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
#Nerdland guests Dave Zirin, Jill Filipovic, Kavitha Davidson and Chris Valletta guess who said the memorable quote from this past week - Attorney General nominee Loretta Lynch or Seahawks running back Marshawn Lynch. watch
As advertisers celebrate dads in a big way, are they really trying to reach a wider group of men, or is this just another way to market to women? Dave Zirin, Jill Filipovic, Kavitha Davidson and Chris Valletta weigh in. watch
After weeks of rehearsal, Katy Perry will share the stage with rocker Lenny Kravitz for the Super Bowl’s halftime show. Craig Melvin reports the latest on what to expect from the performances and which star will reportedly be a surprise guest. watch
Steve Kornacki, of Boston, and Ari Melber, who’s from Seattle, talk the Super Bowl with Melissa Harris-Perry and engage is some hometown trash talk. watch
Caitlin Y., an Oakland Raiderette and a plaintiff in a lawsuit against the NFL and the raiders, joins to discuss her fight for fair pay for NFL cheerleaders. watch
While women make up one third of the NFL’s viewers, the league’s handling of the caught-on-video incident of violence perpetrated by Ray Rice against his then-fiancee, now wife, Janay, became the definitive NFL women’s moment of the season. watch
More people bet on the Super Bowl than any event in American sports, and fans this year can put money on everything from the coin toss to Katy Perry’s hair color during halftime. Intervention specialist Brad Lamm joins to discuss gambling addiction. watch
A new poll found that 37% of Americans say they would steer their kids away from playing football because they are worried about concussions. Sports neurologist Dr. Anthony Alessi joins the table to discuss. watch
For doing “next to nothing” to curb the problem of domestic violence in the NFL, Dave Zirin asks Roger Goodell to resign as commissioner in an open letter. watch
Super Bowl fans have been ramping up to the game with pre-parties filled with celebrities and pop star performances. NBC’s Craig Melvin talks to Nicki Minaj about the Super Bowl. watch
Networks are willing to pay the NFL premium prices for the privilege of hosting NFL games. Dave Zirin, Wade Davis, Kavitha Davidson and Chris Valletta discuss. watch
Melissa Harris-Perry explains why, despite issues of health problems for players, domestic abuse scandals and “deflate-gate,” she remains addicted to the game and ritual of watching football. Dave Zirin, Wade Davis, Kavitha Davidson and Chris Valletta... watch
This Sunday in #nerdland: we’re touching down on everything football (be prepared for the puns)!Although the league has dropped the ball in some major ways this year, we’re still going to eat our hot wings and root for our favorite team.Our all-star roster of panelists will discuss why we love the game—even at times when we feel like we shouldn... read more
This Sunday in #nerdland: we’re touching down on everything football (be prepared for the puns)!Although the league has dropped the ball in some major ways this year, we’re still going to eat our hot wings and root for our favorite team.Our all-star roster of panelists will discuss why we love the game—even at times when we feel like we shouldn... read more
