Dr. Melissa Harris-Perry appears in the following:
Mitch McConnell's Verbal Separation of African Americans and Americans Sparks Outrage
Monday, January 24, 2022
Comments made by Senator Mitch McConnell made a distinction between African Americans and "Americans," leading to a wave of angry responses on social media.
A New Guaranteed Income Program Will Launch in Georgia This Year
Monday, January 24, 2022
In Her Hands will direct $13 million with hopes of addressing some of the highest income inequality in the nation.
A Year and a Half After McGirt v. Oklahoma, State Officials Still Want Ruling Overturned
Thursday, January 20, 2022
Since McGirt v. Oklahoma was decided, state officials have remained intent on overturning the ruling, rather than collaborating with the state's tribes on criminal justice.
Dr. Anthony Fauci on How to Make Sense of Omicron
Wednesday, January 19, 2022
Dr. Anthony Fauci joins The Takeaway to give his take on omicron, vaccinations and testing, and answer questions from listeners.
Dads Can Experience Mental Health Issues After Childbirth, Too
Wednesday, January 19, 2022
The Takeaway talked to Aymann Ismail, a staff writer at Slate, about his recent experience with his newborn baby.
What Exactly Is An Accident?
Tuesday, January 18, 2022
Investigative journalist Jessie Singer looks at the racial and economic disparities when it comes to who dies and who lives in so-called accidents.
Representative Ayanna Pressley on Voting Rights, Ending the Senate Filibuster, and More
Tuesday, January 18, 2022
The Takeaway speaks to Massachusetts Representative Ayanna Pressley about voting rights, ending the Senate filibuster, the fight to end student loan debt, and more.
The Spirituality of Toni Morrison
Tuesday, January 18, 2022
The Takeaway speaks with writer and journalist Nadra Nittle about her book “Toni Morrison’s Spiritual Vision,” which explores Morrison’s Catholicism and spirituality.
A Look at New Weight Loss Meds and Weight Related Stigma
Thursday, January 13, 2022
The Takeaway hosts a duel conversation on a new class of prescription weight loss drugs called GLP-1s, while also talking about body positivity and the fat acceptance movement.
Masking 101
Thursday, January 13, 2022
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention is considering updating its guidance on masking in light of the highly transmissible omicron variant.
Across the Country, Substitute Teachers Are In Demand
Wednesday, January 12, 2022
School districts are facing serious staffing shortages, which have led to the cancellation of classes and the lowering of hiring standards.
Rep. Adam Schiff on the January 6th Committee and Restoring Trust After Trump
Tuesday, January 11, 2022
The Takeaway speaks with Representative Adam Schiff, chairman of the House Intelligence Committee and one of the members of the House committee investigating the Capitol insurrection.
Do We Understand The Full Breadth of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.'s Message?
Monday, January 10, 2022
Each year we celebrate the life and legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. But do we really understand the man and his message?
Disagreements Between Chicago Public Schools and the Chicago Teachers Union Result in Closures
Monday, January 10, 2022
Chicago Public Schools and the Chicago Teachers Union clash over schooling as students and teachers were set to return after the winter break last week, resulting in school closures.
New PBS Documentary Explores History of Democracy
Friday, January 07, 2022
"Preserving Democracy: Pursuing a More Perfect Union" chronicles the pursuit of democracy in the U.S. from the Revolutionary War to the Capitol Riot.
Julia B. Chan Discusses her New Role as Editor-in-Chief of The 19th
Friday, January 07, 2022
We talk with Julia B. Chan, the incoming editor in chief of The 19th News, an independent, nonprofit newsroom reporting at the intersection of gender, politics and policy
Did the Lack of Civics in American Education Help Cause the Insurrection?
Thursday, January 06, 2022
Is there a correlation between the lack of civics education in schools and what occurred during last year’s insurrection at the capitol?
How the Big Lie Led to the Insurrection
Thursday, January 06, 2022
The core motivation behind the violence we saw on January 6, is a belief in The Big Lie– the self-serving falsehood spread by former President Trump that the 2020 election was stolen.
Rep. Bonnie Watson Coleman Shares Her Story of Surviving the Insurrection
Thursday, January 06, 2022
Congresswoman Bonnie Watson Coleman joins us to discuss her experience during the insurrection at the Capitol last year as well as the upcoming public hearings.
The Capitol Insurrection's Impact on American Democracy
Thursday, January 06, 2022
The Takeaway reflects on what happened one year ago on January 6th with Barton Gellman, and discusses his latest article, “Trump’s Next Coup Has Already Begun.”