Shows from 2008
Year in Review
Date: 12/26/08
Program Number: 1742
Panelists: Del. Eleanor Holmes Norton (D-DC); The Heritage Foundation's Genevieve Wood; Women's Campaign Forum's Ilana Goldman; and Conservative Commentator Tara Setmayer.
THIS WEEK'S FEATURED TOPICS
- Year in Review: A look back at some gains and losses for women in 2008.
- What Lies Ahead: A look ahead at what's up for women, children, and communities of color in 2009.
Lasting Marriages
Date: 12/19/08
Program Number: 1741
Panelists: Del. Eleanor Holmes Norton (D-DC); The Heritage Foundation's Genevieve Wood; Women's Campaign Forum's Ilana Goldman; and Conservative Commentator Tara Setmayer.
THIS WEEK'S FEATURED TOPICS
- Welfare Woes: Record numbers of middle-class families are turning to welfare for economic relief.
- Too Few Women? Women's groups disappointed in President-elect Obama's cabinet nominees.
- Lasting Marriages: The good news about marriage in the later years.
Latinas and Retirement
Date: 12/12/08
Program Number: 1740
Panelists: Republican Strategist Leslie Sanchez; Progressive Commentator Patricia Sosa; Independent Women's Voice's Sabrina Schaeffer; and Women's Campaign Forum President Ilana Goldman.
THIS WEEK'S FEATURED TOPICS
- A Macho Stimulus? Is President-elect Obama's economic stimulus package going to leave out women?
- Drunken Feminists: The connection between feminism and alcoholism.
- Latinas and Retirement: A look at the financial obstacles facing Latinas as they plan for their golden years.
Title: Best of Congress
Date: 12/5/08
Program Number: 1739
Panelists: Del. Eleanor Holmes Norton (D-DC); U.S. News & World Report's Dr. Bernadine Healy; Progressive Commentator Patricia Sosa; and Townhall.com's Amanda Carpenter.
THIS WEEK'S FEATURED TOPICS
- Cabinet Diversity: President-elect Obama's National Security Team is the most diverse to date.
- Abortion Myth: New research debunks claims that abortions cause depression.
- Best of Congress 2008: Working Mother Magazine identifies the most family-friendly lawmakers in Washington.
Title: Senator-elect Jeanne Shaheen
Date: 11/21/08
Program Number: 1737
Panelists: Global Summit of Women President Irene Natividad; Conservative Commentator Tara Setmayer; National Organization for Women's Latifa Lyles; and American Enterprise Institute's Christina Hoff Sommers.
THIS WEEK'S FEATURED TOPICS
- Vetting the Clintons: As the Obama transition team gets closer to announcing Sen. Hillary Clinton as Secretary of State, headlines focus on her husband's financial dealings.
- A Few Good Men: Do schools need more male teachers?
- Making History: Senator-elect Jeanne Shaheen (D-NH) is the first woman to win a Senate seat after being a governor.
Title: Gov. Beverly Perdue
Date: 11/14/08
Program Number: 1736
Panelists: Del. Eleanor Holmes Norton (D-DC); Political Intersection Blog Editor Sophia Nelson; Women's Campaign Forum President Ilana Goldman; and The Heritage Foundation's Genevieve Wood
THIS WEEK'S FEATURED TOPICS
- Cabinet Diversity: How gender-diverse will an Obama Administration be?
- Compromise on Choice? Some abortion opponents seek compromise with the pro-choice community.
- Governor Perdue: North Carolina Governor-elect Beverly Perdue on becoming her state's first female governor.
Title: Election 2008
Date: 11/7/08
Program Number: 1735
Panelists: Del. Eleanor Holmes Norton (D-DC); Center for Equal Opportunity Chair Linda Chavez; Women for Obama's Megan Beyer; and The Heritage Foundation's Genevieve Wood
THIS WEEK'S FEATURED TOPICS
- Obama for Women: How will President-elect Barack Obama tackle women's issues in his administration?
- Mom-in-Chief: Michelle Obama says she'll be concentrating on raising her daughters and leaving policy to her husband.
- Impact of Sex on TV: A new study links sex on TV with teen pregnancy.
Title: Cherie Blair
Date: 10/31/08
Program Number: 1734
Panelists: Former U.S. Treasurer Bay Buchanan; National Council of Negro Women's Dr. Avis Jones-DeWeever; The Heritage Foundation's Genevieve Wood; and Women for Obama's Megan Beyer
THIS WEEK'S FEATURED TOPICS
- Making History: Will women have more influence in Congress after this election?
- Pricey Premiums: Suicide rates are on the rise for middle aged women.
- Speaking for Herself: Cherie Blair, wife of former British Prime Minister Tony Blair, on improving the lives of women around the world.
Title: Education for Emigrants
Date: 10/24/08
Program Number: 1733
Panelists: Women's Voices Women Vote President Page Gardner; Center for Equal Opportunity Chair Linda Chavez; Progressive Commentator Patricia Sosa; and Former EEOC Chair Cari Dominguez
THIS WEEK'S FEATURED TOPICS
- Year of the Woman: Will women have more influence in Congress after this election?
- Boomer Women and Suicide: Suicide rates are on the rise for middle aged women.
- Education for Emigrants: Mexico pays for language classes for legal and illegal immigrants to the U.S.
Title: Lowering the Drinking Age
Date: 10/17/08
Program Number: 1732
Panelists: Del. Eleanor Holmes Norton (D-DC); The Heritage Foundation's Genevieve Wood; Women for Obama's Megan Beyer; and Independent Women's Voice's Sabrina Schaeffer
THIS WEEK'S FEATURED TOPICS
- Debating Abortion: The battle for female swing voters intensifies as McCain and Obama discuss their positions on abortion.
- Factory Farming: Women in California overwhelmingly support a ban on what some call the cruelty of factory farming.
- 18 vs. 21: A group of college presidents is pushing for a lower legal drinking age.
Title: Color of Foster Care
Date: 10/10/08
Program Number: 1731
Panelists: Rep. Donna Edwards (D-MD); Conservative Commentator Tara Setmayer; Progressive Commentator Patricia Sosa; and Political Intersection Blog Editor Sophia Nelson
THIS WEEK'S FEATURED TOPICS
- Economic Blues: Women voters worried about the economy are turning to Sen. Barack Obama.
- Picture Perfect Palin: Some media critics deem images of Gov. Sarah Palin as sexist.
- Color of Foster Care: Courtroom TV star Judge Glenda Hatchett on the disproportionate number of children of color in foster care.
Title: Breast Cancer Survivor Cynthia Nixon
Date: 10/03/08
Program Number: 1730
Panelists: Del. Eleanor Holmes Norton (D-DC); Townhall.com's Amanda Carpenter; Women for Obama's Megan Beyer; and Conservative Commentator Tara Setmayer
THIS WEEK'S FEATURED TOPICS
- Grading Sarah Palin: Will the Governor's debate performance help her reclaim support among women voters?
- Breast Cancer Awareness Month: "Sex and the City" star Cynthia Nixon discusses her battle with breast cancer.
Title: African American Women & Retirement
Date: 9/26/08
Program Number: 1729
Panelists: U.S. News & World Report's Dr. Bernadine Healy; Global Summit of Women President Irene Natividad; Political Intersection Blog Editor-in-Chief Sophia Nelson; and National Council of Negro Women's Dr. Avis Jones-DeWeever
THIS WEEK'S FEATURED TOPICS
- Mommy Vote: Economic woes push women voters to Barack Obama.
- Male Gender Gap: A new survey says sexism pays.
- African American Women & Retirement: A look at the financial obstacles facing black women as they plan for their futures.
Title: Give Me Liberty
Date: 9/19/08
Program Number: 1728
Panelists: Del. Eleanor Holmes Norton (D-DC); The Heritage Foundation's Genevieve Wood; Women for Obama's Megan Beyer; and Conservative Commentator Tara Setmayer
THIS WEEK'S FEATURED TOPICS
- Women's Economic Woes: McCain and Obama offer up solutions for the financial crisis taking a toll on working women.
- Give Me Liberty: Author and feminist Naomi Wolf urges everyday citizens to engage in the democratic process.
Title: Women's Football League
Date: 9/12/08
Program Number: 1727
Panelists: National Council of Negro Women's Dr. Avis Jones-DeWeever; Independent Women's Voice Sabrina Schaeffer; Women's Campaign Forum President Ilana Goldman; and Conservative Commentator Tara Setmayer
THIS WEEK'S FEATURED TOPICS
- The Palin Effect: Gov. Sarah Palin is attracting attention and voters to the Republican presidential ticket.
- Just Like The Boys: Women's semi-pro football leagues aim to prove women can play rough.
Title: Republican Convention 2008
Date: 9/5/08
Program Number: 1726
Panelists: Del. Eleanor Holmes Norton (D-DC); The Gloucester Institute President Kay James; Women for Obama's Megan Beyer; and Conservative Commentator Tara Setmayer
THIS WEEK'S FEATURED TOPICS
- Governor Mom: Will vice presidential candidate Gov. Sarah Palin woo former Clinton supporters to the GOP?
- Palin's Positions: Some critics say Gov. Palin's beliefs put her out of touch with mainstream voters.
- Beyond the 3Rs: A new push to expand the liberal arts in America's schools.
Title: Democratic Convention 2008
Date: 8/29/08
Program Number: 1725
Panelists: The Heritage Foundation's Genevieve Wood; Global Summit of Women President Irene Natividad; Former EEOC Chair Cari Dominguez; and the National Organization for Women's Latifa Lyles
THIS WEEK'S FEATURED TOPICS
- Woman VP: Democratic unity in Denver, but will VP candidate Gov. Sarah Palin steal Obama's thunder with former Clinton supporters?
- Stalling at the Top: Working Mother Magazine's Carol Evans on why more women aren't moving beyond middle management.
Title: Sex Talk in Church
Date: 8/22/08
Program Number: 1724
Panelists: U.S. News & World Report's Dr. Bernadine Healy; Rep. Donna Edwards (D-MD); The Gloucester Institute President Kay James; and the National Council of Negro Women's Dr. Avis Jones-DeWeever
THIS WEEK'S FEATURED TOPICS
- Swinging Women: Women under 50 may swing the election for either candidate.
- Living Child Free: More American women are choosing not to have children.
- Sex Education & the Black Church: Former U.S. Surgeon General Dr. Joycelyn Elders wants more churches to talk about sex.
Title: Immigration Special
Date: 8/15/08
Program Number: 1723
Panelists: Del. Eleanor Holmes Norton (D-DC);The Gloucester Institute President Kay James; Women for Obama's Megan Beyer; Conservative Commentator Tara Setmayer
THIS WEEK'S FEATURED TOPICS
- Returning Home: Are illegal immigrants going home because of stricter enforcement or the economy?
- Immigrant Illiteracy: The impact of immigration on adult literacy rates.
- Campus Controversy: States debate giving the children of illegal immigrants in-state tuition rates.
Title: Women Team Owners
Date: 8/8/08
Program Number: 1722
Panelists: Del. Eleanor Holmes Norton (D-DC);The Gloucester Institute President Kay James; Women for Obama's Megan Beyer; Conservative Commentator Tara Setmayer
THIS WEEK'S FEATURED TOPICS
- Committed to Clinton: Some Sen. Clinton supporters are pushing to include her name on the nomination at the upcoming Democratic convention.
- McCain Misogyny? A McCain gaffe on the campaign trail irks some women.
- Team Captain: Professional sports team owner Sheila Johnson on the fight for gender equality in sports.
Title: Don't Ask, Don't Tell
Date: 8/1/08
Program Number: 1721
Panelists: Global Summit of Women President Irene Natividad; former U.S. Treasurer Bay Buchanan; National Council of Negro Women's Dr. Avis Jones-DeWeever; and Townhall.com Columnist Amanda Carpenter
THIS WEEK'S FEATURED TOPICS
- Obama's Women Problem? Sen. Barack Obama is reaching out to women, but can he get women over 40?
- Aid for AIDS: The U.S. is sending billions of dollars overseas to fight AIDS, but may be ignoring an epidemic at home.
- Don't Ask, Don't Tell: Rep. Susan Davis (D-CA) talks about her recent hearing on the policy barring gays and lesbians from serving openly in the armed forces.
Title: Senior Suicide
Date: 7/25/08
Program Number: 1720
Panelists: Del. Eleanor Holmes Norton (D-DC); the Heritage Foundation's Genevieve Wood; Women for Obama's Megan Beyer; and Conservative Commentator Tara Setmayer
THIS WEEK'S FEATURED TOPICS
- Returning Home: Decades of women's progress in the workforce is being pushed back by the slowing economy.
- Redefining Abortion: The Bush Administration wants some forms of contraception classified as abortion.
- Senior Suicide: Rep. Darlene Hooley (D-OR) discusses why seniors have the highest suicide rate in the country and her plans to improve mental health care for the elderly.
Title: Choosing Single Motherhood
Date: 7/18/08
Program Number: 1719
Panelists: Former Hillary for President Senior Advisor Ann Lewis; Townhall.com Columnist Amanda Carpenter; The Washington Times' Tara Wall; and Former Clinton Appointee Patricia Sosa
THIS WEEK'S FEATURED TOPICS
- Woman on the Job: Carly Fiorina of the McCain campaign tells us what she and the Senator are doing to woo women voters.
- Title IX-ing Science: Should Title IX be used to create more gender equity in science classrooms?
- Choosing Single Motherhood: A look into the lives of women who have children with the intention of raising them alone.
Title: Drunkorexia
Date: 7/11/08
Program Number: 1718
Panelists: The Heritage Foundation's Genevieve Wood; Women's Campaign Forum President Ilana Goldman; Conservative Commentator Tara Setmayer; and Former Clinton Appointee Patricia Sosa
THIS WEEK'S FEATURED TOPICS
- The Abortion President? Sen. Barack Obama angers pro-life and pro-choice groups in the same week.
- Affirmative Action: The future of affirmative action if there's a black U.S. president.
- Drunkorexia: The disturbing trend has young women eating less and drinking more.
Title: Raven-Symoné
Date: 7/4/08
Program Number: 1717
Panelists: National Organization for Women President Kim Gandy; Former EEOC Chair Cari Dominguez; Global Summit of Women President Irene Natividad; and Gloucester Institute President Kay James
THIS WEEK'S FEATURED TOPICS
- Counting on Cindy: Will Cindy McCain's wealth help or hurt her husband's chances of becoming the next president?
- Gay Marriage and the GOP: Could California gay marriage mean a Republican victory in November?
- Not Behaving Badly: Actress Raven-Symoné on surviving the pressures of Hollywood.
Title: Immigration and In-State Tuition
Date: 6/27/08
Program Number: 1716
Panelists: Del. Eleanor Holmes Norton (D-DC); Former U.S. Treasurer Bay Buchanan; Women for Obama's Megan Beyer; and Conservative Commentator Tara Setmayer
THIS WEEK'S FEATURED TOPICS
- United They Stand: Is Democratic unity feasible and can Democrats win over religious voters?
- Immigration & In-state Tuition: Should non-citizens be eligible for in-state college tuition rates?
Title: Cosmetics vs. Medicine
Date: 6/20/08
Program Number: 1715
Panelists: The Washington Times' Tara Wall; National Organization for Women's Latifa Lyles; Townhall.com's Amanda Carpenter; and Progressive Commentator Patricia Sosa.
THIS WEEK'S FEATURED TOPICS
- Courting Women Voters: The presidential campaigns reach out to women voters.
- Michelle's Makeover: The Obama campaign tries to soften Michelle Obama's public image.
- Cosmetics vs. Medicine: Do Americans overuse cosmetic surgery?
Title: Sen. Chris Dodd and Fatherhood
Date: 6/13/08
Program Number: 1714
Panelists: Hispanic Alliance for Progress Institute Co-Chair Leslie Sanchez (D-CO); Women for Obama's Megan Beyer; Townhall.com's Amanda Carpenter; and National Council of Negro Women's Dr. Avis Jones-DeWeever
THIS WEEK'S FEATURED TOPICS
- Immigration and the Economy: Will a slowing U.S. economy cause some illegal immigrants to return to their native land?
- A Civil Dispute: A new legal trend has more couples taking the high road to separation.
- Fatherhood in the Senate: Sen. Chris Dodd on his fight for paid leave and other family-friendly policies.
Title: Women and the Economy
Date: 6/6/08
Program Number: 1713
Panelists: Former US Representative Pat Schroeder (D-CO); the Heritage Foundation's Genevieve Wood; National Council of Negro Women's Dr. Avis Jones-DeWeever; and the Washington Times' Tara Wall
THIS WEEK'S FEATURED TOPICS
- Clinton Campaign Legacy: History, and a decision, is made in Democratic presidential primary.
- Abstinence Activism: Abstinence-only supporters woo parents as advocates for their cause.
- Women and the Economy: The struggling economy hits women and families hardest.
Title: Workplace Generation Gap
Date: 5/30/08
Program Number: 1712
Panelists: Del. Eleanor Holmes Norton (D-DC); U.S. News & World Report's Dr. Bernadine Healy; Women's Campaign Forum President Ilana Goldman; and Conservative Commentator Tara Setmayer
THIS WEEK'S FEATURED TOPICS
- Women Don't Run: A new study shows when it comes to political ambitions, men have the upper hand.
- Family Unfriendly: Fewer companies are offering paid family-friendly benefits.
- Workforce Generation Gap: When Gen Y and baby boomers come together in the workplace, tensions can arise.
Title: Maternal Health
Date: 5/23/08
Program Number: 1711
Panelists: Center for Equal Opportunity Chair Linda Chavez; Women for Obama's Megan Beyer; Townhall.com Columnist Amanda Carpenter; and Progressive Commentator Patricia Sosa.
THIS WEEK'S FEATURED TOPICS
- Women in Revolt: A women's group organizes to urge Sen. Hillary Clinton to stay in the Democratic race for president.
- Boy Crisis No More?: A new report finds the so-called boy crisis in education to be a myth.
- Maternal Health: Spice Girl Geri Halliwell and model Christy Turlington Burns advocate for better maternal health care.
Title: Nurse Safety
Date: 5/16/08
Program Number: 1710
Panelists: U.S. News & World Report's Dr. Bernadine Healy; Global Summit of Women President Irene Natividad; Conservative Commentator Tara Setmayer; and Women for Obama's Megan Beyer.
THIS WEEK'S FEATURED TOPICS
- Democratic Divide: The Democratic Party is attempting to unify behind one presidential candidate, but Democratic voters continue to split along gender and racial lines.
- Science of Diversity: A study finds machismo is pushing women out of science and technology jobs.
- Nurse Safety: Workplace safety concerns may be impacting our current nursing shortage.
Title: Mother's Day: Universal Child Care
Date: 5/9/08
Program Number: 1709
Panelists: Global Summit of Women President Irene Natividad; Center for Equal Opportunity Chair Linda Chavez; Democratic Commentator Megan Beyer; and Political Blogger Mary Katharine Ham.
THIS WEEK'S FEATURED TOPICS
- Women for Obama?: Clinton vows to keep going, but in the end will her supporters back Obama?
- Male Recession: Women make job gains while men hit a recession.
- Uncle Sam's Kids: New legislation pushes for universal child care.
Title: Tenure
Date: 5/2/08
Program Number: 1708
Panelists: Del. Eleanor Holmes Norton (D-DC); The Heritage Foundation's Genevieve Wood; National Organization for Women President Kim Gandy; and US Pan Asian American Chamber of Commerce President Susan Au Allen.
THIS WEEK'S FEATURED TOPICS
- Kitchen Table Politics: Americans stock up on food as prices surge.
- Obama Drama: Sen. Barack Obama denounces his former pastor Rev. Jeremiah Wright, but did he do it too late?
- Disappearing Tenure: The decline of tenured professors at American colleges and universities.
Title: Math Doesn't Suck
Date: 4/25/08
Program Number: 1707
Panelists: McCain Senior Policy Advisor Nancy Pfotenhauer; Progressive Commentator Patricia Sosa; Conservative Commentator Tara Setmayer; and Political Blogger Jane Hamsher.
THIS WEEK'S FEATURED TOPICS
- The Swift-boating Begins: A negative ad attacking Sen. Barack Obama from the North Carolina Republican Party is criticized as racist.
- Rescinding Consent: Maryland's highest court says 'no means no' even when it follows a yes.
- Math Doesn't Suck: Former Wonder Years star Danica McKellar tells girls math is fun.
Title: Governor Palin
Date: 4/18/08
Program Number: 1706
Panelists: Del. Eleanor Holmes Norton (D-DC); The Heritage Foundation's Genevieve Wood; The Progressive Magazine's Ruth Conniff; and The Washington Times' Tara Wall
THIS WEEK'S FEATURED TOPICS
- Condemning the Clergy: The Pope prays with victims of pedophile priests, but some aren't satisfied.
- Keystone State Key? Will Pennsylvania voters keep Sen. Clinton in the race?
- Governor Palin: Alaska's first female governor on balancing family and political life.
Title: Immigration & Literacy
Date: 4/11/08
Program Number: 1705
Panelists: Global Summit of Women President Irene Natividad; Conservative Commentator Tara Setmayer; Feminist Activist Crystal Lander; and Former EEOC Chair Cari Dominguez
THIS WEEK'S FEATURED TOPICS
- Giving Women: Women give record amounts to candidates, but are candidates addressing their issues?
- Cost of Technology: As mammography technology changes women face unnecessary medical tests.
- Immigration and Literacy: The impact of illegal immigration on American literacy.
Title: Student Loan Crunch?
Date: 4/4/08
Program Number: 1704
Panelists: Global Summit of Women President Irene Natividad; Center for Equal Opportunity Chair Linda Chavez; Women for Obama's Megan Beyer; and Independent Women's Forum President and CEO Michelle Bernard
THIS WEEK'S FEATURED TOPICS
- Mortgage Mess Hits Home: As more Americans face foreclosure, presidential candidates clash over who's best for the sluggish economy.
- Bring Your Baby To Work: More moms forfeit daycare and bring up baby at the job.
- Student Loan Crunch? Will the credit crisis make it harder for students to borrow for college?
Title: Madame Speaker
Date: 3/28/08
Program Number: 1703
THIS WEEK'S FEATURED TOPICS
- Madame Speaker: For women's history month, an interview with
House Speaker Nancy Pelosi on the economy, the environment, and the
race for the Democratic presidential nomination.
Title: Sexual Assault in the Military
Date: 3/21/08
Program Number: 1702
Panelists: The Washington Times' Tara Wall; National Organization for Women's Latifa Lyles; Women for Obama's Megan Beyer; and Independent Women's Forum President and CEO Michelle Bernard
THIS WEEK'S FEATURED TOPICS
- Candidates Come Clean: Are Sen. Obama and Sen. Clinton's pasts coming back to haunt them?
- Infidelity America? More Americans say they know someone with a cheating spouse.
- Sexual Assault in the Military: A Department of Defense survey finds the number of reported assaults is dropping.
Title: 9 to 5: No Longer
Date: 3/14/08
Program Number: 1701
THIS WEEK'S FEATURED TOPICS
- 9 to 5 No Longer: Selected segments from our new documentary on the changing workforce.
Title: Body Drama
Date: 3/7/08
Program Number: 1652
Panelists: Former U.S. Treasurer Bay Buchanan; Women for Obama's Megan Beyer; FOX News Political Analyst Angela McGlowan; Women's Campaign Forum President Ilana Goldman.
THIS WEEK'S FEATURED TOPICS
- Democrats Divided: House Speaker Nancy Pelosi on the battle over the Democratic presidential nomination.
- Armed on Campus: Some lawmakers want to allow concealed firearms on college campuses.
- Body Drama: An honest look at the embarrassing and tough questions young women have about their bodies.
Title: Why Women Should Rule The World
Date: 2/29/08
Program Number: 1651
Panelists: Del. Eleanor Holmes Norton (D-DC); the Heritage Foundation's Genevieve Wood; Progressive Commentator Patricia Sosa; and Independent Women's Forum President and CEO Michelle Bernard.
THIS WEEK'S FEATURED TOPICS
- Losing Their Religion: More Americans are leaving the traditional religions of their youth.
- Clinton vs. the Media: Are the media gender-biased against Sen. Hillary Clinton?
- Why Women Should Rule The World: Former White House Press Secretary Dee Dee Myers makes the case for more women leaders.
Title: Minority Women's Health
Date: 2/22/08
Program Number: 1650
Panelists: Global Summit of Women President Irene Natividad; U.S. News and World Report's Dr. Bernadine Healy; Progressive Commentator Patricia Sosa; Conservative Commentator Tara Setmayer; and National Institutes of Health Dr. Janine Smith.
THIS WEEK'S FEATURED TOPICS
- Party Disputes: Both parties face trouble with women voters.
- Minority Women's Health: A look at the top health concerns for Asian, Hispanic, and African American women.
Title: Immigration and the Underground Economy
Date: 2/15/08
Program Number: 1649
Panelists: Del. Eleanor Holmes Norton (D-DC); Republican Stategist Leslie Sanchez; Democratic Commentator Megan Beyer; and Conservative Commentator Tara Setmayer.
THIS WEEK'S FEATURED TOPICS
- Interfaith Divorce: Religion is becoming a wedge in custody disputes.
- Clinton Losing Ground: Sen. Hillary Clinton loses support from some white women.
- Immigration and the Underground Economy: Many undocumented immigrants work off the grid.
Title: Religion in the Workplace
Date: 2/8/08
Program Number: 1648
Panelists: Del. Eleanor Holmes Norton (D-DC); Former U.S. Treasurer Bay Buchanan; Democratic Commentator Jenny Backus; and Conservative Commentator Tara Setmayer.
THIS WEEK'S FEATURED TOPICS
- Security Spending: A record defense budget has a big impact on America's tax bill.
- Rising Racism: New reports show a rise in the cases of racial harassment in workplaces.
- God on the Job: More companies are creating faith-friendly work environments.
Title: Obama Impact
Date: 2/1/08
Program Number: 1647
Panelists: National Organization for Women's Latifa Lyles; the Heritage Foundation's Genevieve Wood; Democratic Commentator Megan Beyer; and Independent Women's Forum President and CEO Michelle Bernard.
THIS WEEK'S FEATURED TOPICS
- GOP Gender Gap? Are the GOP presidential candidates going after the votes of Republican women?
- Learn & Earn: More schools are rewarding honor roll students with cash.
- Obama's Influence: In honor of black history month we look at the impact of Sen. Barack Obama's presidential race on black women's political participation.
Title: Flextime for Low-Income Workers
Date: 1/25/08
Program Number: 1646
Panelists: Former White House Press Secretary Dee Dee Myers; Conservative Commentator Tara Setmayer;
Global Summit of Women President Irene Natividad;
and Republican Pollster Kellyanne Conway.
THIS WEEK'S FEATURED TOPICS
- Profit from Loss: The economy becomes the top concern for female primary voters.
- Drive-Thru Mastectomies: Actress Marcia Cross on Capitol Hill pressing for bill to ban the practice.
- Flextime for Low-Income Workers: The growing trend of flex time reaches low-income workers.
Title: Women and Veganism
Date: 1/18/08
Program Number: 1645
Panelists: Del. Eleanor Holmes Norton (D-DC); the Heritage Foundation's
Genevieve Wood; National Organization for Women's Latifa Lyles;
and the Center for Equal Opportunity's Linda Chavez.
THIS WEEK'S FEATURED TOPICS
- Coloring in Politics: Are minority women voters being ignored by the presidential candidates?
- No Kidding Around: Urban, college-educated moms under thirty are out in the cold when their peers are childless.
- Women and Veganism: Two women use raunchy language and harsh imagery of cruelty to animals to get women to go vegan.
Title: Las Comadres
Date: 1/11/08
Program Number: 1644
Panelists: U.S. News & World Report's Dr. Bernadine Healy; Progressive Commentator
Patricia Sosa; Republican Strategist Leslie Sanchez;
and Democratic Commentator Megan Beyer.
THIS WEEK'S FEATURED TOPICS
- Presidential Sisterhood: Will a female voter backlash against the media's treatment of Senator Clinton continue in upcoming primaries?
- Teen Moms' Time Off: Pregnant high school girls ask for maternity leave.
- Las Comadres: Latina professional women form a community on the web.
Title: Playing With Boys
Date: 1/4/08
Program Number: 1643
Panelists: Global Summit of Women President Irene Natividad; Philadelphia Daily News'
Flavia Colgan; the Heritage Foundation's Genevieve Wood;
and Independent Women's Forum President and CEO Michelle Bernard.
THIS WEEK'S FEATURED TOPICS
- Winning With Women: Senator Barack Obama and Mike Huckabee win Iowa's caucuses and the women's vote.
- A Contract Against Women? Women business owners take on the Small Business Administration.
- Playing With Boys: Should boys and girls be playing on the same sports teams?
