This weekly news analysis program is the only woman-centered national news/talk show on television. Dedicated to the premise that women of all ethnic backgrounds and political persuasions are an important part of the national dialogues, the series provides a platform for the multifaceted views of involved, informed women journalists and commentators. Topics range from women's health to family issues to women in the workplace, the environment, women in finance and education.
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Episode # 2048
President's Stance on Birth Control: The Catholic Church and many Republicans continue to oppose President Obama's cost-free birth control plan calling it a War on Religion. Pentagon Recommends Women to Serve Closer to Combat: The Pentagon is unveiling plans to allow women to serve in military jobs closer to the front lines. Progressives and President Obama: The Nation's editor Katrina Vanden Heuvel discusses how President Obama is faring with progressive women. Panelists: Del.Eleanor Holmes Norton (D-DC); The Heritage Foundation's Jennifer Marshall; Political Commentator Lara Brown; and Latino Decisions Communications Director Victoria De Francesco Soto.
Sunday, February 12, 2012
Length : 26 min
MPT2
07:00 AM
Episode # 2047
The Invisible War: A new documentary that examines the epidemic of rape of soldiers within the U.S. military, which won the Audience Award at the 2012 Sundance Film Festival in Park City, Utah. Komen Foundation Ends Funding To Planned Parenthood - Planned Parenthood believes The Komen Foundation is caving in to pressure from anti-abortion groups while The Komen Foundation attributes it to the newly adopted policy of the foundation. Vernice Armour: In honor of Black History Month, we talk to America's first African American female combat pilot about her career and her new book, Zero to Breakthrough. Panelists: National Council of Negro Women's Executive Director Avis Jones-DeWeever; The Heritage Foundation's Genevieve Wood; Journalist and Blogger Danielle Belton; and Conservative Commentator Tara Setmayer.
Sunday, February 05, 2012
Length : 26 min
MPT2
07:00 AM
Episode # 2046
Hillary Clinton Wants Out Of Politics: Clinton says she is ready to step off "the high wire of American politics." New Regulations On School Lunches: First Lady Michelle Obama supports new regulations to offer healthy lunches in schools while opponents worry about the involvement of government in school food. Tammy Baldwin For Senate: Rep. Tammy Baldwin (D-WI) on her run for Senate, which would make her the first female Senator in the state of Wisconsin. Panelists: Global Summit of Women President Irene Natividad; Center for Equal Opportunity Chair Linda Chavez; Former Judge and Federal Prosecutor Debra Carnahan; and Republican Strategist Cheri Jacobus.
Sunday, January 29, 2012
Length : 26 min
MPT2
07:00 AM
Episode # 2045
Military Sexual Assaults: Defense Secretary Leon Panetta announced this week that the Pentagon has prepared a series of new measures in an effort to stop sexual assaults in the military. Newt's Infidelity Woes: Newt Gingrich receives criticism after a recent interview with Marianne Gingrich, his second ex-wife, reveals that the GOP presidential candidate allegedly asked for an open marriage. Paid Parental Leave: Working Mother Media President Carol Evans discusses the push for more paid parental leave in the United States. Panelists: Del. Eleanor Holmes Norton (D-DC); Conservative Commentator Tara Setmayer; Working Mother Magazine Editor Helen Jonsen; and Independent Women's Forum Executive Director Sabrina Schaeffer.
Sunday, January 22, 2012
Length : 26 min
MPT2
07:00 AM
Episode # 2044
Angelina Jolie's Directorial Debut: The Academy Award winning actress turned director, and the stars of her new movie, "In the Land of Blood and Honey", sit down to discuss the movie's influence and the role of powerful women in Hollywood. Michelle Obama on Twitter: The First Lady created a Twitter account this week to show her commitment to her husband's campaign as well as her desire to play a major role in the upcoming Presidential election. Panelists: Rep. Donna Edwards (D-MD); FOX News Political Analyst Angela McGlowan; Progressive Magazine's Ruth Conniff; President of Capital Strategies and Republican Strategist Cheri Jacobus.
Sunday, January 15, 2012
Length : 26 min
MPT2
07:00 AM
Episode # 2043
Birth Control Ban?: GOP Presidential Candidate Rick Santorum's opposition to birth control has progressive activists anticipating another fight over women's reproductive rights. Higher Pay for Low-Wage Workers: More than one million low-income workers in eight states got pay raises thanks to an increase in minimum wage. Women are expected to benefit most since they make up the majority of minimum wage employees. Sen. Kay Bailey Hutchison: The Republican Senator from Texas talks about her political career and shares why she decided to retire from Congress. Panelists: Del. Eleanor Holmes Norton (D-DC); The Heritage Foundation's Genevieve Wood; Former Judge and Federal Prosecutor Debra Carnahan; and Former EEOC Chair Cari Dominguez.
Sunday, January 08, 2012
Length : 26 min
MPT2
07:00 AM
Episode # 1901
Rebroadcast
Sunday, January 01, 2012
Length : 26 min
MPT2
