Dr. Melissa Harris-Perry appears in the following:
Two Cheers for Democracy?
Wednesday, August 31, 2022
A new book explores the gulf between America's aspirations to democracy and the reality of its implementation.
What Do Young Voters Want In 2022?
Wednesday, August 31, 2022
Voter turnout amongst those ages 18-29 has been trending upwards, but historically it lags behind older generations. We explore what young voters want in 2022 with 2 Gen Z activists.
Louisiana's Juvenile Detention Crisis
Tuesday, August 30, 2022
Issues within Louisiana’s Office of Juvenile Justice are coming to the surface after repeated reports of violence within one facility, and multiple escapes.
Celebrating the 20th Anniversary Edition of Freedom Dreams
Tuesday, August 30, 2022
The protests we see now have their foundation in the previous century and borrow from the intellectual work of Black renegades.
Why The Boy Scouts Are Selling Off Land
Monday, August 29, 2022
Under financial strain from a mountain of lawsuits alleging sexual abuse, local Boy Scouts chapters are selling off land to contribute to a $2.7 billion dollar victim compensation fund.
"Katrina Babies" Explores Childhood Trauma in the Aftermath of Hurricane Katrina
Monday, August 29, 2022
HBO's documentary film "Katrina Babies" is an intimate look at the aftermath of Hurricane Katrina and the lives of the young New Orleanians it impacted.
New Photos from James Webb Space Telescope Bring Jupiter Into Focus
Monday, August 29, 2022
We speak with astronomer Munazza Alam about recent images of Jupiter from the James Webb Space Telescope.
Twerking-Class Heroes
Friday, August 26, 2022
Strippers in Los Angeles are on strike — they’re saying they won’t dance until they get a union.
CDC Announced it Will Undergo "A Shake Up"
Friday, August 26, 2022
The CDC has been widely criticized for its handling of the COVID 19 pandemic and the monkeypox and recently announced “a shake up” to address those issues.
Did Freya the Walrus Have to Die?
Friday, August 26, 2022
Did Freya the Walrus have to die? We discuss her demise with Jason Horowitz of the New York Times.
Why Millions of Viewers Returned to Westeros for "House of the Dragon"
Thursday, August 25, 2022
Last Sunday, the "Game of Thrones" spinoff “House of the Dragon” premiered on HBO and was watched by nearly ten million people. But critics aren't as happy with the show as viewers.
A Look at Biden's Student Loan Debt Relief Announcement
Thursday, August 25, 2022
On Wednesday, President Biden announced that he will cancel $10,000 in federal student loan debt, along with other reforms to make the student loan system more manageable for borrowers.
Looking for Justice and Accountability After Police Killed Breonna Taylor
Thursday, August 25, 2022
A conversation with Associate Professor at Ohio State University, Treva Lindsey, about the criminalization of Black men and women after police gunned down Breonna Taylor.
The Takeaway from New York's and Florida's Primary Elections
Wednesday, August 24, 2022
Voters in New York and Florida chose candidates in key primary races on Tuesday, and we’re talking about what these results mean heading into November.
Ukraine Celebrates Its Independence Day
Wednesday, August 24, 2022
On this day, thirty-one years ago, Ukraine declared independence from the Soviet Union. Today also marks six months since the start of Russia’s war on Ukraine. We get updates from Kyiv.
Why Seaweed is Overwhelming Caribbean Beaches
Wednesday, August 24, 2022
Caribbean beaches have been under attack this year, not by people or even sharks, but by the proliferation of Sargassum seaweed.
Reproductive Justice & Disability Justice Are One And the Same
Tuesday, August 23, 2022
How do disabled people who can get pregnant navigate choices of healthcare, reproduction and parenting in this post-Roe world — and how different is it really, from when Roe was law?
The Elimination Versus The Eradication of Infectious Diseases
Tuesday, August 23, 2022
We discuss the difference between elimination versus eradication of infectious diseases like polio.
Jerrod Carmichael is Ready for the Truth
Monday, August 22, 2022
The Takeaway speaks with comedian Jerrod Carmichael about embracing honesty in his work.
Black People Are Finding Their Ancestors Through Centuries-Old Newspaper Ads
Monday, August 22, 2022
After the Civil War, thousands of emancipated Black people placed newspaper ads in search of their families. Today, their messages are helping their descendants find their people.
