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 In Media; Sochi Olympic Courses; Mountain Top Removal

S22 E50 / 25m 43s

Women In Media: The 2014 annual Women In The Media report shows that women remain underrepresented; Sochi Olympic Courses: Are courses too dangerous for both genders or just women? Mountain Top Removal: West Virginia residents struggle against pollution. PANEL: Del. Eleanor Holmes Norton, Mercedes Viana Schlapp, Kim Gandy, Rina Shah, Janet Keating

Wendy Davis; Women-Owned Businesses; Jane Pauley

S22 E49 / 25m 43s

Wendy Davis: Are her newest declarations on abortion flip-flopping or consistent? Women-Owned Businesses: They may outlast male-owned companies in certain areas. Behind the Headlines: Jane Pauley on reinventing yourself. PANEL: Sam Bennett, Jennifer Marshall, Danielle Moodie-Mills, Rina Shah

Sochi Olympics & LGBT; Vatican vs. United Nations; EEOC

S22 E48 / 25m 43s

Sochi Olympics: Controversy over gay rights at the Winter Olympics. Vatican vs. United Nations: The Holy See is under pressure over the women who worked at the Magdalene laundries. Behind the Headlines: Chai Feldblum on how the EEOC will deal with pregnancy discrimination. PANEL: Hadley Heath, Anushay Hossain, Hilary Rosen, Francesca Chambers

Unwed Mothers; Feminist Infighting; Spelman College

S22 E47 / 25m 43s

Unwed Mothers: Should benefits be capped for children born out of wedlock? Feminist Infighting: Online arguments rage between feminists. Behind the Headlines, and for Black History Month, Spelman College President Beverly Tatum. PANEL: Del. Eleanor Holmes Norton (D-DC), Red Alert Politics Francesca Chambers, Progressive Commentator Anushay Hossain, IWF President Sabrina Schaeffer

Obama vs. Sexual Assault; Divorce & Religion; Gimme Shelter

S22 E46 / 25m 43s

Obama vs. Sexual Assault: The president's new task force to fight sexual assault on campus. Divorce & Religion: How religion can increase divorce rates. Behind the Headlines, Gimme Shelter: the movie the pro-life movement can't stop talking about. PANEL: Del. Eleanor Holmes Norton (D-DC), Angela McGlowan, Debra Carnahan, Darlene Kennedy

UN Scrutinizes Vatican, "Viagra For Women", Pollution Leak

S22 E45 / 25m 43s

The United Nations questions the Vatican over its sex abuse scandal. The FDA rejects a pill to treat low sex drive in women. Behind the headlines: How women and families are affected by pollution in the water. PANELISTS: Avis Jones DeWeever, Darlene Kennedy, Erin Matson, Rina Shah, Heather White

Shriver Report & Poverty, Online Misogyny, Ageism

S22 E44 / 25m 40s

What do low-income women need to succeed? Writer Amanda Hess on why online misogyny is the next civil rights issue. Professor Lynne Segal's book says ageism is the new frontier of feminism. PANELISTS: Democratic Commentator Megan Beyer, Heritage Foundation’s Genevieve Wood, Progressive Commentator Patricia Sosa, Red Alert Politics Editor Francesca Chambers

Women CEOs; Feminist Advertising; Pastrix

S22 E41 / 25m 19s

Women CEOs: Women continue to make strides at the top of the corporate world. Feminist Advertising: Pantene's new ad sends a feminist message. Pastrix: Meet a foulmouthed, tattoo-sporting Lutheran pastor.

Contraception Mandate; Parental Custody Laws; Jezebel.com

S22 E38 / 25m 40s

Contraception Mandate: SCOTUS reviews the Obamacare mandate; Parental Custody Laws: A mother's right to relocate; Jezebel.com: The internet behemoth's founder Anna Holmes talks about feminism and flaws in women's media; Panelists: Del. Eleanor Holmes Norton (D-DC); Center for Equal Opportunity Chair Linda Chavez; Red Alert Politics Editor Francesca Chambers; Democratic Commentator Megan Beyer

Men & Aggression; The Cheneys & Gay Marriage; Child Brides

S22 E37 / 25m 43s

Men & Aggression: New research suggests men are not more biologically inclined to violence than women. The Cheneys & Gay Marriage: Former VP Dick Cheney's daughters, Liz and Mary, publicly debate gay marriage. Behind the Headlines: Child Brides. How education can help stop girls from becoming married too early around the world. PANELISTS: Rep. Donna Edwards, Kim Gandy, Darlene Kennedy, Rina Shah

Obamacare & Abortion Rights, First Lady, EDGE Certification

S22 E36 / 25m 18s

Obamacare & Abortion Rights: The president delay's Obamacare and Democrats introduce Women's Health Protection Act. First Lady: The first lady announces her education initiative at a local high school. EDGE Certification: A new tool rewards companies helping to progress women in the workplace. Panelists: Megan Beyer, Genevieve Wood, Patricia Sosa, Mercedes Viana Schlapp

Sex Trafficking; Women Recruits; Gillibrand's FAMILY Act

S22 E35 / 25m 43s

Sex Trafficking: New report card on states' efforts to combat modern slavery. Women Recruits: Military does not see drop in recruits despite increasing reports of sexual assault. Behind the Headlines: Gillibrand's FAMILY Act promises to reward working families with new paid leave program. PANELISTS: Delegate Eleanor Holmes Norton, Siobhan ”Sam" Bennett, Sabrina Schaeffer, Rina Shah

Rape On Campus; Defining Success; An American Bride In Kabul

S22 E34 / 25m 40s

Rape on Campus; who's to blame? Defining Success; new survey reveals surprising results. Behind the Headlines; An American Bride in Kabul; Phyllis Chesler's autobiographical account of her escape from Afghanistan after marriage. PANELISTS: Avis Jones-DeWeever, Genevieve Wood, Francesca Chambers, Anushay Hossain

Mother vs. Fetus; UN Women Ad; Gov. Mary Fallin

S22 E33 / 25m 41s

Mother vs Fetus: Challenging the Fetal Protection Law. UN Women Ad Campaign: What Google searches reveal about discrimination. Behind the Headlines: Gov. Mary Fallin, new Chair of the NGA. PANELISTS: Delegate Eleanor Holmes Norton (D-DC), Spike the Watercooler Founder Marjorie Clifton, The Heritage Foundation’s Jennifer Marshall, Red Alert Politics Editor Francesca Chambers

Female Senators & Shutdown; Yellen Effect; Sen. Hutchison

S22 E32 / 25m 42s

The Only Adults in D.C.: Women in the Senate to the government's rescue. Yellen Effect: The Fed Chair nominee could become a role model for young female economists. Behind the Headlines: Unflinching Courage. Senator Kay Bailey Hutchison talks about bipartisanship and the pioneering women of Texas. PANELISTS: Megan Beyer, Hadley Heath, Rina Shah, Patricia Sosa

The Welcoming Movement

S22 E31 / 25m 32s

Join us as we look at three churches around the United States who are part of the "Welcoming Movement." These churches, in Arizona, Minnesota, and Washington, D.C., are committed to accepting and affirming gay, lesbian, bisexual, and transgender people. Watch their triumphs and struggles in this special documentary episode!

Decriminalizing Prostitution; GOP & Shutdown; Wonder Women

S22 E30 / 4m 15s

Decriminalizing Prostitution: NY's New Anti-Trafficking Policy. Government Shutdown: How the shutdown affects the GOP's image in the eyes of women. Wonder Women: Barnard President Debora Spar on women not having it all. PANELISTS: RH Reality Check Editor at Large Erin Matson, Heritage Foundation’s Genevieve Wood, Del. Eleanor Holmes Norton (D-DC), Former Bush White House Aide Mercy Viana Schlapp

Catholic Church; An Unquenchable Thirst; Donor Gap

S22 E29 / 4m 14s

Catholic Church & Social Issues: Pope Francis and the future of the Church. Behind the Headlines: An Unquenchable Thirst. A former nun says Catholics should reconsider celibacy. Donation Gap: Why women trail men in political donations. PANELISTS: Mercedes Viana Schlapp, Patricia Sosa, Darlene Kennedy, Lara Brown

Global Rape Concerns, Re-Adoption, Only Children

S22 E27 / 4m 12s

Global Rape Concerns: A shocking UN survey in Asia sheds light on a worldwide problem. Re-Adoption: Parents give away their kids to strangers on the internet. Behind the Headlines: Only Children. Why having one child may be the way to go. PANELISTS: Maria Teresa Kumar, Darlene Kennedy, Kim Gandy, Rina Shah

Obamacare, Interracial Couples, Madam President

S22 E26 / 4m 14s

Obamacare: Will young people save the Affordable Care Act? Interracial Couples: More and more are living together, but not as many are getting married. Behind the Headlines: Madam President. Emily's List is a PAC that is trying to get a woman elected to the highest office in 2016. PANELISTS: Del. Eleanor Holmes Norton, Megan Beyer, Francesca Chambers, Genevieve Wood

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