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.
Surrogate mothers are challenging for more rights through a series of lawsuits led by one woman who has a high profile case. Melissa Cook made headlines earlier when she defied the orders of the intended father of the fetuses she was carrying to abort some of them. She says surrogate mothers need more legal protection. PANEL: Rina Shah, Julie Gunlock, Atima Omara, Lara Brown
Women in Politics: Women win big in the primaries so far, but will they be able to win against incumbents in the general election? Childcare: Why women being able to write off childcare as a campaign expense is being called a “game changer.” Behind the Headlines: The Death Penalty. Support for capital punishment is going down. PANEL: Lara Brown, Rina Shah, Julie Gunlock, Atima Omara
Stormy Daniels's lawyer, Michael Avenatti, claims at least two more women have deals with Donald Trump similar to that signed by the adult film actress. Meanwhile, Rudy Giuliani says Robert Mueller has taken the position that a sitting president cannot be indicted for crimes. PANEL: Lara Brown, Rina Shah, Julie Gunlock, Atima Omara
New research shows loneliness is becoming a problem in America, particularly for young people. The problem could be so bad it could lead to widespread health issues. PANEL: Genevieve Wood, Sam Bennett, Patrice Onwuka, Del. Eleanor Holmes Norton (D-DC)
President Donald Trump has admitted to reimbursing his lawyer, Michael Cohen, for payments made to adult film actress Stormy Daniels. This contradicts an earlier statement he made that he did not even know about the payment. PANEL: Del. Eleanor Holmes Norton (D-DC), Genevieve Wood, Patrice Lee, Siobhan "Sam" Bennett
A new survey from the Pew Research Center shows that unmarried parenting is on the rise, but there is a decline in single mothers. The decline is due to more co-habiting parents. PANEL: Anushay Hossain, Patrice Lee Onwuka, Karin Agness Lips, Erin Matson
Women in Government surveyed female legislators to evaluate how different state governments deal with sexual harassment.
Bill Cosby has been found guilty on all three counts relating to allegations against him by scores of women of sexual assault. Panel: Anushay Hossain, Patrice Lee Onwuka, Karin Lips, Erin Matson
Several states have moved to strengthened protections for a woman's right to have an abortion amid concerns that Roe v. Wade could be overturned or weakened. If Roe was overturned, abortion rights would be decided at the state level. PANEL: Carrie Lukas, Lara Brown, Donna Edwards, Linda Chavez
Researchers debunk the myth that men are more self-confident than women in the work place. Studies find that women rate themselves no lower than their male counterparts. Panel: Del. Eleanor Holmes Norton (D-DC), Ann Stone, Anushay Hossain, Rina Shah
Michigan State University spent more than half a million dollars to monitor the online activity of the victims of Olympic doctor Larry Nassar. Panel: Ann Stone, Del. Eleanor Holmes Norton, Anushay Hossain, Rina Shah
Walmart's decision to remove the magazine received mixed reviews. The National Center on Sexual Exploitation praised the company. Cosmo contributor Kirsten King, on the other hand, described it as "another double standard for women." Panel: Del. Eleanor Holmes Norton, Ann Stone, Anushay Hossain, Rina Shah
Two women running for office have taken an unusual approach in their political ads: breastfeeding while talking to voters. The two mothers are getting attention for their bold strategy. Krish Vignarajah, a Democrat running for governor in Maryland, and Kelda Roys, a Democrat running for governor in Wisconsin, say they have gotten an overwhelmingly positive response to their ads.
The March for Our Lives takes place this weekend in Washington, DC. After the shooting at Stoneman Douglas High School, young people are engaged in the topic of gun control like never before. But will they be able to make lasting change?
Toxic mothers can create life-long problems for their daughters, according to author Peg Streep. In her new book, "Daughter Detox: Recovering from an Unloving Mother and Reclaiming Your Life," she outlines steps women can take to mollify the effects of their upbringing.
Center for American Progress panel on President Trump's global gag rule.
An in-depth look at the crisis of antibiotic resistance in food production as well as products in our waterways. Find out why experts are concerned and the steps we can all take in combating this threat.
Host Bonnie Erbé takes an in-depth look at the crisis of antibiotic resistance in food production as well as products in our waterways. Find out why experts are concerned and the steps we can all take in combating this threat.
People from all over America gathered outside of the White House to protest gun violence following a massacre at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School. The protest was sparked by the #NeverAgain movement, a movement created by Stoneman Douglas students to make sure this never happens again.
It has been 10 years since Norway pledged to include more women in corporate board level positions. Now, several other countries are doing the same. The positive effect of this inclusion however, has yet to be determined. Panel: Del. Eleanor Holmes Norton, Ann Stone, Siobhan "Sam" Bennett, Patrice Lee Onwuka
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