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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''Security Moms'' & ISIS; Money & Marriage; Wendy Davis

S23 E29 / 25m 9s

"Security Moms" & ISIS: Women contribute to the struggle against ISIS. Money & Marriage: The correlation between the decline in marriages among young adults and their financial status. Wendy Davis: We speak to the woman running to become the first Democratic Governor of Texas in 20 years. PANEL: Debra Carnahan, Rina Shah, Danielle Moodie-Mills, Jennifer Marshall.

NFL Abuse Scandals; Hillary Clinton & Economy; Freed Slaves

S23 E28 / 25m 38s

NFL Abuse Scandal: The NFL could potentially loose sponsorships if they do not handle the recent domestic violence allegations appropriately. Hillary Clinton & Economy: Hillary Clinton believes more women working will boost the economy. Freed Slaves: A historical picture resurfaces of four freed female slaves after Reconstruction. PANEL: Del. Norton, Genevieve Wood, Avis Jones-DeWever, Patrice Lee

Domestic Violence & NFL; ISIS; Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand

S23 E27 / 25m 37s

Domestic Violence & NFL: The league's handling of the Ray Rice case is questioned as survivors share personal stories. ISIS: The terrorist group both recruits and enslaves women. Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand: The Democratic senator talks about how to empower women in her new book, "Off the Sidelines." PANEL: Sabrina Schaeffer, Sam Bennett, Del. Eleanor Holmes Norton, Darlene Kennedy

ISIS Bride; Transgender Students; LGBT Lessons

S23 E26 / 25m 38s

ISIS Bride: How western women are being recruited to join the terrorist organization as wives. Transgender Students: Women's colleges starting to openly welcome transwomen. LGBT Lessons: Activist Jay Michaelson says the women's movement should emulate the gay rights movement's winning strategy. PANEL: Erin Matson, Danielle Moodie-Mills, Francesca Chambers, Clara Del Villar

Obama & Hillary; Domestic Violence; Night Shelters

S23 E25 / 25m 38s

Obama & Hillary: Should Clinton run against Obama's record on women? Domestic Violence: The NFL and immigration officials take steps that may help victims. Night Shelters: Protecting the children of sex workers in India. PANEL: Patricia Sosa, Betsy Mullins, Rina Shah, Darlene Kennedy

ISIL, Terrorism & Women; Ethics of Surrogacy; Child Abuse

S23 E24 / 25m 39s

ISIL, Terrorism & Women: How terrorists use violence against women as a weapon of war. Ethics of Surrogacy: a new film, "Breeders", says using a surrogate is unethical. Behind the Headlines: Child Abuse. Dr. Rachel Clingenpeel of Arkansas Children's Hospital on how to prevent maltreatment. PANEL: Jennifer Marshall, Anushay Hossain, Rina Shah, Avis Jones DeWeever

Pro-Choice Label; Prostitution Debate; Gender Lens Investing

S23 E21 / 25m 38s

Pro-Choice Label: Activists move away from labeling themselves "pro-choice." Prostitution Debate: Should selling sex be legal? Gender Lens Investing: Jackie Vanderbrug of US Trust on why investing with a gender lens is a growing trend. PANEL: Del. Eleanor Holmes Norton, Genevieve Wood, Megan Beyer, Patrice Lee

Arresting Parents; Promoting Diversity; What Women Want

S23 E20 / 25m 36s

Arresting Parents: Mothers are being arrested for child endangerment. Promoting Diversity: Female and minority executives are penalized for advancing workplace diversity. What Women Want: Deborah Rhode says the women's movement needs a jump start. PANEL: Avis Jones DeWeever, Erin Matson, Jennifer Marshall, Rina Shah

Clinton vs. Warren; Hobby Lobby; Female Genital Mutilation

S23 E19 / 25m 16s

Clinton vs. Warren: Elizabeth Warren is being touted as a possible “spoiler” against Hillary Clinton for the Democratic nomination. Hobby Lobby: The Green family who owns the craft store chain aims to build a bible museum in Washington, DC. Female Genital Mutilation: The cultural tradition is an American problem. PANEL: Cari Dominguez, Debra Carnahan, Darlene Kennedy, Anushay Hossain

Obama & Border Crisis; Gay Rights; Teach a Woman to Fish

S23 E18 / 25m 28s

Obama & Border Crisis: The President spars with Congress on how to handle the immigration crisis. Gay Rights: A teacher says discrimination based on sexual orientation is the same as gender discrimination. Teach a Woman to Fish: Ritu Sharma of Women Thrive Worldwide on why helping women can help entire communities. PANEL: Del. Eleanor Holmes Norton, Francesca Chambers, Patrice Lee, Patricia Sosa

Sexism & Tech; Immigration Crisis; Fertility Decline

S23 E17 / 25m 49s

Sexism & Tech: Yet another scandal in the tech industry leads to accusations of "frat culture." Immigration Crisis: Thousands of minors who crossed into the US illegally are being deported. Fertility Decline: Why the US's record-low fertility rate may not be cause for alarm. PANEL: Rina Shah, Kim Gandy, Del. Eleanor Holmes Norton, Darlene Kennedy

USAID & Maternal Health; Abortion & Film; PAST Act

S23 E16 / 25m 50s

USAID & Maternal Health: The agency is spending more money on saving mothers and children. Abortion & Film: "Obvious Child" depicts abortion in a rare light by movie standards. PAST Act: The law the US Humane Society says will stop cruelty against horses. PANEL: Megan Beyer, Nicole Kurokawa Neily, Erica Williams SImon, Holly Hazard

Human Trafficking, Working Families, Men & Feminism

S23 E15 / 25m 47s

Human Trafficking: A new State Department report focuses on the journey from victim to survivor. Working Families: Valerie Jarrett provides insight into the upcoming White House Summit on Working Families. Men & Feminism: An all-male panel at a women's summit divides feminists. PANEL: Deborah Carnahan; Anushay Hossain, Rina Shah, Genevieve Wood

Home Births; Pope Francis; Hillary Clinton & World Bank

S23 E13 / 25m 33s

Home Births: A new reality show chronicles women having babies in the wild. Pope Francis: The pontiff says couples should have children, not raise pets. Hillary Clinton & World Bank: Clinton and other leaders weigh in on the economic advantages of empowering women. PANEL: Erin Matson; Karin Agness; Del. Eleanor Holmes Norton (D-DC); Linda Chavez

Mass Shootings; Arianna Huffington's Thrive; Maya Angelou

S23 E12 / 25m 49s

Mass shootings are looked at through a gendered lens. Arianna Huffington's new book teaches us how to Thrive with rest and recovery. Remembering poet and author Dr. Maya Angelou. PANEL: Sabrina Schaeffer, Dr. Lara Brown, Donna Brazile, Francesca Chambers

Becoming Papa: Fathers Key to Gender Justice

S23 E11 / 25m 50s

Deep in Rio de Janeiro's favelas, something extraordinary is starting to take hold. “Becoming Papa” travels an arduous journey with two Brazilian men who live in homes riven with domestic violence as they transition to living violence-free. Host Bonnie Erbé calls their remarkable transformations to equal caregiving, “the final chapter in feminism.” Don't miss this special documentary episode.

Jill Abramson; GOP Women; Women's History Museum

S23 E10 / 25m 49s

The first female executive editor of the New York Times controversially fired. The Republican party lags behind the Democratic Party when it comes to female candidates. Reps. Marsha Blackburn (R-TN) & Carolyn Maloney (D-NY) on why they'd like to see the museum built. PANEL: Del. Eleanor Holmes Norton, Sam Bennett, Mercedes Vianna Schlapp, & Darlene Kennedy.

Nigerian Schoolgirls; Teen Pregnancy Lows; Infertility

S23 E9 / 25m 46s

Nigeria's Schoolgirls: U.S. women senators call for action on the abduction of Nigerian schoolgirls. Teen Pregnancy Lows: Teen pregnancy and abortion reach record lows. Infertility: The pros and cons of the infertility industry. PANELISTS: Republican Strategist Bettina Inclan, Women Thrive Worldwide President Ritu Sharma, Republican Strategist Rina Shah, Host of Focus Point Avis Jones DeWeever

Sexual Assault; Feminist Men; Girls Abducted; Child Slavery

S23 E8 / 25m 47s

Sexual Assault: The White House says men can stop rape. Feminist Men: Why men don't advocate for women's rights. Girls Abducted; The need to act in the case of 200 Nigerian schoolgirls kidnapped this week. Behind the Headlines: former child slave Shyima Hall. PANEL: Del. Eleanor Holmes Norton, Kellyanne Conway, Darlene Kennedy, Anushay Hossain

The Drying of America: Too Many People, Too Little Water

S23 E7 / 25m 50s

To the Contrary takes an in-depth look into our depleting water supply; the causes and what, if anything, we can do to reverse this trend. From Nevada, Arizona and California in the west to North and South Carolina on the east coast, this provocative documentary takes you to communities struggling with the impact of this critical problem.

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