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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.

Pro-Palestine Protestors; Kamala Harris Campaigning

26m 46s

Pro-Palestine Protestors: What is the role of women in the anti-Israel protests on many campuses? Kamala Harris Campaigning: The vice-president is in swing states on her "Economic Opportunity Tour." PANEL: Linda Chavez, Jessica Washington, Debra Carnahan, Ginny Gentles

Episodes

  • Pro-Palestine Protestors; Kamala Harris Campaigning: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    Pro-Palestine Protestors; Kamala Harris Campaigning

    S33 E3308 - 26m 46s

    Pro-Palestine Protestors: What is the role of women in the anti-Israel protests on many campuses? Kamala Harris Campaigning: The vice-president is in swing states on her "Economic Opportunity Tour." PANEL: Linda Chavez, Jessica Washington, Debra Carnahan, Ginny Gentles

  • History of First Ladies from Hillary Clinton to Jill Biden: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    History of First Ladies from Hillary Clinton to Jill Biden

    S33 E3307 - 26m 46s

    We speak with New York Times Reporter Katie Rogers about her new book "American Woman." The book takes an in-depth look at the history of the role from Hillary Clinton, to Laura Bush, Michelle Obama, Melania Trump, and finally, Jill Biden.

  • Harvey Weinstein Conviction Overturned; Abortion Laws: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    Harvey Weinstein Conviction Overturned; Abortion Laws

    S33 E3306 - 26m 46s

    Harvey Weinstein Conviction Overturned: The disgraced Hollywood mogul's conviction in NY is overturned, pending a new trial. Abortion Laws: The latest from Arizona and the Supreme Court. PANEL: Debra Carnahan, Tiana Lowe Doescher, Ameshia Cross, Ann Stone

  • Climate Anxiety and the Kid Question: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    Climate Anxiety and the Kid Question

    S33 E3305 - 26m 46s

    Jade Sasser, a University of California associate professor, shares her research how the increasing concerns about the environment are affecting people's decision to have children in her latest book, “Climate Anxiety and the Kid Question: Deciding Whether to Have Children in an Uncertain Future.”

  • Motorhome Prophecies - Carrie Sheffield: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    Motorhome Prophecies - Carrie Sheffield

    S33 E3304 - 26m 52s

    Carrie's memoir, "Motorhome Prophecies: A Journey of Healing and Forgiveness," details her transformation from an abusive childhood in a fundamentalist Mormon family to finding fulfillment through Christianity and mental health practices, highlighting resilience, forgiveness, and hope amid adversity.

  • Homelessness - HUD Sec. Marcia Fudge: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    Homelessness - HUD Sec. Marcia Fudge

    S33 E3303 - 26m 46s

    Homelessness in America: We speak with outgoing HUD Sec. Marcia Fudge about her work in helping those who are unhoused. Fudge announced her retirement on March 16 after three years in the position. She had previously served in the US House of Representatives for 13 years and was chair of the Congressional Black Caucus.

  • Supreme Court & Abortion; Biden vs. Trump: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    Supreme Court & Abortion; Biden vs. Trump

    S33 E3302 - 26m 46s

    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.

Extras + Features

  • TTC Extra: Bear vs. Man: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    TTC Extra: Bear vs. Man

    S33 - 5m 8s

    It's the viral discussion that's got social media ablaze. If you were alone in the woods, would you rather come across a random bear or a random man?

  • Abortion & Birth Control; Homelessness: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    Abortion & Birth Control; Homelessness

    S33 E3301 - 26m 46s

    Abortion & Birth Control: The state of reproductive rights as the election draws closer. Homelessness: Outgoing HUD Secretary Marcia Fudge talks to us about this pressing issue. PANEL: Rina Shah, Del. Eleanor Holmes Norton (D-DC), Sam Bennett, Fmr. Rep. Nan Hayworth (R-NY)

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    To The Contrary

    Saturday
    May 11

    30 Minutes

    Linda Chavez, Center for Equal Opportunity; reporter Jessica Washington; Debra Carnahan, former judge and federal prosecutor; Ying Ma, founder and president of the American Ideals PAC.
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    To The Contrary

    Saturday
    May 11

    30 Minutes

    Linda Chavez, Center for Equal Opportunity; reporter Jessica Washington; Debra Carnahan, former judge and federal prosecutor; Ying Ma, founder and president of the American Ideals PAC.
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    To The Contrary

    Sunday
    May 12

    30 Minutes

    Linda Chavez, Center for Equal Opportunity; reporter Jessica Washington; Debra Carnahan, former judge and federal prosecutor; Ying Ma, founder and president of the American Ideals PAC.
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    To The Contrary

    Sunday
    May 12

    30 Minutes

    Linda Chavez, Center for Equal Opportunity; reporter Jessica Washington; Debra Carnahan, former judge and federal prosecutor; Ying Ma, founder and president of the American Ideals PAC.
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    To The Contrary

    Wednesday
    May 15

    30 Minutes

    Linda Chavez, Center for Equal Opportunity; reporter Jessica Washington; Debra Carnahan, former judge and federal prosecutor; Ying Ma, founder and president of the American Ideals PAC.
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    To The Contrary

    Thursday
    May 16

    30 Minutes

    Linda Chavez, Center for Equal Opportunity; reporter Jessica Washington; Debra Carnahan, former judge and federal prosecutor; Ying Ma, founder and president of the American Ideals PAC.
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    Saturday
    May 18

    30 Minutes

    Jodie Grenier, Foundation for Women Warriors.
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    To The Contrary

    Saturday
    May 18

    30 Minutes

    Jodie Grenier, Foundation for Women Warriors.
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    To The Contrary

    Sunday
    May 19

    30 Minutes

    Jodie Grenier, Foundation for Women Warriors.
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    To The Contrary

    Sunday
    May 19

    30 Minutes

    Jodie Grenier, Foundation for Women Warriors.
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    To The Contrary

    Wednesday
    May 22

    30 Minutes

    Jodie Grenier, Foundation for Women Warriors.
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    To The Contrary

    Thursday
    May 23

    30 Minutes

    Jodie Grenier, Foundation for Women Warriors.
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    To The Contrary

    Saturday
    May 25

    30 Minutes

    Political strategist Rina Shah; Del. Eleanor Holmes Norton (D-Washington, D.C.); Erin Matson, Reproaction.
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    To The Contrary

    Sunday
    May 26

    30 Minutes

    Political strategist Rina Shah; Del. Eleanor Holmes Norton (D-Washington, D.C.); Erin Matson, Reproaction.
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    To The Contrary

    Sunday
    May 26

    30 Minutes

    Political strategist Rina Shah; Del. Eleanor Holmes Norton (D-Washington, D.C.); Erin Matson, Reproaction.

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