Dr. Melissa Harris-Perry

Host and Managing Editor

Dr. Melissa Harris-Perry appears in the following:

New FDA Rules on Medication Abortion Are Still Full of Red Tape

Saturday, January 14, 2023

Last week, the FDA issued new rules on Mifepristone, making it easier for people to access from retail pharmacies, but there is still red tape that pharmacies have to cut through.

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The New 9-8-8 Hotline Has Seen a Surge of Callers

Friday, January 13, 2023

The new federally mandated mental health and suicide prevention hotline launched in July. But are sufficient social services in place to support the demand?

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When Women’s Survival is Criminalized

Friday, January 13, 2023

How are laws that are supposed to protect children being weaponized against survivors of domestic abuse?

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The Art of Hammer Throwing

Friday, January 13, 2023

We speak with Janeé Kassanavoid, who made history last summer as the first Native American woman to medal in hammer throwing at the World Athletics Track & Field Championship.

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Afghan Girls Refuse to Give Up on Education

Thursday, January 12, 2023

How are the women and girls of Afghanistan responding the Taliban’s brutal curtailment of their rights? 

Malcolm-Jamal Warner's No Longer Hiding

Thursday, January 12, 2023

Emmy nominated and Grammy Award winning actor and poet Malcolm-Jamal Warner joins us to discuss his latest Grammy nominated album Hiding in Plain View. 

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Communities Grapple with Legacy of Water Contamination

Wednesday, January 11, 2023

PFAs chemicals have been linked to adverse health effects like cancer — and have been found in local water systems across the U.S.

Residents in Jackson, Mississippi Are Still Facing Water Woes

Wednesday, January 11, 2023

Over Christmas, a cold front froze and burst pipes in Jackson's already troubled water system. The city still faces an uphill battle, but they are now getting some outside help.

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Historic Rains are Battering California

Wednesday, January 11, 2023

Coastal counties in California have been hit with historic levels of rainfall in recent days, causing flooding and power outages. And the state is bracing for more.

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Brazil's Democracy Under Siege

Tuesday, January 10, 2023

Brazil's January 8th riots resemble the January 6th insurrection on the U.S. Capitol. We hear what led to the incident, and how Brazil moves forward. 

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Wrongful Convictions

Monday, January 09, 2023

Studies show 5% of all people incarcerated are behind bars because of a wrongful conviction.

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Off to the Race in Kentucky

Sunday, January 08, 2023

The race for Kentucky Governor may end up more watched than the Kentucky Derby. We’re talking about who’s running and how a state election can have national implications.

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Taking Care of the Caregivers

Saturday, January 07, 2023

The CDC reports “25-percent of US adults” serve as caregivers to those who need support and assistance. Caregivers need support, too. We talk about why and how to support them.

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Is Facebook Responsible in Ethiopia?

Saturday, January 07, 2023

As the civil war in Ethiopia draws to an official close, the country is reckoning with the role of online hate speech in the bloody conflict.

What if the January 6th Insurrectionists Succeeded?

Friday, January 06, 2023

A new graphic novel "1/6" explores a dystopian alternate history of January 6th: What if the insurrection had been successful?

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X-Why-Z: Three Megs and a Trend

Friday, January 06, 2023

 If you’re wondering what's been trending, The Takeaway has you covered.

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Convictions and Consequences for Jan. 6 Foot-Soldiers

Friday, January 06, 2023

What does accountability look like for the foot-soldiers of the attempt to overthrow American democracy two years ago?

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The House Still Has No Speaker

Thursday, January 05, 2023

As of Thursday morning, there is still no speaker of the House. This is the third day of the House of Representatives’ new two-year session, and so far, it is in a state of limbo. 

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Healing Trauma Through Nature in Wildcat

Thursday, January 05, 2023

 A new documentary called Wildcat showcases how the natural world can help humans heal trauma within ourselves.

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Capitalism, Violence, and Sports as Spectacle

Wednesday, January 04, 2023

On Monday, NFL player Damar Hamlin collapsed on the field during play.  We speak to a sociologist about how this incident is part of the business of violent sports.

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