To The Contrary

In her new book titled "Grandmothering While Black," sociologist Dr. LaShawnDa Pittman delves into the complex lives of Black grandmothers, as they navigate the unique challenges of raising their grandchildren, a phenomenon she calls, "skipped generation" households.

This week we speak to Brooke Kroeger, a journalist, professor, and author who wrote Undaunted: How Women Changed American Journalism.

Affirmative Action: The US Supreme Court rules on the use of race as a factor in college admissions. Catholic Church Changes Proposed: Vatican document sets agenda for discussing women deacons and LGBTQ+ integration. PANEL: Del. Eleanor Holmes Norton (D-DC), Siobhan "Sam" Bennett, Tiana Lowe Doescher, and Linda Chavez

We look closer at religion in America and its relationship with politics. We investigate why many politicians still actively seek the support of the religious right, despite fewer Americans believing in God or attending church. PANEL: Fmr. Rep. Donna Edwards (D-MD) and commentary writer for the Washington Examiner, Tiana Lowe Doescher.

Oscar award winning actor and women’s right activist Patricia Arquette talks "High Desert," A.I. in Hollywood, the #MeToo movement, and acting alongside her daughter.

Religion in Public Life: More Americans are switching religions or leaving them altogether. Abortion Welfare: Are Republican states going to package extended welfare with abortion restrictions? PANEL: Del. Eleanor Holmes Norton (D-DC), Ann Stone, Rina Shah, Erin Matson

This week we speak with the president of the National Women's Law Center, Fatima Goss Graves about abortion, specifically the medication mifepristone, and birth control. How have recent court rulings changed the landscape for women's reproductive rights?

Calls for Dianne Feinstein to Resign: Are they fair or based on sexism or ageism? Division of Labor: Women still do more housework and caregiving even when they are primary breadwinners. PANEL: Keli Goff, Rina Shah, Debra Carnahan, Carrie Sheffield

Who will care for kinless seniors? We speak with Dr. Deborah Carr, a sociologist and researcher at Boston University about "kinlessness," which refers to older adults who have no spouse or children.

DEI Programs Censorship: Republicans target college Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion programs. Transgender Rights: A backlash against transgender people after a deadly shooting. PANEL: Fmr. Rep. Donna Edwards (D-MD), Carrie Sheffield, Erin Matson, Tiana Lowe