Woman Thought Leader: Ingrid Newkirk
Our Women Thought Leaders Series continues with an interview with one of the leading voices in the animal rights movement, Ingrid Newkirk.
Bloomberg's Problem; Boy Scouts Abuse; Retirement Readiness
Bloomberg’s Women Problem: Michael Bloomberg criticized by Sen. Elizabeth Warren for his past comments about women. Boy Scouts of America Bankruptcy: BSA leaders’ abuse of children brought to light. Retirement Readiness: Women are by and large not ready for retirement. Panel: Del. Eleanor Holmes Norton, Frmr. Rep. Donna Edwards, Genevieve Wood, Patrice Onwuka
Harvey Weinstein Trial; Transgender Athletes; Racial Healing
Harvey Weinstein Trial: The #MeToo movement goes to court. Transgender Athletes: Three Connecticut girls are suing to block transgender athletes from competing against them. Racial Healing: We speak with 3 prominent African American women, including actress Storm Reid, about uniting the country. Panel: Del. Eleanor Holmes Norton; Donna Edwards; Patrice Onwuka; Liz Matory
Woman Thought Leader: Nan Hunter
Professor Nan Hunter of Georgetown University Law, discusses the history of laws as they relate to women and the LGTBQ+ community. She talks gender pay gap, Supreme Court decisions that have affected women’s and LGBTQ+ rights, and sex and gender discrimination.
Woman Thought Leader: Tiffany Loftin
Host Bonnie Erbé and Woman Thought Leader Tiffany Dena Loftin discuss the organization's responsibilities in society and how the NAACP fought for civil rights. Looking forward, Loftin shares important things that young people need to know and her hopes for the 2020 election.
Woman Thought Leader: Briana Scurry
Host Bonnie Erbé #WomanThoughtLeader Briana Scurry discuss the inequalities between the men's and women's soccer teams. She goes beyond just pay disparities spanning to treatment, levels of advertising, and ticket sales. They also talk about the racial divide and her advocacy for increasing safety amongst younger players.
Woman Thought Leader: Rep. Barbara Lee (D-CA)
Congresswoman Lee discuss her latest legislations regarding climate change which includes education in schools. Lee also talks about the feminist movement, The Hyde Amendment, and the change that will be made through the first female Speaker in the House.
Impeachment; Gender Quotas; Mindful Masculinity
Impeachment: A large gender gap persists with women generally supporting impeachment and men being against it. Gender Quotas: A new law in California mandates at least one woman on the board of every company. Mindful Masculinity: Liz Plank’s new book “For the Love of Men." PANEL: Del. Eleanor Holmes Norton (D-DC); Fmr. Rep. Donna Edwards (D-MD); Tiana Lowe; Ann Stone
Woman Thought Leader: Tracye McQuirter
We revisit our interview with Woman Thought Leader, Tracye McQuirter and journey toward veganism. In Ageless Vegan, McQuirter discusses the health benefits of adapting a vegetarian/vegan lifestyle.
About Women & Girls Film Festival : The Red Phone Project
In the Red Phone Project, filmmaker Laney O’Shea brings us the story about a community organizer and philanthropist who purchased a red telephone for her home in south Charlotte North Carolina founding of what is now the local chapter of Planned Parenthood.
Impeachment; Fire Drill Fridays; #MeToo & The C-Suite
Impeachment Inquiry: Women support the impeachment of Trump more than men do. Fire Drill Fridays Jane Fonda joins young activists to protest against climate change. #MeToo & The C-Suite CEOs held accountable for sexual misconduct, but women still failing to reach higher representation in the S&P 500. PANEL: Del. Eleanor Holmes Norton (D-DC), Megan Beyer, Patrice Onwuka, Sabrina Schaeffer
Woman Thought Leader: Kimberly Klacik
We continue our Women Thought Leaders series with an interview with Republican commentator Kim Klacik. She rose to prominence after a video she took of rats in Baltimore was mentioned by President Donald Trump. Now, she's running for Congress in Maryland.
Fetal Homicide Laws; Cohabitation; Pioneering Female Vet
Fetal Homicide Laws: A California woman is charged with murder after delivering a stillborn. Cohabitation: Living together is more common and more accepted than ever, a new study finds. Pioneering Female Vet: Linda Bray was the first American woman to lead troops into battle. PANEL: Del. Eleanor Holmes Norton (D-DC), Ann Stone, Erin Matson, Rina Shah
Woman Thought Leader: Rep. Carolyn Maloney (D-NY)
We continue our Women Though tLeader series with Rep. Carolyn Maloney (D-NY). The Representative discusses the economic cost of gun violence and rising suicide rates, increase of female representation in Congress, and her role as the acting Chair of the Oversight Committee.
Woman Thought Leader: Rep. Pramila Jayapal (D-WA)
Rep. Pramila Jayapal (D-WA) talks to us about her vision for America concerning Medicare for All, immigration, minimum wage, and other issues.
Pelosi vs Trump; #MeTooVoter; Transgender Athletes
Pelosi vs Trump: Donald Trump takes aim at Nancy Pelosi, and the Speaker of the House fires back. #MeTooVoter: Inside the next step of the #MeToo movement. Transgender Athletes: The effects of testosterone in women's athletics. PANEL: Del. Eleanor Holmes Norton (D-DC); Rina Shah, Erin Matson, Carrie Sheffield
Warren vs. Biden; LGBT & SCOTUS; Facial Recognition
Warren vs. Biden: Elizabeth Warren is running neck-and-neck with Joe Biden in the Democratic primary. LGBT & SCOTUS: The Supreme Court takes on cases involving possible discrimination at work against 2 gay men and a transgender woman. Facial Recognition: The possible racial bias in the software. Panel: Del. Eleanor Holmes Norton, Ann Stone, Latifa Lyles, Patrice Onwuka
Woman Thought Leader: Dr. Carla Hayden
Expanding user access and diversifying voices at the Library of Congress with the fourteenth Librarian of Congress, Dr. Carla Hayden. Dr. Hayden is the first woman and person of color to lead the library. She was appointed to her position in 2016 under President Barack Obama.
Woman Thought Leader: Tracye McQuriter
In Ageless Vegan, Woman Thought Leader Tracye McQuriter discusses the health benefits of adapting a vegetarian/vegan lifestyle. McQuirter breaks down her journey towards veganism including recipes.
Self Induced Abortions; LGBTQ Pronouns; Financial Literacy
Self Induced Abortions: The overall rate of abortions is down, but the rate of self induced ones is up. LGBTQ Pronouns: Grammy award-winning singer Sam Smith triggers debate after asking to be referred to as “they.” Financial Literacy: The differences in the way girls and boys are taught to think about money. PANEL: Ann Stone, Tiana Lowe, Anushay Hossain, Debra Carnahan
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