Dr. Melissa Harris-Perry appears in the following:
Are Federal Cannabis Laws Equitable for All?
Wednesday, April 20, 2022
As Cannabis becomes legal and the marijuana industry takes shape, are the laws equitable for all?
Legal Marijuana in New Jersey and New York
Wednesday, April 20, 2022
We're looking at legalized marijuana in New Jersey and New York and when licensed dispensaries will be allowed to sell marijuana to consumers in each state.
The Opportunities and Barriers to an Equitable Cannabis Industry
Wednesday, April 20, 2022
We're talking about equity and decriminalization within the cannabis industry.
Mara Schiavocampo Discusses the Cannabis Industry
Wednesday, April 20, 2022
What does it take to enter the cannabis industry?
The Potential Therapeutic Benefits of Psychedelics
Tuesday, April 19, 2022
On Bicycle Day, we talk about the growing movement in the United States to decriminalize and legalize psychedelic substances, and also use these substances for psychedelic-aided therapy.
Mayor Adams' Approach to Homelessness
Tuesday, April 19, 2022
In late March, New York City Mayor Eric Adams’s administration began carrying out highly publicized sweeps of homeless encampments.
Youth Poet Isabella Ramirez
Tuesday, April 19, 2022
Youth Poet Isabella Ramirez shares her poem, "The Assimilation, American Dream" for national poetry month.
Georgia at the Intersections: Housing Affordability
Monday, April 18, 2022
Rising home prices and rents have led to concerns about housing affordability. We look at how this is playing out in Atlanta.
Is Russia Really Committing Genocide in Ukraine?
Monday, April 18, 2022
Last week President Biden used the word "genocide" to characterize Russia's actions in Ukraine. But do Russia's atrocities in Ukraine rise to the legal definition of genocide?
The Politics of Ending Title 42 for Asylum Seekers
Friday, April 15, 2022
The Biden administration is ending Title 42, a Trump-era rule used to expel migrants, but some Democrats have partnered with Republicans to try to keep Title 42 in place.
Georgia at the Intersections: Election Skepticism
Friday, April 15, 2022
A poll conducted by ABC News in January found that only 20% of Americans feel confident in our country’s elections. We look to the state of Georgia for answers as to why.
Roundtable: Midterms and "Culture Wars"
Friday, April 15, 2022
We host a politics roundtable talking about the lead up to midterm elections this November and the ongoing “culture war” between Republicans and Democrats.
Federal Guidance Addresses Stigma of Opioid Use Disorder
Thursday, April 14, 2022
Recent guidance from the Department of Justice reiterates that people who are recovering from opioid use disorder are protected under the Americans with Disabilities Act.
COVID-19 is Still a Public Health Emergency
Thursday, April 14, 2022
The U.S. is approaching 1 million lives lost from COVID-19 and the Biden Administration just extended the public health emergency designation. We break down the latest COVID-19 news.
National Poetry Month with Kevin Gu
Thursday, April 14, 2022
We're opening the mic to young poets during the month of April for National Poetry Month.
How Crime, Technology, and Civil Liberties Collide Through Geofence Warrants
Wednesday, April 13, 2022
Civil liberties advocates have raised concerns about geofence warrants because they collect police data for anyone whose phone was in a given area during a specific timeframe.
"Surviving R. Kelly" Showrunner Discusses Verdict
Wednesday, April 13, 2022
September 27, 2021, A New York jury found R&B singer R. Kelly guilty on all 9 counts against him which included racketeering and sex trafficking charges.
Justice Denied: Harassment in the Federal Judiciary
Wednesday, April 13, 2022
No employer—not even a Senate-confirmed judge—should be able to exert unchecked power over their employees' lives, careers, & reputations.
Getting in the "Driverless" Car of Cryptocurrency Investing
Wednesday, April 13, 2022
A conversation about the financial risks of investing in cryptocurrency.
Gordon Plaza Residents Fight for Relocation from Toxic Land
Tuesday, April 12, 2022
Gordon Plaza was built as an opportunity for New Orleans’ emerging Black middle class, but that dream quickly dissolved into a nightmare when residents discovered their land was toxic.