Dr. Melissa Harris-Perry appears in the following:
How Trains Became Engines of Freedom
Wednesday, December 21, 2022
The experiences of Black folks on passenger rails complicate the American ideal of trains as engines of freedom.
The Takeaway Holiday (Cook) Book Club: Justice of the Pies
Wednesday, December 21, 2022
Crispy and flaky. Savory or Delicious. Maya-Camille Broussard shares her love of community through pies.
The Fight for the Soul of the Republican Party
Tuesday, December 20, 2022
With former President Trump being referred for criminal charges by the January 6th committee, and discord within the Party, the future of the Republican Party feels uncertain.
The Clear Takeaway from the January 6th Committee
Tuesday, December 20, 2022
On Monday, the January 6th committee referred former president Donald Trump to the Justice Department for criminal prosecution on four charges.
Takeaway Book Club: Fight Like Hell
Tuesday, December 20, 2022
Our Takeaway Book Club selection for Tuesday is "Fight Like Hell: The Untold History of American Labor."
Anti-Abortion Activists are Targeting the FDA
Monday, December 19, 2022
Anti-abortion activists have filed a federal lawsuit against the FDA in Texas, targeting abortion pills. It could have implications for all 50 states.
How Trains Built America's Labor Movement
Friday, December 16, 2022
If we listen closely, we can hear the story of America in the rumble of the country's trains. All aboard The Takeaway Train!
Iran's Protesters Face Escalating Oppression
Thursday, December 15, 2022
Will Iran’s execution of protesters deter those demanding change or will it fuel their determination?
Fighting Food Insecurity with Michaels Desserts
Wednesday, December 14, 2022
How 17-year-old baker Michael Platt is serving up desserts for a cause.
Is a Recession Inevitable?
Wednesday, December 14, 2022
Yesterday President Biden touted his economic policies as effective in slowing down inflation. But other indicators suggest that Americans are struggling.
How Beavers Made America
Tuesday, December 13, 2022
A new book traces the surprising history of American beavers and their new role in helping us tackle climate change.
The Golden Globes Return
Tuesday, December 13, 2022
After controversies surrounding ethical lapses, and a lack of diversity, NBC pulled its airing of the 2022 Golden Globes. They return in 2023. We break down the storylines and nominees.
Congress Faces a Looming Government Shutdown
Tuesday, December 13, 2022
Congress has until midnight on Friday to reach a deal to avoid a partial government closure.
Dragphobia is on the Rise
Monday, December 12, 2022
In the United States, there have been over 120 attacks on drag events in 2022 alone.
Prestige Won't Pay The Bills
Monday, December 12, 2022
What does it mean to protect the labor of "intellectual" workers such as journalists and adjunct faculty?
There Ain't No Medicine!
Monday, December 12, 2022
As the "tripledemic" of the flu, RSV, and COVID-19 surges, parts of the country are seeing a medicine shortage, which is especially affecting children's medicines.
Brittney Griner is Home
Friday, December 09, 2022
Brittney Griner was released from Russian custody in a prisoner exchange on Thursday morning after nearly 10 months of detainment and imprisonment.
Comedian Atsuko Okatsuka on Her New HBO Special
Friday, December 09, 2022
If you haven't heard about Comedian Atsuko Okatsuka, get ready!
Top 10 Science Breakthroughs of 2022
Friday, December 09, 2022
What are the top scientific breakthroughs of 2022?
Many Small Communities Are Vulnerable to Unsafe Tap Water
Thursday, December 08, 2022
According to the AP, small water providers are roughly twice as likely to violate the health standards of the Safe Drinking Water Act than those in larger cities.
