Dr. Melissa Harris-Perry appears in the following:
"Murder in Big Horn" Shows the Epidemic facing Indigenous Women
Thursday, February 16, 2023
We talk with the directors of the docuseries "Murder in Big Horn" about the disturbing epidemic of Murdered and Missing Indigenous Women.
Poet José Olivarez Discusses “Promises of Gold”
Wednesday, February 15, 2023
Love, loneliness and language accessibility with poet José Olivarez, author of “Promises of Gold.”
Barrier Breaker: Colorado Representative Leslie Herod
Wednesday, February 15, 2023
Black.Queer.Rising. continues with history maker Colorado Representative Leslie Herod (D)
Could Ohio's Toxic Train Disaster Have Been Prevented?
Wednesday, February 15, 2023
The derailment of a train carrying hazardous chemicals in East Palestine, Ohio, this month puts a spotlight on safety regulations on the rails.
For Jasmine Guillory, Love Lives in the Details
Tuesday, February 14, 2023
New York Times bestselling romance novelist Jasmine Guillory joins The Takeaway to talk love, romance and the power of being seen.
What Candy Hearts Say About Contemporary Love
Tuesday, February 14, 2023
From "be mine" to "kiss me" to "don't quit" to "paw some," the inscriptions on the classic Valentine's Day candies offer a glimpse into how our society perceives the state of love.
New Parents Should Have the Choice of Whether or Not They Want to "Werk, Werk, Werk"
Tuesday, February 14, 2023
The Family and Medical Leave Act was groundbreaking for its time, but also limited. Now Democratic lawmakers are renewing their push to expand the policy to include paid leave.
How AI Like ChatGPT is Changing Education
Monday, February 06, 2023
ChatGPT is AI software that can complete graduate level coursework with a passing grade. We hear about the ways AI is changing education both inside and outside of the classroom.
Replay: Understanding An Intersectional Framework of Economic Justice for People Living With Disabilities
Friday, February 03, 2023
While people with disabilities are more likely overall to experience financial difficulties, that is particularly true for people of color with disabilities.
REPLAY: Addressing Period Poverty in U.S. Schools
Thursday, February 02, 2023
We look at how period poverty affects students and what some lawmakers are doing to address it.
Preparing for War: The Extremist History of White Christian Nationalism and What Comes Next
Thursday, February 02, 2023
A professor of religion grapples with the legacy of white Christian nationalism — both in our country, and in his own life.
Replay: Debunking Gender Roles in the Animal Kingdom
Thursday, February 02, 2023
A conversation with zoologist Lucy Cooke about her new book, “Bitch: On the Female of the Species.”
How A Doll Became a Queer Icon in M3GAN
Wednesday, February 01, 2023
Beyond her killer dance moves, M3GAN is breaking records and perspectives in Hollywood.
Davante Lewis is Louisiana's First Openly LGBTQ+ Public Commissioner
Wednesday, February 01, 2023
Last year, a stunning upset in a late winter Louisiana special election made history. That history maker – Commissioner Davante Lewis – joins for our series: Black.Queer.Rising.
New Zealand PM Resigns
Wednesday, February 01, 2023
What can we learn from New Zealand’s outgoing prime minister, Jacinda Ardern?
The Future of Police Abolition
Tuesday, January 31, 2023
Police abolitionists point to the brutal beating and death of Tyre Nichols at the hands of Memphis police officers' as proof the policing system in the US must be abolished.
Welcome Corps Might Make It Easier for Refugees in the U.S.
Tuesday, January 31, 2023
The Biden Administration has made it easier for private citizens to sponsor refugees in need.
The Feds Busted a Fake Nursing Degree Scheme
Monday, January 30, 2023
Dozens were charged for a scheme where nearly 8,000 people knowingly bought sham nursing degrees $10,000 to 15,000 per degree from Florida nursing schools.
His Name Was Tyre Nichols
Monday, January 30, 2023
Tyre Nichols was 29 years old. He had a 4-year-old son. He loved to skateboard. He was just 80 yards from his mother’s house when he was killed by five Memphis police officers.
Why Titus Kaphar Won't "Shut Up and Paint"
Thursday, January 26, 2023
We talk with Titus Kaphar about his art, and his new documentary Shut Up and Paint.
