Golden Globe-nominated director Ava DuVernay visited #nerdland for a lengthy discussion about her critically-acclaimed film, "Selma." Issues discussed with host Melissa Harris-Perry include the history of women in the civil rights movement, the film's controversial depiction of President Lyndon B. Johnson, humanizing Rev. Dr.... read more
On Friday evening, while potential Republican presidential contenders scurried to Iowa to court support, and East Coast residents hurried home to beat the snowstorm, and those of us in cable news cracked ourselves up with under-inflated balls jokes, a New York Times Op-ed columnist was on Twitter sending some advice to activists, tweeting quote:... read more
Melissa Harris-Perry's letter goes out to New York Times op-ed columnist Nicholas Kristoff, who sent out a Tweet with some advice for activists protesting the deaths of young black men in America. watch
How will "deflate-gate" and an NFL scandal on the field impact the game? Jonathan Metzl, Kavitha Davidson, Jason Page and Chris Valletta join to discuss. watch
Was climate responsible for under-inflation of the Patriots' footballs, as Coach Belichick claims could have been the case? Chang Kee Jung, Kavitha Davidson, Jason Page and Chris Valletta weigh in. watch
Jonathan Metzl, Vince Warren and Jasmine Rand discuss a case out of Florida where an African American man was tackled to the ground for carrying a gun he had a permit for and if open carry laws make people more or less safe. watch
On this day in 1961: President John F. Kennedy launched the first live televised presidential news conference, something that made even the press at the time take pause. watch
Melissa Harris-Perry explains why the Supreme Court's decision on one case could be among the most historical and consequential choices ever made about fair housing. Nikole Hannah-Jones and Vince Warren join to discuss. watch
The Supreme Court is deliberating on a case that could determine the future of the Fair Housing Act, the landmark civil rights era legislation that prohibits racial discrimination in housing. This case is extremely important because housing policies not only affect housing; they also have huge implications on health, wealth, and educational... read more
Melissa Harris-Perry and Slate’s Mike Pesca continue their conversation on the ever-evolving story that has football players and fans sitting on the edge of their seat. watch
The nation’s most popular sport has turned itself into spectator sport, all because of the football itself. Slate’s Mike Pesca talks with Melissa Harris-Perry. watch
