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With women in the forefront of politics and on the cutting edge of national agendas, To the Contrary with Bonnie Erbe continues to provide an important, timely forum for diverse women to discuss national and international issues and policies. It presents news and views that are rarely, if ever, available elsewhere on television.

History of First Ladies from Hillary Clinton to Jill Biden

26m 46s

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

  • How to Raise a Feminist Son: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    How to Raise a Feminist Son

    S31 E3119 - 26m 47s

    This week, we interview Sonora Jha on her new book, "How to Raise a Feminist Son: Motherhood, Masculinity, and the Making of My Family."

  • Roe v Wade; Title IX; Discrimination: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    Roe v Wade; Title IX; Discrimination

    S31 E3117 - 26m 22s

    Roe v Wade: A not-so-surprising decision. Title IX turns 50: What has it accomplished? What's left to do? And how the transgender athletic controversy plays into the equation. Discrimination: Age, weight, gender, race? What do Americans discriminate about? Host Bonnie Erbe' with panelists DC Delegate Eleanor Holmes Norton, Lara Brown, Linda Chavez and Genevieve Wood.

  • Roe v. Wade & January 6th Hearings: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    Roe v. Wade & January 6th Hearings

    S31 E3118 - 26m 46s

    Roe v. Wade: After the Supreme Court overturns this landmark abortion case, protests erupt, but will outrage last into the midterms? January 6th Hearings: Women take a lead role in the insurrection hearings. PANEL: Fmr. Rep. Donna Edwards, Genevieve Wood, Ann Stone, Tiana Lowe, Erin Matson

  • Mandy Teefey, co-founder Wondermind; mother of Selena Gomez: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    Mandy Teefey, co-founder Wondermind; mother of Selena Gomez

    S31 E3116 - 26m 23s

    This week, Mandy Teefey sits down with host Bonnie Erbé to discuss the new project she's starting with her daughter, actor and singer Selena Gomez, and with Daniella Pierson. Wondermind promises to help people struggling with mental health.

  • Kellyanne Conway, Senior Counselor to Pres. Trump: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    Kellyanne Conway, Senior Counselor to Pres. Trump

    S31 E3115 - 26m 23s

    An interview you don’t want to miss: Kellyanne Conway. As part of our Women Thought Leader series, Kellyanne Conway joins us as she dives into her new memoir, “Here’s the Deal.” She shares never before heard stories from her life and her work with the Trump Administration.

  • Post Roe World; Baby Formula: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    Post Roe World; Baby Formula

    S31 E3113 - 26m 23s

    Post Roe World: How will various stakeholders react if and when Roe v. Wade is overturned? Baby Formula: Would women at the top of the big companies have made a difference in averting the crisis? PANEL: Fmr. Rep. Nan Hayworth (R-NY), Del. Eleanor Holmes Norton (D-DC), Debra Carnahan, Amala Ekpunobi

  • Vegan Women Summit - ''The Future of Food is Female": asset-mezzanine-16x9

    Vegan Women Summit - ''The Future of Food is Female"

    S31 E3112 - 26m 23s

    Jennifer Stojkovic, the founder of the Vegan Women Summit, talks to us about her new book, "The Future of Food is Female." We discuss why women entrepreneurs and consumers are turning to vegan products.

  • Senate Abortion Vote & Women and Remote Work: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    Senate Abortion Vote & Women and Remote Work

    S31 E3111 - 26m 23s

    Senate Vote on Abortion: Democrats attempt to codify Roe v. Wade. Women & Remote Work: The different challenges for higher income and lower income women. PANEL: Danielle Moodie, Tiana Lowe, Fmr. Rep. Donna Edwards (D-MD), Ann Stone

  • Abortion Opinion Leaked: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    Abortion Opinion Leaked

    S31 E3110 - 26m 23s

    Draft SCOTUS majority opinion strikes down Roe v Wade. The document was leaked & it's not final. There could be a difference in language when it's handed down, but it appears to be the real deal. Intvu: Alexis McGill, Pres. Planned Parenthood. Panel: D.C. Dem. Congresswoman Eleanor Holmes Norton. Frmr.Rep. Representative Nan Hayworth(NY), Dem. strategist Hilary Rosen and Rep consultant Rina Shah.

  • Paula Stone Williams ''As a Woman'': asset-mezzanine-16x9

    Paula Stone Williams ''As a Woman''

    S31 E3109 - 26m 23s

    Dr. Paula Stone Williams made the life-changing decision to physically transition from male to female at the age of 60. Formerly a evangelical pastoral counselor Williams is also the parent of three children & was happily married to a woman at the time. She speaks with TTC host Bonnie Erbe' about her experiences in the church, at home and in the world where women and men are treated differently.

  • Catholic Lawsuit; Florida Banned; Child Tax Credit: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    Catholic Lawsuit; Florida Banned; Child Tax Credit

    S31 E3108 - 26m 23s

    TTC host Bonnie Erbe' and panelists Latifa Lyles, Sam Bennett, Carrie Sheffield, Amala Ekpunobi discuss the latest Catholic priest pedophilia settlement, Florida rejects math textbooks for CRT, common core, and other social reasons, by allowing the enhanced child tax credit to expire- Is America turning its back on poor children?

  • Abortion Laws; Gender X; Depp v. Heard: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    Abortion Laws; Gender X; Depp v. Heard

    S31 E3107 - 26m 23s

    Abortion Laws: We review the latest abortion restrictions in Texas and Oklahoma. Gender X: The first passport with a gender that is not marked male or female, but "x" is issued. Depp v. Heard: What will be the impact of this Hollywood lawsuit on #MeToo? PANEL: Fmr. Rep. Donna Edwards (D-MD), Genevieve Wood, Erin Matson

Extras + Features

  • TTC Extra: SBC Faces Bombshell Sexual Assault Report: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    TTC Extra: SBC Faces Bombshell Sexual Assault Report

    S31 - 5m 53s

    The Southern Baptist Convention is under fire after a report revealed alleged cover-ups and corruption in addition to sexual assault from leadership. PANEL: Fmr. Rep. Nan Hayworth (R-NY), Del. Eleanor Holmes Norton (D-DC), Debra Carnahan, Amala Ekpunobi

  • TTC Extra: ''The 'No' Club'': asset-mezzanine-16x9

    TTC Extra: ''The 'No' Club''

    S31 - 4m 47s

    A new book argues that women should turn down work that is optional or that will not help them get promotions. Some activities the authors say women should say no to is organizing parties and keeping meeting minutes. PANEL: Fmr. Rep. Donna Edwards (D-MD), Ann Stone, Tiana Lowe, Danielle Moodie

  • TTC Extra: Social Media & Depp v. Heard: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    TTC Extra: Social Media & Depp v. Heard

    S31 - 8m 32s

    Amber Heard has fired her PR team as she loses the publicity and social media battle with her ex-husband Johnny Depp. The two actors are engaged in a fierce legal battle in which Depp accuses Heard of defaming him. PANEL: Del. Eleanor Holmes Norton (D-DC), Fmr. Rep. Nan Hayworth (R-NY), Rina Shah, Hilary Rosen

  • TTC Extra: Frugal Wedding as Costs Rise: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    TTC Extra: Frugal Wedding as Costs Rise

    S31 - 7m 19s

    A couple makes headlines for spending only $500 on a wedding to save money. PANEL: Amala Ekpunobi, Carrie Sheffield, Sam Bennett, Latifa Lyles

  • TTC Extra: New Work Attire?: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    TTC Extra: New Work Attire?

    S31 - 4m 29s

    With women heading back into the office as the pandemic subsidies, some are opting to retain a more casual dress style, first adopted while working from home. PANEL: Fmr. Rep. Donna Edwards (D-MD), Genevieve Wood, Erin Matson

  • TTC Extra: Young Women Closing Gender Pay Gap: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    TTC Extra: Young Women Closing Gender Pay Gap

    S31 - 5m 18s

    According to a new study, young women have closed the gender pay gap in many parts around the country. PANEL: Del. Eleanor Holmes Norton (D-DC). Rina Shah, Ann Stone, Danielle Moodie

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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    May 19

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    Jodie Grenier, Foundation for Women Warriors.
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    May 19

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    Jodie Grenier, Foundation for Women Warriors.

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