Dr. Melissa Harris-Perry appears in the following:
Wisconsin: A Swing State or One Dominated by the GOP?
Friday, October 28, 2022
Or both? Ari Berman explains how Wisconsin, which is a true 50-50 state in statewide elections, is dominated by a Republican majority state legislator, and what it means for democracy.
How We Win the Fight Between Democracy and White Supremacy
Thursday, October 27, 2022
The new book "How We Win the Civil War: Securing a Multiracial Democracy and Ending White Supremacy for Good" highlights the struggles between American democracy and white supremacy.
Does Your Sheriff Represent You?
Thursday, October 27, 2022
Sheriffs are elected officials in 47 states, but the majority are far more politically conservative than Americans as a whole.
Latino Voters Are The Real Swing State
Thursday, October 27, 2022
Latino voters are the nation’s second-largest group of eligible voters and could be the deciding vote in upcoming elections.
Cholera Outbreaks Show the Importance of Water Infrastructure
Wednesday, October 26, 2022
Cholera is an easily treatable disease, but in countries with neglected or nonexistent water infrastructure, it has proved difficult to completely eradicate.
The Issue of Hunger on College Campuses
Wednesday, October 26, 2022
According to data from 2020, across both two-and-four year colleges, 1 in 3 students experienced food insecurity.
Who is Rishi Sunak, the UK's new PM?
Tuesday, October 25, 2022
Like his predecessor, the UK's first Prime Minister of color faces difficult economic challenges.
SCOTUS is Weighing a Case About Pigs
Tuesday, October 25, 2022
The Supreme Court is back in session and has heard oral arguments in National Pork Producers Council v. Ross, a case about states rights, interstate commerce, and pigs.
The Human Toll of U.S. Border Policy for Venezuelan Migrants
Monday, October 24, 2022
Economic and political turmoil in Venezuela has led to a record number of migrants seeking refuge in the United States, but they face complex immigration policies once they arrive.
Are Reports of the Death of GIFs Greatly Exaggerated?
Monday, October 24, 2022
A decline in online usage have led some to declare that the reaction GIF — animated images often looped from TV and movies — is dead.
SHElection!: Texas's 15th Congressional District
Monday, October 24, 2022
We’re heading to the Lone Star state to look at the race for the 15th Congressional district between Democrat Michelle Vallejo and Republican Monica De La Cruz-Hernandez.
Samara Joy, A Jazz Phenomenon
Sunday, October 23, 2022
Vocalist Samara Joy “creates the standards of jazz today,” says NPR's Jazz Night in America.
A Conversation with MacArthur Fellow Sky Hopinka
Sunday, October 23, 2022
Sky Hopinka, a Native American visual artist and filmmaker, joins us to discuss his work and his induction into the 2022 class of MacArthur fellows.
Recreational Marijuana is Legal in VA, but Disparities Persist
Friday, October 21, 2022
More than a year after the legalization of recreational marijuana in Virginia we’re asking, is it enough?
The Future of the UK's Economy
Friday, October 21, 2022
In our globally-connected financial system, turmoil in the U.K. markets doesn't just stay in the U.K.
DOWNBALLOT: How to Judge a Judge
Friday, October 21, 2022
39 states use judicial elections in some form. But chances are there isn't a ton of information on the judges on your ballot. We talk with a retired judge about making an informed vote.
SHElection!: Ohio's 13th Congressional District
Friday, October 21, 2022
Ohio’s 13th Congressional district, a seat left vacant by congressman Tim Ryan, is between Ohio State representative Emilia Sykes and Trump-backed attorney Madison Gesiotto Gilbert.
How Midterm Campaigns are Framing Crime
Thursday, October 20, 2022
Republicans offering a "tough on crime" narrative are hoping that tapping into voters' concerns on public safety will carry them to victory in the midterms.
DOWNBALLOT: What Does a County Clerk Do Anyway?
Thursday, October 20, 2022
Counties in 26 states elect county clerks. We speak with one to hear about the importance of the role in administering elections, and how you can make an informed vote for county clerk.
Where Have All the Snow Crabs Gone?
Wednesday, October 19, 2022
One billion Alaskan snow crabs have disappeared! At least, that’s the headline — but this isn't a "so long and thanks for all the fish moment."
