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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.

Demographics Behind Trump Win; Future of Women’s Rights

26m 46s

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

Episodes

  • 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: ''Househusbands'' on Wall Street: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    TTC Extra: ''Househusbands'' on Wall Street

    S33 - 5m 1s

    Powerful women in the financial sector are relying on stay-at-home dads. We explore this trend of ''househusbands'' on Wall Street. PANEL: Fmr. Rep. Nan Hayworth (R-NY), Linda Chavez, Lara Brown, Ph.D., Candice Norwood

  • TTC Extra: Project 2025: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    TTC Extra: Project 2025

    S33 - 3m 28s

    Janai Nelson, NAACP Legal Defense and Educational Fund President, talks about what Project 2025 means for voting rights.

  • TTC Extra: Gender Differences in Election: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    TTC Extra: Gender Differences in Election

    S33 - 2m 14s

    Two of the leading pollsters discuss how men and women react differently to the election. Bonnie Erbe speaks with Celinda Lake and Amanda Iovino about their latest data.

  • TTC Extra: Olivia Nuzzi & Ethics in Media: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    TTC Extra: Olivia Nuzzi & Ethics in Media

    S33 - 6m 31s

    New York Magazine's Olivia Nuzzi has been placed on leave due to an inappropriate relationship with a former presidential candidate turned Donald Trump surrogate. She profiled Robert F. Kennedy, Jr., and wrote critical pieces of his opponents, prompting questions about ethics in the field of journalism. PANEL: Erin Matson, Brittany Martinez, Errin Haines, May Mailman.

  • TTC Extra: Who Will Win - Trump or Harris?: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    TTC Extra: Who Will Win - Trump or Harris?

    S33 - 1m 19s

    We ask our panel who will be president - Donald Trump or Kamala Harris? PANEL: Fmr. Rep. Donna Edwards (D-MD), Carrie Sheffield, Linda Chavez, Siobhan "Sam" Bennett

  • TTC Extra: Kamala Harris Breaks Fundraising Records: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    TTC Extra: Kamala Harris Breaks Fundraising Records

    S33 - 4m 53s

    VP Kamala Harris has raised a lot of funds, breaking records particularly when it comes to female donors. How will this affect the presidential election? PANEL: Debra Carnahan, Tiana Lowe Doescher, Carrie Sheffield, Jessica Washington

  • TTC Extra: Secret Service Controversy: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    TTC Extra: Secret Service Controversy

    S33 - 8m 22s

    The Secret Service's performance is being questioned in the wake of an attempted assassination of former President Donald Trump. Some conservative commentators question whether women should be given roles protecting presidents and ex-presidents. PANEL: Erin Matson, Inez Stepman, Brittany Martinez, Keli Goff

  • TTC Extra: Supreme Court Ruling on Misinformation on Social Media: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    TTC Extra: Supreme Court Ruling on Misinformation on Social Media

    S33 - 5m 52s

    The US Supreme Court approved the Biden Administration’s request for social media platforms to remove misinformation. The 6-3 decision ruled it did not violate 1st Amendment rights and that the plaintiffs lacked standing. This supports the administration's push to rid social media of inaccuracies. Proponents call it a win for public health, but it has fueled debate on free speech versus censorship

  • TTC Extra: Women Leaving Religion: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    TTC Extra: Women Leaving Religion

    S33 - 16m 34s

    New data shows that women are leaving organized religion faster than men. Religious "nones" are a growing number, and many attribute their exit to their religion's view on women's rights and gay rights.

  • 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)

Schedule

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    Wednesday
    Dec 4

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    Stress during the holidays with Dr. Jamie Zuckerman and Cynthia James.
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    Thursday
    Dec 5

    30 Minutes

    Stress during the holidays with Dr. Jamie Zuckerman and Cynthia James.
  • To the Contrary With Bonnie Erbé: TVSS: Iconic

    To The Contrary

    Saturday
    Dec 7

    30 Minutes

    All-female news analysis of issues and policy affecting the U.S.
  • To the Contrary With Bonnie Erbé: TVSS: Iconic

    To The Contrary

    Saturday
    Dec 7

    30 Minutes

    All-female news analysis of issues and policy affecting the U.S.
  • To the Contrary With Bonnie Erbé: TVSS: Iconic

    To The Contrary

    Sunday
    Dec 8

    30 Minutes

    All-female news analysis of issues and policy affecting the U.S.
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    To The Contrary

    Wednesday
    Dec 11

    30 Minutes

    All-female news analysis of issues and policy affecting the U.S.
  • To the Contrary With Bonnie Erbé: TVSS: Iconic

    To The Contrary

    Thursday
    Dec 12

    30 Minutes

    All-female news analysis of issues and policy affecting the U.S.
  • To the Contrary With Bonnie Erbé: TVSS: Iconic

    To The Contrary

    Saturday
    Dec 14

    30 Minutes

    All-female news analysis of issues and policy affecting the U.S.
  • To the Contrary With Bonnie Erbé: TVSS: Iconic

    To The Contrary

    Saturday
    Dec 14

    30 Minutes

    All-female news analysis of issues and policy affecting the U.S.
  • To the Contrary With Bonnie Erbé: TVSS: Iconic

    To The Contrary

    Sunday
    Dec 15

    30 Minutes

    All-female news analysis of issues and policy affecting the U.S.
  • To the Contrary With Bonnie Erbé: TVSS: Iconic

    To The Contrary

    Wednesday
    Dec 18

    30 Minutes

    All-female news analysis of issues and policy affecting the U.S.
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    To The Contrary

    Thursday
    Dec 19

    30 Minutes

    All-female news analysis of issues and policy affecting the U.S.

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