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.

Watch Latest: S33 E3337

26m 46s

Autism in Women and Girls - Two Experts Weigh In

S34 E3406 / 26m 46s

Host Bonnie Erbe explores the topic of autism in women and girls with Jules Edwards from the Autistic Women & Nonbinary Network and Professor Gina Rippon, international expert on brain-imaging techniques.

SAVE Act & Voting; Mahmoud v. Taylor

S34 E3406 / 26m 46s

SAVE Act & Voting: House passes a controversial act aimed at election security that could make it hard for married women to vote. Mahmoud v. Taylor: Supreme Court Case on LGBT-themed books in school. PANEL: Ann Stone, Jessica Washington, Debra Carnahan, KJ McKenzie

ADHD, Mental Illness and Social Media Misinformation

S34 E3405 / 26m 46s

A new study shows misinformation about ADHD is rampant on TikTok. We speak with one of the researchers, Dr. Amori Mikami of the University of British Columbia, and talk about mental illness misinformation on social media with Dr. Joanne Broder, a fellow of the APA and an expert on the subject.

Women in Combat; Democrats & Special Elections

S34 E3404 / 26m 46s

Women in Combat: Trump administration mandates gender-neutral fitness tests, which may lead to less women on the frontlines. Democrats & Special Elections: Dems have been performing strongly in special elections, but will it hold for the upcoming midterms? PANEL: Genevieve Wood, Na'ilah Amaru, Whitley Yates, Siobhan "Sam" Bennett

Gen Z Prioritizes Safety Above All

S34 E3403 / 26m 46s

A new study reveals Gen Z chooses safety as their top priority by an overwhelming margin. Growing up amid compounding crises has seemingly made young people look for security in uncertain times. We speak with one of the authors of the study, Dr. Yalda T. Uhls, about this topic.

Paycheck Problems; Housekeepers Abused

S34 E3402 / 26m 46s

Paycheck Problems: Most middle-class Americans say half their paychecks are already spent before they arrive. Housekeepers Abused: New report detailing East African workers abused in Saudi Arabia. PANEL: Patricia Sosa, KJ McKenzie, Erin Matson, Ann Stone

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