To The Contrary Podcast, July 20, 2012
Panelists discuss if the Aurora Colorado theater tragedy has reignited the debate over gun control. Then, North Dakota's Senate candidate Heidi Heitkamp talks about the record breaking number of women running for office this year. And, Behind the Headlines: Strong! A new documentary about women weightlifters timed to release with the start of the 2012 Olympics.

To The Contrary Podcast, July 20, 2012
Panelists discuss Marissa Mayer, Yahoo's new pregnant CEO and what her hiring means for women. Then, Secretary of State Hillary Clinton on why data isn't boring in efforts to empower women around the world. And, Behind the Headlines: Meghan McCain. The young Republican on why she's a feminist and socially liberal.

To The Contrary Podcast, July 13, 2012
Panelists discuss the shocking video of an Afghan woman's execution by the Taliban. Then, a first for women and the Olympics? And, Behind the Headlines: BPA. A plastic by-product that's everywhere and rasing health concerns.

To The Contrary Podcast, June 29, 2012
Panelists discuss how the Supreme Court's ruling on the healthcare law impacts women's health. Then, can in-vitro fertilization reverse women's biological clock? And, behind the headlines: Human Trafficking. The challenges of combatting a international crime that experts call modern-day slavery.

To The Contrary Podcast, June 22, 2012
Panelists discuss the new study that shows Asias have surpassed Hispanics as the largest group of new immigrants to the U.S. Then, we take a look back at 40 years of Title IX. And, behind the headlines: The New Feminist Agenda. Former Vermont governor Madeline Kunin on why American women are falling behind their European counterparts.

To The Contrary Podcast, June 15, 2012
Panelists discuss new data showing women do more housework - and they aren't happy about it. Then, we turn to the United Nations' statement against baby boxes in Europe, which allow parents to give up children without penalty. And, behind the headlines: Fatherhood. NBA veteran Etan Thomas shares why fatherhood is such an important gift.

To The Contrary Podcast, June 8, 2012
Panelists discuss American nuns' response to a rebuke from the Vatican, as they travel to Rome to speak with church leaders. Then, we turn to the Boy Scouts of America as they consider a resolution to overturn their policy of excluding openly gay members. And, Behind the Headlines: misconceptions about sexual assault in the military.

To The Contrary Podcast, June 1, 2012
Panelists discuss Planned Parenthood's support of President Obama as polls show women are NOT concerned about women's health issues this election. Then, we turn to the reinvigoration of marriage via viral videos and reality shows. And, Behind the Headlines: the woman running for president, Dr. Jill Stein.

To The Contrary Podcast, May 25, 2012
Panelists discuss the new GOP initiative to celebrate female lawmakers and recruit women voters. Then, we turn to pink collar jobs going blue as more men work in traditionally female jobs. And, Behind the Headlines: the Model Alliance bands models together for better working conditions.

To The Contrary Podcast, May 18, 2012
Panelists discuss new data showing more than half of new births in the U.S. are to minorities. Then, we turn to women in combat as the U.S. Army opens positions for women on the front lines. And, behind the headlines: American foreign service officers in China.

To The Contrary Podcast, May 11, 2012
Panelists discuss the political impact of President Obama's announcement in support of gay marriage. Then, more women pay child support and alimony. And, Behind the Headlines: Mother's Day, we speak with Republican strategist Bay Buchanan on single motherhood.

To The Contrary Podcast, May 4, 2012
Panelists discuss which presidential candidate is better for women as they both gear up to attract women voters. Then we turn to the status of American nuns after the Vatican accuses them of "radical" feminism. And, Behind the Headlines: Nobel Peace Prize winners. We sit down with 2011 recipients Tawakkol Karman and Leymah Gbowee.

To The Contrary Podcast, April 27, 2012
Panelists discuss the importance of the women's vote in the 2012 political climate. Then, the dearth of women in the world's largest social networking company. And, behind the headlines: Immigtaion & Education: An in-depth look at the costs and challenges of educating the immigrant population and children who don't speak English.

To The Contrary Podcast, April 20, 2012
Panelists discuss the role of First Ladies, as Syrian First Lady Asma al-Assad is urged to end the violence in her country. Then we turn to new data showing women desire high-paying careers more than men. And, behind the headlines: mandatory E-Verify. An often overlooked part of immigration reform would open jobs for U.S. workers.

To The Contrary Podcast, April 13, 2012
Panelists discuss Republican presidential canditate Mitt Romney's focus on women's issues and votes. Next, another chance for the ERA? Then, a female politician who's foregoing re-election: North Carolina Governor Bev Perdue.

To The Contrary Podcast, April 6, 2012
Panelists discuss the White House's push for women's economic empowerment and votes, including an interview with the Domestic Policy Council Director Cecilia Munoz. Next, Lilly Ledbetter, the face of pay equity, tells us her story. Then, controversy of the Augusta National Golf Club's all male policy as IBM, one of its top sponsors, sports a female CEO.

To The Contrary Podcast, March 30, 2012
Panelists discuss Violence Against Women's Act. Then, women's health and the Supreme Court. Behind the headlines: gleaning and why it is important in feeding America's hungry.

To The Contrary Podcast, March 16, 2012
Panelists discuss Arizona's new stance on womens health, including a bill restricting access to contraception. Then, we turn to the new documentary 'Bully' and the teenager who is trying to make sure every kid sees the movie. Behind the headlines: a new initiative, The 2012 Project, wants to get more women in public office, including women from unconventional places.

To The Contrary Podcast, March 2, 2012
In honor of Women's History Month, watch our specials from the past including interviews with Academy Award winning actress Meryl Streep on her Oscar winning role as British Prime Minister Margaret Thatcher and Justice Sandra Day O'Connor speaks on her historic appointment to the Supreme Court. Also featuring interviews with Nancy Pelosi, when she was the first female Speaker of the House, and the most honored African-American woman in the civil rights movement, Dr. Dorothy Height, and the story of a female Pharaoh.

To The Contrary Podcast, February 24, 2012
This week, Democratic leaders on Capitol Hill fight back, holding their own hearing on contraception. Then, French women will no longer be called 'mademoiselle'. Behind the Headlines: A high schooler spends her senior year pretending to be pregnant to challenge stereotypes about pregnant teens.

To The Contrary Podcast, February 17, 2012
This week, birth control politics heat up on Capitol Hill and the GOP campaign trail. Then, women's boxing will make history in this year's Olympic games. Behind the Headlines, Finland's first woman President talks about her presidency and its impact.

To The Contrary Podcast,February 10, 2012
This week, President Obama compromises with religious leaders, no longer requiring them to provide birth control to women through insurance. Then, the Pentagon releases new recommendations putting women closer to the front lines. Behind the Headlines, The Nation editor Katrina vanden Heuvel shares President Obama's status with progressives and his chances in the 2012 election.

To The Contrary Podcast,February 3, 2012
This week, the Susan G. Komen Foundation backtracked after controversy over announcements it would no longer fund breast exams at Planned Parenthood. Then, a new documentary sheds light on the epidemic of rape in the U.S. military. Behind the Headlines, in honor of Black History Month we talk to Vernice Armour, America's first Black female combat pilot.

To The Contrary Podcast, January 27, 2012
This week, Secretary of State Hillary Clinton wants off the "high wire of American politics." Then, the First Lady announces new regulations for school lunches, which some question as too intrusive by the government. Behind the Headlines, Rep. Tammy Baldwin (D-WI) on her run for Senate.

To The Contrary Podcast, January 20, 2012
This week, the Pentagon announced new initiatives to stop sexual assaults in the military. Then, OP Presidential candidate Newt Gingrich's ex-wife reveals shocking information about their marriage that could impact his campaign. Behind the Headlines, Working Mother Media's push for paid parental leave.

To The Contrary Podcast, January 13, 2012
This week, Academy Award winning actress Angelina Jolie discusses her directorial debut with her new movie, "In the Land of Blood and Honey," and how women can gain more power in Hollywood. Then, First Lady Michelle Obama joins Twitter to help her husband's re-election campaign.

To The Contrary Podcast, January 6, 2012
This week, panelists discuss whether an anti-contraception movement is on the horizon as GOP Presidential candidate Rick Santorum's opposition to birth control is gaining national attention. Then, millions of female low-income workers in eight states got pay raises thanks to an increase in minimum wage. Lastly, Behind the Headlines: Republican Senator Kay Bailey Hutchison of Texas shares why she is retiring from Congress and what's next for her.

To The Contrary Podcast, December 23, 2011
This week, panelists discuss the stories in 2011 that kept everyone talking. From Occupy Wall Street to men behaving badly to Congressional approval, we look at all the issues impacting women. Then we turn to The Obama Administration's new initiative to include more women in peace and security internationally.

To The Contrary Podcast, December 16, 2011
This week, our panelists discuss the country's economic status as new Census data finds one in two Americans is classified as poor or low-income. Then, we turn to marriage as a new report says the number of married adults reaches a record low. Lastly, Behind the Headlines: quotas place more women on corporate boards-but not in the US.

To The Contrary Podcast, December 9, 2011
This week, panelists discuss Secretary of State Hillary Clinton's remarks on LBGT equality and her remarks on the rights of women in Egypt. Then we turn to Secretary of Health & Human Services Kathleen Sebelius' decision to not put emergency contraception on the shelves, despite the FDA's recommendations. And Behind the Headlines: breast cancer screenings can same women's lives.

To The Contrary Podcast, December 2, 2011
This week, panelists discuss whether the Obama Administration will grant the Catholic Church's request not to require insurance companies to cover birth control. Then new data finds abstinence-only education does not prevent teen pregnancy. And Behind the Headlines: two young celebrities, Monique Coleman and Natalie Imbruglia, use their fame to help women and girls.

To The Contrary Podcast, November 23, 2011
This week, panelists discuss requiring drug tests to qualify for welfare and other public assistance programs. Then we turn to sperm donors’ rights as the Supreme Court prepares to hear the case of one mother requesting social security benefits for her child, conceived after her husband’s death. And Behind the Headlines: family caregivers often work time and return home to part-time jobs caring for loved ones.

To The Contrary Podcast, November 18, 2011
This week, panelists discuss new developments in the child abuse scandals involving Penn State University and the Catholic Church. Then Betty Dukes, the lead plaintiff in the landmark gender discrimination case against Wal-mart, discusses why she's continuing her fight in state courts. Behind the Headlines, To The Contrary sat down with Oscar winner Meryl Streep about her mission to make the National Women's History Museum a reality on the National Mall.

To The Contrary Podcast, November 11, 2011
This week, panelists discuss the future of Herman Cain's presidential campaign amidst more allegations of sexual harassment. To the Contrary interviewed attorney Gloria Allred. And how do these new allegations affect sexual harassment in our schools? Then, we turn to the Head Start program for early childhood education. Its recent troubles have led the Obama Adminstration to enact new guidelines. And, Behind the Headlines, protecting female veterans. Rep. Ann Marie Buerkle introduced the Veterans Sexual Assault Prevention Act.

To The Contrary Podcast, November 4, 2011
This week, panelists discuss the impact sexual harassment allegations will have on Herman Cain's presidential bid. Then we turn to a new report which ranks countries' progress toward gender equality. And, Behind the Headlines: a new treaty aims to end worldwide abuse of domestic workers.

To The Contrary Podcast, October 28, 2011
This week, panelists discuss women's role in the "Occupy" movement. Then we turn to the commercialization of Breast Cancer Awareness Month. And, behind the headlines: the world population is slated to hit 7 billion people. Panelists discuss the implications of that number on women, worldwide.

To The Contrary Podcast, October 21, 2011
This week, panelists discuss the effectiveness of single-sex classrooms. Then we turn to a new study that finds a woman's health can be impacted by where she lives. And, behind the headlines, Working Mother Media President Carol Evans tells us about working and stay-at-home moms' priorities when it comes to careers and family.

To The Contrary Podcast, October 14, 2011
This week, panelists discuss if lawmakers are in sync with the American public. Then we turn to the new face of Fall television as more plus-sized women are in leading roles and more men are playing emascualted characters. And, behind the headlines, in the second of our two part series on Governor Jennifer Granholm, the former governor and her husband tell us how they switched traditional gender roles.

To The Contrary Podcast, October 7, 2011
TTC's Guest Host is The Daily Beast's Patricia Murphy. This week, panelists discuss HHS Secretary Kathleen Sebelius' comments that women's healthcare is under attack by the Republican Party; how Alabama's new immigration law is having unintended consequences on Hispanic students' education; and former White House insider Nicolle Wallace's new book which features a female president and a mentally-unstable vice-president, which is loosely based on Sarah Palin.

To The Contrary Podcast, September 30, 2011
TTC's Guest Host is NPR/ABC News Political Analyst Cokie Roberts. This week, she sat down with Justice Sandra Day O'Connor to discuss her historic appointment to the court 30 years ago, what she's doing today and why women's voices are important. But before we get to that interview, panelists discuss the steep rise in health care costs and how the Justice Department will defend the Affordable Care Act in front of the Supreme Court.

To The Contrary Podcast, September 23, 2011
White House Senior Advisor Valerie Jarrett responds to Ron Suskind and his book that reveals women felt frozen out of the early Obama administration. Then Former Governor Jennifer Granholm on what the nation can learn from her experience as Michigan’s first female chief executive. TTC's guest host is Global Summit of Women President Irene Natividad.

To The Contrary Podcast, September 16, 2011
TTC panelists discuss: the District of Columbia's standardized test on sex education; men's lower testosterone levels following becoming fathers; and Margaret Hoover's new book encouraging the Republican Party to focus on younger voters. The panelists are: Del. Eleanor Holmes Norton (D-DC); Independent Women's Forum's Sabrina Schaeffer; Judge and Former Federal Prosecutor Debra Carnahan; and Former Senior Counsel - Senate Judiciary Committee Cherylyn Harley LeBon. TTC guest host is The Daily Caller's Tara Wall.

To The Contrary Podcast, September 9, 2011
TTC panelists discuss: how President Obama's jobs plan will affect women and families; the tenth anniversary of the 9/11 terrorist attacks and how the nation has changed; and Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand's initiative to get more women politically active. The panelists are (in order of opening question response): FOX News Political Analyst Angela McGlowan; Women's Campaign Forum President Sam Bennett; Public Notice Executive Director Gretchen Hamel; and The Huffington Post's Amanda Terkel.

To The Contrary Podcast, September 2, 2011
TTC panelists discuss: the jobs outlook for women in light of the president's new jobs plan; where the United States ranks in newborn survival; and a controversial t-shirt making waves across the internet. The panelists are (in order of opening question response): Del. Eleanor Holmes Norton (D-DC); Former EEOC Chair Cari Dominguez; Judge and Former Federal Prosecutor Debra Carnahan; and Independent Women's Forum Executive Director Nicole Neily. TTC's guest host is National Council of Negro Women Executive Director Dr. Avis Jones-DeWeever.

To The Contrary Podcast, August 26, 2011
TTC panelists discuss: how far women have come since gaining the right to vote; what the United States can learn from Switzerland when it comes to women in politics; and why women gain weight when they marry. The panelists are (in order of opening question response): Independent Women's Forum's Sabrina Schaeffer; Progressive Commentator Patricia Sosa; Conservative Commentator Dana White; and Journalist and Blogger Danielle Belton . TTC's guest host is Global Summit of Women President Irene Natividad.

To The Contrary Podcast, August 19, 2011
TTC panelists discuss: new research that finds women value higher education more than their male counterparts; the importance of a new memorial honoring Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. on the National Mall; and ways women can become more financially independent. The panelists are (in order of opening question response): Rep. Donna Edwards (D-MD); The Heritage Foundation's Genevieve Wood; The Progressive Magazine's Ruth Conniff; Conservative Commentator Tara Setmayer. TTC's guest host is Democratic Political Strategist Donna Brazile.

To The Contrary Podcast, July 29, 2011
TTC's guest host is Former Health and Human Services Secretary Donna Shalala. TTC panelists discuss: the national debt's potential impact on jobs and women; some startling suicide statistics saying middle-aged women are at-risk; and a controversial idea to give conditional cash transfers to people in poverty. The panelists are (in order of opening question response): Del. Eleanor Holmes Norton (D-DC); Public Notice Executive Director Gretchen Hamel; Voto Latino Executive Director Maria Teresa Kumar; and Daily Caller Contributor Tara Wall.

To The Contrary Podcast, July 22, 2011
TTC panelists discuss: whether birth control should be free; Senators' efforts to repeal DOMA with an interview with Senator Kirsten Gillibrand; and Former Xerox CEO Anne Mulcahy's transition from the corporate world to nonprofit work. The panelists are (in order of opening question response): Del. Eleanor Holmes Norton (D-DC); The Heritage Foundation's Genevieve Wood; Judge and Former Federal Prosecutor Debra Carnahan; and Independent Women's Forum's Nicole Kurokawa Neily. TTC's guest host is journalist Cokie Roberts.

To The Contrary Podcast, July 15, 2011
TTC panelists discuss: how the debt ceiling negotiations impact women; a controversial proposal to remove severely obese children from their homes; and the effect gender selection in Asian countries will have worldwide. The panelists are (in order of opening question response): National Organization for Women President Terry O'Neill; Conservative Commentator Dana White; Citizen Engagement Laboratory's Erica Williams; and Conservative Commentator Wendy Wright. TTC's guest host is Political Strategist Donna Brazile.

To The Contrary Podcast, July 8, 2011
TTC panelists discuss: new data which finds women lost jobs as men gained them during the economic recovery; young women's decision to freeze their eggs; and what lawmakers are doing to protect women from cyberstalkers. The panelists are (in order of opening question response): Del. Eleanor Holmes Norton (D-DC); Conservative Commentator Tara Setmayer; Villanova University Professor Lara Brown; and The Heritage Foundation's Jennifer Marshall. TTC's guest host is Global Summit of Women President Irene Natividad.

To The Contrary Podcast, July 1, 2011
TTC panelists discuss: how questions of the accuser's credibiliy may derail the DSK case; the Los Angelos school district's decision to limit homework's impact on grades; and the status of women in the United States. The panelists are (in order of opening question response): Feminist Majority's Kim Gandy; The Public Notice's Gretchen Hamel; Journalist and Blogger Danielle Belton; and Independent Women's Forum's Nicole Kurokawa Neily. TTC's guest host is Citizen Jane Politics Editor Patricia Murphy.

To The Contrary Podcast, June 24, 2011
TTC panelists discuss: how the Supreme Court decision to dismiss the gender discrimination case against Wal-Mart will affect future lawsuits; how the withdrawal of U.S. troops from Afghanistan will affect the war-torn country's women; and a new book that examines the state of marriage.The panelists are (in order of opening question response): Del. Eleanor Holmes Norton (D-DC); The Heritage Foundation's Genevieve Wood; Judge and Former Federal Prosecutor Debra Carnahan; and Conservative Commentator Tara Setmayer.

To The Contrary Podcast, June 17, 2011
TTC panelists discuss: Rep. Anthony Weiner's resignation and the media circus surrounding his sexting scandal; one university's decision to return to same-sex dorms; and a new book that is challenging some traditional ideas on childrearing. The panelists are (in order of opening question response): The Black Snob's Editor Danielle Belton; Conservative Commentator Tara Setmayer; National Organization for Women's Erin Matson; and Independent Women's Forum's Sabrina Schaeffer.

To The Contrary Podcast, June 10, 2011
In a special edition of To The Contrary, host Bonnie Erbe examines the impacts immigration and population growth have on healthcare, poverty and our natural resources.

To The Contrary Podcast, June 3, 2011
TTC panelists discuss: the GOP's attempts to cut anti-obesity funding as the First Lady unveils a new nutrition icon to replace the food pyramid; Sarah Palin's media coverage; and Cameroonian presidential candidate Kah Walla's historic run for office. The panelists are (in order of opening question response): Del. Eleanor Holmes Norton (D-DC); Center for Equal Opportunity Chair Linda Chavez; Villanova University Professor Lara Brown; and Concerned Women for America President Wendy Wright.

To The Contrary Podcast, May 27, 2011
TTC panelists discuss: the fight over Medicare in Congress and why women senators are speaking out; whether or not conservative Christians have lost the war on gay marriage; and how the Catholic Church is dealing with a decline in the number of nuns. The panelists are (in order of opening question response): Former EEOC Chair Cari Dominguez; Global Summit of Women President Irene Natividad; the Heritage Foundation's Jennifer Marshall; and Citizen Engagement Laboratory's Erica Williams.

To The Contrary Podcast, May 20, 2011
TTC panelists discuss: a new study which finds female college graduates earn less than their male classmates; the differences in how the U.S. and France handle sexual assault cases; one woman's decision to give up full-time parenting in order to reclaim her own identity. 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's Erin Matson; and Republican Commentator Mercy Viana Schlapp.

To The Contrary Podcast, May 13, 2011
TTC panelists discuss: how the Peace Corps can protect its female volunteers amidst rape and sexual assault allegations; college-educated women's decision to delay childbirth; and how immigration has affected U.S. efforts to end poverty. The panelists are (in order of opening question response): Citizen Jane Politics' Editor Patricia Murphy; Conservative Commentator Tara Setmayer; The Huffington Post's Amanda Terkel; and The Heritage Foundation's Jennifer Marshall.

To The Contrary Podcast, May 6, 2011
TTC panelists discuss: a proposed bill which bans discrimination against would-be adoptive parents based on sexual orientation; House Republicans' quest to limit low-income women's access to abortion; and immigration's impact on health care reform. The panelists are (in order of opening question response): Del. Eleanor Holmes Norton (D-DC); The Heritage Foundation's Genevieve Wood; Judge and Former Federal Prosecutor Debra Carnahan; and Conservative Commentator Tara Setmayer.

To The Contrary Podcast, April 29, 2011
TTC panelists discuss: a milestone for American women who now earn more advanced degrees than men; how having children can negatively affect marriages; and how the 2012 federal budget could impact the country's poor children. The panelists are (in order of opening question response): the National Council of Negro Women's Dr. Avis Jones-DeWeever; Republican Pollster Kellyanne Conway; Former Clinton Advisor Patricia Sosa; and Conservative Commentator Dana White.

To The Contrary Podcast, April 22, 2011
TTC panelists discuss: Americans growing tired of environmental issues; the closing of the Justice Department's task force dedicated to prosecuting pornography cases; and the regression of college-educated men and what it means for their single female counterparts. 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 Independent Women's Forum Executive Director Nicole Kurokawa Neily.

To The Contrary Podcast, April 15, 2011
TTC panelists discuss: whether female soldiers should be allowed in combat; challenges to state child labor laws; and Jillian Michaels' fitness mission. The panelists are (in order of opening question response): Former Canadian Prime Minister Kim Campbell; The Heritage Foundation's Genevieve Wood; TheLoop21.com Managing Editior Danielle Belton; and Conservative Commentator Tara Setmayer.

To The Contrary Podcast, April 8, 2011
TTC panelists discuss: the country's diverse population which will eventually make white Americans the minority; the proposals pro-life House Republicans and some states have introduced to restrict abortion rights; and Phyllis Schlafly's belief that feminism hurts women. The panelists are (in order of opening question response): Del. Eleanor Holmes Norton (D-DC); Concerned Woman for America President Wendy Wright; Progressive Commentator Patricia Sosa; and Conservative Commentator Dana White.

To The Contrary Podcast, April 1, 2011
TTC panelists discuss: maternity tourism in the United States; the women of Wal-Mart uniting before the Supreme Court; and education reform-Michelle Rhee style. The panelists are (in order of opening question response): Global Summit of Women President Irene Natividad; FOX News Political Analyst Angela McGlowan; Political Commentator Lara Brown; and The Heritage Foundation's Jennifer Marshall.

To The Contrary Podcast, March 25, 2011
TTC panelists discuss: how women foreign policy advisors persuaded President Obama to take military action against Libya; how men are gaining more jobs than women during the economic recovery; and U.S. Amb. Karen Kornbluh's work to improve women's economic power around the world. The panelists are (in order of opening question response): Del. Eleanor Holmes Norton (D-DC); The Heritage Foundation's Genevieve Wood.; Judge and Former Federal Prosecutor Debra Carnahan; and Conservative Commentator Tara Setmayer.

To The Contrary Podcast, March 18, 2011
TTC panelists discuss: whether women in the Arab world will benefit from the uprisings sweeping the Middle East; the purchasing power of blogging moms; and colleges offering courses in fat studies. The panelists are (in order of opening question response): The Feminist Majority's Kim Gandy; Conservative Commentator Dana White; The Huffington Post's Amanda Terkel; and Public Notice Executive Director Gretchen Hamel.

To The Contrary Podcast, March 4, 2011
TTC panelists discuss: A White House report that details American women's economic and social progress; a nonprofit organization's college scholarship exclusively for white men; and women's rights advocates' call for an Equal Rights Amendment to guarantee women equal protection under the U.S. Constitution. The panelists are (in order of opening question response): Del. Eleanor Holmes Norton (D-DC); Center for Equal Opportunity Linda Chavez; Center for American Progress' Erica Williams; and Independent Women's Forum's Sabrina Schaeffer.

To The Contrary Podcast, February 25, 2011
TTC panelists discuss: whether the decision to stop upholding DOMA will affect President Obama's reelection race; the impact state and national budget battles are having on women; and Carole Simpson's memoir News Lady. The panelists are (in order of opening question response): The Heritage Foundation's Genevieve Wood; BlackSnob.com Editor and Creator Danielle Belton; Conservative Commentator Dana White; and Voto Latino Executive Director Maria Teresa Kumar.

To The Contrary Podcast, February 18, 2011
TTC panelists discuss: President Obama's proposed 2012 budget and how it will affect women and families; and female leadership on corporate boards and how the U.S. can achieve gender equity in the boardroom. The panelists are (in order of opening question response): Global Summit of Women President Irene Natividad; National Council of Negro Women's Dr. Avis Jones-DeWeever; The Heritage Foundation's Genevieve Wood; and Former EEOC Chair Cari Dominguez.

To The Contrary Podcast, February 11, 2011
TTC panelists discuss: the First family's faith; reasons why women don't stay in science and mathematics careers; and the marketing of all things pink and princess-like to young girls. The panelists are (in order of opening question response): National Council of Negro Women's Dr. Avis Jones-DeWeever; Center for Urban Renewal and Education President Star Parker; The Feminist Majority's Kim Gandy; and Public Notice Executive Director Gretchen Hamel.

To The Contrary Podcast, February 4, 2011
TTC panelists discuss: A new survey that finds unmarried men and women have reversed gender expectations regarding relationships; young conservatives who support gay marriage; and Democratic Rep. Terri Sewell's historic win as the first black woman to represent Alabama in Congress. The panelists are (in order of opening question response): Conservative Commentator Tara Setmayer; Del. Eleanor Holmes Norton (D-DC); The Heritage Foundation's Genevieve Wood; and Political Commentator Lara Brown.

To The Contrary Podcast, January 28, 2011
TTC panelists discuss: the effect an abortion has on a woman's mental health; online breast milk exchanges; and author Liz Seccuro's memoir on surviving rape. The panelists are (in order of opening question response): Conservative Commentator Tara Setmayer; Former Clinton Advisor Patricia Sosa; The Winston Group's Kristen Soltis; and Women's Campaign Forum President Sam Bennett.

To The Contrary Podcast, January 21, 2011
TTC panelists discuss: A new study that finds women are not as competitive at work as men; the differences between American and Chinese parenting; and reality television's negative impact on women. The panelists are (in order of opening question response): The Heritage Foundation's Genevieve Wood; Global Summit of Women President Irene Natividad; Republican Strategist Leslie Sanchez; and Feminist Activist Shelby Knox.

To The Contrary Podcast, January 14, 2011
TTC panelists discuss: renewed efforts to pass gun control legislation; the once declining abortion rate hitting a plateau; and Michelle Bachelet's new role as head of UN Women. The panelists are (in order of opening question response): Global Summit of Women President Irene Natividad; Concerned Women for America President Wendy Wright; Feminist Activist and Author Gloria Feldt; and Independent Women's Forum's Nicole Kurokawa.

To The Contrary Podcast, January 7, 2011
TTC panelists discuss: Supreme Court Justice Scalia's comments on the 14th Amendment and women's rights; whether children born in the U.S. to illegal immigrants should be denied birthright citizenship; and Rwanda's political milestone of leading the world for female representation in government. The panelists are (in order of opening question response): Del. Eleanor Holmes Norton (D-DC); The Heritage Foundation's Genevieve Wood; Judge and Former Federal Prosecutor Debra Carnahan; and Conservative Commentator Tara Setmayer.

To The Contrary Podcast, December 24, 2010
TTC panelists discuss: trimming the federal deficit and the controversial method some medical professionals have adopted to decriminalize drug use. The panelists are (in order of opening question response): Center for Equal Opportunity Chair Linda Chavez; Del. Eleanor Holmes Norton (D-DC); Former Labor Department Official Karen Czarnecki; and The Huffington Post's Amanda Terkel.

To The Contrary Podcast, December 17, 2010
TTC panelists discuss: the rise of sexual assaults at the nation's top military academies; a new study that finds professional women need sponsors to get ahead at work; and Dr. Maya Angelou's new book and how her life and career are an inspiration to all women. The panelists are (in order of opening question response): Del. Eleanor Holmes Norton (D-DC); The Heritage Foundation's Genevieve Wood; Judge and Former Federal Prosecutor Debra Carnahan; and Independent Women's Forum's Nicole Kurokawa.

To The Contrary Podcast, December 10, 2010
TTC panelists discuss: American students lagging behind their global peers; the decline of blue-collar marriages; and the challenges facing women in the film industry. The panelists are (in order of opening question response): Former Clinton Advisor Patricia Sosa; Conservative Commentator Tara Setmayer; Former EEOC Chair Cari Dominguez; and Writer/Blogger Danielle Belton.

To The Contrary Podcast, December 3, 2010
TTC panelists discuss: the federal government's efforts to protect Internet users from advertisers and cyberstalkers; how transgender athletes will change gender rules in sports; and the state of female Muslims and America's growing anti-Islamic sentiment. The panelists are (in order of opening question response): The Heritage Foundation's Genevieve Wood; Judge and Former Federal Prosecutor Debra Carnahan; Conservative Commentator Darlene Kennedy; and Human Rights Program Specialist Mariam Memarsadeghi.

To The Contrary Podcast, November 26, 2010
TTC panelists discuss: the Pope's recent comments on condom use; Sarah Palin's criticism of the First Lady, feminists and journalists in her new book; and the difference between working mothers with careers versus women who are working simply for financial reasons. The panelists are (in order of opening question response): Center for Equal Opportunity Chair Linda Chavez; Del. Eleanor Holmes Norton (D-DC); Former Bush Appointee Karen Czarnecki; and Feminist Majority's Kim Gandy.

To The Contrary Podcast, November 19, 2010
TTC panelists discuss: the new TSA security screening procedures and whether they invade passengers' personal privacy; how children of illegal immigrants could gain citizenship if Congress approves the D.R.E.A.M. Act; and how the U.S. Small Business Administration is helping women business owners. The panelists are (in order of opening question response): Del. Eleanor Holmes Norton (D-DC); Conservative Commentator Tara Setmayer; Global Summit of Women President Irene Natividad; and Former Bush White House Aide Mercedes Viana Schlapp.

To The Contrary Podcast, November 12, 2010
TTC panelists discuss: gender discrimination in immigrant citizenship laws; new federal and state laws regulating food; and how comedienne Margaret Cho is a role model for women and women of color in her field. The panelists are (in order of opening question response): Global Summit of Women President Irene Natividad; Independent Women's Forum's Sabrina Schaeffer; Feminist Activist Gloria Feldt; and Independent Women's Forum's Nicole Kurokawa.

To The Contrary Podcast, November 5, 2010
TTC panelists discuss: how female candidates fared in the mid-term election; Nancy Pelosi's legacy as first female Speaker of the House; and the joys and challenges of military spouses. The panelists are (in order of opening question response): Del. Eleanor Holmes Norton (D-DC); The Heritage Foundation's Genevieve Wood; PoliticsDaily.com's Editor-in-Chief Melinda Henneberger; and Former Labor Dept. Official Karen Czarnecki.

To The Contrary Podcast, October 29, 2010
TTC panelists discuss: whether 2010 is the year female candidates finally stand up to sexism; the recent revelations in the case of now-Supreme Court Justice Clarence Thomas; and activist Gloria Feldt's claim that women are to blame for their own lack of power. The panelists are (in order of opening question response): National Council of Negro Women's Dr. Avis Jones-DeWeever; Former Republican Congressional Candidate Angela McGlowan; The Huffington Post's Amanda Terkel; and Independent Women's Forum's Sabrina Schaeffer.

To The Contrary Podcast, October 22, 2010
TTC panelists discuss: the White House wooing women voters; female politicians using gendered language to attack male opponents; and the Women's Bureau at the Department of Labor. The panelists are (in order of opening question response): Del. Eleanor Holmes Norton (D-DC); Conservative Commentator Tara Setmayer; PoliticsDaily.com Editor-in-Chief Melinda Henneberger; and Former Labor Department Official Karen Czarnecki.

To The Contrary Podcast, October 15, 2010
A half-hour profile of House Speaker Nancy Pelosi, the first female Speaker in U.S. history, at a time when many pollsters and pundits are predicting she may lose her historic title.

To The Contrary Podcast, October 8, 2010
TTC panelists discuss: mid-term elections and the effect on Americans if there are fewer women in Congress; a new study finding thinner women earn more; and the role of the First Lady. The panelists are (in order of opening question response): Global Summit of Women President Irene Natividad; Former Labor Department Official Karen Czarnecki; PoliticsDaily.com's Patricia Murphy; and Independent Women's Forum's Nicole Kurokawa.

To The Contrary Podcast, October 1, 2010
TTC panelists discuss: efforts by progressives to bring white women back to the Democratic party; the recession's effect on the institution of marriage; and the best companies for working moms. The panelists are (in order of opening question response): Del. Eleanor Holmes Norton (D-DC); Conservative Commentator Tara Setmayer; PoliticsDaily.com's Patricia Murphy; and The Winston Group's Kristen Soltis.

To The Contrary Podcast, September 24, 2010
TTC panelists discuss: HHS Secretary Sebelius' explanation of the Affordable Care Act and how the new health care law will impact American women and families; the need for a National Women's History Museum and how having Oscar-winning actress Meryl Streep as the national spokeswoman will help the cause. The panelists are (in order of opening question response): Del. Eleanor Holmes Norton (D-DC); Republican Pollster Kellyanne Conway; Former Clinton Advisor Patricia Sosa; and Center For Equal Opportunity Chair Linda Chavez.

To The Contrary Podcast, September 17, 2010
TTC panelists discuss: Republican Carly Fiorina and Democratic incumbent Barbara Boxer's Senate race and more women earning doctoral degrees than men. The panelists are (in order of opening question response): Del. Eleanor Holmes Norton (D-DC); Republican Strategist Leslie Sanchez; Judge and Formal Federal Prosecutor Debra Carnahan; and Conservative Commentator Tara Setmayer.

To The Contrary Podcast, September 10, 2010
TTC panelists discuss: Americans' objections to Islam's treatment of women; Secretary of State Hillary Clinton outlining the future of America; and the military's combat-exclusion policy for women. The panelists are (in order of opening question response): Former Clinton Advisor Patricia Sosa; Republican Pollster Kellyanne Conway; Women's Campaign Forum President Sam Bennett; and Republican Pollster Kellyanne Conway.

To The Contrary Podcast, September 3, 2010
TTC panelists discuss: young women outearning young men; businesses shifting health care costs to their employees; and the growing influence women are having in labor unions. The panelists are (in order of opening question response): Del. Eleanor Holmes Norton (D-DC); Former Labor Dept. Official Karen Czarnecki; The Huffington Post's Amanda Terkel; and former EEOC Chair Cari Dominguez.

To The Contrary Podcast, August 27, 2010
TTC panelists discuss: the high cost of a college education and the loss of tenured professors; why childfree women have achieved pay equity while working mothers continue to earn less than men; and domestic abusers who sabotage women's contraception. The panelists are (in order of opening question response): Former Labor Department Official Karen Czarnecki; National Council of Negro Women Executive Director Avis Jones-DeWeever; American Enterprise Institute's Christina Hoff Sommers; and The Feminist Majority's Kim Gandy.

To The Contrary Podcast, August 20, 2010
TTC panelists discuss: Republicans and Democrats competing for women's midterm election votes; the ninetieth anniversary of women receiving the right to vote; and Senators Cantwell and Collin's cap and dividend legislation. The panelists are (in order of opening question response): Del. Eleanor Holmes Norton (D-DC); Former Labor Department Official Karen Czarnecki; PoliticsDaily.com Editor-in-Chief Melinda Henneberger; and Conservative Commentator Princella Smith.

To The Contrary Podcast, August 13, 2010
TTC panelists discuss: self-funded female candidates breaking spending records; a study showing American girls are entering puberty earlier than past generations; and whether or not Christianity is under attack in America. The panelists are (in order of opening question response): Rep. Donna Edwards (D-MD); Independent Women's Forum's Sabrina Schaeffer; National Council of Negro Women Executive Director Dr. Avis Jones-DeWeever; and Independent Women's Forum's Nicole Kurokawa.

To The Contrary Podcast, July 23, 2010
TTC panelists discuss: Speaker Nancy Pelosi 's influence in American politics and the federal government investigating whether some mortgage lenders illegally denied home loans to pregnant women. The panelists are (in order of opening question response): Del. Eleanor Holmes Norton (D-DC); The Heritage Foundation's Genevieve Wood; PoliticsDaily.com Editor-in-Chief Melinda Henneberger; and Conservative Commentator Tara Setmayer.

To The Contrary Podcast, July 16, 2010
TTC panelists discuss: President Obama's new national strategy to fight HIV and AIDS; the NAACP's resolution condemning racist elements of the Tea Party; and Sen. Amy Klobuchar's plan to establish national standards for teen drivers. The panelists are (in order of opening question response): National Council of Negro Women's Dr. Avis Jones-DeWeever; Former Labor Dept. Official Karen Czarnecki; Former Clinton Advisor Patricia Sosa; and Independent Women's Forum's Nicole Kurokawa.

To The Contrary Podcast, July 9, 2010
TTC panelists discuss: the Justice Department suing the state of Arizona over its controversial immigration law; parents who hate parenting; and a dad who convinced his family to live off the grid for an entire year. The panelists are (in order of opening question response): Del. Eleanor Holmes Norton (D-DC); The Heritage Foundation's Genevieve Wood; The New Agenda's Amy Siskind; and Independent Women's Forum's Nicole Kurokawa.

To The Contrary Podcast, July 2, 2010
TTC panelists discuss: the Elena Kagan Supreme Court confirmation hearings; women dominating the Forbes 100 most powerful celebrities list; and Labor Secretary Hilda Solis' efforts to improve America's workforce. The panelists are (in order of opening question response): Del. Eleanor Holmes Norton (D-DC); Former Labor Department Official Karen Czarnecki; Emily's List President Stephanie Schriock; and Independent Women's Forum's Sabrina Schaeffer.

To The Contrary Podcast, June 25, 2010
TTC panelists discuss: the steps the Obama Administration is taking to address the concerns of the LGBT community; and how America's growing population is having a detrimental affect on farmlands and complicating the problem of food insecurity. The panelists are (in order of opening question response): Del. Eleanor Holmes Norton (D-DC); Conservative Commentator Tara Setmayer; Judge and Former Federal Prosecutor Debra Carnahan; and Feministing.com's Miriam Zoila Perez. NumbersUSA's Anne Manetas joins the panel for the last discussion.

To The Contrary Podcast, June 18, 2010
TTC panelists discuss: the Gulf Coast oil spill and what Secretary of Labor Solis says her agency is doing to ensure worker safety and help local residents; sociological research that finds single dads are becoming more involved in their children's lives; and Sweden's government mandate that allows fathers to take paternity leave. The panelists are (in order of opening question response): Global Summit of Women President Irene Natividad; The Daily Caller's Jon Ward; Chicago Tribune's Clarence Page and Independent Women's Voice's Sabrina Schaeffer.

To The Contrary Podcast, June 11, 2010
TTC panelists discuss: Actress Ashley Judd's humanitarian work on ending maternal mortality and empowering women; female candidates dominating primary election victories; and Muslim women and gener equality. The panelists are (in order of opening question response): Del. Eleanor Homes Norton (D-DC); The Heritage Foundation's Genevieve Wood; PoliticsDaily.com Editor-in-Chief Melinda Henneberger; and Conservative Commentator Tara Setmayer. Journalist and Filmmaker Jehan Harney joins the panel for the last discussion.

To The Contrary Podcast, June 4, 2010
TTC panelists discuss: workplace benefits for domestic workers; making birth control free under the new health care reform law; and the fight to bring a women's history museum to the nation's capital. The panelists are (in order of opening question response): National Council of Negro Women's Dr. Avis Jones-DeWeever; Center for Equal Opportunity Chair Linda Chavez; National Organization for Women President Terry O'Neill; and Former Labor Dept. Official Karen Czarnecki.

To The Contrary Podcast, May 28, 2010
TTC panelists discuss: whether the Catholic Church has a double standard for female officials; low-income mothers in search of affordable childcare turning to welfare; and the new director of the Office on Violence Against Women, Judge Susan Carbon. The panelists are: Del. Eleanor Holmes Norton (D-DC); Center for Equal Opportunity Chair Linda Chavez; PoliticsDaily.com's Editor-in-Chief Melinda Henneberger; and Former Labor Dept. Official Karen Czarnecki.

To The Contrary Podcast, May 21, 2010
TTC panelists discuss: frontier feminism and Sarah Palin who says 'mama grizzlies' support more social and fiscal conservative candidates; and Latina entrepreneurship and why it is essential for the Latino community. The panelists are: Judge Debra Carnahan; Former EEOC Chair Cari Dominguez; Center for American Progress' Heather Boushey; and Independent Women's Forum's Nicole Kurokawa. We hear from Small Business Owner Leticia Velez-Hudson and Former Clinton Advisor Patricia Sosa during the second discussion.

To The Contrary Podcast, May 14, 2010
TTC panelists discuss: President Obama's nomination of Elena Kagan to the Supreme Court; a new study finding top female CEOs are bringing home more than their male counterparts; and Sen. Maria Cantwell's efforts to institute financial reform to prevent future Wall Street meltdowns. The panelists are (in order of opening question response): Del. Eleanor Holmes Norton (D-DC); The Heritage Foundation's Genevieve Wood; PoliticsDaily.com's Editor-in-Chief Melinda Henneberger; and Former Labor Dept. Official Karen Czarnecki.

To The Contrary Podcast, May 7, 2010
TTC panelists discuss: the fiftieth anniversary of the FDA's approval of oral contraception for women; new research that finds today's new moms are older, single, better educated, and more likely to be non-white; and a mother of six, who has risked her life to help the women and girls of Afghanistan. The panelists are (in order of opening question response): Global Summit of Women President Irene Natividad; Former EEOC Chair Cari Dominguez; Former Women's Campaign Forum President Ilana Goldman; and Independent Women's Voice's Sabrina Schaeffer.

To The Contrary Podcast, April 30, 2010
TTC panelists discuss: whether Republicans and moderates in Congress are favoring banks over working families; whether President Obama should nominate a mother to the Supreme Court; and new bi-partisan legislation in Congress aimed at promoting realistic images of women in the media. The panelists are: (in order of opening question response): Del. Eleanor Holmes Norton (D-DC); The Heritage Foundation's Genevieve Wood; PoliticsDaily.com's Editor-in-Chief Melinda Henneberger; and Former Labor Dept. Official Karen Czarnecki.

To The Contrary Podcast, April 23, 2010
TTC panelists discuss: The Obama Administration's decision to rescind a Title IX policy that allowed colleges to use surveys to measure female students' athletic interest; how many Democratic incumbents are facing tough mid-term elections; and the different types of elder abuse and help for victims. The panelists are: (in order of opening question response): Global Summit of Women President Irene Natividad; Conservative Commentator Tara Setmayer; Rep. Donna Edwards (D-MD); and Independent Women's Forum's Nicole Kurokawa.

To The Contrary Podcast, April 16, 2010
TTC panelists discuss: whether Americans are ready to adopt sustainable energy and the impact the country's growing population is having on natural resources. The panelists are: (in order of opening question response): Conservative Commentator Tara Setmayer; National Council of Negro Women's Dr. Avis Jones-DeWeever; Center for Immigration Studies' Jessica Vaughan; and Former Federal Prosecutor and Judge Debra Carnahan.

To The Contrary Podcast, April 9, 2010
TTC panelists discuss: a new CDC report that finds an increase in births among older women and a drop among teens; a report that shows steady growth of women in lower-ranking federal jobs, but men still outnumber women in executive positions; and the physical and emotional challenges children with diabetes face. The panelists are: (in order of opening question response): The Feminist Majority's Kim Gandy; Former EEOC Chair Cari Dominguez; Physician and Wellness Expert Dr. Andrea Pennington; and Former Labor Dept. Official Karen Czarnecki.

To The Contrary Podcast, April 2, 2010
TTC panelists discuss: the sex abuse cover-up scandal rocking the Vatican during Holy Week; and diagnosing and treating rare pediatric diseases. The panelists are: (in order of opening question response) PoliticsDaily.com Editor-in-Chief Melinda Henneberger; Del. Eleanor Holmes Norton (D-DC); Former EEOC Chair Cari Dominguez; and The Progressive Magazine's Ruth Conniff. Dr. Chiatogu Onyewu of Children's National Medical Center joins the panel for the second discussion.

To The Contrary Podcast, March 26, 2010
TTC panelists discuss: women's progress in media 40 years after a historic gender discrimination lawsuit against Newsweek; and the rise in the number of male-on-male sexual harassment cases. The panelists are: Del. Eleanor Holmes Norton (D-DC); Center for Equal Opportunity Chair Linda Chavez; PoliticsDaily.com Editor-in-Chief Melinda Henneberger; and Former Labor Dept. Official Karen Czarnecki.

To The Contrary Podcast, March 19, 2010
TTC panelists discuss: the Obama Administration's blueprint for reforming No Child Left Behind; more employers using high-tech devices to spy on their employees; and the effect of the great recession on women's unemployment. The panelists are: (in order of opening question response) Global Summit of Women President Irene Natividad; Conservative Commentator Tara Setmayer; PoliticsDaily.com's Patricia Murphy; and Independent Women's Voice's Sabrina Schaeffer.

To The Contrary Podcast, March 05, 2010
TTC panelists discuss: how laws set to protect children against sex offenders are going unenforced across the country; a new bill in Utah that says having an illegal abortion is a crime; and more young couples are living together and sharing financial responsibilities before they walk down the aisle. The panelists are: (in order of opening question response) Former Clinton Advisor Patricia Sosa; Former Labor Dept. Official Karen Czarnecki; Women's Campaign Forum President Sam Bennett; and Independent Women's Forum's Nicole Kurokawa.

To The Contrary Podcast, February 26, 2010
TTC panelists discuss: the Navy's decision to drop a century-old ban barring women from serving on submarines; a woman live tweeting her abortion; and advancing women in technology from the classroom to the boardroom. The panelists are: (in order of opening question response) Conservative Commentator Tara Setmayer; National Council of Negro Women's Dr. Avis Jones-DeWeever; Former Labor Dept. Official Karen Czarnecki; and PoliticsDaily.com Editor-In-Chief Melinda Henneberger.

To The Contrary Podcast, February 19, 2010
TTC panelists discuss: new education programs that make 12th grade optional for students who complete their required credits early; new studies that find girls involved in high school athletics will lead better and healthier lives; and genetic mapping and finding cures for children with rare diseases. The panelists are: (in order of opening question response) Del. Eleanor Holmes Norton (D-DC); U.S. News & World Report's Dr. Bernadine Healy; Global Summit of Women's President Irene Natividad; and Independent Women's Forum's Nicole Kurokawa.

To The Contrary Podcast, February 12, 2010
TTC panelists discuss: The Obama Administration's new effort to improve childhood nutrition; a new poll that finds more than half the nation views Republican Sarah Palin unfavorably; and the issue of environmental racism and its impact on the health and wealth of the Black community. The panelists are: (in order of opening question response) Del. Eleanor Holmes Norton (D-DC); The Heritage Foundation's Genevieve Wood; PoliticsDaily.com Editor-in-Chief Melinda Henneberger; and Project 21's National Advisory Council Member Robin Martin.

To The Contrary Podcast, February 5, 2010
TTC panelists discuss: President Obama proposing funding increases for programs benefiting women and girls; the rise in the number of female suicide bombers; and men and postpartum depression. The panelists are: (in order of opening question response) Del. Eleanor Holmes Norton (D-DC); Conservative Commentator Tara Setmayer; Former Clinton Advisor Patricia Sosa; and Independent Women's Voice's Sabrina Schaeffer.

To The Contrary Podcast, January 29, 2010
TTC panelists discuss: whether women-owned businesses will benefit from the President's new focus on job creation; a rise in teen pregnancy and abortion rates; and paid sick leave. The panelists are: (in order of opening question response) Del. Eleanor Holmes Norton (D-DC); The Heritage Foundation's Genevieve Wood; PoliticsDaily.com Editor-in-Chief Melinda Henneberger; and Conservative Commentator Tara Setmayer.

To The Contrary Podcast, January 22, 2010
TTC panelists discuss: President Obama's first year in office and the impact he's had on issues affecting women and families; and DNA sequencing technology and the benefits it holds for children with rare diseases. The panelists are: (in order of opening question response) Del. Eleanor Holmes Norton (D-DC); U.S. News & World Report's Dr. Bernadine Healy; Progressive Commentator Patricia Sosa; and Independent Women's Forum's Nicole Kurakowa.

To The Contrary Podcast, January 15, 2010
TTC panelists discuss: Mrs. Obama's announcement that ending childhood obesity will be her top priority; Secretary of State Hillary Clinton's effect on women in politics; and the role of White House Council on Women and Girls' Executive Director Christina Tchen. The panelists are: (in order of opening question response) Global Summit of Women's President Irene Natividad; The Heritage Foundation's Genevieve Wood; PoliticsDaily.com's Editor-In-Chief Melinda Henneberger; and Center for Equal Opportunity Chair Linda Chavez.

To The Contrary Podcast, January 8, 2010
TTC panelists discuss: how the White House and Congress will approach immigration reform this year; a Massachusetts mom of nine who says doctors sterilized her against her will; and a new book that says meat eating societies are rooted in sexist principles. The panelists are: (in order of opening question response) Conservative Commentator Tara Setmayer; National Council of Negro Women's Dr. Avis Jones-DeWeever; Republican Strategist Leslie Sanchez; and Judge and Former Federal Prosecutor Debra Carnahan.

To The Contrary Podcast, January 1, 2010
TTC panelists discuss: Annise Parker becoming the first openly gay mayor of Houston and the future of gay rights in America and a controversial plan that would compensate organ donors. The panelists are: (in order of opening question response) CNN Political Analyst Hilary Rosen; Center For Equal Opportunity Chair Linda Chavez; Global Summit of Women President Irene Natividad; and Former Labor Dept. Official Karen Czarnecki.

To The Contrary Podcast, December 25, 2009
TTC panelists discuss: how women will fare in the compromised health care reform plan and the major advancements and setbacks for women over the last decade. The panelists are: (in order of opening question response) Del. Eleanor Holmes Norton (D-DC); Center For Equal Opportunity Chair Linda Chavez; Global Summit of Women President Irene Natividad; and Former Labor Dept. Official Karen Czarnecki.

To The Contrary Podcast, December 18, 2009
TTC panelists discuss: Congress' decision to end federal funding for abstinence-only sex education; whether there are too many women at American colleges; and how technology has changed the lives of today's pre-teen and teen girls. The panelists are: (in order of opening question response) The Heritage Foundation's Genevieve Wood; Former National Organization for Women President Kim Gandy; Independent Women's Forum's Nicole Kurokawa; and Former Clinton Advisor Patricia Sosa.

To The Contrary Podcast, December 11, 2009
TTC panelists discuss: a new study that finds women have stalled when it comes to attaining seats on corporate boards; the Congressional Black Caucus' criticism that President Obama is not doing enough to aid African Americans; and a conservative mother who advocates for marijuana legalization. The panelists are: (in order of opening question response) Fmr. Canadian Prime Minister Kim Campbell; Del. Eleanor Holmes Norton (D-DC); Conservative Commentator Tara Setmayer; and The American Prospect's Ann Friedman.

To The Contrary Podcast, December 04, 2009
TTC panelists discuss: how more Americans are relying on food stamps and the stigma is waning; a new study that finds employers believe women are more conflicted than men when balancing work-family responsibilities; and a new book that helps women recognize and get rid of toxic friends. The panelists are: (in order of opening question response) Global Summit of Women President Irene Natividad; Conservative Commentator Tara Setmayer; Progressive Commentator Patricia Sosa; and Concerned Women For America President Wendy Wright.

To The Contrary Podcast, November 27, 2009
TTC panelists discuss: the Senate's new, all-female gang of four; the rise in the number of dads taking paternity tests; and overly close mother-daughter relationships. The panelists are: (in order of opening question response) Del. Eleanor Holmes Norton (D-DC); Former Labor Dept. Official Karen Czarnecki; PoliticsDaily.com Editor-in-Chief Melinda Henneberger; and Susan B. Anthony List President Marjorie Dannenfelser.

To The Contrary Podcast, November 20, 2009
TTC panelists discuss: whether the new mammogram guidelines were issued to save lives or money; mothers losing primary custody of their children to stay-at-home dads after divorce; and ending media sexism. The panelists are: (in order of opening question response) Del. Eleanor Holmes Norton (D-DC); Conservative Commentator Tara Setmayer; National Council of Negro Women's Dr. Avis Jones-DeWeever; and Former Labor Dept. Official Karen Czarnecki. We hear from Rep. Debbie Wasserman Schultz (D-FL) during the mammogram segment.

To The Contrary Podcast, November 13, 2009
TTC panelists discuss: Republican Carly Fiorina's campaign to unseat Democratic Senator Barbara Boxer; the Stupak Amendment in the House's health reform bill; and Irene Vilar's memoir about her past addiction to abortion. The panelists are: (in order of opening question response) Progressive Commentator Patricia Sosa; U.S. News & World Report's Dr. Bernadine Healy; PoliticsDaily.com's Editor-in-Chief Melinda Henneberger; and The Washington Times' Amanda Carpenter.

To The Contrary Podcast, November 6, 2009
TTC panelists discuss: the rise in the number of gay married couples and Maine's vote to repeal same-sex marriage; how states are changing their alimony laws as women make up half of the nation's workforce; and how female veterans struggle to get adequate physical and mental healthcare. The panelists are: (in order of opening question response) National Council of Negro Women's Dr. Avis Jones-DeWeever; Former Labor Dept. Official Karen Czarnecki; Women's Campaign Forum President Sam Bennett; and Former EEOC Chair Cari Dominguez.

To The Contrary Podcast, October 30, 2009
TTC panelists discuss: the flu shot shortage's effect on health care reform; a new study finding kids believe housework is a woman's job; and Little Rock Nine member Carlotta Walls LaNier's new memoir. The panelists are: (in order of opening question response) Del. Eleanor Holmes Norton (D-DC); The Heritage Foundation's Genevieve Wood; PoliticsDaily.com Editor-in-Chief Melinda Henneberger; and Former Labor Dept. Official Karen Czarnecki.

To The Contrary Podcast, October 23, 2009
TTC panelists discuss: how Members of Congress and an Oscar-winning actress are trying to help end violence against women internationally; the Roman Catholic Church's conversion offer to traditionalist Anglicans who are against female priests; and why Latinas have a high dropout rate. The panelists are: (in order of opening question response) National Council of Negro Women's Dr. Avis Jones-DeWeever; Center for Equal Opportunity Chair Linda Chavez; Progressive Commentator Patricia Sosa; and Former Labor Dept. Official Karen Czarnecki.

To The Contrary Podcast, October 16, 2009
TTC panelists discuss: women making up half of the U.S. workforce; whether more female leaders are the key to the Republican Party regaining power; and whether the system used to measure poverty levels in the U.S is antiquated. The panelists are: (in order of opening question response) Del. Eleanor Holmes Norton (D-DC); The Heritage Foundation's Genevieve Wood; PoliticsDaily.com Editor-in-Chief Melinda Henneberger; and Conservative Commentator Tara Setmayer.

To The Contrary Podcast, October 9, 2009
TTC panelists discuss: a new study that finds most American youth are exposed to violence on a daily basis; the decrease in the number of reported rapes; and how Judy Shepard turned the loss of her son, Matthew, into activism. The panelists are: (in order of opening question response) Conservative Commentator Tara Setmayer; Progressive Commentator Patricia Sosa; The Washington Times' Amanda Carpenter; and Women, Action and the Media Director Jaclyn Friedman.

To The Contrary Podcast, October 2, 2009
TTC panelists discuss: whether the push for a 'public option' will kill health care reform and the movement to declare English the official language of the United States. The panelists are: (in order of opening question response) Former National Organization for Women President Kim Gandy; Conservative Commentator Tara Setmayer; Progressive Commentator Patricia Sosa; and Center for Equal Opportunity Chair Linda Chavez.

To The Contrary Podcast, September 25, 2009
TTC panelists discuss: the recession's impact on women's decisions about childbearing and working; the government's mandate of HPV vaccinations for immigrant girls; and Homeland Security Sec. Janet Napolitano's assessment of national security in a post-9/11 America. The panelists are: (in order of opening question response) Global Summit of Women President Irene Natividad; The Heritage Foundation's Genevieve Wood; Princeton Univ. Professor Melissa Harris-Lacewell; and The Washington Times' Amanda Carpenter.

To The Contrary Podcast, September 18, 2009
TTC panelists discuss: health insurance companies denying coverage to domestic violence victims; a new study that finds women make better lawmakers; and Homeland Security Secretary Janet Napolitano's recommendations for preventing the spread of the H1N1 virus. The panelists are: (in order of opening question response) Del. Eleanor Holmes Norton (D-DC); Conservative Commentator Tara Setmayer; Rep. Donna Edwards (D-MD); and Former Labor Dept. Official Karen Czarnecki.

To The Contrary Podcast, September 4, 2009
TTC panelists discuss: states struggling to track sex offenders; pregnancy-obsessed women; and the plight of women with H-4 visas. The panelists are: (in order of opening question response) Del. Eleanor Holmes Norton (D-DC); Former Labor Dept. Official Karen Czarnecki; Women's Campaign Forum President Sam Bennett; and The Washington Times' Amanda Carpenter.