Melissa Harris-Perry appears in the following:
Deep Dive: The First National Black Political Convention in Gary, Indiana
Friday, March 18, 2022
Five decades of race, gender, and political power and how it all connects in the American midwest.
Teyonna Lofton, Shooting Survivor and Activist on Gun Violence in the US
Monday, February 14, 2022
There were more than 1000 gun-related deaths last year in Cook Country, Illinois. Not every victim of gun violence is even the intended target of the shooter.
The Ongoing Gun Violence Crisis in the U.S.
Monday, February 14, 2022
On this special episode of the Takeaway, we examine the gun violence crisis in the U.S.
Four Mexican Journalist Have Already Been Killed in 2022
Monday, February 07, 2022
Mexico has been one of the most dangerous countries for journalists in the Western Hemisphere in recent years, according to the Committee to Protect Journalists.
Haitian Asylum Seekers Are Suing Biden Over Disparate Treatment of Black Migrants
Thursday, February 03, 2022
Thousands of Haitian are facing inhumane conditions after being deported and expelled under Title 42, a rarely used public health authority Biden inherited from his predecessor.
Talking Trash About Space Trash
Tuesday, February 01, 2022
Moriba Jan, space environmentalist, talks about space trash and the growing need for regulation as we anticipate SpaceX's Falcon 9 crash into the moon.
Is The Equal Rights Amendment Now Law?
Monday, January 31, 2022
The Equal Rights Amendment took one step closer to becoming the U.S. Constitution’s 28th Amendment.
A Run Down of the Top Stories in Sports
Thursday, January 27, 2022
A run-down of the top stories in sports with Amira Rose Davis, co-host of Burn It All Down podcast.
Indigenous Children are Overrepresented in Minnesota's Foster Care System 2022-01-26
Wednesday, January 26, 2022
An investigative report from The Fuller Projects looks at why Minnesota has the highest disproportionality of Indigenous children in the child welfare system in the country.
Understanding and Addressing Increasing Rates of Suicide Deaths Amongst Black Youth 2022-01-25
Tuesday, January 25, 2022
An important look at rising suicide deaths amongst Black Americans with Dr. Michael Lindsey, Executive Director, NYU McSilver Institute for Poverty Policy and Research
Understanding and Addressing Increasing Rates of Suicide Deaths Amongst Black Youth
Tuesday, January 25, 2022
An important look at rising suicide deaths amongst Black Americans with Dr. Michael Lindsey, Executive Director, NYU McSilver Institute for Poverty Policy and Research
Mitch McConnell's Verbal Separation of African Americans and Americans Sparks Outrage 2022-01-24
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.
How Antitrust Laws Are Defining the Facebook Monopolization Case
Thursday, January 20, 2022
Regulators got a major win against Facebook monopolization in court...but what does it mean?
How Antitrust Laws Are Defining the Facebook Monopolization Case 2022-01-20
Thursday, January 20, 2022
Regulators got a major win against Facebook monopolization in court...but what does it mean?
A Word about Wordle
Thursday, January 20, 2022
We speak with Associate Professor of Social Psychology Matt Baldwin about the many benefits that come from playing the word game Wordle.
How Do We Achieve Vaccine Equity?
Wednesday, January 19, 2022
When we look at education, access, and messaging, we begin to understand the barriers to vaccination.
The Filibuster: An Obstruction or Preservation of Democracy?
Tuesday, January 18, 2022
The Takeaway looks at filibuster reform and how it impacts our democracy.
MLK: Activism & The Arts
Monday, January 17, 2022
In collaboration with the Apollo Theater, WNYC, and the March on Washington Film Festival, The Takeaway presents a MLK celebration special.
Guantanamo Bay Detention Center 20 Years Later 2022-01-14
Friday, January 14, 2022
20 years ago this week, former President George W. Bush opened the Guantanamo Bay Detention Center. Will the facility close or become a forever prison?
