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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2015 Year in Review, Lactivism, Dr. Jane Goodall

S24 E41 / 26m 30s

2015 Year in Review: We look at the progress women and people of color have made. Lactivism: Why some say we focus too much on breastfeeding vs. bottle-feeding. Dr. Jane Goodall: The renowned conservationist on women & conservationism. PANEL: Anushay Hossain, Patricia Sosa, Rina Shah, Ashe Schow

Fiancé(e) Visas; Stay-at-Home Dads; Women in Combat

S24 E40 / 26m 15s

Fiancé(e) Visas: The San Bernardino shooting brings renewed scrutiny towards the process for admitting partners of a US citizen. Stay-at-Home Dads: Preference for one particular parent staying at home dwindles. Women in Combat: A survey reveals how elite servicemen feel about fighting alongside women. PANEL: Del. Eleanor Holmes Norton; Manal Omar; Jennifer Higgins; Debra Carnahan

LGBT Parental Rights; Living with Parents; "Suffragette"

S24 E36 / 26m 12s

LGBT Parental Rights: A lesbian couple is denied an adoption on the basis of their sexuality. Living with Parents: More young women are living with their parents today than any time since the 40s. "Suffragette": Director Sarah Gavron talks about her new film starring Carey Mulligan and Meryl Streep. PANEL: Rea Carey, Jennifer Marshall, Jenifer Rajkumar, Rina Shah Bharara, Siobhan "Sam" Bennett

Hillary Clinton & Millennials; Egg Donors; Gloria Steinem

S24 E35 / 26m 12s

Hillary Clinton & Millennials: Hillary Clinton still trails among millennials, but she’s making progress. Egg Donors: Should there be a cap on how much money donors get? Gloria Steinem: The feminist icon talks about her experiences and her new book, “Life on the Road.” Panel: Sabrina Schaeffer, Jennifer Higgins, Erin Matson, Del. Eleanor Holmes Norton (D-DC)

Dividing The United Methodist Church

S24 E33 / 26m 12s

The United Methodist Church remains officially opposed to homosexuality, same sex marriage and self-avowed gay pastors. The fight on this issues is testing the faith more than ever and Dividing The United Methodist Church.

Parliament of Religions; Jennifer Lawrence; Overparenting

S24 E32 / 26m 11s

Parliament of Religions: Women's issues take center stage for the first time at the largest interfaith gathering in the world. Jennifer Lawrence: The actress says she's had enough of not getting paid as much as her male co-stars. Overparenting: Jessica Lahey on why failure can be a gift for kids. PANEL: Del. Eleanor Holmes Norton (D-DC), Kim Gandy, Manal Omar, Sabrina Schaeffer

Women, Gun Control & NRA; Shark Tank; Golden Girls Network

S24 E31 / 26m 12s

Women, Gun Control & NRA: As the nation grieves another mass shooting, we look at how men & women support gun control at different rates. Shark Tank: A contestant on the show cries during a business meeting, igniting a debate. Golden Girls Network: Boomers - especially women - look into alternative ways to living their golden years. PANEL: Ashe Schow, Lara Brown, Clara Del Villar, Anushay Hossain

Equality Study; Planned Parenthood; Anne-Marie Slaughter

S24 E30 / 26m 11s

Equality Study: A LeanIn.Org / McKinsey study looks at why women aren't equal in American corporations. Planned Parenthood: The organization enjoys popularity amid calls from Republicans to defund it. Anne-Marie Slaughter: The President and CEO of the New America Foundation speaks about balancing work and family. PANEL: Del Eleanor Holmes Norton, Linda Chavez, Debra Carnahan, Cari Dominguez

Pope Francis; Legislating the Pay Gap; Women in Theater

S24 E29 / 26m 12s

Pope Francis:The Pope’s rhetoric and actions on climate change, Obamacare and the sexual abuse scandal that rocked the church. Legislating the Pay Gap: California takes a bold approach. Women in Theater: The Women's Voices Theater Festival promotes works made by women. PANEL: Mary Rice Hasson, Danielle Moodie-Mills, Sam Bennett, Jennifer Higgins, Sarah Westwood

Pope Francis & Women; Paternity Leave; Girls Who Code

S24 E28 / 26m 12s

Pope Francis & Women: Will the pontiff allow women into the priesthood? Paternity Leave: Men ask for equal paid parental leave. Girls Who Code: How to get young girls on the track to study STEM and computer science. PANEL: Del. Eleanor Holmes Norton, Susan Ferrechio, Rina Shah Bharara, Erin Matson

Planned Parenthood; Politics & Sexism;The Sentencing Project

S24 E27 / 26m 12s

Planned Parenthood: An all-male faction of the GOP threaten a government shutdown unless the government cuts all funding to Planned Parenthood. Politics & Sexism: How deeply rooted is sexism in American politics? The Sentencing Project: The often-overlooked problems faced by women who are incarcerated. PANEL: Del. Eleanor Holmes Norton; Susan Ferrechio; Genevieve Wood; Siobhan "Sam" Bennett

Pope & Abortion; Sexual Assault Stats; Black Women & Unions

S24 E26 / 26m 47s

Pope & Abortion: Pope Francis authorizes all priests to forgive "the sin of abortion" for the "year of mercy." Sexual Assault Stats: Research calls into question the statistic that one in five women are raped in college. Black Women & Unions: The book "And Still I Rise" chronicles struggles and triumphs. PANEL: Del. Eleanor Holmes Norton, Patricia Sosa, Darlene Kennedy, Francesca Chambers

Politics & Race; Colleges Tackle Assault; Elena Vanishing

S24 E25 / 26m 11s

Politics & Race: Donald Trump and Jeb Bush criticized for what some perceive as anti-immigrant rhetoric. Colleges Tackle Sexual Assault: After much debate, are campuses any safer? Elena Vanishing: One woman, with the help of her mother, tells her tale of struggling with anorexia. PANEL: Rina Shah Bharara; Megan Beyer; Ashe Schow; Anushay Hossain

Donald Trump; Trans Women & Sexism; Senator Claire McCaskill

S24 E24 / 26m 12s

Donald Trump: Is the businessman what the GOP needs to pull in more women voters? Transgender Women: Do transgender women understand sexism the same way other women do? Senator Claire McCaskill: In her new memoir, Plenty Ladylike, Sen. McCaskil reveals how she strives for success. PANEL: Clara Del Villar, Avis Jones DeWeever, Lara Brown, Patrice Lee

Bacha Posh; Night Shelters; Child Brides; Child Slavery

S24 E21 / 26m 13s

Bacha Posh: A young Afghan girl dressed up and raised as a boy. Night Shelters: A shelter in India that offers protection for young children. Child Brides: young girls being married off in India. Child Slavery: Once child slave Shyima Hall tells her story. PANEL: Megan Beyer; Darlene Kennedy; Del. Eleanor Holmes Norton; Rina Shah Bharara; Kim Gandy; Kellyanne Conway; Anushay Hossain

Stopping Sexual Assault on Campus and in the Military

S24 E20 / 26m 12s

Stopping sexual assault has become the focus of two institutions: higher education and the military. We take a look at what has been done and what more could be done to stop more people from becoming victims. PANEL: Ellie Smeal. Darlene Kennedy, Jenifer Rajkumar, Amber Smith

Millennial Feminists & Armchair Activism

S24 E19 / 26m 15s

Millennial Feminists: Some older feminists say millennials are not as feminist as they hoped. Meanwhile, some young women flood social media with #WhyIDontNeedFeminism. Armchair Activism: Are young feminist activists spending too much time online and not doing enough in the "real world"? PANEL: Erin Matson, Rina Shah Bharara, Anushay Hossain, Francesca Chambers

Entitlements; Discipline in Public Schools

S24 E18 / 26m 16s

Entitlements; Lawmakers proposing restrictions to welfare. Discipline in Public Schools; Are minority girls disciplined in school more harshly than others? PANEL: Anushay Hossain, Jennifer Marshall, Danielle Moodie-Mills, and Darlene Kennedy.

Food Security

S24 E17 / 25m 52s

Part I: The threats to our food supply, including illness and environmental factors. PANEL: Danielle Moodie-Mills, Amber Smith, Rina Shah, Debra Carnahan. Part II: The transportation of goods. PANEL: Del. Eleanor Norton Holmes, Karin Agness, Erin Matson, Clara Del Villar

Racist Violence; Hollywood vs. Congress; Freelance Economy

S24 E16 / 26m 11s

Racist Violence: Author Chloe Angyal's op-ed on white women's passive role in racist attacks. Hollywood vs. Congress: Actress Meryl Streep's call to action for equal rights for women. Freelance Economy: why the head of the Freelancers Union says freelancing is feminist. Panel: Del. Eleanor Holmes Norton, Sabrina Schaeffer, Lara Brown, Rina Shah Bharara

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