To The Contrary

The History of Black Women Running for President

We discuss the history of black women who have run for the highest office in the land, from fringe candidates like Charlene Mitchell from the Communist Party, to leading figures from major parties like VP Kamala Harris.

The History of Black Women Running for President

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  • The History of Women in the CIA: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    The History of Women in the CIA

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    We speak with Liz Mundy, the author of the new book ''The Sisterhood: The Secret History of Women at the CIA.'' Together with host Bonnie Erbe', Mundy charts the history of women acting as spies for the USA, the challenges they faced, and the impact they had.

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    The History of Second-wave Feminism

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    This week on To The Contrary: Second-wave feminism. We interview feminist activist, Muriel Fox, notably a co-founder of the National Organization for Women (NOW). Her new book, The Women's Revolution: How We Changed Your Life, shares untold stories of the “unsung heroes” from the movement, highlighting their contributions to gender equality.

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    Demographics Behind Trump Win; Future of Women’s Rights

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    Demographics Behind Trump Win: We take a look at the critical swings among diverse demographics that decided the elections. Future of Women’s Rights: What will women’s issues look like in a second Trump term? PANEL: Ann Stone, Linda Chavez, Fmr. Rep. Donna Edwards (D-MD), Siobhan "Sam" Bennett

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