Dr. Melissa Harris-Perry appears in the following:
“Going for Broke,” Looks at Financial Instability in the United States with Personal Stories
Monday, November 01, 2021
The Takeaway speaks with Ray Suarez, the host of the limited series podcast “Going for Broke,” from The Nation magazine and the Economic Hardship Reporting Project.
The State of Black Women's Representation in American Politics
Friday, October 29, 2021
There are both promising and troubling realities for Black women in elected office.
The Inscrutable Senator Kyrsten Sinema
Friday, October 29, 2021
Last week, five members of Senator Kyrsten Sinema’s Veterans Advisory Council stepped down, calling her “one of the principal obstacles to progress." We talk to one of those members.
Delays in Reconciliation Deal Hamper Biden's Trip to Europe
Friday, October 29, 2021
President Biden was hoping his trip to Europe would be a global victory lap where he could tout measures addressing climate change in the Democrats’ reconciliation package.
A Look at the Worker Shortage in the Food Service Industry
Thursday, October 28, 2021
The Takeaway hears from restaurant owners and workers about the worker and wage shortage in the restaurant industry.
Trick or Treat: Creepy Movies to Get You Ready for Halloween
Thursday, October 28, 2021
For all the hit horror franchises, there are tons of great spooky films that have flown under the radar. Critics Kristen Meinzer and Rafer Guzman join The Takeaway to give their picks.
Biden Administration Dials Back Promise to Invest in HBCUs
Tuesday, October 26, 2021
President Biden promised to allocate $20 billion exclusively to HBCUs, but since the reconciliation process it’s now more like $2 billion.
The Role Facebook Played in the Attack on the U.S. Capitol
Tuesday, October 26, 2021
Facebook is facing its latest round of scrutiny after a collaboration of American newsrooms started publishing a series of stories called The Facebook Papers.
How 'Dopesick' Creator Danny Strong Brought the Opioid Epidemic to the Screen
Monday, October 25, 2021
"Dopesick" creator Danny Strong joined The Takeaway to discuss why he brought this story to the screen and what he wants people to learn about the opioid epidemic.
Cost of Naloxone Soars as Overdose-Related Deaths Surge
Monday, October 25, 2021
The U.S. is currently seeing a surge in overdose-related deaths, while the prices of the life-saving drug naloxone soar.
How Corporate Lobbying Influences Lawmakers
Friday, October 22, 2021
Are lobbyists influencing Senators Joe Manchin of West Virginia and Kyrsten Sinema of Arizona on President Biden’s Build Back Better vision?
Labor Is Having a Moment
Friday, October 22, 2021
Workers at several prominent companies across the U.S. have been going on strike in recent weeks.
Ports of Los Angeles and Long Beach Move Towards Operating 24/7
Thursday, October 21, 2021
The move towards 24/7 operation is supposed to address the shipping delays that have led to nationwide supply chain disruptions this year.
Biden Administration Plans to Rein In "Forever Chemicals"
Thursday, October 21, 2021
PFAS refers to a group of more than 4,000 toxic chemicals that don’t break down in the environment.
Why Offshore Oil Drilling is So Bad For The Environment
Thursday, October 21, 2021
An oil spill in Orange County, California, and another in the Gulf of Mexico after Hurricane Ida, has reignited a debate over the safety of offshore drilling.
Deep Dive: Child Care
Wednesday, October 20, 2021
For our second Deep Dive, progressive scholar, organizer, and media personality Dorian Warren joined our host to explore the very personal system of child care in the United States.
The Life and Legacy of Colin Powell
Tuesday, October 19, 2021
Colin Powell, the first Black U.S. Secretary of State, passed away on Monday due to complications from Covid-19 at the age of 84
The Story of Jelani Day
Tuesday, October 19, 2021
There are still many unanswered questions about the death of Jelani Day in Bloomington, IL. The Takeaway asks what would be different if Black lives truly mattered.
Jury Selection in the Trial of Ahmaud Arbery's Accused Killers Began Monday
Tuesday, October 19, 2021
Arbery, a young Black man, was killed by three white men in Georgia in February 2020.
The Global Supply Chain Is A Mess
Monday, October 18, 2021
One of the continuing consequences of the COVID-19 pandemic is the disruption of supply chains.