In 2022, U.S. infant mortality rose by 3%, the first in two decades. Neonatal and postneonatal rates increased by 3-4%, particularly in states with near-total abortion bans. Experts attribute this to challenges in maternity care, abortion access, hospital closures, racial disparities, and legal decisions, including the Supreme Court overturning Roe v. Wade.

A new report shows that women are more likely to be in unscripted shows such as reality or game shows, compared to scripted TV. PANEL: Fmr. Rep. Donna Edwards (D-MD), Siobhan "Sam" Bennett, Carrie Sheffield, Kira Davis

How anger is perceived differs depending on whether it comes from a man or a woman. PANEL: Ann Stone, Keli Goff, Carrie Scheffield, Debra Carnahan

Mexico is on the brink of electing its first female president, as both major political groups have nominated women candidates. Xóchitl Gálvez, an outspoken senator, represents the Broad Front for Mexico, and Claudia Sheinbaum, the former mayor of Mexico City, is the nominee for the governing Morena party.

We look at two debates involving transgender rights this week. One, the debate over transgender women in sports. And, a harsh new rule in Florida that punishes people for using a bathroom of a sex other than that shown on their birth certificate.

A new study finds young people are affected by anxiety over climate change. So much so, that they are choosing not to have children. PANEL: Fmr. Rep. Nan Hayworth (R-NY), Kira Davis, Jessica Washington, Siobhan “Sam” Bennett

In a thought-provoking twist, advice often given to women about adopting a more assertive communication style is being challenged. Recent experimentation reveals a counterintuitive trend – women employing what's labeled as "tentative speech" or employing language perceived as weaker, are surprisingly found to be more likely to secure salary increases compared to their assertive counterparts.

The new Barbie movie opens 64 years after the doll debuted. We discuss the doll's impact on young girls and what the panel expects from the new film. PANEL: Siobhan "Sam" Bennett, Carrie Sheffield, Lavern Spicer, and Jessica Washington.

As the Supreme Court strikes down some civil rights protections for LGBTQ+, We ask how do cisgender Americans view their LGBTQ+ neighbors.

The Supreme Court limits LGBTQ rights under the Civil Rights Act. What do Americans think about acceptance of LGBTQ neighbors?

Harassment at work continues to be a problem for women, according to a new report. PANEL: Del. Eleanor Holmes Norton, Sam Bennett, Linda Chavez, Tiana Lowe.

As part of our deep dive into the role of religion in public life, we discuss how it intersects with environmentalism.

Republican lawmakers are introducing the "Women's Bill of Rights," which they say is "a common-sense declaration on the biology of sex." But critics say it's a law aimed primarily to discriminate against transgender women. PANEL: Del. Eleanor Holmes Norton (D-DC), Ann Stone, Rina Shah, Erin Matson

According to a new survey, women were less likely to have kids during and after the coronavirus pandemic. PANEL: Fmr. Rep. Donna Edwards (D-MD), Carrie Sheffield, Tiana Lowe, Erin Matson

A new study shows women are more likely to get high-paying jobs, but only if they apply for them. But women are less likely to actually apply for these jobs. PANEL: Ruth Conniff, Genevieve Wood, Linda Chavez

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.

We hear ways to listen to more of Prof. Daut's thoughts regarding the Haitian revolution and teaching history in America.

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.

Pamala Buzick Kim, the executive director of Free the Work, previews the Sundance Film Festival.

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