Dr. Melissa Harris-Perry appears in the following:
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.
Takeaways From the Twitter Takeover
Monday, November 07, 2022
This summer, major social media platforms like Twitter pledged to ban and remove election disinformation — have they lived up to their promises?
Facing Threats, Election Workers Are Still Gearing Up
Monday, November 07, 2022
Tomorrow is a big day for the estimated 1 million poll workers across the country who will assist you at the polls.
Can Cheri Beasley Win in North Carolina?
Monday, November 07, 2022
With 1 day until Election Day, we speak with the Democratic candidate running for the open U.S. Senate seat in North Carolina.
Shipwrecks, Cars, and Human Remains: The Mississippi River's Drying Up
Sunday, November 06, 2022
The Mississippi River receded to record low water levels.
The Right-Wing Movement Aimed at Drawing in Young People
Sunday, November 06, 2022
In her new book, Kyle Spencer documents a coordinated and well-funded right-wing movement aimed at young people to bring ultra-conservative and radical ideas into the mainstream.
Bashir Salahuddin Brings the South Side of Chicago to Hollywood
Saturday, November 05, 2022
We talk to Bashir about how his career in Hollywood has taken him back to the South Side of Chicago.
Crackdowns on Press Freedom in Congo
Friday, November 04, 2022
19 journalists have been “arrested arbitrarily” by Congolese authorities. Many of the detentions are extrajudicial.
SHElection!: Closing Arguments
Friday, November 04, 2022
In our final installment of our SHElection! series, we look at how the parties, candidates, and campaigns of 2022 are targeting women voters in their closing arguments.
Has The Election Forecast Changed At All?
Friday, November 04, 2022
Election forecasters have been projecting the Midterms for months now. But with record money spent this cycle, has all the campaigning even mattered in changing the possible outcomes?
COVID, Flu and RSV: What You Need to Know
Wednesday, November 02, 2022
COVID, the flu and RSV – this winter has already been coined the “triple-demic.” We’re talking with an E.R. doctor about what to expect.
SHElection!: Kansas' 3rd Congressional District
Wednesday, November 02, 2022
This race in the Sunflower State is a re-match between incumbent Congresswoman Sharice Davids and her two-time challenger Amanda Adkins — who will take home the title?
Affirmative Action On Trial At The Supreme Court
Tuesday, November 01, 2022
The Supreme Court heard oral arguments this week in two cases challenging race-conscious admissions processes in higher education — will we see the end of affirmative action?
Jemele Hill Shares Her Story of Trauma and Perseverance
Tuesday, November 01, 2022
Jemele Hill is one of the most known Black women sportswriters, and in her new book she tells her story of pain, trauma and perseverance.
The Who, What, Why, Where of Political Campaign Ads
Tuesday, November 01, 2022
2022 midterm elections are set to be the most expensive election cycle – we look at what campaign ads candidates are pushing ahead of the election.
How The White Wall Contributes to the Racial Wealth Gap
Monday, October 31, 2022
What does The White Wall in the world of finance mean and how does it work to discriminate against others?
Iran's Digital Warfare
Monday, October 31, 2022
A new report from The Intercept details the ways in which Iran is employing digital violence by monitoring and manipulating peoples phone usage and internet to quell peaceful protest.
Newly Unearthed Photographs of the Black Panthers
Friday, October 28, 2022
What can newly unearthed photos of the Black Panthers from the 1960's tell us about the current state of our country?
Trick or Treat: Movie Prescriptions for Halloween
Friday, October 28, 2022
Critics Kristen Meinzer and Rafer Guzman recommend different movie prescriptions for different occasions.
