To The Contrary with Bonnie Erbe
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This all-female news analysis program, hosted by Bonnie Erbe, examines major issues of the day with participants of all ethnic and political backgrounds.
To The Contrary with Bonnie Erbe Previous Broadcasts
Episode #2129H
KQED World: Sat, Sep 29, 2012 -- 10:30 AM
GIRLS WITH GUNS: Second Amendment advocates tweet pictures of their young daughters with guns in their hands. This after Republican Vice President nominee Paul Ryan was spotted purchasing hunting equipment for his 10-year-old daughter. Is this going too far?
SCIENCE AND DISCRIMINATION: Female undergraduate science students learn their professors find them less competent than their male counterparts, even when their qualifications are equal.
BPA IS FOUND TO BE UNSAFE: Studies have found that Bisphenol A, a by-product of plastic production, is unsafe for humans, especially women who are trying to get pregnant.
Panelists: Del. Eleanor Holmes Norton (D-DC); Progressive Commentator Patricia Sosa; Public Notice Executive Director Gretchen Hamel.
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- KQED World: Sun, Sep 30, 2012 -- 1:30 PM
Episode #2128H
KQED World: Sat, Sep 22, 2012 -- 10:30 AM
PROTECTING WOMEN'S RIGHTS: The 67th session of the UN General Assembly is tackling gender equality and women's participation in politics and the economy.
MOTHER GIVES DAUGHTER HER WOMB: The first ever successful uterus transplants may mean two women may now be able to conceive and carry babies to term, thanks to their mothers.
DOES THE RISE OF WOMEN MEAN "THE END OF MEN?": Journalist Hanna Rosin thinks so. She explains in her new book.
Panelists:Fox News Political Analyst Angela McGlowan; Progressive Commentator Patricia Sosa; Independent Women's Forum Executive Director Sabrina Schaeffer; Democratic Strategist Marjorie Clifton.
Repeat Broadcasts:
- KQED World: Sun, Sep 23, 2012 -- 1:30 PM
Episode #2127H
KQED World: Sat, Sep 15, 2012 -- 10:30 AM
EDUCATING STUDENTS OR TEACHERS? While thousands of teachers in Chicago take to the picket line, we examine the bigger issues such as the efficacy of standardized tests for testing teachers.
BREASTFEEDING FACULTY: The controversy over an American University professor who breastfed her sick child while all the while continuing her prepared lecture.
NAACP'S ROSLYN BROCK: Chairman of the Board, Roslyn Brock, is bringing new practices to an old organization.
Panelists: National Council of Negro Women Executive Director Avis Jones-DeWeever; CNN Political Analyst Hilary Rosen; Conservative Commentator Darlene Kennedy; Republican Strategist Cheri Jacobus.
Repeat Broadcasts:
- KQED World: Sun, Sep 16, 2012 -- 1:30 PM
Episode #2126H
KQED World: Sat, Sep 8, 2012 -- 10:30 AM
DEMOCRATS WOO WOMEN: Women dominate at the DNC but will this be enough to sway their vote?
GOP FOR MARRIAGE EQUALITY: A new organization, Young Conservatives for the Freedom to Marry, is urging the Republican Party to consider encouraging marriage equality as part of its platform.
Panelists: Del. Eleanor Holmes Norton (D-DC); Former US Treasurer Bay Buchanan; Former Judge and Federal Prosecutor Debra Carnahan; Former RNC Director of Coalitions Angela Sailor.
Repeat Broadcasts:
- KQED World: Sun, Sep 9, 2012 -- 1:30 PM
Episode #2125H
KQED World: Sat, Sep 1, 2012 -- 10:30 AM
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- KQED World: Sun, Sep 2, 2012 -- 1:30 PM









