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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Frozen Embryos; Ukrainian Women

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Frozen Embryos: A new Alabama Court decision makes embryos legally the same as children. Ukrainian Women: How the Ukrainian military relies on female fighters. PANEL: Del. Eleanor Holmes Norton, Carrie Sheffield, Erin Matson

Gender Divide; Immigration & Suozzi

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Gender Divide: The significant political divide that's happening between the sexes. Immigration & Souzzi: Why a Democratic victory in New York could be Joe Biden's blueprint. PANEL: Fmr. Rep. Donna Edwards (D-MD), Sam Bennett, Hadley Heath Manning, Linda Chavez

Black History Month Profile: Del. Eleanor Holmes Norton

S32 E3248 / 26m 46s

In this special encore episode originally from 2017, Bonnie Erbé sits down with Del. Eleanor Holmes Norton (D-DC) to chronicle her life and achievements, from the civil rights movement, to the "Good Girls Revolt" Newsweek case, to the EEOC, to Congress.

Merze Tate: Black Woman Scholar

S32 E3247 / 26m 46s

For Black History Month, we speak with Barbara Savage, a professor and author of “Merze Tate: The Global Odyssey of a Black Woman Scholar.” It tells the real life story of the groundbreaking black female scholar Merze Tate.

Nikki Haley's Chances; DEI Backlash

S32 E3246 / 26m 46s

Nikki Haley's Chances: Where does her campaign go from here? DEI Backlash: Should DEI programs continue in companies and schools? PANEL: Del. Eleanor Holmes Norton, Fmr. Rep. Nan Haywoth, Erin Matson, Rina Shah.

Single At Heart - Dr. Bella DePaulo

S32 E3245 / 26m 39s

Dr. Bella DePaulo, social psychologist and lifelong single woman, discusses her book titled "Single at Heart: The Power, Freedom, and Heart-Filling Joy of Single Life" in which her research challenges the stereotypes associated with single life, arguing being single can be a joyful, meaningful, fulfilling, psychologically rich, and authentic life.

Pope & Surrogacy; Abortion Politics

S32 E3244 / 26m 46s

Pope & Surrogacy: The pope comes out strongly against surrogacy. Abortion Politics: What will the shifting state of abortion rights mean for the elections this year? PANEL: Debra Carnahan, Siobhan "Sam" Bennett, Carrie Sheffield, Tiana Lowe Doescher, Keli Goff

The First Influencer

S32 E3243 / 26m 46s

This week on To The Contrary, we speak with Julia Allison, one of the first online influencers. She tells us how she innovated this profession, and what she thinks of online influencers today.

Pivotal Arizona Abortion Case

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The state of abortion rights continues to be decided on a state-by-state basis. This week, we speak with two people involved in a pivotal case in Arizona: Laura Conover, the Pima County Attorney and a defendant in the case, and Jill Habig, who is part of the legal team.

Hamas Attack; Nikki Haley & Women in the GOP

S32 E3239 / 26m 46s

Hamas Attack: Examining the horrific use of rape as a weapon of war. Nikki Haley & Women in the GOP: Haley is at the center of the last debate, moderated by three women. Liz Cheney vows to defeat Donald Trump. PANEL: Linda Chavez, Carrie Lukas, Jessica Washington, Lara Brown, Ph.D.

Nikki Haley's Rise; Remote Work Dilemma

S32 E3236 / 26m 46s

Nikki Haley's Rise: Can a woman of color win in the GOP primary? Remote Work Dilemma: Working from home can be a blessing for many women, but will it hurt their advancement? PANEL: Fmr. Rep. Donna Edwards (D-MD), Fmr. Rep. Nan Hayworth (R-NY), Erin Matson, Rina Shah

Maryam Keshavarz, Director of The Persian Version

S32 E3235 / 26m 34s

Bonnie Erbé interviews Maryam Keshavarz, the director of the new film, The Persian Version. The semi-autobiographical movie follows the story of an Iranian-American woman straddling both cultures’ equal yet disparate influences. It won two awards at the Sundance Film Festival.

Violence Against Women; Girls & Gangs

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Violence Against Women: The SCOTUS takes up a case involving firearms as new legislation is proposed regarding violence against women. Girls & Gangs: Why some women and girls are joining gangs, and what can be done about it. PANEL: Del. Eleanor Holmes Norton (D-DC), Hadley Heath Manning, Lori Jump, Tiana Lowe Doescher

Coming Out Trans In Corporate America - Maeve DuVally

S32 E3233 / 26m 5s

Former corporate communications manager Maeve DuVally shares her honest story of coming out as transgender while working at Goldman Sachs in her LGBTQ+ memoir, Maeve Rising: Coming Out Trans in Corporate America.

Taylor Swift; Male Contraception

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Taylor Swift: Conservatives go after the singer after she encourages her followers to register to vote. Male Contraception: Progress is being made in a contraceptive for men to use to prevent accidental pregnancy. PANEL: Fmr. Rep. Donna Edwards (D-MD), Siobhan "Sam" Bennett, Carrie Sheffield, Kira Davis

The Women who Saved Millions from Covid-19 and Cancer Reair

S32 E3231 / 26m 46s

2023 Nobel Prize winner Dr. Katalin Karikó and Bayh-Dole Coalition honoree Dr. Carol Mimura discusses the future of medicine through their groundbreaking efforts in mRNA technology and cancer immunotherapy.

Pope Francis, Catholicism, Women & LGBT Issues

S32 E3230 / 26m 46s

Pope Francis new synod discusses issues that could affect the future of Catholicism. Some of the issues on the table include the role of women, blessing same-sex unions, LGBT inclusivity, and priest celibacy. PANEL: Ann Stone, Keli Goff, Carrie Scheffield, Debra Carnahan

Diversity in Rock; Period Poverty

S32 E3228 / 26m 46s

Diversity in Rock: Rolling Stone co-founder says women and minorities lack the "articulation" to be featured in his book. Period Poverty: Many girls in America miss school due to lack of hygienic products. PANEL: Del. Eleanor Holmes Norton, Rina Shah, Erin Matson, Hadley Heath Manning

The Women who Saved Millions from Covid-19 and Cancer

S32 E3227 / 26m 46s

Two women are being honored with the American Innovators Award by the bipartisan Bayh-Dole Coalition. Dr. Katalin Karikó helped helped develop the mRNA platform behind the COVID-19 vaccine and Dr. Carol Mimura helped the research that led to a revolutionary cancer therapy.

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