Dr. Melissa Harris-Perry appears in the following:
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."
DOWNBALLOT: Consider This When Voting For Coroner
Wednesday, October 19, 2022
Counties in 20 states in the U.S. elect coroners. We speak with a coroner about what the job entails, what party affiliation means (and doesn't mean), and what to consider when voting.
An Enduring American Pastime: The State Fair
Tuesday, October 18, 2022
The Takeaway is going riding, rocking and livestocking! It's state fair season, so we’re exploring the historical and cultural importance of one of America's pastimes.
DOWNBALLOT: High Schooler Serving on School Board
Tuesday, October 18, 2022
18-year-old Shiva Rajbhandari is a high school senior in Boise, Idaho, who also was recently elected to serve on Boise's School Board.
LA City Council Crisis Highlights Issues of Anti-Blackness
Tuesday, October 18, 2022
The fallout from the leaked audio of racist and derogatory comments made by Los Angeles City Councilmembers Nury Martinez, Gil Cedillo and Kevin De Leon continues.
Tim Robbins Celebrates 40 Years of The Actor's Gang
Monday, October 17, 2022
Oscar-winning actor Tim Robbins joins us to discuss the 40th anniversary of The Actor’s Gang and their reprisal of the Play Ubu the King in Los Angeles.
DOWNBALLOT: The 101 on Voting Your Entire Ballot
Monday, October 17, 2022
More than 30% of voters don't complete their entire ballot. Don't be one of them! We explore how you can feel informed and empowered to vote up and down your entire ballot.
A Conversation with MacArthur Fellow Jennifer Carlson
Monday, October 17, 2022
Sociologist Jennifer Carlson discusses her induction into the 2022 class of MacArthur fellows and her work on gun culture and violence.
Iran Protests Are Entering a Second Month
Friday, October 14, 2022
Protests across Iran have grown from objections to the country's compulsory hijab laws to calls for an end to the entire Islamic regime.
SHElection!: The Iowa Governor’s Race
Thursday, October 13, 2022
Democratic Nominee Deidre DeJear is vying for the state’s top spot against Republican incumbent Kim Reynolds.
Guy Branum talks Bros, Comedy and LGBTQ+ Representation
Wednesday, October 12, 2022
Comedian Guy Branum joins us to talk about the new movie Bros, for which he’s a co-star and co-producer.
Jessi Hempel Discusses Family Secrets and the Power of Truth in "The Family Outing"
Tuesday, October 11, 2022
Over five years, Jessi Hempel’s family truths unraveled.
Why Indigenous Viewers and Critics Are Celebrating "Reservation Dogs" (Rebroadcast)
Monday, October 10, 2022
"Reservation Dogs" is co-created by filmmakers Sterlin Harjo and Taika Waititi and had an entirely Indigenous writers room and directing team.
The Land Back Movement to Reclaim Indigenous Lands (Rebroadcast)
Monday, October 10, 2022
The Land Back movement is fighting to restore stolen land back into Indigenous hands. We hear from two Indigenous leaders doing the work.
Another Broken Promise on Tribal Affairs (Rebroadcast)
Monday, October 10, 2022
A decision handed down by the Supreme Court this term upends hundreds of years of legal precedent in the relationship between the U.S. and tribal governments.
Biden Pardons Federal Offenses of Simple Marijuana Possession
Friday, October 07, 2022
On October 6, President Biden announced he will pardon all prior Federal offenses of simple marijuana possession.
Where Abortion Is on the Ballot
Friday, October 07, 2022
Some states will be voting on abortion directly through ballot measures, in other states, races up and down the ballot could tip the balance between abortion protections or restrictions.
A discussion on Lynn Melnick's new book
Thursday, October 06, 2022
Lynn Melnick reflects on her life through the lens of Parton’s lyrics and career in her new book, “I've Had to Think Up a Way to Survive: On Trauma, Persistence, and Dolly Parton.”
SHElection!: The Oregon Governor's Race
Thursday, October 06, 2022
After electing the first LGBTQ+ governor of any state, Oregon is the site of another historic gubernatorial contest. Three women are all vying for the state’s top office.
Cheating Scandals Have Rocked the Worlds of Poker, Fishing, and Chess
Thursday, October 06, 2022
We hear about what is behind the cheating scandals and what they say about this cultural moment in America.
