To The Contrary

TTC Extra: Eliminating Polio in Nigeria

Clip: Season 28 | 4m 23s

Women, by training through the Bill & Melinda Gates foundation have actively help lower the rates of polio in Nigeria. Panel: Del. Eleanor Holmes Norton (D-DC); Patrice Onwuka; Anushay Hossain; Tiana Lowe

Aired: 08/06/19

Rating: NR

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To The Contrary

TTC Extra: Iranian Women's Rights

Feminist Iranian activists celebrate a step closer towards women's rights.

Clip: S28 | 4m 55s

TTC Extra: Iranian Women's Rights

Clip: S28 | 4m 55s

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To The Contrary

TTC Extra: For the Love of Men

Liz Plank is the author of "For the Love of Men: A New Vision for Mindful Masculinity".

Clip: S28 | 43s

TTC Extra: For the Love of Men

Clip: S28 | 43s

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To The Contrary

TTC Extra: Donald Trump & His Constituents

Liz Plank's: For The Love of Men.

Clip: S28 | 3m 44s

TTC Extra: Donald Trump & His Constituents

Clip: S28 | 3m 44s

Video thumbnail: To The Contrary TTC Extra: Youth Climate Strike

To The Contrary

TTC Extra: Youth Climate Strike

Young activists joined to protest climate change, but should they be excused from school?

Clip: S28 | 5m 39s

TTC Extra: Youth Climate Strike

Clip: S28 | 5m 39s

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To The Contrary

TTC Extra: Trudeau's Brownface Controversy

Canadian PM Justin Trudeau has been roiled in controversy due to old, racist pictures

Clip: S28 | 7m 27s

TTC Extra: Trudeau's Brownface Controversy

Clip: S28 | 7m 27s

Video thumbnail: To The Contrary TTC Extra: Gender Neutral Bathrooms

To The Contrary

TTC Extra: Gender Neutral Bathrooms

Gender neutral bathrooms would lead to decreased waiting times for women

Clip: S28 | 3m 22s

TTC Extra: Gender Neutral Bathrooms

Clip: S28 | 3m 22s

Video thumbnail: To The Contrary TTC Extra: Paying Teachers More

To The Contrary

TTC Extra: Paying Teachers More

Economists say that to attract more teachers, school districts will have to increase pay

Clip: S28 | 5m 9s

TTC Extra: Paying Teachers More

Clip: S28 | 5m 9s

Video thumbnail: To The Contrary TTC Extra: Gender Issues and Donald Trump

To The Contrary

TTC Extra: Gender Issues and Donald Trump

Many Democrats report being anxious about nominating a woman to run against Donald Trump

Clip: S28 | 3m 39s

TTC Extra: Gender Issues and Donald Trump

Clip: S28 | 3m 39s

Video thumbnail: To The Contrary TTC Extra: Possible Menopause Delay

To The Contrary

TTC Extra: Possible Menopause Delay

A new treatment could delay menopause

Clip: S28 | 3m 32s

TTC Extra: Possible Menopause Delay

Clip: S28 | 3m 32s

Video thumbnail: To The Contrary Lack of Gun Control Progress "Embarrasses" Ohio Republican

To The Contrary

Lack of Gun Control Progress "Embarrasses" Ohio Republican

Ohio state senator Peggy Lehner says she should have stood up more for gun control

Clip: S28 | 21m 4s

Lack of Gun Control Progress "Embarrasses" Ohio Republican

Clip: S28 | 21m 4s

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To The Contrary

TTC Extra: Women in Saudi Arabia Allowed to Travel Alone

Women in Saudi Arabia no longer need a male sponsor to obtain a passport

Clip: S28 | 7m 52s

TTC Extra: Women in Saudi Arabia Allowed to Travel Alone

Clip: S28 | 7m 52s

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To The Contrary

TTC Extra: Pandering to the Black Voter

Are the Democratic and Republican parties prioritizing certain issues over others?

Clip: S28 | 7m 46s

TTC Extra: Pandering to the Black Voter

Clip: S28 | 7m 46s

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Video thumbnail: To The Contrary Woman Thought Leader: Dr. Carla Hayden

To The Contrary

Woman Thought Leader: Dr. Carla Hayden

The first woman and African American to head the Library of Congress.

10/07/2019 | 25m 48s

Woman Thought Leader: Dr. Carla Hayden

10/07/2019 | 25m 48s

Video thumbnail: To The Contrary Woman Thought Leader: Tracye McQuriter

To The Contrary

Woman Thought Leader: Tracye McQuriter

Living a plant-based life in the African American community.

10/01/2019 | 25m 49s

Woman Thought Leader: Tracye McQuriter

10/01/2019 | 25m 49s

Video thumbnail: To The Contrary Self Induced Abortions; LGBTQ Pronouns; Financial Literacy

To The Contrary

Self Induced Abortions; LGBTQ Pronouns; Financial Literacy

New abortion stats, Sam Smith, and teaching girls about money matters.

09/20/2019 | 25m 48s

Self Induced Abortions; LGBTQ Pronouns; Financial Literacy

09/20/2019 | 25m 48s

Video thumbnail: To The Contrary Woman Thought Leader: Dr. Michele Angello

To The Contrary

Woman Thought Leader: Dr. Michele Angello

Raising The Transgender Child

09/16/2019 | 25m 48s

Woman Thought Leader: Dr. Michele Angello

09/16/2019 | 25m 48s

Video thumbnail: To The Contrary Progress of #MeToo; Caregiving; Afghan Peace Deal

To The Contrary

Progress of #MeToo; Caregiving; Afghan Peace Deal

How far has the movement gone, women in the workforce, and the US-Afghan peace deal

09/06/2019 | 25m 48s

Progress of #MeToo; Caregiving; Afghan Peace Deal

09/06/2019 | 25m 48s

Video thumbnail: To The Contrary Woman Thought Leader: Sarah Parcak

To The Contrary

Woman Thought Leader: Sarah Parcak

How the future shapes our past.

08/26/2019 | 25m 44s

Woman Thought Leader: Sarah Parcak

08/26/2019 | 25m 44s

Video thumbnail: To The Contrary Misogyny & Shootings; Dartmouth Sexual Assault Settlement

To The Contrary

Misogyny & Shootings; Dartmouth Sexual Assault Settlement

The link between mass shootings & hatred of women. Dartmouth pays out $14 million

08/09/2019 | 25m 48s

Misogyny & Shootings; Dartmouth Sexual Assault Settlement

08/09/2019 | 25m 48s

Video thumbnail: To The Contrary Competence Stereotypes; 2nd Primary Debates; Adultification

To The Contrary

Competence Stereotypes; 2nd Primary Debates; Adultification

Stereotypes of women in the workplace, presidential race, and bias against black girls.

08/02/2019 | 25m 48s

Competence Stereotypes; 2nd Primary Debates; Adultification

08/02/2019 | 25m 48s

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To The Contrary

Women Thought Leaders: Service Women & Women Veterans Caucus

A bipartisan effort to protect women who serve.

07/29/2019 | 25m 48s

Women Thought Leaders: Service Women & Women Veterans Caucus

07/29/2019 | 25m 48s

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To The Contrary

Trump vs. The Squad; The Rise and Risks of E-Cigarettes

Trump's attacks on Ilhan Omar, and the dangers of vaping.

07/19/2019 | 25m 41s

Trump vs. The Squad; The Rise and Risks of E-Cigarettes

07/19/2019 | 25m 41s

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To The Contrary

Acosta’s Resignation; Equal Pay; Democratic Division

Labor Secretary resigns, US Soccer, & Pelosi vs. progressives?

07/12/2019 | 25m 41s

Acosta’s Resignation; Equal Pay; Democratic Division

07/12/2019 | 25m 41s

Video thumbnail: To The Contrary Woman Thought Leader: Linda Greenhouse

To The Contrary

Woman Thought Leader: Linda Greenhouse

What is the future of Roe V. Wade?

07/09/2019 | 25m 48s

Woman Thought Leader: Linda Greenhouse

07/09/2019 | 25m 48s

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