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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Woman Thought Leader: Dr. Michele Angello

S28 E2828 / 25m 48s

We speak with a therapist focusing on LGBT youth who co-wrote "Raising the Transgender Child," Dr. Michele Angello. She tells us what parents should do to help their transgender child navigate life. How do you deal with issues such as bullying, pronouns, bathrooms, and surgery?

Progress of #MeToo; Caregiving; Afghan Peace Deal

S28 E2827 / 25m 48s

Progress of #MeToo: As allegations emerge against Placido Domingo, we ask: how effective has the #MeToo movement been? Caregiving: Women are forced out of the workforce by the need to care for family members. Afghan Peace Deal. Rep. Lois Frankel (D-FL) says women should be included. PANEL: Del. Eleanor Holmes Norton (D-DC), Ann Stone, Megan Beyer, Rina Shah

Woman Thought Leader: Sarah Parcak

S28 E2826 / 25m 44s

Space archaeologist and Egyptologist, Sarah Parcak, sits down with Bonnie Erbe to discuss the challenges powerful women have faced over time, how space now plays a crucial part in discoveries, and how she handles being a woman in a male-dominated profession.

Misogyny & Shootings; Dartmouth Sexual Assault Settlement

S28 E2823 / 25m 48s

Misogyny & Shootings: The link between almost all mass shooters is a hatred of women, experts say. Dartmouth Sexual Assault Settlement: The prestigious university pays out 14 million dollars to students who say teachers created a culture of assault. PANEL: Megan Beyer, Patrice Onwuka, Latifa Lyles, Ann Stone

Competence Stereotypes; 2nd Primary Debates; Adultification

S28 E2822 / 25m 48s

Competence: A new study reveals that women are finally perceived as competent as men. 2nd Primary Debates: Did any candidate put a dent in Joe Biden’s lead? Adultification: Black girls tend to be treated as if they were older than they actually are. PANEL: Anushay Hossain, Patrice Onwuka, Del. Eleanor Holmes Norton (D-DC), Tiana Lowe

Women Thought Leaders: Service Women & Women Veterans Caucus

S28 E2821 / 25m 48s

On our next segment of #WomenThoughtLeader series, Bonnie Erbe speaks with Rep. Chrissy Houlahan & Rep. Mikie Sherrill about The Servicewomen and Women Veterans Congressional Caucus. The members aims to tackle issues that women face during and after active duty.

Trump vs. The Squad; The Rise and Risks of E-Cigarettes

S28 E2820 / 25m 41s

Trump vs. "The Squad:" A crowd at a Trump rally chanted ‘send her back,’ in reference to Rep. Ilhan Omar (D-MN), inspired by the president’s own tweets which have been denounced by Congress. Rise and Risks of E-Cigarettes: Marketing tactics have led people to believe that vaping devices, like JUUL, are a safe alternative to cigarettes. PANEL: Patricia Sosa, Ann Stone, Donna Edwards, Liz Matory

Acosta’s Resignation; Equal Pay; Democratic Division

S28 E2819 / 25m 41s

Acosta’s Resignation: Amid intensifying criticism over plea deal with Jeffrey Epstein, Labor Secretary steps down. Equal Pay: U.S Women’s national soccer team follows success with demands of better pay. Democratic Division: Rep. Ocasio-Cortez & others clash with Speaker Pelosi. PANEL: Hilary Rosen, Rina Shah, Del. Eleanor Holmes Norton (D-DC), Liz Matory

Woman Thought Leader: Linda Greenhouse

S28 E2818 / 25m 48s

We continue our woman thought leader series with renowned journalist Linda Greenhouse. The Yale Law lecturer spoke with Bonnie Erbe about reproductive rights and what's to come regarding abortion policies.

First Democratic Debate & Women vs. Cable News

S28 E2817 / 25m 45s

First Democratic Debate: Elizabeth Warren, Kamala Harris, Amy Klobuchar, Tulsi Gabbard, Kirsten Gillibrand, and Marianne Williamson joined 14 men in the debates. Women vs. Cable News: Jessica Yellin, formerly of CNN, tells us why she thinks women are tuning out. PANEL: Del. Eleanor Holmes Norton (D-DC), Tiana Lowe, Lara Brown, Sabrina Schaeffer

Woman Thought Leader: Aimee Allison

S28 E2816 / 25m 48s

Our #WomenThoughtLeaders series continues with an interview with Aimee Allison, founder of She The People. She argues that to win elections, Democrats must center women of color as they lead a diverse, inclusive coalition.

Women's Issues in 2020; Peace & Security; Men & Feminism

S28 E13 / 25m 48s

Women's Issues: Reproductive rights and other issues are picking up importance for 2020, according to polls. Peace & Security: Ivanka Trump is the face of a new initiative to include women in negotiating. Men & Feminism: Deputy PM of Belgium Alexander De Croo tells us why he says we're in the "age of women." PANEL: Del. Eleanor Holmes Norton (D-DC), Ann Stone, Erin Matson, Patrice Lee

Woman Thought Leader: Carly Fiorina

S28 E12 / 25m 45s

Former Republican presidential candidate Carly Fiorina tells us what she learned about leadership in her career, which included becoming the first female CEO of a Fortune 50 company. Fiorina also gave her opinion the 2020 race and reflected on being personally insulted by Donald Trump, and talks to us about her new book, Find Your Way: Unleash Your Power and Highest Potential.

Abortion Laws & Immigration Priorities

S28 E11 / 25m 48s

Abortion Laws: Laws in states across America narrow abortion rights, with Alabama's governor signing a near-total ban. What's the future of Roe v. Wade? Immigration Priorities: Donald Trump's new proposal seeks to prioritize "merit" over family ties. PANEL: Del. Eleanor Holmes Norton (D-DC), Genevieve Wood, Sam Bennett, Rina Shah

2020 Gender Bias; Moms & Housework; Traveling Solo

S28 E10 / 25m 48s

2020 Gender Bias: Are female presidential candidates being treated unfairly? Moms & Housework:New study shows single moms do less housework than married moms. Traveling Solo: The risks for women who visit foreign countries alone. PANEL: Rina Shah, Latifa Lyles, Patricia Sosa, Patrice Onwuka

Free Speech in the Internet Age

S28 E8 / 25m 48s

How has the internet changed the exercise of the First Amendment? Do social media companies have the right to regulate speech on their platforms? What are the limits on speech in the public square?

Dershowitz Accusations; SPLC Controversy; HIV in Africa

S28 E7 / 25m 48s

Dershowitz Accusations: Lawyer Alan Dershowitz is being sued for defamation. SPLC Controversy: The Southern Poverty Law Center is awash in accusations of having a “toxic culture." HIV in Africa: How the Global Gag Rule affects efforts to combat the disease. PANEL: Del. Eleanor Holmes Norton (D-DC), Anushay Hossain, Rina Shah, Tiana Lowe

Digital Privacy; Joe Biden; Marriage Fundamentalism

S28 E6 / 25m 48s

Digital Privacy: What it’s like being a woman in the age of social media. Joe Biden: The former VP emerges from controversy about his treatment of women with his polling numbers unscathed. Marriage Fundamentalism: Is society unfairly biased towards traditional concepts of family? PANEL: Sabrina Schaeffer, Frmr. Rep. Donna Edwards (D-MD); Patrice Lee Onwuka, Debra Carnahan

Woman Thought Leader: Inez Stepman

S28 E5 / 25m 49s

We continue our series with senior policy analyst at the Independent Women’s Forum, Inez Feltscher Stepman. With a background in education policy, we speak with Stepman about school policies including privatization, public schools, and the changes to Title IX. Stepman explains in great detail the School Choice initiative is and how the education system is progressing under Sec. Betsy DeVos.

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