To The Contrary - April 15, 2011

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Women in Power; Wadjda; Students Against Sexual Assault

First, women in power fight being stereotyped as overly harsh. Then, a Saudi filmmaker makes history with her film, Wadjda. And, students fight sexual assault with social media.

Air date: 04/26/2013 Watch

http://video.pbs.org/widget/partnerplayer/2365002837/?player=WGBY-PBS&w=512&h=288&chapterbar=true&autoplay=false First, women in power fight being stereotyped as overly harsh. Then, a Saudi filmmaker makes history with her film, Wadjda. And, students fight sexual assault with social media. /episodes/get/8648 /episode/8648 To The Contrary: Women in Power; Wadjda; Students Against Sexual Assault /episode-player/8648

Environmental Racism & Flame Retardant Danger

First, the NAACP fights for climate justice. Then, flame retardants: the dangerous chemicals in your couch.

Air date: 04/19/2013 Watch

http://video.pbs.org/widget/partnerplayer/2364999367/?player=WGBY-PBS&w=512&h=288&chapterbar=true&autoplay=false First, the NAACP fights for climate justice. Then, flame retardants: the dangerous chemicals in your couch. /episodes/get/8580 /episode/8580 To The Contrary: Environmental Racism & Flame Retardant Danger /episode-player/8580

Femen & Islam; Margaret Thatcher; Veteran Entrepreneurs

Ukranian topless feminists protest Islam. Margaret Thatcher's polarizing legacy. Count Me In focuses on female veterans building business leaders.

Air date: 04/12/2013 Watch

http://video.pbs.org/widget/partnerplayer/2364995608/?player=WGBY-PBS&w=512&h=288&chapterbar=true&autoplay=false Ukranian topless feminists protest Islam. Margaret Thatcher's polarizing legacy. Count Me In focuses on female veterans building business leaders. /episodes/get/8514 /episode/8514 To The Contrary: Femen & Islam; Margaret Thatcher; Veteran Entrepreneurs /episode-player/8514

Plan B; Princeton Marriage Advice; Living Alone

A judge rules "morning after pill" should be available to all ages without a prescription. Controversial marriage advice to Princeton Co-eds. More Americans are living alone.

Air date: 04/06/2013 Watch

http://video.pbs.org/widget/partnerplayer/2364991495/?player=WGBY-PBS&w=512&h=288&chapterbar=true&autoplay=false A judge rules "morning after pill" should be available to all ages without a prescription. Controversial marriage advice to Princeton Co-eds. More Americans are living alone. /episodes/get/8463 /episode/8463 To The Contrary: Plan B; Princeton Marriage Advice; Living Alone /episode-player/8463

Women & Politics; Gay Marriage; Westboro Baptist Church

Why are young women running from political office? Then, the future of same-sex marriage after hearings in the US Supreme Court. And Behind the Headlines: Lauren Drain, a young woman who was banished from the Westboro Baptist Church.

Air date: 03/29/2013 Watch

http://video.pbs.org/widget/partnerplayer/2363945106/?player=WGBY-PBS&w=512&h=288&chapterbar=true&autoplay=false Why are young women running from political office? Then, the future of same-sex marriage after hearings in the US Supreme Court. And Behind the Headlines: Lauren Drain, a young woman who was banished from the Westboro Baptist Church. /episodes/get/8403 /episode/8403 To The Contrary: Women & Politics; Gay Marriage; Westboro Baptist Church /episode-player/8403

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December 3, 2010

The Federal Trade Commission proposes a plan to protect women's online privacy from advertisers and cyberstalkers; how will transgender athletes impact gender rules in sports?; Author and ex-Muslim, Ayaan Hirsi Ali, discusses her new book and America's growing anti-Islamic sentiment.

Air date: 12/03/2010 Watch

http://video.pbs.org/widget/partnerplayer/1681328723/?player=WGBY-PBS&w=512&h=288&chapterbar=true&autoplay=false The Federal Trade Commission proposes a plan to protect women's online privacy from advertisers and cyberstalkers; how will transgender athletes impact gender rules in sports?; Author and ex-Muslim, Ayaan Hirsi Ali, discusses her new book and America's growing anti-Islamic sentiment. /episodes/get/3781 http://www.wgby.org/episode/3781 To The Contrary: December 3, 2010 /episode-player/3781

October 19, 2012

As the third and final presidential debate draws close, a new survey shows GOP Presidential hopeful Mitt Romney pulls even with President Obama among women voters in swing states; a female college student's account of sexual violence goes viral; Salon columnist Joan Walsh talks about her new book...

Air date: 10/19/2012 Watch

http://video.pbs.org/widget/partnerplayer/2293974937/?player=WGBY-PBS&w=512&h=288&chapterbar=true&autoplay=false As the third and final presidential debate draws close, a new survey shows GOP Presidential hopeful Mitt Romney pulls even with President Obama among women voters in swing states; a female college student's account of sexual violence goes viral; Salon columnist Joan Walsh talks about her new book... /episodes/get/5984 http://www.wgby.org/episode/5984 To The Contrary: October 19, 2012 /episode-player/5984

January 14, 2011

In the wake of the Tucson massacre, some in Congress are renewing their efforts to pass gun control legislation. The once declining abortion rate hits a plateau. The former President of Chile talks about her new position as the Executive Director of UN Women.

Air date: 01/14/2011 Watch

http://video.pbs.org/widget/partnerplayer/1743752408/?player=WGBY-PBS&w=512&h=288&chapterbar=true&autoplay=false In the wake of the Tucson massacre, some in Congress are renewing their efforts to pass gun control legislation. The once declining abortion rate hits a plateau. The former President of Chile talks about her new position as the Executive Director of UN Women. /episodes/get/3797 http://www.wgby.org/episode/3797 To The Contrary: January 14, 2011 /episode-player/3797

Introducing, Congresswomen (Re-air)

We introduce you to 5 of the newest members of the 113th Congress: Rep. Tammy Duckworth (D-IL), Rep. Tulsi Gabbard (D-HI), Rep. Susan Brooks (R-IN), Rep. Cheri Bustos (D-IL) and Rep. Michelle Lujan Grisham (D-NM).

Air date: 02/08/2013 Watch

http://video.pbs.org/widget/partnerplayer/2332829354/?player=WGBY-PBS&w=512&h=288&chapterbar=true&autoplay=false We introduce you to 5 of the newest members of the 113th Congress: Rep. Tammy Duckworth (D-IL), Rep. Tulsi Gabbard (D-HI), Rep. Susan Brooks (R-IN), Rep. Cheri Bustos (D-IL) and Rep. Michelle Lujan Grisham (D-NM). /episodes/get/8112 http://www.wgby.org/episode/8112 To The Contrary: Introducing, Congresswomen (Re-air) /episode-player/8112

VAWA's Future; The Feminine Mystique; Blerdology

House Republicans decide whether or not to vote on the Violence Against Women Act amidst political issues barring its passage; The Feminine Mystique turns 50 this week, but is it still relevant?; Behind the Headlines: Kat Calvin. The CEO and Founder of blerdology wants to get more black women and...

Air date: 02/22/2013 Watch

http://video.pbs.org/widget/partnerplayer/2337858942/?player=WGBY-PBS&w=512&h=288&chapterbar=true&autoplay=false House Republicans decide whether or not to vote on the Violence Against Women Act amidst political issues barring its passage; The Feminine Mystique turns 50 this week, but is it still relevant?; Behind the Headlines: Kat Calvin. The CEO and Founder of blerdology wants to get more black women and... /episodes/get/8115 http://www.wgby.org/episode/8115 To The Contrary: VAWA's Future; The Feminine Mystique; Blerdology /episode-player/8115

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