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October 14, 2011

10/14/2011 | 25m 29s

In Sync?; Fall Television Trends; Switching Roles

This week, panelists discuss if lawmakers are in sync with the American public. Then we turn to Fall television as more plus-sized women are in leading roles and more men are playing emascualted characters. And, behind the headlines, Governor Jennifer Granholm, the former governor and her husband tell us how they switched traditional roles.

10/14/2011 | Rating NR

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Funding for TO THE CONTRARY is provided by the E. Rhodes and Leona B. Carpenter Foundation, the Park Foundation and the Charles A. Frueauff Foundation.

October 14, 2011

10/14/2011 | 25m 29s

This week, panelists discuss if lawmakers are in sync with the American public. Then we turn to Fall television as more plus-sized women are in leading roles and more men are playing emascualted characters. And, behind the headlines, Governor Jennifer Granholm, the former governor and her husband tell us how they switched traditional roles.

10/14/2011 | Rating NR

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