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To The Contrary, Public Broadcasting's successful all-female news analysis series, is celebrating its 33rd season on air. With women in the forefront of politics and on the cutting edge of national agendas, To The Contrary continues to provide an important, timely forum for women to discuss national and international issues and policies. It presents news and views that are rarely, if ever, available elsewhere on television.
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Talking With The VanFossan's; Life, Love, Language
Talking With The VanFossan's; Life, Love, Language
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''Girlboss Feminism'' and The Myth of Making It | PBS
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What is "Girlboss Feminism" and what are its consequences? We speak with Samhita Mukhopadhyay, the former executive editor of Teen Vogue and the author of the new book The Myth of Making It.By To The Contrary
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What is Project 2025? Progressives warn that it will destroy democracy in America as we know it, although conservatives say such fears are overblown and the plan would be beneficial. We speak with Aisha Woodward from Protect Democracy, an organization that claims to have crafted an antidote against Project 2025.…
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VP Kamala Harris: Her Life, Career, and Views | PBS
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Who is Kamala Harris? We speak with three experts about the life, career, and political views of the presumptive Democratic nominee. PANEL: Rina Shah, Kelli Goff, Dr. Sharon AustinBy To The Contrary
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Division and Unity in the United Methodist Church | PBS
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The United Methodist Church has undergone through important changes in the last few years due to disagreements over LGBT issues. To The Contrary speaks with experts, church leaders, and day-to-day churchgoers about the split in this special documentary episode. #christianity #LGBTQ #religion #socialissues #gayrights…
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Republican National Convention; Biden Called to Drop Out | PBS
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Republican National Convention: Did Trump do enough to soften his image? Biden Called to Drop Out: Democrats are divided whether to continue with the president or seek another option. PANEL: Erin Matson, Inez Stepman, Brittany Martinez, Keli GoffBy To The Contrary
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Abortion & Politics; Religious Charter Schools | PBS
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Abortion & Politics: How will the recent US Supreme Court rulings affect the elections this year? Religious Charter Schools: The separation of church and state vs. school choice. PANEL: Del. Eleanor Holmes Norton (D-DC), Ginny Gentles, Ann Stone, Lara BrownBy To The Contrary
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Mifepristone Ban Blocked & The Future of Abortion Debate | PBS
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The US Supreme Court ruled unanimously in favor of the FDA's handling of the abortion medication mifepristone. The pill will be widely available, including through the US mail. Justice Brett Kavanaugh wrote that the plaintiffs lacked standing for this case. PANEL: Debra Carnahan, Fmr. Rep. Nan Hayworth (R-NY), Jessica Washington, Tiana Lowe Doesche…
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She Should Run: Empowering Women in Politics | PBS
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Join us in this exclusive interview with Erin Loos Cutraro, the CEO and founder of She Should Run, as we delve into the transformative world of women in politics.By To The Contrary
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Pro-Palestine Protestors; Kamala Harris Campaigning | PBS
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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 GentlesBy To The Contrary
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History of First Ladies from Hillary Clinton to Jill Biden | PBS
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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.By To The Contrary
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Harvey Weinstein Conviction Overturned; Abortion Laws | PBS
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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 StoneBy To The Contrary
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Climate Anxiety and the Kid Question | PBS
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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.”By To The Contrary
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Homelessness - HUD Sec. Marcia Fudge | PBS
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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.…
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Supreme Court & Abortion; Biden vs. Trump | PBS
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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.…
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Abortion & Birth Control; Homelessness | PBS
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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)By To The Contrary
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Frozen Embryos: A new Alabama Court decision makes embryos legally the same as children. Ukrainian Women: How the Ukrainian military relies on female fighters. PANEL: Del. Eleanor Holmes Norton, Carrie Sheffield, Erin MatsonBy To The Contrary
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Gender Divide; Immigration & Suozzi | PBS
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Gender Divide: The significant political divide that's happening between the sexes. Immigration & Souzzi: Why a Democratic victory in New York could be Joe Biden's blueprint. PANEL: Fmr. Rep. Donna Edwards (D-MD), Sam Bennett, Hadley Heath Manning, Linda ChavezBy To The Contrary
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Black History Month Profile: Del. Eleanor Holmes Norton | PBS
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In this special encore episode originally from 2017, Bonnie Erbé sits down with Del. Eleanor Holmes Norton (D-DC) to chronicle her life and achievements, from the civil rights movement, to the "Good Girls Revolt" Newsweek case, to the EEOC, to Congress."Purrple Cat - Warm Horizon" is under a Creative Commons (CC BY-SA 3.0) licenseMusic promoted by …
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For Black History Month, we speak with Barbara Savage, a professor and author of “Merze Tate: The Global Odyssey of a Black Woman Scholar.” It tells the real life story of the groundbreaking black female scholar Merze Tate.By To The Contrary
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Nikki Haley's Chances; DEI Backlash | PBS
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Nikki Haley's Chances: Where does her campaign go from here? DEI Backlash: Should DEI programs continue in companies and schools? PANEL: Del. Eleanor Holmes Norton, Fmr. Rep. Nan Haywoth, Erin Matson, Rina Shah.By To The Contrary
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Single At Heart - Dr. Bella DePaulo | PBS
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Dr. Bella DePaulo, social psychologist and lifelong single woman, discusses her book titled "Single at Heart: The Power, Freedom, and Heart-Filling Joy of Single Life" in which her research challenges the stereotypes associated with single life, arguing being single can be a joyful, meaningful, fulfilling, psychologically rich, and authentic life.…
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Pope & Surrogacy; Abortion Politics | PBS
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Pope & Surrogacy: The pope comes out strongly against surrogacy. Abortion Politics: What will the shifting state of abortion rights mean for the elections this year? PANEL: Debra Carnahan, Siobhan "Sam" Bennett, Carrie Sheffield, Tiana Lowe Doescher, Keli GoffBy To The Contrary
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This week on To The Contrary, we speak with Julia Allison, one of the first online influencers. She tells us how she innovated this profession, and what she thinks of online influencers today.By To The Contrary
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Hamas Attack; Nikki Haley & Women in the GOP | PBS
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Hamas Attack: Examining the horrific use of rape as a weapon of war. Nikki Haley & Women in the GOP: Haley is at the center of the last debate, moderated by three women. Liz Cheney vows to defeat Donald Trump. PANEL: Linda Chavez, Carrie Lukas, Jessica Washington, Lara Brown, Ph.D.By To The Contrary
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Nikki Haley's Rise; Remote Work Dilemma | PBS
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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 ShahBy To The Contrary
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Maryam Keshavarz, Director of The Persian Version | PBS
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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.By To The Contrary
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Violence Against Women; Girls & Gangs | PBS
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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…
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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…
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Dr. Katalin Karikó, 2023 Nobel Prize winner, and Carol Mimura, Ph.D., Bayh-Dole Coalition honoree, discuss the future of mRNA technology and cancer immunotherapy.By To The Contrary
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Pope Francis, Catholicism, Women & LGBT Issues | PBS
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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 CarnahanBy To The Contrary
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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 ManningBy To The Contrary
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The Women who Saved Millions from Covid-19 and Cancer | PBS
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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.By To The Contrary
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Congressional Candidate & State Sen. Sarah McBride (D-DE) | PBS
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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.…
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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” BennettBy To The Contrary
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Harris in the Spotlight; Alcohol & Women | PBS
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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.By To The Contrary
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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.By To The Contrary
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Sen. Tammy Duckworth & Reproductive Rights | PBS
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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.By To The Contrary
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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.By To The Contrary
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This week we speak to Brooke Kroeger, a journalist, professor, and author who wrote Undaunted: How Women Changed American Journalism.By To The Contrary
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Affirmative Action; Catholic Church Changes Proposed | PBS
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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…
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We look closer at religion in America and its relationship with politics. We investigate why many politicians still actively seek the support of the religious right, despite fewer Americans believing in God or attending church. PANEL: Fmr. Rep. Donna Edwards (D-MD) and commentary writer for the Washington Examiner, Tiana Lowe Doescher.…
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Patricia Arquette on Women's Rights, "High Desert," & A.I. | PBS
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Oscar award winning actor and women’s right activist Patricia Arquette talks "High Desert," A.I. in Hollywood, the #MeToo movement, and acting alongside her daughter.By To The Contrary
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Religion in Public Life; Abortion & Welfare | PBS
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Religion in Public Life: More Americans are switching religions or leaving them altogether. Abortion & Welfare: Are Republican states going to package extended welfare with abortion restrictions? PANEL: Del. Eleanor Holmes Norton (D-DC), Ann Stone, Rina Shah, Erin MatsonBy To The Contrary
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Abortion & Birth Control with Fatima Goss Graves | PBS
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This week we speak with the president of the National Women's Law Center, Fatima Goss Graves about abortion, specifically the medication mifepristone, and birth control. How have recent court rulings changed the landscape for women's reproductive rights?By To The Contrary
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Calls for Dianne Feinstein to Resign; Division of Labor | PBS
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Calls for Dianne Feinstein to Resign: Are they fair or based on sexism or ageism? Division of Labor: Women still do more housework and caregiving even when they are primary breadwinners. PANEL: Keli Goff, Rina Shah, Debra Carnahan, Carrie SheffieldBy To The Contrary
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Kinlessness: Older adults without relatives | PBS
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Who will care for kinless seniors? We speak with Dr. Deborah Carr, a sociologist and researcher at Boston University about "kinlessness," which refers to older adults who have no spouse or children.By To The Contrary
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DEI Programs & Censorship; Transgender Rights | PBS
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DEI Programs & Censorship: Republicans target college Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion programs. Transgender Rights: A backlash against transgender people after a deadly shooting. PANEL: Fmr. Rep. Donna Edwards (D-MD), Carrie Sheffield, Erin Matson, Tiana LoweBy To The Contrary
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Inclusivity & Gender in Christianity | PBS
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We speak to two religious leaders about recent debates regarding inclusivity and gender in the Christian faith. Rev. Andrew McGowan and Rev. Linda CalkinsBy To The Contrary
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God's Gender: What pronouns should be used to refer to God? Girls & Depression: An alarming report says girls are frequently depressed and suffering from sexual violence. PANEL: Del. Eleanor Holmes Norton (D-DC), Linda Chavez, Siobhan "Sam" Bennett, Ann StoneBy To The Contrary
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Equality Behind the Scenes in TV and Movies | PBS
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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."By To The Contrary
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