To The Contrary

News and Public Affairs Series / 16 Seasons

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.

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26m 46s

TTC Extra: America's First Lesbian Governors?

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

TTC Extra: Capitol Names Rooms After Women

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

TTC Extra: SBC Faces Bombshell Sexual Assault Report

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''

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

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: New Work Attire?

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

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

TTC Extra: Oscars to Be Hosted by Three Women

7m 4s

The Oscars this year will be hosted by Regina Hall, Amy Schumer, and Wanda Sykes. Is Hollywood demonstrating how inclusive they are? PANEL: Siobhan "Sam" Bennett, Carrie Lukas, Tiana Lowe, Avis Jones-DeWeever

TTC Extra: Univ. of Michigan Settles Sexual Abuse Lawsuit

9m 14s

The University of Michigan has settled a $490 million lawsuit after 1,000 victims, mostly men, came forward saying they were abused by an employee, Dr. Robert Anderson. PANEL: Fmr. Rep. Donna Edwards (D-MD), Linda Chavez, Erin Matson, Tiana Lowe

TTC Extra: Impact of Elizabeth Holmes on Female CEOs

4m 3s

Elizabeth Holmes, the former CEO of Theranos, was found guilty of defrauding investors. Will this lead to male investors being more wary of future female CEOs? PANEL: Del. Eleanor Holmes Norton (D-DC), Ann Stone, Lara Brown.

TTC Extra: Year in Review 2021

8m 13s

A look back at some of the biggest news events in 2021. We take a look at the Jan. 6 insurrection, the swearing in of Joe Biden and Kamala Harris, the Build Back Better negotiations, transgender issues, the Olympics, sexual harassment allegations, and the elections in Virginia.

TTC Extra: Roe v. Wade at the Supreme Court

5m 29s

Roe v. Wade could be overturned or decimated when the Supreme Court of the United States rules on this landmark case. We speak with Reps. Sheila Jackson Lee, Barbara Lee, and Carolyn Maloney, in addition to Gov. Kathy Hochul of New York, as well as with activists and organizations from both sides.

Interview w/Director & Star from "India Sweets and Spices"

26m 16s

We sit down with Geeta Malik (writer and director) and Sophia Ali (lead female actress) to discuss their new movie "India Sweets and Spices." Host Bonnie Erbe discusses the film, the various cultural differences, and the role of women's rights.

TTC Extra: Women-Founded Startups

2m 49s

After a bad year, women-founded startups are making a huge comeback. Funding from venture capitalists is through the roof. PANEL: Megan Beyer, Carrie Lukas, Fmr. Rep. Donna Edwards (D-MD), Asra Nomani

TTC Extra: Will Young Voters Show Up?

3m 47s

According to new research, young voters are not as excited as they used to be. This could be problematic for Democrats, who depend on the youth vote. Young people voted in droves in the 2016 presidential election won by Joe Biden. But they could sit out next year's midterm. PANEL: Danielle Moodie, Ann Stone, Erin Matson, Tiana Lowe

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