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Millennial Parents; Donald Trump Tweets; ProtectHer

Pivotal Arizona Abortion Case

Pivotal Arizona Abortion Case

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

Hamas Attack; Nikki Haley & Women in the GOP

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.

Nikki Haley's Rise; Remote Work Dilemma

Nikki Haley's Rise; Remote Work Dilemma

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

Maryam Keshavarz, Director of The Persian Version

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

Violence Against Women; Girls & Gangs

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

Gender Divide; Immigration & Suozzi

Gender Divide; Immigration & Suozzi

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

Black History Month Profile: Del. Eleanor Holmes Norton

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.

Single At Heart - Dr. Bella DePaulo

Single At Heart - Dr. Bella DePaulo

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

Millennial Parents; Donald Trump Tweets; ProtectHer

Millennial Parents; Donald Trump Tweets; ProtectHer

Millennial Parents: Why one study says the "success sequence" for young people includes marriage. Donald Trump Tweets: The president's attack on a cable news host drew widespread condemnation. ProtectHer: Alexis Jones on how to make young athletes part of the solution when it comes to sexual

Supreme Court & Abortion; Biden vs. Trump

Supreme Court & Abortion; Biden vs. Trump

Supreme Court & Abortion: The SCOTUS hears arguments relating to mifepristone, a medication abortion. Biden vs. Trump: Has Biden rebounded in the polls thanks to a strategy of speaking about healthcare and women's issues? PANEL: Fmr. Rep. Donna Edwards (D-MD), Erin Matson, Carrie Sheffield, Tiana Lowe.

Pivotal Arizona Abortion Case

Pivotal Arizona Abortion Case

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

Hamas Attack; Nikki Haley & Women in the GOP

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.

Nikki Haley's Rise; Remote Work Dilemma

Nikki Haley's Rise; Remote Work Dilemma

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

Maryam Keshavarz, Director of The Persian Version

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

Violence Against Women; Girls & Gangs

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

Gender Divide; Immigration & Suozzi

Gender Divide; Immigration & Suozzi

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

Black History Month Profile: Del. Eleanor Holmes Norton

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.

Single At Heart - Dr. Bella DePaulo

Single At Heart - Dr. Bella DePaulo

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

Millennial Parents; Donald Trump Tweets; ProtectHer

Millennial Parents; Donald Trump Tweets; ProtectHer

Millennial Parents: Why one study says the "success sequence" for young people includes marriage. Donald Trump Tweets: The president's attack on a cable news host drew widespread condemnation. ProtectHer: Alexis Jones on how to make young athletes part of the solution when it comes to sexual

Supreme Court & Abortion; Biden vs. Trump

Supreme Court & Abortion; Biden vs. Trump

Supreme Court & Abortion: The SCOTUS hears arguments relating to mifepristone, a medication abortion. Biden vs. Trump: Has Biden rebounded in the polls thanks to a strategy of speaking about healthcare and women's issues? PANEL: Fmr. Rep. Donna Edwards (D-MD), Erin Matson, Carrie Sheffield, Tiana Lowe.

TTC Extra: Biden Needs Suburban Women's Votes to Win 2024

TTC Extra: Biden Needs Suburban Women's Votes to Win 2024

Suburban women were pivotal in Joe Biden’s Presidential victory in 2020. But 2024 could be different. While Biden maintains a lead among women nationally, his advantage diminishes among suburban women, particularly in key swing states like Michigan. He needs this critical voting bloc to come back to him as

TTC Extra: 'Barbie' 2024 Oscar Snub

TTC Extra: 'Barbie' 2024 Oscar Snub

Barbie was nominated for Best Picture, but Greta Gerwig and Margot Robbie were snubbed from the nominations for Best Director and Best Actress, respectively. Ryan Gosling's performance as Ken garnered a nomination, while America Ferrera was nominated for Best Supporting Actress. Gosling and Ferrera both expressed disappointment with

TTC Extra: Mexico's Women Presidential Candidates

TTC Extra: Mexico's Women Presidential Candidates

Mexico is on the brink of electing its first female president, as both major political groups have nominated women candidates. Xóchitl Gálvez, an outspoken senator, represents the Broad Front for Mexico, and Claudia Sheinbaum, the former mayor of Mexico City, is the nominee for the governing Morena party.

TTC Extra: Rise in Infant Mortality

TTC Extra: Rise in Infant Mortality

In 2022, U.S. infant mortality rose by 3%, the first in two decades. Neonatal and postneonatal rates increased by 3-4%, particularly in states with near-total abortion bans. Experts attribute this to challenges in maternity care, abortion access, hospital closures, racial disparities, and legal decisions, including the Supreme Court overturning

TTC Extra: More Women Prioritizing Success over Love

TTC Extra: More Women Prioritizing Success over Love

According to a recent survey conducted by lending firm Clarify Capital, women are increasingly drawn to entrepreneurial pursuits. And among them, black women are leading the charge as the fastest growing group of entrepreneurs. This data shows that women are breaking barriers and taking control of their lives by creating

TTC Extra: Sean "Diddy" Combs Sexual Misconduct Allegations

TTC Extra: Sean "Diddy" Combs Sexual Misconduct Allegations

Homeland Security agents raided homes belonging to Sean “Diddy” Combs as part of a sex trafficking probe. The investigation follows a lawsuit by a former producer accusing Diddy of sexual assault and various crimes. Additionally, Diddy's ex-partner Cassie filed a lawsuit alleging rape and abuse, settled swiftly. Diddy

Equal Pay Day 2014

Equal Pay Day 2014

To celebrate Equal Pay Day 2014, The American Association of University Women hosts an (un)happy hour. The day marks how far into the new year a woman must work to earn the equivalent a man makes in 2013 alone. Lilly Ledbetter was present after visiting the White House for

Congresswoman Kyrsten Sinema; Kids & Guns; Women Working

Congresswoman Kyrsten Sinema; Kids & Guns; Women Working

Panelists discuss whether children are being used as props in the gun control debate. Then, is the U.S. falling behind on participation of women in the workplace? Behind the Headlines: Arizona's new Congresswoman Kyrsten Sinema on her hopes and plans for her state.

Women & Sequester; Marissa Mayer's Yahoo; Rep. Schakowsky

Women & Sequester; Marissa Mayer's Yahoo; Rep. Schakowsky

A look at how massive cuts across the federal government will impact women, children and families; Marissa Mayer's recent stance on telecommuting for Yahoo employees; There may be some dangerous chemicals lurking in your personal care products and Rep. Jan Schakowsky wants to change that.

Tammy Duckworth; Delhi Protests; US Birth Rates

Tammy Duckworth; Delhi Protests; US Birth Rates

As the 113th Congress gets sworn in, Illinois Democrat and Iraq war veteran Rep. Tammy Duckworth shares her story of service. Then, international rights community calls for change after the brutal gang-rape of a woman in India, and declining birth rates in the United States.

Governor Maggie Hassan; Obama's Cabinet; Binge Drinking

Governor Maggie Hassan; Obama's Cabinet; Binge Drinking

President Obama is under fire for his recent high-ranking appointments of men for positions in the Departments of State, Defense and Treasury, as Secretary of Labor Hilda Solis surprisingly steps down.; New data shows women are binge drinking at startling rates.; The newest female governor in the United States, New

Dalia Ziada Interview

Dalia Ziada Interview

To the Contrary was able to conduct a Skype interview with activist and Executive Director of the Cairo-based Ibn Khaldun Center for Development Studies, Dalia Ziada throughout the Egyptian Uprisings. Ziada spoke on the situation in Egypt as of July 2nd, the role women play in protests and the sexual

The Orphan Myth: Keeping Families Together

The Orphan Myth: Keeping Families Together

A special documentary episode of To the Contrary explores the trend away from orphanages and towards family reunification. Host Bonnie Erbé travels to Ethiopia to explore why parents give up their children. She reports on the research showing how orphanages jeopardize children's psychological and mental well-being.

TTC Extra: Hillary Clinton E-Mail Worries Continue

TTC Extra: Hillary Clinton E-Mail Worries Continue

Despite the FBI recommending no indictment against Hillary Clinton for her private e-mail server, the issue continues to dog the Democratic presidential candidate. And, House Speaker Paul Ryan has requested she not receive classified briefings until the end of the campaign. PANEL: Erin Matson, Patrice Lee, Kristin Tate, Avis Jones

TTC Extra: Iceland Women Protest Pay Gap

TTC Extra: Iceland Women Protest Pay Gap

Iceland, which is considered to be one of the most gender equal countries in the world, has an equal pay issue. So in protest, women left work early are demanding change. Panel: Del. Eleanor Holmes Norton, Saba Ahmed, Atima Omara, Ashe Schow