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: S34 E3408

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DEI & Business; Boys Falling Behind

S34 E3409 / 26m 46s

DEI & Business: Companies report anxiety over Trump's anti-DEI policy. Boys Falling Behind: Boys are sliding back on some indicators relating to education, mental health, and jobs. PANEL: Patricia Sosa, Ann Stone, Erin Matson, April Chapman

E.A. Hanks on Family Secrets and Her New Memoir ''The 10''

S34 E3408 / 26m 46s

Writer and journalist E.A. Hanks - daughter of Tom Hanks - sets out on a cross-country road trip to retrace a historic immigration route and reflect on America’s myths. But her journey takes a dramatic turn when she uncovers shocking truths about her late mother’s past, including addiction, trauma, and a long-buried family crime in her new book, "The 10: A Memoir of Family and the Open Road."

Immigration Crackdown; Women’s Health Initiative

S34 E3407 / 26m 46s

Immigration Crackdown: Trump deports American children to Honduras. Fair enforcement or too far? Women’s Health Initiative: Trump admin reportedly reverses course on cutting funding for important study. PANEL: Carrie Sheffield, Nai’lah Amaru, Whitley Yates, Lara Brown

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

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.

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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