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: 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.

TTC Extra: Word of the Year

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

TTC Extra: Celebrities Leaving Twitter

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

Women Labeled ''Emotional'' Seen as Less Credible

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

TTC Extra: Teaching LGBT Topics at School

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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