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You know the stories that make the headlines. You see them everywhere. But every week To The Contrary goes behind the headlines. That's our segment where we take a little more time so that you get more of the story.

This Week's Featured Topic

Katrina vanden Heuvel: The Nation's editor discusses how President Obama is faring with progressive women.

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President Tarja Halonen: The first female president of Finland shares her thoughts on women in power, quotas and how Finnish women differ from American women.

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In honor of Black History Month, watch To The Contrary's tribute to the late Shirley Chisholm, the first Black woman elected to Congress. Originally aired 2/4/05.

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