To the Contrary
| To the Contrary | |
|---|---|
John H. Davis (1993-1998)Carl W. Stein (1998-present) | |
| Running time | 30 minutes |
| Original release | |
| Network | PBS |
| Release | April 3, 1992 – present |
To the Contrary is an American half-hour all-women news-analysis program. The show airs weekly in 91 percent of TV markets on PBS stations in the United States, in Canada, and internationally on
San Diego, California
.
The half-hour show debuted on April 3, 1992. Four female panelists and a moderator discuss the week's major developments, with women-related news stories and topics. The first show featured topics, such as The State of the Economy, and SCOTUS and School Desegregation. Erbe's panelists on the first show were Julianne Malveaux, Dorothy Gilliam, Kate O'Beirne, and Linda Chavez. The show tries to focus on how the news affects people, rather than politics.[2]
References
- ^ Patricia Brennan. "'TO THE CONTRARY'; Women's Views of the News". The Washington Post, 8/12/2001.
- ^ Peter Johnson, Matt Roush and Jefferson Graham. "Panel of women offers 'Contrary' view of news". USA Today, 4/2/1992.
