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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Women & Guns; Abortion Rights; Birth Control Rollback

S26 E2631 / 25m 44s

Women and Guns: Does owning a gun make women safer? Abortion Rights: Are GOP House Members anti-abortion in public yet pro-choice in private? Birth Control: A roll back on Obamacare birth control mandate. Panel: Del. Eleanor Holmes Norton (D-DC), The Washington Post’s Jennifer Rubin, Independent Women’s Voices Senior Policy Analyst Patrice Onwuka, Former Judge & Federal Prosecutor Debra Carnahan

Women in Diplomacy; Human Trafficking; Political Violence

S26 E2630 / 25m 45s

Women in Diplomacy: How do women diplomats differ from male ones? Human Trafficking: The US’s role in ending modern slavery. Political Violence: We speak with Sandra Pepera of NDI about their #NotTheCost campaign. Panel: Frmr Sec. of State Madeleine Albright, Fmr. Undersecretary Ellen Tauscher, Fmr. Undersecretary Paula Dobriansky, Fmr. Amb. Jendayi Frazer

Women and the GOP, Hiring Discrimination, Women as Providers

S26 E2629 / 25m 45s

Women & the GOP: Mitch McConnell says it’s time for Republicans to appeal to women more. Hiring Discrimination: A new study says bias in hiring is as bad today as it was in 1989. Women as Providers: Americans still see men as the primary providers, even as women’s contribution in terms of income goes up. Panel: Del. Eleanor Holmes Norton, Ann Stone, Jennifer Higgins, Maria Teresa Kumar

Leading Women Philanthropists Changing Lives

S26 E2627 / 25m 51s

We speak with three leading philanthropists about how they are changing the lives of women across the world. Bonnie Erbé interviews Jacki Zehner of Women Moving Millions; Lynda Weinman, co-founder of Lynda.com; and Dr. Mary Lake Polan, who helped women in Eritrea suffering from fistula.

Sarah McBride: Fighting Transphobia and Misogyny

S26 E2626 / 25m 31s

Bonnie Erbe sits down for an in-depth interview with Sarah McBride, the national press secretary of the Human Rights Campaign and an LGBT and women's rights activist. She tells us her personal story and shares her thoughts on the state of LGBT and women's rights under the Donald Trump administration.

Trump Gender Gap; Teen Pregnancy; Boy Scouts vs Girl Scouts

S26 E2625 / 25m 51s

Trump Gender Gap: Donald Trump continues to be unpopular among women as support for impeachment grows. Teen Pregnancy: Trump administration cuts programs attempting to prevent unwanted pregnancy. Boy Scouts vs Girl Scouts: The Girl Scout leadership opposes the Boy Scouts considering letting girls in. PANEL: Lara Brown, Manal Omar, Rina Shah, Carrie Lukas

Valerie Jarrett: Women's Issues in Post-Obama America

S26 E2624 / 25m 51s

We speak with former advisor to Barack Obama, Valerie Jarrett, about the state of women's issues in Donald Trump's America. Part of our continuing series of in-depth interviews with women thought leaders across the country.

The "Skinny Bill", Trans Military Ban, Women CEOs

S26 E2621 / 25m 52s

The “Skinny Bill”: The GOP’s attempt to repeal Obamacare ended after the proposed “skinny bill” failed to garner enough votes. Trump and LGBT Issues: The Trump administration sparked outrage from LGBT groups by opposing employment protections and announcing plans to ban transgender soldiers. Women CEOs: The New York Panel: Former Rep. Donna Edwards (D-MD); Patrice Onwuka, Debra Carnahan, Rina Shah

Domestic Violence; Climate Change; Feminism & Victimology

S26 E2620 / 25m 50s

Domestic Violence: A new Washington state law warns survivors if abusers are attempting to buy guns. Climate Change: The impact of family planning on global warming. Feminism & Victimology: Camille Paglia says Title IX is not helping women. Panel: Del. Eleanor Holmes Norton (D-DC), Ann Stone, Anushay Hossain, Jennifer Higgins

Women Thought Leaders: Leslie Sanchez

S26 E2619 / 25m 50s

Continuing our Women Thought Leaders series, Bonnie Erbe interviews former panelist, Leslie Sanchez. To The Contrary talks to her about the Hispanic Vote, what the Democratic party and GOP needs to do to get their vote next election, and how marketing shapes our lives.

Women Thought Leaders: Jill Filipovic

S26 E2618 / 25m 31s

Continuing our interview series with women thought leaders, Bonnie Erbé interviewed Jill Filipovic. In her recent book The H-Spot: The Feminist Pursuit of Happiness, she discusses happiness and how it shapes the course of life. Filipovic also discusses how the political climate has the potential to negatively effect women's rights if their needs are not considered in policy making.

Millennial Parents; Donald Trump Tweets; ProtectHer

S26 E2617 / 25m 50s

Millennial Parents: Why one study says the "success sequence" for young people includes marriage. Donald Trump Tweets: The president's attack on a cable news host drew widespread condemnation. ProtectHer: Alexis Jones on how to make young athletes part of the solution when it comes to sexual assault. Panel: Del. Eleanor Holmes Norton (D-DC); Carrie Lukas; Anushay Hossain; Ann Stone

GOP Healthcare, Losing Ground, Crunk Feminism

S26 E2616 / 25m 53s

GOP Healthcare: Republican women senators could prove pivotal in whether the bill passes. Losing Ground: A new report says young women’s progress is stalling, or even reversing. Crunk Feminism: Looking at the intersectionality between African American culture and feminism. Panel: Del. Eleanor Holmes Norton, Rina Shah, Atima Omara, Patrice Onwuka

Feminist Rock Band Betty's Amy Ziff

S26 E2615 / 25m 31s

She talks about her music and the social effect of feminist rock. Known for providing songs for HBO's Encyclopedia and performing the theme for The L Word on Showtime, BETTY has been playing for over 30 years. Amid the discussion, we hear snippets from BETTY's new CD, On the Rocks, and catch glimpses of their live performances.

Neera Tanden: Becoming a Progressive Leader

S26 E2612 / 25m 51s

The first in our series of interviews with female thought leaders across the country and political spectrum! We interview Neera Tanden, who tells us why she became a progressive leader and what the future holds for progressive politics in the United States.

Women Senators; Education Budget; Forced Marriage

S26 E2611 / 25m 50s

Women Senators: A record 11 women are up in 2018, with 10 being Democrats. Education Budget: Cuts to after school programs and more money for school choice and religious schools. Forced Marriage: A problem usually seen as only happening in far off land actually occurs in the US as well.

DeVos Booed; Healthcare Working Group; Sexual Assault Stats

S26 E2610 / 25m 51s

DeVos Booed: The Education Secretary’s speech was met with protest by students. No Women in Healthcare Working Group: Senate Republicans defended their all-male panel. Strange Sexual Assault Stats: Skepticism as almost 90% of campuses reported 0 sexual assaults. Panel: Del. Eleanor Holmes Norton (D-DC); Francesca Chambers, Erin Matson, Anneke E. Green

House Passes Trumpcare; Comp Time Rules; Hillary & Ivanka

S26 E2609 / 25m 51s

House Passes Trumpcare: The new healthcare law was heavily criticized by Democrats, but Republicans say the final bill will be improved. Comp Time Rules: New rules about comp time vs. overtime pay arouse controversy. Hillary & Ivanka: More alike than you may think? Panel: Ann Stone, Kathleen Kennedy Townsend, Patrice Lee, Latifa Lyles

First 100 Days; Ivanka Trump; Our House

S26 E2608 / 25m 51s

First 100 Days: How has the country fared over the course of the Donald Trump's first 100 days in office? Ivanka Trump: Why was she jeered at a women’s conference and how much influence does she have in the White House? Our House: We take a look at an innovative program to alleviate homelessness. Panel: Del. Eleanor Holmes Norton (D-DC). Anneke Green, Rose Aguilar, Rina Shah

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