Dr. Melissa Harris-Perry

Host and Managing Editor

Dr. Melissa Harris-Perry appears in the following:

The Realities of Race in Assisted Reproduction

Thursday, November 17, 2022

Are assisted reproduction technologies disrupting or reinforcing the cultural, social and political realities of race in America?

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Plastic Recycling is a Dumpster Fire

Tuesday, November 15, 2022

U.S. households generate 51 million tons of plastic waste each year – but the vast majority of that plastic can't be recycled.

Takeaway Report: A Teen Vogue State of the (Youth)ion

Tuesday, November 15, 2022

"We can take the vibe check of a country from an election, but that only captures part of it. Actually, look at the art that's being produced by a generation."

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Fears Grow Surrounding Iran's Punishment For Protesters

Tuesday, November 15, 2022

Recently members of Iran's Parliament called "no leniency" against protestors, and an Iranian court sentenced issued the first known death sentence since protests began in September.

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Biden and Xi Meet Ahead of G20 in Bali

Tuesday, November 15, 2022

This was their first face-to-face meeting since President Biden was elected, and the meeting comes at a rocky point in U.S.-China relations.

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What's Going On at COP27?

Monday, November 14, 2022

We check-in on the United Nations annual climate summit where President Joe Biden spoke on Friday.

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Wellspring Health Access Set to Reopen in Wyoming

Monday, November 14, 2022

Wellspring Health Access is set to open in the coming months under the leadership of Julie Burkhart, the founder and president of the clinic. 

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Lauren Ober is "The Loudest Girl In The World"

Monday, November 14, 2022

The award winning radio producer and host of "The Big Listen" from WAMU and NPR has a new podcast that chronicles her discovery—at the age of 42—that she is autistic.

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Retrograde Explores the Last Days of U.S. Involvement in Afghanistan

Friday, November 11, 2022

A new documentary by Matt Heineman sheds light on the last days of the 20-year war in Afghanistan. 

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Thousands of Vets Are Experiencing Homelessness on Veterans Day

Friday, November 11, 2022

According to the Department of Veterans Affairs, over 30,000 Veterans experienced homelessness on a single night in January, 2022. We hear from an advocate and Veteran on the issue.

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Veterans Who Serve in Congress

Friday, November 11, 2022

In this year’s midterm elections, 196 veterans ran for Congress, the largest field in at least a decade.

Listeners Share the Veterans They Are Remembering Today

Friday, November 11, 2022

We asked listeners to tell us about the veterans they hold near and dear in their hearts.  

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Abortion Rights Was a Midterm Political Winner

Thursday, November 10, 2022

Supporters of reproductive rights saw victories among Democratic candidates who made legal abortion central to their campaigns, and in states where abortion was directly on the ballot.

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Tyler Alvarez plays the character Carlos in "Blockbuster."

Thursday, November 10, 2022

The New Netflix series “Blockbuster” premiered on November 3rd. Cast Member Tyler Alvarez joins us to discuss the new series, its tribute to Blockbuster, and his acting career.

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Does The Indian Child Welfare Act Hang in Peril?

Thursday, November 10, 2022

SCOTUS heard oral arguments in Haaland v. Bracken this week, which could strike down the Indian Child Welfare Act.

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"Way Down in the Hole"—Examining Solitary Confinement

Thursday, November 10, 2022

A new book features hundreds of hours of interviews with individuals in solitary confinement, and the corrections officers tasked with keeping them there.

Midterm 2022 Recap

Wednesday, November 09, 2022

Takeaways from the 2022 Midterms.

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A SHElection! Wrap Up

Wednesday, November 09, 2022

Now that the polls are closed, how did the 45 women vs. women midterm matchups across the country play out?

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How Voting Restrictions and Gerrymandering Could Affect the 2022 Midterms

Tuesday, November 08, 2022

Ari Berman spoke with The Takeaway about how voting restrictions and gerrymandered districts could impact the 2022 Midterms.

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What State Level "Trifectas" Could Mean for Democracy

Tuesday, November 08, 2022

Heading into the Midterms, 37 states are governed by trifectas: a single party controlling the state house, senate, and governorship. We check in to hear what can change this election.

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