To The Contrary

To The Contrary

News and Public Affairs Series / 14 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: S31 E3147

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Awards & Diversity; MTG for VP?

S31 E3148 / 26m 46s

Awards & Diversity: Oscars criticized for lack of black women in the best director and best actress categories. MTG for VP?: Marjorie Taylor Greene reportedly angles to be Trump's vice-president. PANEL: Del. Eleanor Holmes Norton (D-DC), Tiana Lowe, Erin Matson, Rina Shah.

Equality Behind the Scenes in TV and Movies

S31 E3147 / 26m 46s

Pamala Buzick Kim, the executive director of Free the Work, talks to us about how to increase diversity in the film and TV industry. She talks to us about how she thinks we need to focus on "calling in and not calling out."

Misty Copeland Discusses the History and Future of Ballet

S31 E3142 / 26m 46s

This week we interview Misty Copeland, the first African American female principal dancer with the American Ballet Theatre, and the author of The Wind at My Back. Her latest book highlights her friendship with trailblazer Raven Wilkinson, as she reflects on her own life experiences.

2022 Year in Review

S31 E3141 / 26m 46s

The biggest stories this year that affected women. Abortion: We take a look at the SCOTUS's decision to overturn Roe v. Wade and what it meant for the midterm elections. Women & Work: how the workplace has changed after the pandemic. Ketanji Brown Jackson: We talk about the first black woman to become a SCOTUS Justice. PANEL: Fmr. Rep. Donna Edwards (D-MD), Linda Chavez, Debra Carnahan, Ann Stone

Asian American and Pacific Islander Women

S31 E3140 / 26m 46s

We speak with Madalene Mielke, the president & CEO of Asian Pacific American Institute for Congressional Studies about the role of AAPI women both as candidates and voters. What are the top issues for this demographic and what are the different ways this voting bloc affected the midterms?

The Importance of Women in the 2022 Midterms

S31 E3138 / 26m 46s

This week, we speak with Debbie Walsh, Director of the Center for American Women and Politics at Rutgers University. We discuss the impact of women running for office in both parties, and the importance of the women's vote.

Midterm Election Analysis; Inflation & Abortion

S31 E3137 / 26m 34s

Midterm Election Analysis: We take a look at the red wave that wasn't. Inflation & Abortion: The two biggest issues this election took center stage. PANEL: Del. Eleanor Holmes Norton, Carrie Sheffield, Tiana Lowe, Lara Brown

Midterm Election; Affirmative Action

S31 E3136 / 26m 46s

Midterm Election: How will abortion and inflation, among other issues, affect the women's vote? Affirmative Action: SCOTUS decisions set to change how colleges accept students. PANEL: Fmr. Rep. Donna Edwards (D-MD), Fmr. Rep. Nan Hayworth (R-NY), Hilary Rosen; Amala Ekpunobi

Should Sex Workers Be Unionized?

S31 E3135 / 26m 46s

African American lesbian feminist sociologist Dr. Siobhan Brooks sheds light on the unionizing of sex workers. Dr. Brooks gives insight on the struggle for empowerment amidst hardships within the industry. Once thought of as a taboo subject, there is debate within the feminist movement about how to approach the subject.

Bully Market: Misogyny at Goldman Sachs

S31 E3134 / 26m 46s

This week, we speak with Jamie Fiore Higgins, author of "Bully Market: My Story of Money and Misogyny at Goldman Sachs." She tells us about the abuse and sexism that is all too common on Wall Street.

Maternity Deserts, Abortion Vote Motivation

S31 E3133 / 26m 46s

How the US went from a leader in maternal-infant health to a country of maternity deserts, why and what can be done. And how SCOTUS overturning Roe will impact this year's midterm elections. Our guests are Congresswoman Eleanor Holmes Norton, Republican Strategists Ann Stone and Rina Shah and Siobhan "Sam" Bennett of the NY Amsterdam News.

Fighting for Domestic Workers' Rights

S31 E3132 / 26m 45s

We speak with Jenn Stowe, executive director of the National Domestic Workers Alliance, and Stephanie Land, author of the memoir "Maid: Hard Work, Low Pay, and a Mother's Will to Survive," which became a Netflix series. Together they discuss the lack of pay, the tough working conditions, and the rights of domestic workers.

''The Godmother'' - Women in Organized Crime

S31 E3131 / 26m 46s

This week we interview Barbie Latza Nadeau, a journalist and author of "The Godmother," a book about the rise of women in the mafia. What drives these women to turn to a life outside the law, and how do they rise up the ranks of organized crime?

Trump Lawsuit; SCOTUS & Midterms

S31 E3130 / 26m 46s

Trump Lawsuit: NY AG Letitia James accuses the Trump family of a pattern of financial fraud. SCOTUS & Midterms: Will the reversal of Roe v. Wade handed down by the court motivate women to turn out? PANEL: Fmr. Rep. Nan Hayworth (R-NY), Ruth Conniff, Tiana Lowe, Danielle Moodie

Women in Aerospace with Fmr. Deputy Administrator for NASA

S31 E3129 / 26m 46s

We speak with Lori Garver, a former Deputy Administrator for NASA. In her new book “Escaping Gravity: My Quest to Transform NASA and Launch a New Space Age,” Garver explains what it's like to be a woman shaking up the predominantly male aerospace field. She also talks about her work with Elon Musk and has some surprises about what NASA does and can cost.

Post-Pandemic Work & Juvenile Justice System

S31 E3128 / 26m 46s

Post-Pandemic Work: Women employees step back into the office. Burn outs, overwhelming workloads and lack of advancement opportunities all play a factor in the hybrid work environment. Juvenile Justice System: We speak with advocates for change in Louisiana. PANEL: Del. Eleanor Holmes Norton (D-DC), Erin Matson, Rina Shah and Ann Stone

Workers & Unions With First Female President of AFL-CIO

S31 E3127 / 26m 47s

We continue our Woman Thought Leader Series with Liz Shuler, the first female president of the American Federation of Labor and Congress of Industrial Organizations (AFL-CIO). She discusses the rights of labor workers, the organization’s fight for equal pay among women and men, the current presidential administration's stance on labor unions, and much more.

Women, Cryptocurrency & NFTs

S31 E3126 / 26m 46s

We speak with Mai Akiyoshi, the CEO of Curious Addys, about cryptocurrency and NFTs. She explains the basics of crypto coins such as bitcoin, and what an NFT is. We also discuss how to avoid scams and how volatile the market is. And, we take special focus on what it's like for women in the crypto sphere.

New President of EMILY's List, Laphonza Butler

S31 E3121 / 26m 46s

We talk to the head of one of the biggest women's political groups, Laphonza Butler, the new president of EMILY's List. EMILY's List is one of the most influential women's political groups. It focuses on getting pro-choice women elected into office. She's the first Black woman and the first mother to lead the organization.

Kellyanne Conway on Trump, Politics, Family, and New Book

S31 E3120 / 26m 46s

Kellyanne Conway, former counselor to President Donald Trump, talks with Bonnie Erbé on a variety of topics. This episode contains previously unaired portions from a past episode. Conway discusses Trump's chances of running again, various political issues, her family, and her new book.

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