Dr. Melissa Harris-Perry

Host and Managing Editor

Dr. Melissa Harris-Perry appears in the following:

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?

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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.

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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. 

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.

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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.

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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.

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.

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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? 

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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Inside the Meme Wars Jeopardizing U.S. Democracy

Wednesday, October 19, 2022

There’s a far-right movement attacking democracy. So what does it have in common with Grumpy Cat?