21s
According to a new study, women who are labeled "emotional" or told to "calm down" are seen as less credible in a disagreement. Men do not experience similar effects. PANEL: Fmr. Rep. Donna Edwards (D-MD), Fmr. Rep. Nan Hayworth (R-NY), Hilary Rosen; Amala Ekpunobi
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Dr. Siobhan Brooks Talks About Diversity in Strip Clubs
S31 - 1m 44s
Dr. Siobhan Brooks talks about how black women were treated differently compared to white women while working at strip clubs.
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TTC Extra: Teaching LGBT Topics at School
S31 - 8m 13s
A lot of parents do not want public schools to teach about LGBT topics. However, some say that gay history and topics should be discussed in a more in depth manner. PANEL: Del. Eleanor Holmes Norton (D-DC), Rina Shah, Ann Stone, Siobhan Bennett
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TTC Extra: Women Protest in Iran
S31 - 20m 12s
Iranians took to the streets to protest against the government in Iran. The treatment of women was one of the most important topics that have sparked the protests. PANEL: Fmr. Rep. Nan Hayworth (R-NY), Danielle Moodie, Ruth Conniff
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TTC Extra: America's First Lesbian Governors?
S31 - 3m 58s
Two women are running to become America's first openly lesbian governors: Maura Healey of Massachusetts and Tina Kotek of Oregon. PANEL: Del. Eleanor Holmes Norton (D-DC), Ann Stone, Rina Shah, Erin Matson
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TTC Extra: SCOTUS vs. Separation of Church & State
S31 - 6m 20s
Is the Supreme Court weakening the wall between church and state?
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TTC Extra: Capitol Names Rooms After Women
S31 - 4m 12s
Two rooms were dedicated to Sens. Barbara Mikulski, D-Md., and Margaret Chase Smith, R-Ma. This marks the first time rooms in the Capitol have been named after women. PANEL: Del. Eleanor Holmes Norton (D-DC), Linda Chavez, Genevieve Wood, Lara Brown
Schedule
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To The Contrary
Wednesday
Apr 24
30 Minutes
Author and professor Jade Sasser. -
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To The Contrary
Thursday
Apr 25
30 Minutes
Author and professor Jade Sasser. -
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To The Contrary
Saturday
Apr 27
30 Minutes
Democratic strategist Ameshia Cross; Republican strategist Ann Stone; political strategist Rina Shah; retired judge Debra Carnahan. -
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To The Contrary
Saturday
Apr 27
30 Minutes
Democratic strategist Ameshia Cross; Republican strategist Ann Stone; political strategist Rina Shah; retired judge Debra Carnahan. -
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To The Contrary
Sunday
Apr 28
30 Minutes
Democratic strategist Ameshia Cross; Republican strategist Ann Stone; political strategist Rina Shah; retired judge Debra Carnahan. -
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To The Contrary
Sunday
Apr 28
30 Minutes
Democratic strategist Ameshia Cross; Republican strategist Ann Stone; political strategist Rina Shah; retired judge Debra Carnahan. -
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To The Contrary
Sunday
Apr 28
30 Minutes
Democratic strategist Ameshia Cross; Republican strategist Ann Stone; political strategist Rina Shah; retired judge Debra Carnahan. -
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To The Contrary
Wednesday
May 1
30 Minutes
Democratic strategist Ameshia Cross; Republican strategist Ann Stone; political strategist Rina Shah; retired judge Debra Carnahan. -
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To The Contrary
Thursday
May 2
30 Minutes
Democratic strategist Ameshia Cross; Republican strategist Ann Stone; political strategist Rina Shah; retired judge Debra Carnahan. -
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To The Contrary
Saturday
May 4
30 Minutes
The New York Times correspondent Katie Rogers. -
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To The Contrary
Saturday
May 4
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The New York Times correspondent Katie Rogers. -
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To The Contrary
Sunday
May 5
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The New York Times correspondent Katie Rogers. -
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To The Contrary
Sunday
May 5
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The New York Times correspondent Katie Rogers. -
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To The Contrary
Wednesday
May 8
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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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