Dr. Melissa Harris-Perry

Host and Managing Editor

Dr. Melissa Harris-Perry appears in the following:

School Principles: California Legislation Allows Teens More Sleep

Tuesday, September 13, 2022

California teens can get a little more sleep this year thanks to a new mandate to start school later.

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AAPI Voters' Growing Impact

Monday, September 12, 2022

Despite seeing some of the highest increases in voter turnout rates in recent years, AAPI voters are still going largely overlooked by both major political parties.

School Principles: Back to School

Monday, September 12, 2022

We’re kicking off our series “School Principles” talking about what this year may look like, and the issues that schools, educators, students, and parents are contending with today.

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Deep Dive: Police Abolition

Friday, September 09, 2022

What does it mean to become a student of abolition?

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Paternalistic Patterns in Jackson, Mississippi

Thursday, September 08, 2022

The Mississippi state leadership's treatment of the city of Jackson follows a long history of racial politics.

The Rise of the Black Quarterback

Thursday, September 08, 2022

Jason Reid's new book looks into the history of how integral Black players were in creating the NFL, the racism those players faced, and the slow progress of Black players in the league.

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An Off The Field NFL Season Kickoff Guide

Thursday, September 08, 2022

The NFL season begins today, but the league's handling of social and political issues have cast a shadow over the game.

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Jackson's Crumbling Water Infrastructure

Thursday, September 08, 2022

The years of poor water quality in Jackson, Mississippi have taken a toll on residents long before this most recent crisis. 

An Incarcerated Writer Fights Book Bans in Prisons

Wednesday, September 07, 2022

We talk to Christopher Blackwell, an incarcerated writer, about the right to read and to get an education in American prisons, and about his own experience with book restrictions.

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What Should We Do?

Wednesday, September 07, 2022

We speak with Peter Levine about his new book "What Should We Do? A Theory of Civic Life," which explores how groups can reason together, cooperate, act collectively, and compel change.

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An American History of Debt Relief

Wednesday, September 07, 2022

President Biden's recent announcement to forgive some student debt has sparked strong reactions. We explore student loan forgiveness within an American historical context of debt relief.

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The Greatest Of All Time: Serena Williams

Tuesday, September 06, 2022

After Friday’s loss at the U.S. Open, the journey to retirement has begun for the greatest tennis player of all-time, Serena Williams.

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Pakistan's Devastating Floods

Tuesday, September 06, 2022

More than 1,300 people have died from the floods in Pakistan since mid-June, nearly a third of them are children. By some estimates, more than 30 million people are displaced.

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SHElection! Midterm Coverage Begins

Tuesday, September 06, 2022

 The Takeaway is kicking off our midterm coverage with a focus on some unique races this cycle: contests where both candidates are women.

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Long Covid and the Labor Market

Friday, September 02, 2022

A new study from the Brookings Institution estimates that between 2 and 4 million people are out of work because of long Covid.

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Undrinkable Water Floods Jackson, Mississippi

Friday, September 02, 2022

The drinking water system in Jackson, Mississippi, failed its 150,000 residents this week, after severe floods overwhelmed the city's outdated facilities. 

A Major Drought in China is Causing Massive Disruptions

Friday, September 02, 2022

Due to the drought, in southwestern China the Yangtze River has dropped too low for supply ships, rolling power blackouts have been instituted, and the price of bok choy has doubled.

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Hunters of Color: Connecting Hunting and Conservation

Friday, September 02, 2022

Representation matters in hunting and conservation.

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5 Years of Deadly Violence Against the Rohingya

Thursday, September 01, 2022

The ongoing plight of the Rohingya in Myanmar is the story of a people being denied their right to exist.

Russia’s Position on the World Stage in the Wake of Mikhail Gorbachev

Thursday, September 01, 2022

We look back at Mikhail Gorbachev’s legacy as Russia is at war with Ukraine, trying to gain a sense of the Soviet-era lost under Gorbachev.

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