Shanta Covington

On October 6, President Biden announced he will pardon all prior Federal offenses of simple marijuana possession. 

Nikki Giovanni, world renowned poet and educator speaks with Melissa about her new book, "A Library" and its importance at this time when books are being banned across the country.

After electing the first LGBTQ+ governor of any state, Oregon is the site of another historic gubernatorial contest. Three women are all vying for the state’s top office.

Lynn Melnick reflects on her life through the lens of Parton’s lyrics and career in her new book, “I've Had to Think Up a Way to Survive: On Trauma, Persistence, and Dolly Parton.”

One short-listed film from this year's March on Washington Film Festival is the student-made documentary: “BlackatSMU.”

What’s the history between country music and Black people? That question and more is the subject of the new book, “Black Country Music: Listening for Revolutions,” by Francesca Royster.

We talk with Christopher Rivas about his new book, "Brown Enough: True Stories About Love, Violence, The Student Loan Crisis, Hollywood, Race, Familia and Making It in America."

It’s been nearly 10 years since Colorado and Washington became the first states to approve marijuana for recreational use, what states are considering the same this November?

We’re looking at the race for Governor of Michigan where the candidates are the incumbent Gretchen Whitmer and Tudor Dixon.

The new animated series, Spirit Rangers, debuts on Netflix on Indigenous People’s Day, October 10th.

Nearly 200 years after the Cherokee were displaced by forced migration to the West, the tribe is renewing its push to send a non-voting delegate to the House of Representatives.

We get the latest updates on the women-led protests in Iran after the death of the Mahsa Amini, and we also look at intersection of feminism and revolution in these demonstrations.

We’re looking at the race for Governor of Arizona where Democratic Secretary of State Katie Hobbs is facing off against former tv news anchor and Trump-backed Republican Kari Lake.

What if your child care provider had to close down? 

In this edition of "SHElection!" we’re looking at California's 37th Congressional District where a unique race is underway between two challengers, both Democrats and both Black women.

The attacks on the U.S. Consulate in Benghazi, Libya by militants which killed 4 Americans continues to reverberate through our politics. We speak with a former U.S. diplomat to Libya.

California teens can get a little more sleep this year thanks to a new mandate to start school later.

What does it mean to become a student of abolition?

After Friday’s loss at the U.S. Open, the journey to retirement has begun for the greatest tennis player of all-time, Serena Williams.

 The Takeaway is kicking off our midterm coverage with a focus on some unique races this cycle: contests where both candidates are women.