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.
Hollywood Actress Gwyneth Paltrow says she's ending the "mommy wars" but others see the star as insensitive and out-of-touch. PANELISTS: Republican Strategist Bettina Inclan, Women Thrive Worldwide Co-Founder and President Ritu Sharma, Republican Strategist Rina Shah, Host of Focus Point Avis Jones DeWeever
Congresswomen Carolyn Maloney (D-NY) and Marsha Blackburn (R-TN) join forces to push the building of a National Women's History Museum in Washington, DC. Their proposed bipartisan bill launches an exploratory commission to determine whether a feasible location exists on or around the National Mall.
More girls have reportedly been abducted in Nigeria by the terrorist group Boko Haram that's threatening to sell them. Meanwhile, protests are intensifying as people worldwide call for action. To the Contrary spoke with Ritu Sharma of Women Thrive Worldwide. She calls for the passage of International VAWA.
Girls who are called "fat" are more likely to become obese later in life, regardless of what they weighed when they were young. Women who did not receive this criticism were more likely to be a healthy weight. PANEL: Del. Eleanor Holmes Norton (DC); Kellyanne Conway, Republican Pollster; Conservative Commentator Darlene Kennedy; Journalist Anushay Hossain
How do men from violent backgrounds become great fathers? To The Contrary went to Brazil to find out. Don't miss this special episode coming May 2014! Music: "Caipirinha" by Pitx licensed under Creative Commons.
Mark Tuschman is a freelance photographer who dedicates himself to raising awareness on international issues regarding women and children. He shares several detailed stories of women who suffer from ill maternal health and domestic violence.
Men and women's perception of the "perfect" body varies, according to a new poll conducted by a lingerie company. PANEL: Progressive Magazine Editor-in-chief Ruth Conniff, Former EEOC Chair Cari Dominguez, Del. Eleanor Holmes Norton (D-DC), The Heritage Foundation’s Genevieve Wood
A new VEET ad for hair removal was removed from Youtube after offending women. VEET's marketing team still rejects criticism emphasizing women created the ad.
New York Mets player Daniel Murphy missed opening day for choosing to attend the birth of his first child. Former football star Boomer Esiason criticized Murphy for his decision and suggested that a C-section should have been scheduled ahead of time in stead. PANEL: Del. Eleanor Holmes Norton, Bettina Inclan, Francesca Chambers, Megan Beyer
May Phuong and Ly My Chan are two Vietnamese women that leave their village, called Sapa, weeks at a time in hopes of making extra money to support their family. They talk about how their village is changing, with tourists visiting more often, and how the women of Sapa - not the men - are learning to speak English.
First Lady Michelle Obama presented the 2014 International Women of Courage Award to women who were exceptional leaders in protecting women's rights and empowering women. To The Contrary caught up with one of the women the The State Department honored, Roshika Deo, the youngest-ever candidate to the Fijian Parliament.
Jehane Noujaim talks about Egypt's past and future and the making of her Oscar-nominated documentary The Square. In the film she follows a group of Egyptian protestors in Tahrir Square.
Republican Congresswoman Michele Bachmann comes under fire for remarks claiming the US is not ready for a woman president and President Barack Obama only won the presidency due to society's guilt over past racial injustices.
POLITICO.com has come out with a list of "dos and don'ts" for Hillary Clinton's rumored presidential run. "Tweet more" and "don't be Mitt Romney" are some examples. PANEL: Sam Bennett, Jennifer Marshall, Danielle Moodie-Mills, Rina Shah
Former Today Show host Jane Pauley talks about her latest book Your Life Calling: Re-imagining the Rest of Your Life. She hopes to inspire baby boomers and gen X-ers to find new aspirations and adventures after 50.
On the one hand, Sheryl Sandberg, author of "Lean In", teams up with Getty Images to depict women in less stereotypical ways. On the other, Barbie, the doll with unrealistic proportions, gets a spread in Sports Illustrated's swimsuit issue. How portrayals of women are changing. PANEL: Sam Bennett, Jennifer Marshall, Danielle Moodie-Mills, Rina Shah
Do men need to "Lean In"? More working-age men are unemployed, a multi-year trend made worse by the slow recovery from the recession. On the other hand, women are being employed more than ever. What's the explanation? PANEL: IWF’s Hadley Heath, Progressive Commentator Anushay Hossain, Democratic Strategist Hilary Rosen, Red Alert Politics Editor Francesca Chambers
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