Dr. Melissa Harris-Perry appears in the following:
What is Biden's Doctrine?
Monday, February 07, 2022
As President Biden manages several global issues and crisis, The Takeaway looks at Biden's strategy for foreign policy a year into his presidency.
Millions Could Lose Medicaid Insurance This Year
Friday, February 04, 2022
According to some estimates, 15 million people are at risk of losing Medicaid coverage when the public health emergency expires.
Untangling the Economy
Friday, February 04, 2022
The Takeaway breaks down what is driving inflation, how to make the economy work best for lower-wage employees, and also hear from listeners on what higher rents have meant for them.
Tribes Reach Opioid Lawsuit Settlement with Johnson & Johnson and Distributors
Thursday, February 03, 2022
This week, hundreds of tribes agreed to a tentative opioids lawsuit settlement with Johnson & Johnson and three major drug distributors worth roughly $590 million.
Ukraine Update: Biden to Dispatch Additional Troops to NATO Allies
Thursday, February 03, 2022
Tensions between Russia and Ukraine seem to be persisting as White House officials on Wednesday said they will send 3,000 troops to NATO allies in Eastern Europe.
How Hollywood Harms the Dwarfism Community
Thursday, February 03, 2022
Peter Dinklage recently called out Disney’s decision to make a live-action adaptation of “Snow White.”
Georgia at the Intersections: Voting Rights in Georgia
Wednesday, February 02, 2022
After the Georgia legislature passed restrictive voting legislation last year, a report by Mother Jones shows that voting restrictions have already made it harder for Georgians to vote.
Comedian Al Madrigal Created the Superheroes He Always Wanted in 'Primos'
Wednesday, February 02, 2022
The Takeaway speaks to comedian, actor, writer, and producer Al Madrigal about his new comic book, "Primos."
Abortion Is Under Attack on a Statewide Level
Wednesday, February 02, 2022
Plus, The Takeaway looks at how the news media covers abortion.
Rep. Barbara Lee Isn't Done Speaking Truth to Power
Tuesday, February 01, 2022
Congresswoman Barbara Lee about her life-long commitment to activism and a new documentary profiling her called “Barbara Lee: Speaking Truth to Power.”
A New Study Could Pinpoint Early Risk of Developing Long-Term COVID-19 Symptoms
Tuesday, February 01, 2022
A new study found several factors identified early in a person’s coronavirus infection that could show increased risk of developing long-term symptoms.
What a Black Woman Supreme Court Nominee Would Mean
Monday, January 31, 2022
The Takeaway discusses the historical significance of a Black woman on the high court, how identity does or does not influence jurisprudence, and thoughts on potential nominees.
Native American Activist Leonard Peltier Pleads from Prison Amid Pandemic
Thursday, January 27, 2022
The Native American activist was accused of killing two FBI agents during a shootout on Pine Ridge Reservation in South Dakota in 1975.
The Ongoing Crisis at Rikers Island
Thursday, January 27, 2022
We get an update on what's going on at the Rikers jail complex in New York City, which is in its worst crisis since the 1990s.
The Radical Connections Between Art and Incarceration
Thursday, January 27, 2022
Next month, New York City officials will vote on whether to give painter Faith Ringgold permission to move her painting “For the Women’s House” from Rikers Island to the Brooklyn Museum.
New York Expands Whistleblower Law
Wednesday, January 26, 2022
Today, January 26, the New York whistleblower law expands to offer increased protection.
'Simple as Water' Shows the Meaning of Family for Syrian Refugees
Tuesday, January 25, 2022
Academy Award winning director Megan Mylan joins The Takeaway to discuss her new film “Simple As Water,” which tells the story of Syrian Refugees displaced around the world.
Hospitals Are Overwhelmed in Arizona
Tuesday, January 25, 2022
In Arizona and elsewhere, the omicron wave has overwhelmed hospitals and burned out healthcare workers.
Humanitarian Crisis in Afghanistan
Tuesday, January 25, 2022
Afghanistan food insecurity crisis affects more than 23 million people, nearly half the country.
A Report Reveals Potential Conflicts of Interest in Sheriff Campaigns
Monday, January 24, 2022
A recent report investigated campaign finance data of sheriff campaigns across the country and found a pattern of conflicts of interest and ethical concern issues.