Dr. Melissa Harris-Perry appears in the following:
McCallum writes about the pandemic's impact on labor rights in his new book
Thursday, November 17, 2022
Jamie McCallum unpacks the pandemic’s impact on labor rights in his new book: Essential: How the Pandemic Transformed the Long Fight for Worker Justice.
Takeaway Report: A Teen Vogue State of the (Youth)ion
Tuesday, November 15, 2022
"We can take the vibe check of a country from an election, but that only captures part of it. Actually, look at the art that's being produced by a generation."
Fears Grow Surrounding Iran's Punishment For Protesters
Tuesday, November 15, 2022
Recently members of Iran's Parliament called "no leniency" against protestors, and an Iranian court sentenced issued the first known death sentence since protests began in September.
Plastic Recycling is a Dumpster Fire
Tuesday, November 15, 2022
U.S. households generate 51 million tons of plastic waste each year – but the vast majority of that plastic can't be recycled.
Biden and Xi Meet Ahead of G20 in Bali
Tuesday, November 15, 2022
This was their first face-to-face meeting since President Biden was elected, and the meeting comes at a rocky point in U.S.-China relations.
Wellspring Health Access Set to Reopen in Wyoming
Monday, November 14, 2022
Wellspring Health Access is set to open in the coming months under the leadership of Julie Burkhart, the founder and president of the clinic.
Lauren Ober is "The Loudest Girl In The World"
Monday, November 14, 2022
The award winning radio producer and host of "The Big Listen" from WAMU and NPR has a new podcast that chronicles her discovery—at the age of 42—that she is autistic.
What's Going On at COP27?
Monday, November 14, 2022
We check-in on the United Nations annual climate summit where President Joe Biden spoke on Friday.
Veterans Who Serve in Congress
Friday, November 11, 2022
In this year’s midterm elections, 196 veterans ran for Congress, the largest field in at least a decade.
Retrograde Explores the Last Days of U.S. Involvement in Afghanistan
Friday, November 11, 2022
A new documentary by Matt Heineman sheds light on the last days of the 20-year war in Afghanistan.
Listeners Share the Veterans They Are Remembering Today
Friday, November 11, 2022
We asked listeners to tell us about the veterans they hold near and dear in their hearts.
Thousands of Vets Are Experiencing Homelessness on Veterans Day
Friday, November 11, 2022
According to the Department of Veterans Affairs, over 30,000 Veterans experienced homelessness on a single night in January, 2022. We hear from an advocate and Veteran on the issue.
"Way Down in the Hole"—Examining Solitary Confinement
Thursday, November 10, 2022
A new book features hundreds of hours of interviews with individuals in solitary confinement, and the corrections officers tasked with keeping them there.
Does The Indian Child Welfare Act Hang in Peril?
Thursday, November 10, 2022
SCOTUS heard oral arguments in Haaland v. Bracken this week, which could strike down the Indian Child Welfare Act.
Tyler Alvarez plays the character Carlos in "Blockbuster."
Thursday, November 10, 2022
The New Netflix series “Blockbuster” premiered on November 3rd. Cast Member Tyler Alvarez joins us to discuss the new series, its tribute to Blockbuster, and his acting career.
Abortion Rights Was a Midterm Political Winner
Thursday, November 10, 2022
Supporters of reproductive rights saw victories among Democratic candidates who made legal abortion central to their campaigns, and in states where abortion was directly on the ballot.
A SHElection! Wrap Up
Wednesday, November 09, 2022
Now that the polls are closed, how did the 45 women vs. women midterm matchups across the country play out?
What State Level "Trifectas" Could Mean for Democracy
Tuesday, November 08, 2022
Heading into the Midterms, 37 states are governed by trifectas: a single party controlling the state house, senate, and governorship. We check in to hear what can change this election.
Rep. Barbara Lee on Truth and Transformation in the U.S.
Tuesday, November 08, 2022
Is the U.S. ready for a racial reckoning?
