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: Cecile Richards

S27 E2752 / 25m 41s

We continue our Woman Thought Leader Series with former Planned Parenthood President, Cecile Richards. Richards talks with Bonnie Erbe about the future of Planned Parenthood, her career in activism and what's to come.

The Pope On Sexual Abuse, Suffragists & Black History Month

S27 E2751 / 25m 44s

Pope Francis & Sexual Abuse: The Catholic Church holds a historic summit to stop abuse of minor. Black Suffragists: How white suffragists frequently turned their back on their black sisters. Black History Month: We speak with Reps. Karen Bass and Barbara Lee about African-American role models. Panel: Del. Eleanor Holmes Norton (D-DC), Patrice Lee Onwuka, Angela Sailor, Megan Beyer.

Woman Thought Leader: Karine Jean-Pierre

S27 E2750 / 25m 33s

Continuing our Woman Thought Leader Series this week we have Karine Jean-Pierre, the national spokesperson for political advocacy group MoveOn.Org. Jean-Pierre talks with Bonnie Erbé about her time serving under the Obama administration to now campaigning for equal rights under this current administration.

Woman Thought Leader: Irene Bueno

S27 E2749 / 25m 40s

We continue our Woman Thought Leader Series with Irene Bueno, who shares her thoughts on the priorities and challenges of Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders in the United States. She covers topics from stereotypes and discrimination to healthcare, leadership and representation. Irene served in the Clinton Administration and is a co-founder of the Nueva Vista Group (NVG).

#Women2020, ERA, Women & The Draft

S27 E2748 / 25m 37s

#Women2020: The majority of declared presidential candidates are women. What role will women play in 2020? ERA: A new push to pass the Equal Rights Amendment to the Constitution. Women & The Draft: A new Congressional commission is evaluating whether women should be a part of the selective service. PANEL: Lara Brown, Del. Eleanor Holmes Norton (D-DC), Linda Chavez, Tiana Lowe

Woman Thought Leader: Rep. Donna Shalala

S27 E2747 / 25m 40s

Rep. Donna Shalala, a recently sworn in member of the 116th Congress is no stranger to politics. In this week's Woman Thought Leader series, we talk to Rep. Shalala about her legislative plans for Florida under the Trump administration.

Woman Thought Leader: Dr. Leana Wen

S27 E2746 / 25m 41s

We jumpstart the new year with this week's woman thought leader: Dr. Leana Wen. Wen is the first physician, in the past 50 years, to serve as Planned Parenthood Federation of America and the Planned Parenthood Action Fund's president.

Women's March 2019 & Ageism

S27 E2745 / 25m 39s

Women's March 2019: Organizers vow to march on with this year's edition amid controversy. Ageism: Millions of Americans forced into retirement because of this insidious bias. PANEL: Frmr. Rep. Donna Edwards, Megan Beyer, Jennifer Higgins, Sabrina Schaeffer

New Congress & Senators Weigh Presidential Runs

S27 E2744 / 25m 40s

New Congress: How will the new Congress, especially new female legislators, change the nation? Senators Weigh Presidential Runs: We discuss the allegations against the Bernie Sanders campaign and Elizabeth Warren's chances of winning the primary. PANEL: Del. Eleanor Holmes Norton (D-DC), Ann Stone, Erin Matson, Rina Shah

All About Women & Girls Film Festival Winner: Love, Mommy

S27 E2743 / 25m 39s

Two years after being released from prison, Kilzy Gonzalez is fighting to regain custody of one of her daughters. Tala Hadavi and Yeong-Ung Yang bring us an intimate portrait of a mother trying to overcome personal demons and prove she deserves a second chance.

All About Women & Girls Film Festival Winner: Hello Girls

S27 E2742 / 25m 41s

Filmmaker Jim Theres tells the story of America's first female soldiers. In 1918 the U.S. Army Signal Corps sent 223 women to France as telephone operators to help win the Great War. But you've probably never heard of them. Now you will!

All About Women & Girls Film Festival Winner: No Choice

S27 E2741 / 25m 40s

One in four women has had an abortion yet no one talks about it. Director Pamela Mason Wagner and Public Square Media bring us stories they hope will break the silence and the stigma. What America might be like if Roe v. Wade were not the law of the land: if there were NO CHOICE.

All About Women & Girls Film Festival Winner: Love Wins

S27 E2740 / 25m 40s

This heartwarming love story is a celebration of a relationship that was forbidden when it first blossomed some 45 years ago. They lived together hiding in plain sight - but not anymore.

Woman Thought Leader: Duchess Harris

S27 E2738 / 25m 42s

Professor Duchess Harris author of Black Feminist Politics: From Kennedy to Trump, explores how black feminism is influencing politics and social media under the Trump administration.

Marriage Rites in Mainline Christian Churches

S27 E2737 / 25m 3s

In this special episode of To the Contrary, we interview various members of the church on their views of same sex marriage in the Christian faith. Progressives and traditionalists tell us their side of this debate, as leaders ask how they can embrace every member of their community at the same time.

Midterm Elections & Ruth Bader Ginsburg

S27 E2736 / 25m 42s

Midterm Elections: The importance of women candidates and women voters for both parties. Ruth Bader Ginsburg: The Supreme Court justice lands in the hospital with three broken ribs, but is expected to make a full recovery. PANEL: Megan Beyer, Fmr. Rep. Donna Edwards (D-MD), Ann Stone, Rina Shah

Midterm Elections & Women; Future of #MeToo

S27 E2735 / 25m 40s

Midterm Elections & Women: How women’s outrage will affect the elections. Future of #MeToo: Polls show a partisan gap in attitudes towards the #MeToo movement. Panel: Del. Eleanor Holmes Norton, Rina Shah, Debra Carnahan, Ann Stone

Women's Anger as Political Fuel

S27 E2734 / 25m 40s

We interview Rebecca Traister about her book "Good and Mad" as we continue our Women Thought Leaders series. How has women's anger fueled movements throughout history, both on the left and right wings? And how will it affect this year's midterm elections?

Trump's Insults Towards Women; Women of Color & Midterms

S27 E2733 / 25m 37s

Trump's Insults Towards Women: The president continues a trend of personally insulting language towards women he dislikes. Women of Color & Midterms: The importance of the women's vote to Democrats' chances for a "blue wave." PANEL: Fmr. Rep. Donna Edwards (D-MD); Lara Brown, Jennifer Higgins, Sabrina Schaeffer

Midterm Elections; Roe v. Wade; The Weight of Being

S27 E2732 / 25m 41s

Midterm Elections: Will the women’s vote put Democrats over the to? Roe v. Wade: Activists on both sides of the abortion rights debate are gearing up for future battles after the confirmation of Brett Kavanaugh. The Weight of Being: Kara Richardson Whitely discusses battling a binge eating disorder. Panel: Del. Eleanor Holmes Norton (D-DC), Rina Shah, Anushay Hossain, Alice Lloyd

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