To The Contrary

News and Public Affairs Series / 17 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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Prince Andrew Lawsuit & Working Couples

S30 E3051 / 26m 30s

Prince Andrew Lawsuit: The British royal settles a lawsuit with a woman who accused him of sexual assault. Working Couples: New research suggests married couples are less likely than ever to uproot either spouse's career. PANEL: Avis Jones-DeWeever, Carrie Lukas, Tiana Lowe, Siobhan "Sam" Bennett

Sister Sledge / Sledgendary

S30 E3049 / 26m 16s

For Black History Month, host Bonnie Erbe sits down with Debbie Sledge, one of the singers of the legendary group Sister Sledge. She tells us about Sledgendary, the new group involving the second generation of Sister Sledge, as well as her thoughts on music and culture.

Filibuster & Voting Rights, Universal Basic Income

S30 E3047 / 26m 16s

Filibuster & Voting Rights: Republicans and two Democrats stop the voting rights bill. Liberals put pressure on one of the Dem holdouts, Sen. Krysten Sinema. Universal Basic Income: Pilot programs to give money to single mothers, with no strings attached, spur a debate over UBI. PANEL: Fmr. Rep. Donna Edwards (D-MD), Linda Chavez, Erin Matson, Tiana Lowe

Sen. Mazie Hirono and 'Heart of Fire: An Immigrant Daughter'

S30 E3046 / 26m 31s

We go in depth with Sen. Mazie Hirono, the Democrat from Hawaii, on her new book, "Heart of Fire: An Immigrant Daughter's Story." We also discuss politics, former president Trump, Asian-American discrimination, and other important issues.

Incivility in America & The Lost Daughter

S30 E3045 / 26m 30s

Incivility in America: One year after the Capitol Insurrection, we examine why incivility is on the rise in the country. The Lost Daughter: A new Netflix movie looks at women who are not natural mothers. PANEL: Del. Eleanor Holmes Norton (D-DC), Ann Stone, Lara Brown, Rina Shah

Machiavelli for Women w/NPR's Stacey Vanek Smith

S30 E3040 / 26m 30s

We speak with the host of NPR's The Indicator from Planet Money, Stacey Vanek Smith. about her new book, Machiavelli for Women. In it, she tells us what economic insights modern women can gain from the work of Italian philosopher Niccolò Machiavelli.

Justice on the Brink with SCOTUS Expert Linda Greenhouse

S30 E3039 / 26m 30s

We speak with Linda Greenhouse, expert on the Supreme Court of the United States, and author of the new book "Justice on the Brink." Topics include the Texas abortion case, the legacy of Ruth Bader Ginsburg, and what the future holds for Amy Coney Barrett.

NARAL Pro-Choice America New President Mini Timmaraju

S30 E3038 / 26m 31s

Bonnie Erbe sits down with Mini Timmaraju, the incoming president of NARAL Pro-Choice America. Topics discuss include the SCOTUS Texas abortion case, the future of the abortion rights movement, the impact of the religious rights, and other issues.

Vote2021 & parents AND Gender stereotypes

S30 E3036 / 26m 51s

How parental rights may have been the key to the Virginia Governor's race and what new studies say about the gender stereotypes of competitiveness and emotions. Former Maryland Representative Donna Edwards, President of the Independent Women’s Forum Carrie Lukas, woman’s rights advocate Megan Beyer and author and activist Asra Nomani join Bonnie Erbe' to discuss .

Build Back Better Plan Cuts; Dave Chappelle Controversy

S30 E3035 / 26m 30s

Build Back Better Plan Cuts: Democrats decide to leave out paid family leave out of the original plan with Senator Joe Manchin being one of the opposers. Dave Chappelle Controversy: "The Closer" has received mixed reviews among members of the LGBTQ community due to certain commentary made in the special. Panel: Del. Eleanor Holmes Norton, Rina Shah, Sam Bennett, Genevieve Wood

Build Back Better; Dissatisfied Women

S30 E3034 / 28m 46s

The big spending bill before Congress and its impact on women, children and families. Then, most women are dissatisfied with how they’re treated by society and guess what. Men don’t see the problem. Here's our panel: Fmr. Rep. Donna Edwards (D-MD), Fmr. Rep. Nan Hayworth (R-NY), Hilary Rosen and Tiana Lowe

Anita Hill:Woman Thought Leader

S30 E3033 / 26m 19s

Thirty years ago, Anita Hill went before an all-white male Senate panel vetting the nomination of Judge Clarence Thomas to the Supreme Court. It was a landmark moment when Hill told her story of sexual harassment and Clarence Thomas Despite her riveting testimony, Thomas was confirmed. However, she started a public discussion and a movement to end gender violence. Hill tells us about the journey

Texas Abortion Law, FB Whistleblower, Marriage and Money

S30 E3032 / 26m 16s

Texas Abortion: The controversial law is blocked by a federal judge. Facebook Whistleblower: She says the tech giant was prioritizing "company over country." Marriage Rates: Declining rates signal bad news for straight single women. PANEL: Danielle Moodie, Tiana Lowe, Ann Stone, Erin Matson

Women In The Workplace, Is There Progress?; Women Governors

S30 E3031 / 26m 16s

Joining Bonnie Erbe' are Delegate Eleanor Holmes Norton, President of the Independent Women’s Forum Carrie Lukas, from the NY Amsterdam News, Sam Bennett and Republican Strategist Rina Shah Bharara. They debate whether WFH is a blessing or a curse for working women, and with only 9 female Governors ( a record we only hit once before in 2004) it looks like that number could be going down.

Woman Thought Leader: Debbie Allen

S30 E3030 / 26m 12s

Actror, Director, & Dancer Debbie Allen was awarded the prestigious Governors Award at the 73rd Emmy Awards for her lifetime of work and service, This week, To The Contrary revisits our 2016 interview with Allen about her views on art and society many accomplishment including musical Freeze Frame...Stop The Madness. Freeze Frame address social issues, policing, and inequalities communities face.

Woman Thought Leader: Dr. Leana Wen

S30 E3029 / 26m 30s / TV-PG

Healthcare, parental leave, education (at all levels) has been complicated before and after the pandemic. Experts say these are issues that shouldn't be taken lightly. This week’s Woman Thought Leader is physician and medical analyst, Dr. Leana Wen. Host, Bonnie Erbe, and Dr. Wen discuss ‘Lifelines” a focus on a fight for public health.

Abortion Regulations; Afghanistan & Women

S30 E3028 / 26m 30s

What does the new Texas abortion ban really mean? And does it foreshadow the upcoming Mississippi SCOTUS case? Will the all-male Taliban government reverse the gains women have made in the past 20 years?

Women Thought Leaders: Small Business Administrator

S30 E3027 / 26m 46s

Small business are the engine of the economy, and often its women who are their heads. We speak with the person in charge of the federal government's Small Business Administrator, Isabella Casillas Guzman, about the challenges small business owners - particularly women - face.

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