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 E3231

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Nikki Haley's Rise; Remote Work Dilemma

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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

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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

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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

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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.

Congressional Candidate & State Sen. Sarah McBride (D-DE)

S32 E3223 / 26m 46s

We speak to Delaware State Sen. Sarah McBride about why she's running for Congress and why she thinks President Biden deserves a second term. The highest ranking openly transgender elected official in US history, McBride talks to us about LGBT rights, abortion, the economy, and a host of other issues.

Abortion & GOP; Women in Combat

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Abortion & GOP: How important will abortion be in 2024? Women in Combat: Are women in the military facing discrimination and harassment even after nearly a decade of service? Panel: Fmr. Rep. Nan Hayworth (R-NY), Kira Davis, Jessica Washington, Siobhan “Sam” Bennett

Harris in the Spotlight; Alcohol & Women

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Harris in the Spotlight: Kamala Harris takes a more prominent role in President Joe Biden's reelection campaign. Alcohol & Women: A new study reveals alcohol-related deaths surging faster in women than men. PANEL: Debra Carnahan, Linda Chavez, Chair, Fmr. Rep. Donna Edwards, and Tiana Lowe

Women's World Cup & Equal Pay

S32 E3220 / 26m 46s

This week on To The Contrary we discuss the ongoing challenges women's soccer faces as the FIFA Women's world Cup continues. We speak to Assistant Professor Treisha Hylton about why pay equity remains a challenge in so many aspects of the sport.

Legacy Admissions; Crisis of Masculinity

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Legacy Admissions: Wesleyan University, among others, has put an end to legacy admissions for college applicants. Crisis of Masculinity: Concerns about American masculinity reach a tipping point. PANEL: Siobhan "Sam" Bennett, Carrie Sheffield, Lavern Spicer, and Jessica Washington.

Sen. Tammy Duckworth & Reproductive Rights

S32 E3218 / 26m 46s

Sen. Tammy Duckworth (D-IL) talks to host Bonnie Erbé about her experiences with in vitro fertilization (IVF) and why reproductive rights are so important. We discuss the current state of the pro-choice movement after the Dobbs decision took away the right to an abortion nationally.

Grandmothering While Black

S32 E3217 / 26m 46s

In her new book titled "Grandmothering While Black," sociologist Dr. LaShawnDa Pittman delves into the complex lives of Black grandmothers, as they navigate the unique challenges of raising their grandchildren, a phenomenon she calls, "skipped generation" households.

Affirmative Action; Catholic Church Changes Proposed

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Affirmative Action: The US Supreme Court rules on the use of race as a factor in college admissions. Catholic Church Changes Proposed: Vatican document sets agenda for discussing women deacons and LGBTQ+ integration. PANEL: Del. Eleanor Holmes Norton (D-DC), Siobhan "Sam" Bennett, Tiana Lowe Doescher, and Linda Chavez

The Catholic Church & Slavery

S32 E3214 / 26m 46s

Journalist, author, and professor Rachel L. Swarns discusses her new book “The 272: The Families Who Were Enslaved and Sold to Build the American Catholic Church.” Swarns exposes the Catholic Church's reliance on slave labor and sales, as she follows the Mahoney family's two-century journey of indentured servitude and enslavement, revealing the harrowing origin story of the Church in America.

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