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To The Contrary Podcast, October 3, 2008TTC panelists discuss: what impact Sarah Palin's debate performance will have on women voters; and National Breast Cancer Awareness Month. The panelists are: (in order of opening question response) Del. Eleanor Holmes Norton (D-DC); Conservative Commentator Tara Setmayer; Women for Obama's Megan Beyer; and Townhall.com's Amanda Carpenter.
To The Contrary Podcast, September 26, 2008TTC panelists discuss: economic woes pushing women voters to Obama, the male gender gap, and African American women and retirement. The panelists are: (in order of opening question response) U.S. News and World Report's Dr. Bernandine 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.
To The Contrary Podcast, September 19, 2008TTC panelists discuss: the spike in the unemployment rate among American women and Naomi Wolf's claim Americans' liberties are threatened by the US government. The panelists are: (in order of opening question response) Del. Eleanor Holmes Norton (D-DC); the Heritage Foundation's Genevieve Wood; Women for Obama's Megan Beyer; and Conservative Commentator Tara Setmayer.
To The Contrary Podcast, September 12, 2008TTC panelists discuss: Gov. Sarah Palin attracting voters to the Republican presidential ticket and women's semi-pro football leagues. The panelists are: (in order of opening question response) Women's Campaign Forum President Ilana Goldman; Conservative Commentator Tara Setmayer; National Council of Negro Women's Dr. Avis Jones-DeWeever; and Independent Women's Voice's Sabrina Schaeffer.
To The Contrary Podcast, September 5, 2008TTC panelists discuss: whether Gov. Sarah Palin will woo former Clinton supporters to the GOP, whether Gov. Palin's beliefs put her out of touch with mainstream voters, and a new push to expand the liberal arts in America's schools. The panelists are: (in order of opening question response) Del. Eleanor Holmes Norton (D-DC); Conservative Commentator Tara Setmayer; Women for Obama's Megan Beyer; and The Gloucester Institute President Kay James.
To The Contrary Podcast, August 29, 2008TTC panelists discuss: GOP presumptive nominee John McCain's pick of Alaska Governor Sarah Palin as his running mate and whether women climbing the corporate ladder are their own worst enemies. The panelists are: (in order of opening question response) Global Summit of Women President Irene Natividad; the Heritage Foundation's Genevieve Wood; National Organization for Women's Latifa Lyles; and Former EEOC Chair Cari Dominguez.
To The Contrary Podcast, August 22, 2008TTC panelists discuss: whether women under 50 could swing the election for either candidate, more American women choosing not to have children, and former U.S. Surgeon General Dr. Joycelyn Elders' efforts to get the black church to talk about sex. The panelists are: (in order of opening question response) Rep. Donna Edwards (D-MD); U.S. News & World Report's Dr. Bernadine Healy; National Council of Negro Women's Dr. Avis Jones-DeWeever; and The Gloucester Institute President Kay James.
To The Contrary Podcast, August 8, 2008TTC panelists discuss: whether Sen. Clinton's name should be on the nomination at the Democratic National Convention, a campaign trail gaffe by Sen. McCain that upset some women, and professional sports team owner Sheila Johnson's fight for gender equality in sports. The panelists are: (in order of opening question response) Del. Eleanor Holmes Norton (D-DC); The Gloucester Institute President Kay James; Women for Obama's Megan Beyer; and Conservative Commentator Tara Setmayer.
To The Contrary Podcast, August 1, 2008TTC panelists discuss: Sen. Barack Obama's trouble courting women over 40; whether America is overlooking the AIDS epidemic at home; and the military's controversial "don't ask, don't tell" policy. The panelists are: (in order of opening question response) 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.
To The Contrary Podcast, July 25, 2008TTC panelists discuss: the impact of the slowing economy on working women; a proposed rule from the Bush Administration that could re-define birth control as abortion; and the high rate of suicide among seniors. The panelists are: (in order of opening question response) Del. Eleanor Holmes Norton (D-DC); the Heritage Foundation's Genevieve Wood; Women's for Obama's Megan Beyer; and Conservative Commentator Tara Setmayer.
To The Contrary Podcast, July 18, 2008TTC panelists discuss: Carly Fiorina wooing women voters to the McCain campaign; whether Title IX should be used to create gender equity in science classrooms; and choice moms-- single women who have children with the intention of raising them child alone. The panelists are: (in order of opening question response) Former Hillary for President Senior Advisor Ann Lewis; The Washington Times' Tara Wall; Progressive Commentator Patricia Sosa; and Townhall.com Columnist Amanda Carpenter.
To The Contrary Podcast, July 11, 2008TTC panelists discuss: Sen. Barack Obama's position on abortion; the future of affirmative action if there's a black president; and drunkorexia- a trend in college girls eating less and drinking more. The panelists are: (in order of opening question response) Former Clinton Appointee Patricia Sosa; the Heritage Foundation's Genevieve Wood; Women's Campaign Forum President Ilana Goldman; and Conservative Commentator Tara Setmayer.
To The Contrary Podcast, July 4, 2008TTC panelists discuss: whether Cindy McCain's wealth is an asset or a liability to her husband's presidential campaign; if gay marriage in California will lead to a Republican victory in November; and how actress Raven-Symoné is surviving the pressures of Hollywood. The panelists are: (in order of opening question response) Global Summit of Women President Irene Natividad; Former EEOC Chair Cari Dominguez; National Organization for Women President Kim Gandy; and Gloucester Institute President Kay James.
To The Contrary Podcast, June 27, 2008TTC panelists discuss: Sens. Barack Obama and Hillary Clinton coming together to show Democratic Party unity; and states granting in-state tuition rates to undocumented residents. The panelists are: (in order of opening question response) Del. Eleanor Holmes Norton (D-DC); Former US Treasurer Bay Buchanan; Democratic Commentator Megan Beyer; and Conservative Commentator Tara Setmayer.
To The Contrary Podcast, June 20, 2008TTC panelists discuss: the presidential campaigns reaching out to women voters; the Obama campaign's attempts to soften Michelle Obama's public image; and the blurred line between cosmetics and medicine. The panelists are: (in order of opening question response) The Washington Times' Tara Wall; Progressive Commentator Patricia Sosa; Townhall.com's Amanda Carpenter; and the National Organization for Women's Latifa Lyles.
To The Contrary Podcast, June 13, 2008TTC panelists discuss: the impact of the slowing economy on undocumented immigrants; divorcing couples seeking more civil means of separating; and paid leave and other family-friendly policies. The panelists are: (in order of opening question response) Hispanic Alliance for Progress Institute Co-Chair Leslie Sanchez; Women for Obama's Megan Beyer; Townhall.com's Amanda Carpenter; and the National Council of Negro Women's Dr. Avis Jones-DeWeever.
To The Contrary Podcast, June 6, 2008TTC panelists discuss: the next step for Sen. Hillary Clinton and her voters; claims by abstinence-only advocates that comprehensive sex education goes too far; and how the struggling economy uniquely impacts women and their families. The panelists are: (in order of opening question response) 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.
To The Contrary Podcast, May 30, 2008TTC panelists discuss: why women don't run for political office; companies cutting back on health insurance and family-friendly policies; and the tense working relationship of Baby Boomers and Gen Y. The panelists are: (in order of opening question response) 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.
To The Contrary Podcast, May 23, 2008TTC panelists discuss: women coming together to urge Sen. Hillary Clinton to stay in the presidential race; a new report finding the so-called boy crisis in education to be a myth; and Spice Girl Geri Halliwell advocating for better maternal health care. The panelists are: (in order of opening question response) Women for Obama's Megan Beyer; Center for Equal Opportunity Chair Linda Chavez; Progressive Commentator Patricia Sosa; and Townhall.com Columnist Amanda Carpenter.
To The Contrary Podcast, May 16, 2008TTC panelists discuss: Democratic voters splitting along racial and gender lines; sexism in the fields of science and technology; and workplace safety concerns for nurses. The panelists are: (in order of opening question response) Global Summit of Women President Irene Natividad; U.S. News & World Report's Dr. Bernadine Healy; Women for Obama's Megan Beyer; and Conservative Commentator Tara Setmayer.
To The Contrary Podcast, May 9, 2008TTC panelists discuss: whether or not Sen. Clinton's female supporters will back Sen. Obama in the general election; women gaining jobs in the midst of a recession; and expanding federally subsidized child care. The panelists are: (in order of opening question response) Global Summit of Women President Irene Natividad; Center for Equal Opportunity Chair Linda Chavez; Democratic Commentator Megan Beyer; and Political Blogger Mary Katharine Ham.
To The Contrary Podcast, May 2, 2008TTC panelists discuss: why more Americans are stocking up on food in response to rising prices; Sen. Barack Obama's denunciation of Rev Jeremiah Wright; and the decline of tenured professors at American colleges and universities. The panelists are: (in order of opening question response) 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.
To The Contrary Podcast, April 25, 2008TTC panelists discuss: the so-called 'swift-boating' of Sen. Barack Obama; a Maryland court ruling redefining rape; and actress Danica McKellar's new approach to teaching girls math. The panelists are: (in order of opening question response) McCain Senior Policy Advisor Nancy Pfotenhauer; Progressive Commentator Patricia Sosa; Conservative Commentator Tara Setmayer; and Political Blogger Jane Hamsher.
To The Contrary Podcast, April 18, 2008TTC panelists discuss: sexual abuse cases in two American churches; the final debate of the Democratic presidential candidates before the Pennsylvania primary; and diversity in the Republican Party. The panelists are: (in order of opening question response) Del. Eleanor Holmes Norton (D-DC); The Heritage Foundation's Genevieve Wood; The Progressive Magazine's Ruth Conniff; and The Washington Times' Tara Wall.
To The Contrary Podcast, April 11, 2008TTC panelists discuss: what effect women's donations are having on presidential candidates; changes in mammography technology; and the impact of illegal immigration on American literacy. The panelists are: (in order of opening question response) Global Summit of Women President Irene Natividad; former EEOC Chair Cari Dominguez; Feminist Activist Crystal Lander; and Conservative Commentator Tara Setmayer.
To The Contrary Podcast, April 4, 2008TTC panelists discuss: the presidential candidates' plans for growing the economy; companies allowing new parents to bring baby to work; and the impact of the slowing economy on the student loan market. The panelists are: (in order of opening question response) Global Summit of Women President Irene Natividad; Independent Women's Forum President and CEO Michelle Bernard; Women for Obama's Megan Beyer; and Center for Equal Opportunity Chair Linda Chavez.
To The Contrary Podcast, March 21, 2008TTC panelists discuss: the impact of Senators Clinton and Obama's pasts on their futures; the prevalence of infidelity in American marriages; and sexual assault in the military. The panelists are: (in order of opening question response) Women for Obama's Megan Beyer; Independent Women's Forum President and CEO Michelle Bernard; National Organization for Women's Latifa Lyles; and the Washington Time's Tara Wall.
To The Contrary Podcast, March 7, 2008TTC panelists discuss: the possibility of a brokered Democratic ticket; legislation allowing concealed weapons on college campuses; and young women and body image. The panelists are: (in order of opening question response) Women for Obama's Megan Beyer; former U.S. Treasurer Bay Buchanan; Women's Campaign Forum President Ilana Goldman; and FOX News Political Analyst Angela McGlowan.
To The Contrary Podcast, February 29, 2008TTC panelists discuss: more Americans leaving the traditional religions of their youth; whether or not the media is biased against Sen. Hillary Clinton; and Dee Dee Myers new book on female leadership. The panelists are: (in order of opening question response) 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.
To The Contrary Podcast, February 22, 2008TTC panelists discuss: the effect rifts in both parties will have on women voters and the top health concerns for women of color. The panelists are: (in order of opening question response) U.S. News and World Report's Dr. Bernadine Healy; Global Summit of Women President Irene Natividad; Conservative Commentator Tara Setmayer; and Progressive Commentator Patricia Sosa. The National Institutes of Health's Dr. Janine Smith joins the panel during the second discussion.
To The Contrary Podcast, February 15, 2008TTC panelists discuss: religion as a wedge in custody disputes; Sen. Hillary Clinton's waning support among some white women; and the impact of undocumented immigrants working off the grid. The panelists are: (in order of opening question response) Del. Eleanor Holmes Norton (D-DC); Republican Strategist Leslie Sanchez; Democratic Commentator Megan Beyer; and Conservative Commentator Tara Setmayer.
To The Contrary Podcast, February 8, 2008TTC panelists discuss: the President's record defense budget; the rise in cases of workplace racial harassment; and more companies creating faith-friendly work environments. The panelists are: (in order of opening question response) former U.S. Treasurer Bay Buchanan; Del. Eleanor Holmes Norton (D-DC); Conservative Commentator Tara Setmayer; and Democratic Commentator Jenny Backus.
To The Contrary Podcast, February 1, 2008TTC panelists discuss: Republican presidential candidates outreach to Republican women; schools paying kids to get good grades; and the impact of the Obama candidacy on African-American women's political participation. The panelists are: (in order of opening question response) the Heritage Foundation's Genevieve Wood; Democratic Commentator Megan Beyer; Independent Women's Forum President and CEO Michelle Bernard; and National Organization for Women's Latifa Lyles.
To The Contrary Podcast, January 25, 2008TTC panelists discuss: female primary voters' concerns about the economy; actress Marcia Cross on ending the practice of drive-thru mastectomies; and flex-time for low-income workers. The panelists are: (in order of opening question response) Former White House Press Secretary Dee Dee Myers; Republican Pollster Kellyanne Conway; Global Summit of Women President Irene Natividad; and Conservative Commentator Tara Setmayer.
To The Contrary Podcast, January 18, 2008TTC panelists discuss: how candidates are reaching out to minority women voters; the difficulties faced by urban, college-educated moms in their twenties; and the strategy of two authors trying to convert women to veganism. The panelists are: (in order of opening question response) 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.
To The Contrary Podcast, January 11, 2008TTC panelists discuss: whether women voters will stick with Sen. Hillary Clinton in the upcoming primaries; pregnant high school girls asking for maternity leave; and Latina professional women uniting on the web. The panelists are: (in order of opening question response) Democratic Commentator Megan Beyer; U.S. News & World Report's Dr. Bernadine Healy; Progressive Commentator Patricia Sosa; and Republican Strategist Leslie Sanchez.
To The Contrary Podcast, January 4, 2008TTC panelists discuss: the women's vote in the Iowa caucuses; new rules on contracts for women-owned businesses from the Small Business Administration; and whether sex-segregated sports prevent equality. The panelists are: (in order of opening question response) Global Summit of Women President Irene Natividad; the Heritage Foundation's Genevieve Wood; Philadelphia Daily News' Flavia Colgan; Independent Women's Forum President and CEO Michelle Bernard.
To The Contrary Podcast, December 28, 2007TTC panelists discuss: important events of the past year for women; and what's coming up for women in 2008. The panelists are: (in order of opening question response) Del. Eleanor Holmes Norton (D-DC); U.S. News and World Report's Bernadine Healy; National Organization for Women President Kim Gandy; and Former EEOC Chair Cari Dominguez.
To The Contrary Podcast, December 21, 2007TTC panelists discuss: a rise in the American fertility rate; double standards for female politicians; and Baby Boomers taking on new jobs after retiring from long careers. The panelists are: (in order of opening question response) U.S. News and World Report's Bernadine Healy; Del. Eleanor Holmes Norton (D-DC); Former EEOC Chair Cari Dominguez; and National Organization for Women President Kim Gandy.
To The Contrary Podcast, December 14, 2007TTC panelists discuss: Republican presidential candidate Mike Huckabee's rise to the top; another Congressional page scandal causing women House members to speak out; and business policies benefiting employees with families. The panelists are: (in order of opening question response) Del. Eleanor Holmes Norton (D-DC); The Heritage Foundation's Genevieve Wood Democratic Commentator; Megan Beyer; and Independent Women's Forum President and CEO Michelle Bernard.
To The Contrary Podcast, December 7, 2007TTC panelists discuss: the first spike in several years of the teen pregnancy rate; whether celebrity supporters of presidential candidates will have an effect on women voters; and big companies allowing working mothers to customize their career paths. The panelists are: (in order of opening question response) former U.S. Treasurer Bay Buchanan; Progressive Commentator Patricia Sosa; Conservative Commentator Tara Setmayer; and the National Organization for Women's Latifa Lyles.
To The Contrary Podcast, November 23, 2007TTC panelists discuss: women's gloomy outlook for the country's economy; the rights of illegal immigrants who are parents and/or caregivers; and Senator Blanche Lincoln's efforts to end hunger in America. The panelists are: (in order of opening question response) Del. Eleanor Holmes Norton (D-DC); The Heritage Foundation's Genevieve Wood; Democratic Commentator Jenny Backus; and FOX News Political Commentator Angela McGlowan.
To The Contrary Podcast, November 16, 2007TTC panelists discuss: President Bush's veto of a domestic budget bill; workplaces' new anti-smoking policies; and the struggles of families living in near poverty. The panelists are: (in order of opening question response) Global Summit of Women President Irene Natividad; Independent Women's Forum President and CEO Michelle Bernard; Democratic Commentator Megan Beyer; and Political Blogger Mary Katharine Ham.
To The Contrary Podcast, November 9, 2007TTC panelists discuss: leading presidential candidates Senator Hillary Clinton and Rudy Giuliani; abstinence-only education; and a new form of sexual assault rooted in today's hookup culture. The panelists are: (in order of opening question response) Hillary for President Senior Advisor Ann Lewis; U.S. News and World Report's Dr. Bernadine Healy; Feminist Activist Crystal Lander; and Independent Women's Forum President and CEO Michelle Bernard.
To The Contrary Podcast, November 2, 2007TTC panelists discuss: women donating to political campaigns in record numbers; First Lady Laura Bush taking a more active role in her husband's administration; and the story of one woman's escape from an extremist, polygamous sect. The panelists are: (in order of opening question response) Del. Eleanor Holmes Norton (D-DC); the Heritage Foundation's Genevieve Wood; Democratic Commentator Megan Beyer; and Independent Women's Forum President and CEO Michelle Bernard.
To The Contrary Podcast, October 26, 2007TTC panelists discuss: the increasing power of political spouses; the U.S. Senate taking steps to improve access to healthy and affordable food; and more school districts adopting online virtual learning programs. The panelists are: (in order of opening question response) Global Summit of Women President Irene Natividad; Conservative Commentator Nancy Pfotenhauer; Political Blogger Jane Hamsher; and Conservative Commentator Tara Setmayer.
To The Contrary Podcast, October 19, 2007TTC panelists discuss: Democratic Senator Hillary Clinton's attempts to capture the women's vote; American attitudes towards birth control; and women having babies at home without the aid of modern medicine. The panelists are: (in order of opening question response) Del. Eleanor Holmes Norton, (D-DC); U.S. News and World Report's Dr. Bernadine Healy; Democratic Commentator Megan Beyer; and Conservative Commentator Tara Setmayer.
To The Contrary Podcast, October 12, 2007TTC panelists discuss: gun control laws, the sexual discrimination lawsuit against Bloomberg LP; the return of Don Imus to radio airwaves; and consumerism for babies and toddlers. The panelists are: (in order of opening question response) Democratic Commentator Megan Beyer; Independent Women's Forum President and CEO Michelle Bernard; Former Clinton Appointee Patricia Sosa; and Political Blogger Mary Katharine Ham.
To The Contrary Podcast, October 5, 2007TTC panelists discuss: the impact of the white, male vote on Senator Hillary Clinton's bid for the Democratic nomination for president; Evangelical Christians' views on the Republican presidential candidates; and employees coming to work when sick. The panelists are: (in order of opening question response) Del. Eleanor Holmes Norton (D-DC); Conservative Commentator Tara Setmayer; Former U.S. Representative Pat Schroeder (D-CO); and Independent Women's Forum President and CEO Michelle Bernard.
To The Contrary Podcast, September 28, 2007TTC panelists discuss: a new study showing men are happier than women; Congress and the White House's battle over children's healthcare; and Naomi Wolf's new book on democracy in America. The panelists are: (in order of opening question response) Former U.S. Treasure Bay Buchanan; Democratic Commentator Megan Beyer; former EEOC Chair Cair Dominguez; and former Clinton appointee Patricia Sosa.
To The Contrary Podcast, September 21, 2007TTC panelists discuss: which Democratic presidential hopeful's stategy will win women voters in 2008; a new TV season dominated by strong women characters; and the move to get Gen Y women involved in feminism. The panelists are: (in order of opening question response) Del. Eleanor Holmes Norton (D-DC); Conservative Commentator Tara Setmayer; firedoglake.com Founder Jame Hamsher; and Independent Women's Forum President and CEO Michelle Bernard.
To The Contrary Podcast, September 14, 2007TTC panelists discuss: blatant sex discrimination in corporate America; hate-based crimes and race relations in the U.S.; and new legislation in Congress aimed at lowering the abortion rate. The panelists are: (in order of opening question response) National Women's Political Caucus Former Chair Irene Natividad; Conservative Commentator Nancy Pfotenhauer; Former Clinton Appointee Patricia Sosa; and Conservative Commentator Tara Setmayer.
To The Contrary Podcast, September 7, 2007TTC panelists discuss: American women's reactions to the War in Iraq (includes interview with Medea Benjamin of CODEPINK); a Gallup Poll showing more women want to work than stay home; and the new trend of picking a major in high school. The panelists are: (in order of opening question response) Del. Eleanor Holmes Norton (D-DC); The Heritage Foundation's Genevieve Wood; Democratic Commentator Jenny Backus; and Independent Women's Forum's Leslie Sanchez.
To The Contrary Podcast, August 24, 2007TTC panelists discuss: whether government health insurance coverage should be extended to middle class children; a new trend in modest clothing for teen girls; and the struggles of lesbian rabbis. The panelists are: (in order of opening question response) Women's Political Caucus Former Chair Irene Natividad; Republican Pollster Kellyanne Conway; the Feminist Majority's Crystal Lander; and Independent Women's Forum Leslie Sanchez. Rabbi Leila Gal Berner joins the last discussion.
To The Contrary Podcast, August 17, 2007TTC panelists discuss: the falling numbers of women running for political office; women delaying or forgoing childbearing due to the high cost of childcare; and the difficulties faced by women and children as New Orleans rebuilds. The panelists are: (in order of opening question response) Del Eleanor Holmes Norton; the Heritage Foundation's Genevieve Wood; Progressive Commentator Patricia Sosa; and Concerned Women for America's Dr. Janice Shaw Crouse.
To The Contrary Podcast, August 10, 2007TTC panelists discuss: demographic shifts as more minorities move to the suburbs; the absence of women at the progressive blogging convention; and sandwich generation women who are raising children and caring for aging parents. The panelists are: (in order of opening question response) Former National Women's Political Caucus Chair Irene Natividad; U.S. News and World Report's Dr. Bernadine Healy; Women in Media and News Executive Director Jennifer Pozner; and Conservative Commentator Tara Setmayer.
To The Contrary Podcast, August 3, 2007TTC panelists discuss: a wage gap reversal among 20-somethings in several major US cities; shifts in Democrats' stances on gay marriage and abortion; and how a rise in child abuse and neglect in military families should affect war policy. The panelists are: (in order of opening question response) Del. Eleanor Holmes Norton (D-DC); the Heritage Foundation's Genevieve Wood; Democratic Commentator Megan Beyer; and Former Bush White House Appointee Mercy Viana Schlapp.
To The Contrary Podcast, July 27, 2007TTC panelists discuss: President Bush's promise to improve healthcare for returning war vets; whether a female U.S. president will be able to work with Arab world leaders; and the types of positions women must take in order to succeed in corporate America. The panelists are: (in order of opening question response) Former U.S. Treasurer Bay Buchanan; Democratic Commentator Megan Beyer; U.S. Pan Asian American Chamber of Commerce President and CEO Susan Au Allen; and the Feminist Majority's Crystal Lander.
To The Contrary Podcast, July 20, 2007TTC panelists discuss: whether the politics of 'family values' is doomed; how kids' summer vacations impact working moms' pocketbooks; and women's roles in the Anglican Church. The panelists are: (in order of opening question response) Del. Eleanor Holmes Norton (D-DC); Conservative Commentator Tara Setmayer; National Organization for Women President Kim Gandy; and Former Independent Women's Forum President Nancy Pfotenhauer.
To The Contrary Podcast, July 13, 2007TTC panelists discuss: a former Surgeon General charging the Bush administration with placing politics ahead of science; more working moms saying they'd prefer to work part time; and whether or not Fred Thompson's wife will hurt his chances of winning women's votes. The panelists are: (in order of opening question response) U.S. News and World Report's Dr. Bernadine Healy; Former National Women's Political Caucus Chair Irene Natividad; FOX News Political Analyst Angela McGlowan; and Democratic Commentator Jenny Backus.
To The Contrary Podcast, July 6, 2007TTC panelists discuss: Younger Americans' interest in Global Warming; a study showing Americans are disassociating marriage and childrearing; and the role of feminism on body image and eating disorders. The panelists are: (in order of opening question response) Democratic Commentator Megan Beyer; Former EEOC Chair Cari Dominguez; the Feminist Majority's Crystal Lander; and Independent Women's Forum President and CEO Michelle Bernard.
To The Contrary Podcast, June 29, 2007TTC panelists discuss: The Supreme Court's ruling on race-based admission programs in public schools; younger Americans moving left politically; and the high incidence of rape among Native American women. The panelists are: (in order of opening question response) Democratic Commentator Irene Natividad; Independent Women's Forum President and CEO Michelle Bernard; Former White House Press Secretary Dee Dee Myers; and Republican Commentator Tara Wall. National Congress of American Indians Executive Director Jacqueline Johnson joins the panel during the last segment.
To The Contrary Podcast, June 22, 2007TTC panelists discuss: President Bush vetoes a stem cell research bill for the second time; menopause is hot as more women speak about it openly; and Rep. Maxine Waters (D-CA) talks about preventing the spread of HIV/AIDS in the prison system. The panelists are: (in order of opening question response) Del. Eleanor Holmes Norton (D-DC); U.S. News and World Report's Dr. Bernadine Healy; Democratic Commentator Megan Beyer; and Independent Women's Forum President and CEO Michelle Bernard.
To The Contrary Podcast, June 15, 2007TTC panelists discuss: Senator Hillary Clinton's growing support among low income women; whether Hollywood is ignoring a woman's right to an abortion; and the new model of fatherhood. The panelists are: (in order of opening question response) Former U.S. Rep Pat Schroeder (D-CO); The Heritage Foundation's Genevieve Wood; Progressive Commentator Patricia Sosa; and Republican Commentator Tara Wall.
To The Contrary Podcast, June 8, 2007TTC panelists discuss: Whether women's rights to birth control are at risk; the effects of porn on America's teen girls; and the re-segregation of America's public schools. The panelists are: (in order of opening question response) Del. Eleanor Holmes Norton (D-DC); The Heritage Foundation's Genevieve Wood; Democratic Commentator Megan Beyer; and Conservative Commentator Tara Setmayer. Rep. Carolyn Maloney (D-NY) comments during the birth control segment.
To The Contrary Podcast, June 1, 2007TTC panelists discuss: The Supreme Court's recent ruling on pay discrimination; Cindy Sheehan's resignation from the anti-Iraq war movement; and why women should save for their retirement before saving for their children's college education. The panelists are: (in order of opening question response) Del. Eleanor Holmes Norton (D-DC); Former EEOC Chair Cari Dominguez; Democratic Commentator Irene Natividad; and Republican Pollster Kellyanne Conway.
To The Contrary Podcast, May 25, 2007TTC panelists discuss: The rising number of complaints from pregnant women of workplace discrimination; criticism of Michelle Obama's decision to scale back her work hours to campaign for her husband; and the effect of transcendental meditation on kids with ADHD. The panelists are: (in order of opening question response) Del. Eleanor Holmes Norton (D-DC); the Heritage Foundation's Genevieve Wood; Democratic Commentator Megan Beyer; and Independent Women's Forum President Michelle Bernard.
To The Contrary Podcast, May 18, 2007TTC panelists discuss: The browning of America's young voters and what it will mean at the polls; transgendered Americans pushing for legal federal rights; and whether high-tech fertility procedures will stop women's biological clocks. The panelists are: (in order of opening question response) Democratic Commentator Megan Beyer; U.S. News and World Report's Dr. Bernadine Healy; Progressive Commentator Patricia Sosa; and Conservative Commentator Tara Setmayer.
To The Contrary Podcast, May 11, 2007TTC panelists discuss: GOP Presidential candidates' and their wives' stance on abortion; why women and minorities are absent from the cable news networks; and the latest battle in the mommy war. The panelists are: (in order of opening question response) Del. Eleanor Holmes Norton (D-DC); Independent Women's Forum President and CEO Michelle Bernard; Democratic Commentator Megan Beyer; and EEOC Chair Naomi Earp.
To The Contrary Podcast, May 4, 2007TTC panelists discuss: the reluctance of women to support women candidates; the effect of the sub-prime housing market on women and minority homeowners; and the impact of fathers on the lives of successful businesswomen. The panelists are: (in order of opening question response) National Organization for Women President Kim Gandy; The Heritage Foundation's Genevieve Wood; Democratic Commentator Jenny Backus; and FOX News Political Analyst Angela McGlowan.
To The Contrary Podcast, April 20, 2007TTC panelists discuss: law enforcement's handling of domestic violence; presidential candidate Senator Barack Obama reaching out to women; and a program to increase the number of women & minorities in the sciences. The panelists: (in order of opening question response) Democratic Commentator Irene Natividad; the Heritage Foundation's Genevieve Wood; Democratic Commentator Megan Beyer; and Independent Women's Forum President Michelle Bernard. We hear from the National Coalition Against Domestic Violence's Rita Smith.
To The Contrary Podcast, April 13, 2007TTC panelists discuss: radio personality Don Imus' insult of the Rutgers' Women's basketball team; recent changes that may bring an end to abstinence-only education; and the portrayal of women on reality TV. The panelists are: (in order of opening question response) Democratic Commentator Megan Beyer; Former EEOC Chair Cari Dominguez; National Council of La Raza President Janet Murguia; and Conservative Commentator Tara Setmayer.
To The Contrary Podcast, April 6, 2007TTC panelists discuss a new report showing more women are leading state politics, calls for a blogger's code of conduct after a female blogger receives death threats, and the growing influence of religion on politics and how this impacts women's rights. The panelists are: (in order of opening question response) Republican Pollster Kellyanne Conway; The Progressive Magazine's Ruth Conniff; US Pan Asian American Chamber of Commerce President Susan Au Allen; and Progressive Commentator Patricia Sosa.
To The Contrary Podcast, March 30, 2007TTC panelists discuss the a new report showing children who attended daycare are more aggressive in sixth grade, political figures openness about facing cancer, and Working Mother Magazine's list of Best Small Companies. The panelists are: (in order of opening question response) EMILY'S List President Ellen Malcolm; U.S. News and World Report's Dr. Bernadine Healy; the Feminist Majority's Crystal Lander; and the Heritage Foundation's Genevieve Wood.
To The Contrary Podcast, March 23, 2007TTC panelists discuss the first attack ad of the 2008 Presidential race , the guilt modern moms feel despite devoting more time to their chilren, and Frances Kissling and other pro-choice Catholics. The panelists are: (in order of opening question response) EMILY'S List President Ellen Malcolm; U.S. News and World Report's Dr. Bernadine Healy; the Feminist Majority's Crystal Lander; and Conservative Commentator Tara Setmayer.
To The Contrary Podcast, March 16, 2007TTC panelists discuss effect of the Iraq War on military personnel marriages, a new social trend among young people opting for casual sex in place of committed relationships, and a new publishing imprint trying to corner the book market on women 35+. The panelists are: (in order of opening question response) Del. Eleanor Holmes Norton (D-DC); Conservative Commentator Nancy Pfotenhauer; Democratic Commentator Megan Beyer; and Independent Women's Forum's President Michelle Bernard.
To The Contrary Podcast, March 2, 2007TTC panelists discuss possible budget cuts at the FDA's Office of Women's Health, an increase in dependence on government assistance by Americans despite welfare reform, and the fashion industry's increased attention to Baby Boomer women. The panelists are: (in order of opening question response) Democratic Commentator Irene Natividad; Independent Women's Forum's Leslie Sanchez; National Organization for Women President Kim Gandy; and Fox News Political Analyst Angela McGlowan.
To The Contrary Podcast, February 23, 2007TTC panelists discuss the importance of Hollywood in the race for the black vote, the future of the Family and Medical Leave Act, and new forms of birth control that allow women control over their cycles. The panelists are: (in order of opening question response) Del. Eleanor Holmes Norton (D-DC); US News and World Report's Dr. Bernadine Healy; Democratic Commentator Megan Beyer; and Conservative Commentator Tara Setmayer.
To The Contrary Podcast, February 16, 2007TTC panelists discuss the resignation of two feminist bloggers from the John Edwards presidential campaign, the impact immigration is having on interracial marriage, and the future of stem cell research. The panelists are: (in order of opening question response) Democratic Commentator Irene Natividad; Former EEOC Chair Cari Dominguez; Former U.S. Representative Pat Schroeder (D-CO); and Conservative Commentator Tara Setmayer.
To The Contrary Podcast, February 9, 2007TTC panelists discuss one governor's order to vaccinate all girls against HPV, company policies on office romance, and black women in Congressional leadership. The panelists are: (in order of opening question response) Democratic Commentator Irene Natividad; the Heritage Foundation's Genevieve Wood; Women in Media and News Executive Director Jennifer Pozner; and Independent Women's Forum President and CEO Michelle Bernard.
To The Contrary Podcast, February 2, 2007TTC panelists discuss Democratic law makers use of family values politics and a school lunch program aimed at giving children healthier meals. The panelists are: (in order of opening question response) Independent Women's Forum's Nancy Pfotenhauer; Progressive Commentator Patricia Sosa; Conservative Commentator Leslie Sanchez; the Feminist Majority's Crystal Lander; and Food Systems Solutions President Kate Adamick.
To The Contrary Podcast, January 20, 2007TTC panelists discuss why more than half of American women are single, how doctors are close to performing the first womb transplant, and women leadership in the Senate. The panelists are: (in order of opening question response) Democratic Commentator Irene Natividad; US News and World Report’s Dr. Bernadine Healy; Former US Rep. Pat Schroeder (D-CO); and Conservative Commentator Tara Setmayer.
To The Contrary Podcast, January 12, 2007TTC panelists discuss Grading No Child Left Behind, Raising the Minimum Wage, and Retired with Husband. The panelists are: (in order of opening question response) Del. Eleanor Holmes Norton (D-DC); the Heritage Foundation’s Genevieve Wood; Democratic Commentator Megan Beyer; and Independent Women’s Forum President and CEO Michelle Bernard.
To The Contrary Podcast, January 04, 2007TTC panelists discuss Reduced Abuse, the widening pay gap, and the "30 Something" Working Group in Congress. The panelists are: (in order of opening question response) Former EEOC Chair Cari Dominguez; Democratic Commentator Megan Beyer; FOX News Political Analyst Angela McGlowan; and Progressive Commentator Patricia Sosa.
To The Contrary Podcast, December 29, 2006TTC panelists take a look back at women’s advancements in 2006 and look at what 2007 will have in store for women, families, and communities of color. The panelists are: (in order of opening question response) Del. Eleanor Holmes Norton (D-DC); the Heritage Foundation’s Genevieve Wood; the National Organization for Women President Kim Gandy; and Independent Women’s Forum President and CEO Michelle Bernard.
To The Contrary Podcast, December 22, 2006TTC panelists discuss the Motherhood Manifesto, high-tech monitoring of sex offenders, and righteous teens skateboarding for Christ. The panelists are: (in order of opening question response) Del. Eleanor Holmes Norton (D-DC); the Heritage Foundation’s Genevieve Wood; the National Organization for Women President Kim Gandy; and Independent Women’s Forum President and CEO Michelle Bernard.
To The Contrary Podcast, December 14, 2006TTC panelists discuss Gender vs. Race in the 2008 Presidential nominations, parents letting their children choose their gender, and Tough Choices-an interview with former Hewlett Packard CEO Carly Fiorina. The panelists are: (in order of opening question response) Democratic Commentator Irene Natividad, US News and World Report’s Dr. Bernadine Healy, Progressive Commentator Patricia Sosa, and US Pan Asian American Chamber of Commerce President Susan Au Allen.
To The Contrary Podcast, November 30, 2006TTC panelists discuss Racism in America, Unschooling Children, and Single Older Women and Housing. The panelists are: (in order of opening question response) Del. Eleanor Holmes Norton (D-DC); the Heritage Foundation’s Genevieve Wood; Democratic Commentator Megan Beyer; and FOX News Political Analyst Angela McGlowan.
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