Dr. Melissa Harris-Perry appears in the following:
Despite Transparency, Kenya Faced A Troubled Presidential Election
Monday, August 22, 2022
Deputy President William Ruto won Kenya's presidential election, but Raila Odinga is challenging the validity of the election.
The Lasting Impacts of Family Separation
Thursday, August 18, 2022
A new piece in the Atlantic "The Secret History of Family Separation," chronicles the Trump era "Zero Tolerance" border policy. We hear from reporter Caitlin Dickerson.
What "Prey" Gets Right About Native Representation
Thursday, August 18, 2022
Comedian Joey Clift joins The Takeaway to discuss the significance of "Prey" and how it fits into the current movement for Native representation in the entertainment industry.
The Gullah-Geechee Community Is Fighting To Keep Its Culture and Heritage Alive
Thursday, August 18, 2022
Descendants of enslaved Africans who live on Sapelo Island, off the coast of Georgia, say their community is being driven off by state and county entities and increasing property taxes.
Texas Sends Immigrants to NYC
Thursday, August 18, 2022
Hundreds of asylum seekers and migrants have been bussed up from Texas to New York City, in an apparent move of political theatre.
Insensitive Lyrics Are Only Part of the Problem for This Black, Disabled Activist
Wednesday, August 17, 2022
Leroy Moore Jr. is cofounder of Krip-Hop Nation, a movement that uses hip-hop as a means of expression for people with disabilities.
Many Black NFL Retirees Now Qualify for Compensation in Concussion Lawsuits
Wednesday, August 17, 2022
Hundreds of Black former NFL players now qualify for compensation from the league, following adjustments to dementia tests that eliminated the practice known as “race-norming.”
Wyoming Voters Back Trump Candidate While Alaska Continues to Count Ballots
Wednesday, August 17, 2022
We speak with national correspondent for the New York Times, Trip Gabriel, about the results of Tuesday's primaries.
The People Who Make Death Their Life's Work
Tuesday, August 16, 2022
We speak with journalist Hayley Campbell about her new book, "All the Living and the Dead."
The Dangerous Journey Across the Mediterranean
Tuesday, August 16, 2022
Despite increasing dangers, thousands of people each year are driven to risk everything in search of better lives across the Mediterranean Sea.
Southern Baptist Convention Promises Transparency During DOJ Investigation
Tuesday, August 16, 2022
Southern Baptist Convention is under investigation by the Department of Justice months after independent report documenting years of sexual abuse committed by clergy.
Jet-Setters Over 50
Monday, August 15, 2022
Older Americans are taking part-time jobs in the travel industries for the perks.
"Kabul Falling" as Told by Afghans
Monday, August 15, 2022
A year ago, August, 15, 2021, Afghanistan fell into Taliban control with the fall of Kabul. The podcast "Kabul Falling" shares the voices and stories of the Afghans who lived through it.
How Efforts to Ban Books Impact Public Libraries
Monday, August 15, 2022
Book banning initiatives are on the rise, and our public libraries are vulnerable as a result.
The Real Women Behind "A League of Their Own"
Friday, August 12, 2022
The classic film is getting a reboot as a new TV series. We hear about the legacy of the All-American Girls Professional Baseball League and talk with former player Maybelle Blair.
Dispatches from Ukraine
Friday, August 12, 2022
Nearly six months into Russia’s deadly invasion into Ukraine, we hear from a local journalist and a humanitarian worker who have been on the ground.
Getting Existential with a Physicist
Thursday, August 11, 2022
We speak with Dr. Sabine Hossenfelder about her new book, Existential Physics: A Scientist's Guide to Life's Biggest Questions.
The Science of the Hijacked Brain
Thursday, August 11, 2022
Our brains are faster than a supercomputer, with enough electricity to power a lightbulb, but the vast intricacies of our minds also render them vulnerable.
Abortion is on the Ballot
Wednesday, August 10, 2022
Voters will decide on ballot measures related to abortion rights in a record number of states in November: Vermont, California, Kentucky, Montana, and likely Michigan.
