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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Baby Boomers & The Election; Incarcerated Women

S25 E31 / 25m 26s

Baby Boomers & The Election: While the focus has been on how to earn the millennial vote, a study reveals what issues matter to baby boomers the most. Interviews with Celinda Lake, Neera Tanden and Diana Furchtgott-Roth. Incarcerated Women: How women with a criminal history reenter society and join the workforce. Panel: Del. Eleanor Holmes Norton, Ann Stone, Linda Chavez, Atima Omara.

Trump vs. Clinton - Race, Gender & Politics; Pronatalism

S25 E30 / 25m 44s

Race, Gender & Politics: The racial and gender divides that surround the presidential race between Hillary Clinton and Donald Trump. Pronatalism: Why Michele Goodwin says American society is hyper-focused on childbirth. Panel: Debra Carnahan, Genevieve Wood, Patricia Sosa, Saba Ahmed

Shootings & Racial Unrest; A Historical Senate Race

S25 E29 / 25m 44s

Shootings & Racial Unrest: Police shootings of black men and women lead to unrest as both Donald Trump and Hillary Clinton propose solutions. A Historical Senate Race: The first Senate race between two women of color - Kamala Harris and Loretta Sanchez - will take place in California. PANEL: Del. Eleanor Holmes Norton, Ashe Schow, Anushay Hossain, Dana White

Clinching Women's Votes, Jill Stein, Transgender Pregnancy

S25 E27 / 25m 44s

Clinching Women's Votes: How are Donald Trump and Hillary Clinton polling among married and unmarried women? To The Contrary interviews Jill Stein: Can alternative parties impact the election? Transgender Pregnancy: Could new medical advancements change what the American family looks like in years to come? Panel: Rep. Donna Edwards (D-MD), Saba Ahmed, Sarah McBride, Saba Ahmed

Nate Parker; Donald Trump Campaign; Burkini Controversy

S25 E24 / 26m 21s

Nate Parker: "Birth of a Nation" director faces questions about past rape case, of which he was acquitted. Donald Trump Campaign: Will the promotion of Kellyanne Conway along with the arrival of Steve Bannon bring women into the Trump camp? Burkini Controversy: French towns ban swimsuit worn by some Muslim women. PANEL: Sam Bennett, Atima Omara, Jennifer Higgins, Ashe Schow

Hillary Clinton vs. Complacency; Intergenerational Poverty

S25 E23 / 26m 21s

Hillary Clinton vs. Complacency: Can Clinton’s comfortable lead in the polls over Donald Trump lead to complacency? Intergenerational Poverty: Growing up in “the other America” and how identity projects play a role in breaking the cycle of poverty. Panel: Del. Eleanor Holmes Norton, Sabrina Schaeffer, Lara Brown, Francesca Chambers

Women's Equality: A National Monument

S25 E22 / 26m 21s

This week on a special documentary episode of To The Contrary, Bonnie Erbe explores the historic Belmont Paul Women’s Equality National Monument, the final headquarters of the National Woman’s Party. Declared a national monument in 2016 by President Barack Obama, the 200-year-old home sitting on Capitol Hill in Washington D.C. is a treasure trove of the Women’s Suffrage Movement.

Hillary Accepts Nomination & Role of Family in the Race

S25 E21 / 26m 21s

Hillary Accepts Nomination: Who had the better convention - Democrats or Republicans? And can Hillary unify the Democratic Party? Role of Family in the Race: Did the focus on family help the DNC? And, the battle of the daughters - Ivanka Trump versus Chelsea Clinton. PANEL: Debra Carnahan, Amber Smith, Jenifer Rajkumar, Jennifer Higgins

The Republican National Convention; Roger Ailes Axed

S25 E20 / 26m 21s

The RNC: As the nation waits for the presumptive democratic presidential nominee Hillary Clinton's veep nod, the RNC ended this week. From speech forgery to fact checking, millions tuned in to hear the Trump family rally around the GOP nominee. Roger Ailes: Admd sexual harrasment allegations, the media mogul leaves Fox. Panel: Del. Eleanor Norton Holmes, Rina Shah, Lara Brown, Sabrina Schaeffer

Nice Attacks & RNC; Masculinity & Election; Jennifer Aniston

S25 E19 / 26m 22s

Nice Attacks & RNC: How terrorism and racial tension will impact this presidential election. Masclinity & Election: Can America shake its machismo and accept a female president? Jennifer Aniston: The actress calls out tabloids for its poor representation of women. PANEL: Del. Eleanor Holmes Norton, Rina Shah Bharara, Anushay Hossain, Julie Gunlock

Police Shootings; Disability Bias?; Transwomen & Olympics

S25 E18 / 26m 23s

Police Shootings: The country reacts to two men shot by police followed by a sniper attack on police officers in Dallas. Disability Bias?: A lawsuit alleges gender inequality when it comes to disability payments. Transwomen & Olympics: Transgender athletes will compete without gender restrictions in Rio. PANEL: Erin Matson, Patrice Lee, Kristin Tate, Avis Jones DeWeever, Victoria Rodriguez-Roldan

Gun Control Sit-In; Donald Trump & Immigration Debate

S25 E16 / 26m 25s

Gun Control Sit-In: Why diverse Democrats are leading the gun control push, and why some say the sit-in was counterproductive. Donald Trump & Immigration Debate: What Trump's candidacy means in a nation divided over immigration. PANEL: Genevieve Wood, Cari Dominguez, Patricia Sosa, Zoe Carpenter, Jessica Vaughan

Gun Control & Politics; State of Women; Millennial Dads

S25 E15 / 26m 21s

Gun Control & Politics: Will the Orlando shooting reshape America's views on gun ownership and how will that effect the presidential race? State of Women : The White House Summit highlights women's issues worldwide. Millennial Dads: Redefining the term "dad." PANEL: Rep. Donna Edwards (D-MD), Sabrina Schaeffer, Rina Shah Bharara, Del. Eleanor Holmes Norton (D-DC)

Trump vs Clintons, Religious Schools; We Were Feminists Once

S25 E12 / 26m 40s

Trump vs Clintons: Donald Trump brings back old attacks against Hillary and Bill. Religious Schools: Colleges such as Baylor balance football, spirituality, and fighting rape. We Were Feminists Once: Andi Zeisler on the commercialization of feminism. PANEL: Del. Eleanor Holmes Norton (D-DC), Dana White, Erin Matson, Julie Gunlock

Women Voters; Overtime; Transgender Rights

S25 E11 / 26m 23s

Women Voters: Soccer moms, security moms, diverse women? Who will give Donald Trump or Hillary Clinton the advantage? Overtime: Why new rules may benefit women. Transgender Rights: More than just a bathroom debate. How perceptions of gender are changing. PANEL: Del. Eleanor Holmes Norton, Sarah McBride, Ashe Schow, Jennifer Higgins

The Extremist Influence, Muslim Women & the Hijab, Sex Talk

S25 E10 / 26m 23s

Extremism: social media is adding to the increase of women's participation in terrorist acts. Muslim Women & the Hijab: Is the choice to wear or not wear the hijab becoming a feminist movement? Sex Talk: Mona Elthawy's "Sex Talk for Muslim Women" brings to light the need to discuss the once taboo subject openly. PANEL: Manal Omar, Anushay Hossain, Saba Ahmed, Asra Nomani

Our Nation's Infrastructure At Risk

S25 E9 / 26m 23s

A solid infrastructure provides jobs, allows domestic trade, as well as delivery and export of foreign goods, helping us to compete in a global economy. But over the years, our spending on maintenance has gone down, our use of our infrastructure has gone up, leaving it crumbling and in critical condition. How can this be remedied? To The Contrary investigates.

Hillary's "Woman Card"; Millennial Voters; #MoreThanMean

S25 E8 / 26m 22s

Hillary's "Woman Card": Donald Trump says Clinton's only asset is "the woman card." Millennial Voters: Kristin Tate on government waste and what young voters want. #MoreThanMean: Combating the abuse female journalists must face from online trolls. PANEL: Zoe Carpenter, Sabrina Schaeffer, Anushay Hossain, Jennifer Higgins

Clinton vs. Sanders; Life Expectancy; Girls & Sex

S25 E7 / 26m 24s

Clinton vs. Sanders: Has Hillary clinched the Democratic nomination ahead of Bernie? Life Expectancy: black men live longer, while white women's longevity goes down. Girls & Sex: Peggy Orenstein's new book on the "complicated new landscape" of sex. PANEL: Rina Shah Bharara, Del. Eleanor Holmes Norton (D-DC), Ruth Conniff, Julie Gunlock

Patricia Arquette & Rep. Maloney Discuss Equal Pay Day

S25 E6 / 26m 22s

Women still only make 79 cents on the dollar compared to men in the United States. Actress Patricia Arquette brought the issue to national prominence in her Oscar acceptance speech for "Boyhood," and she continues her advocacy on Equal Pay Day with Rep. Carolyn Maloney (D-NY). Meanwhile, the IWF releases Working for Women report. PANEL: Lara Brown, Patrice Lee, Atima Omara, Francesca Chambers

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