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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TTC Extra: Taylor Swift Named Time's Person of the Year

5m 48s

Taylor Swift is Time's Person of the Year for 2023. Her achievements include the Eras Tour that earned $780 million, a hit movie, two successful albums, and a high-profile relationship. She's the first woman to appear twice on the cover.

TTC Extra: New White House Initiative on Women's Health

6m 38s

First Lady Jill Biden spearheads a White House initiative for Women's Health, addressing gender disparities in diagnosis and treatment. Recent findings highlight a 5.8-year life expectancy gap between women and men in the U.S., with factors like COVID-19 and violence playing a role. Researchers stress the need for improved healthcare access.

TTC Extra: Rise in Infant Mortality

5m 25s

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.

TTC Extra: Women in Scripted vs. Unscripted TV

6m 33s

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

TTC Extra: Mexico's Women Presidential Candidates

4m 54s

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.

TTC Extra: Transgender Sports & Bathrooms

9m 3s

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.

TTC Extra: Climate Anxiety

8m 51s

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

TTC Extra: Women's Speech

3m 16s

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.

TTC Extra: Barbie Movie

8m 37s

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.

TTC Extra: Women's Rights or Anti-Trans Law?

4m 2s

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

TTC Extra: Not Wanting Kids After Pandemic

7m 21s

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

TTC Extra: Women Applying for Big Jobs

3m 33s

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

TTC Extra: Campus Accountability for Sexual Assault

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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