To The Contrary

To The Contrary

News and Public Affairs Series / 15 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.

Watch Latest: S32 E3211

26m 46s

TTC Extra: New Work Attire?

4m 29s

With women heading back into the office as the pandemic subsidies, some are opting to retain a more casual dress style, first adopted while working from home. PANEL: Fmr. Rep. Donna Edwards (D-MD), Genevieve Wood, Erin Matson

TTC Extra: Young Women Closing Gender Pay Gap

5m 18s

According to a new study, young women have closed the gender pay gap in many parts around the country. PANEL: Del. Eleanor Holmes Norton (D-DC). Rina Shah, Ann Stone, Danielle Moodie

TTC Extra: Oscars to Be Hosted by Three Women

7m 4s

The Oscars this year will be hosted by Regina Hall, Amy Schumer, and Wanda Sykes. Is Hollywood demonstrating how inclusive they are? PANEL: Siobhan "Sam" Bennett, Carrie Lukas, Tiana Lowe, Avis Jones-DeWeever

TTC Extra: Univ. of Michigan Settles Sexual Abuse Lawsuit

9m 14s

The University of Michigan has settled a $490 million lawsuit after 1,000 victims, mostly men, came forward saying they were abused by an employee, Dr. Robert Anderson. PANEL: Fmr. Rep. Donna Edwards (D-MD), Linda Chavez, Erin Matson, Tiana Lowe

TTC Extra: Impact of Elizabeth Holmes on Female CEOs

4m 3s

Elizabeth Holmes, the former CEO of Theranos, was found guilty of defrauding investors. Will this lead to male investors being more wary of future female CEOs? PANEL: Del. Eleanor Holmes Norton (D-DC), Ann Stone, Lara Brown.

TTC Extra: Year in Review 2021

8m 13s

A look back at some of the biggest news events in 2021. We take a look at the Jan. 6 insurrection, the swearing in of Joe Biden and Kamala Harris, the Build Back Better negotiations, transgender issues, the Olympics, sexual harassment allegations, and the elections in Virginia.

TTC Extra: Roe v. Wade at the Supreme Court

5m 29s

Roe v. Wade could be overturned or decimated when the Supreme Court of the United States rules on this landmark case. We speak with Reps. Sheila Jackson Lee, Barbara Lee, and Carolyn Maloney, in addition to Gov. Kathy Hochul of New York, as well as with activists and organizations from both sides.

Interview w/Director & Star from "India Sweets and Spices"

26m 16s

We sit down with Geeta Malik (writer and director) and Sophia Ali (lead female actress) to discuss their new movie "India Sweets and Spices." Host Bonnie Erbe discusses the film, the various cultural differences, and the role of women's rights.

TTC Extra: Women-Founded Startups

2m 49s

After a bad year, women-founded startups are making a huge comeback. Funding from venture capitalists is through the roof. PANEL: Megan Beyer, Carrie Lukas, Fmr. Rep. Donna Edwards (D-MD), Asra Nomani

TTC Extra: Will Young Voters Show Up?

3m 47s

According to new research, young voters are not as excited as they used to be. This could be problematic for Democrats, who depend on the youth vote. Young people voted in droves in the 2016 presidential election won by Joe Biden. But they could sit out next year's midterm. PANEL: Danielle Moodie, Ann Stone, Erin Matson, Tiana Lowe

TTC Extra: Girls Counting Themselves Out of Politics

6m 42s

A new study shows that young girls do not picture a woman when they think of a politician. Few girls studied drew a female figure when asked to imagine a politician. PANEL: Del. Eleanor Holmes Norton (D-DC), Rina Shah, Sam Bennett, Carrie Lukas

Planned Parenthood President on SCOTUS Abortion Ruling

13m 35s

After the Supreme Court declined to block Texas's restrictive abortion law, activists have raised alarms that the court will overturn or completely neuter Roe v. Wade. We speak with the president of Planned Parenthood, Alexis McGill Johnson, about this development.

TTC Extra: Conversation About Afghan Women with Manal Omar

14m 44s

We speak with our longtime panelist and CEO of Across Red Lines, Manal Omar, about the current developing situation in Afghanistan. We take a particular focus on the challenges and perils faced by Afghan women.

TTC Extra: Dating Post Pandemic

8m 56s

A survey conducted by Dating.com revealed that people are now open to in-person dates post this phase of the pandemic. Daters tend to spend more now that the country is opening up. Panel: Dr. Avis Jones-DeWeever, Linda Chavez, Lara Brown, Tiana Lowe

Supported by