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Why the wave of criticism for Cam Newton?

Why the wave of criticism for Cam Newton?

02/07/16 11:31AM

Caroline Panther Cam Newton has launched a firestorm of criticism along his road to success. Shana Renee Stephenson of "All Sports Everything", former NFL linebacker and sports radio host Ben Leber, The Nation's Dave Zirin and MSNBC.com's Adam Howard join to discuss. watch

Beyonce evokes New Orleans in new video

Beyonce evokes New Orleans in new video

02/07/16 11:11AM

In her new music video for "Formation" Beyonce makes an unapologetic artistic statement on race politics. Salon.com's Brittney Cooper, Michael Arceneaux of Complex Magazine, The Nation's Dave Zirin and MSNBC.com reporter Adam Howard join to discuss. watch

Engaging in politics through social media

Engaging in politics through social media

02/07/16 10:50AM

"Wake the Vote" students Cam Migdol, Erica Jordan, Ryan Wolfe and Camry Wilborn discuss their experience working on the Iowa campaign caucuses and how young people are using social media to engage in the political process. watch

'Wake the Vote' students work on 2016...

'Wake the Vote' students work on 2016 campaigns

02/07/16 10:40AM

"Wake the Vote" is a full year, deep immersion, civic engagement program where students learn about American elections by taking part in them. Erica Jordan, Cam Migdol, Ryan Wolfe and Camry Wilborn discuss their experience in the program. watch

Did debate performance break Rubio's...

Did debate performance break Rubio's momentum?

02/07/16 10:13AM

Although Marco Rubio came out strong in Iowa, the senator struggled in Saturday night's debate in New Hampshire as the GOP governors targeted his inexperience. Boris Epshteyn, Elise Jordan, Basil Smikle and Christopher Borick join to discuss. watch

Governors push back in GOP debate

Governors push back in GOP debate

02/07/16 10:00AM

New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie, Ohio Gov. John Kasich and former Florida Gov. Jeb Bush pushed back hard against the upstart outsider candidates. Boris Epshteyn, Elise Jordan, Basil Smikle and Christopher Borick join to discuss. watch

Sweet Honey in the Rock give special...

Sweet Honey in the Rock give special performance

02/06/16 11:49AM

The 2016 campaign has put the spotlight on a variety of issues from immigration, to voting rights, to environmental justice especially in light of the water crisis in Flint, Michigan. However, Sweet Honey in the Rock has been working on and singing about these issues for decades. They give a special performance in Nerdland. watch

World tackles Zika outbreak

World tackles Zika outbreak

02/06/16 11:33AM

The World Health Organization has officially pushed the crisis button on Zika, the virus linked to the incurable brain damage in newborns. Melissa Harris-Perry is joined by Program Specialist at the Center for Reproductive Rights, Paula Avila-Guillen and Senior Fellow of the IIHA at Fordham University, Dr. Alexander Van Tulleken, to discuss how... watch

Should feminism play a role in the 2016...

Should feminism play a role in the 2016 election?

02/06/16 11:15AM

This year, American voters have an opportunity to make history, presidential gender history. The all-female panel of Nancy Cohen, the author of “Breakthrough,” Assistant Professor at Rutgers University, Brittney Cooper, Associate Professor at New York University Cristina Beltran and Republican strategist Susan del Percio hash out whether... watch

Water problems not only in Flint

Water problems not only in Flint

02/06/16 10:52AM

The Flint water crisis has renewed attention to the broader threat of lead exposure to communities and in particular to children around the country. The Director of Schomburg Center, Khalil Gibran Muhammad and former Ohio State Senator Nina Turner join Melissa Harris Perry to discuss the lead poisoning problem in multiple American cities. watch

Congress grills EPA over role in Flint...

Congress grills EPA over role in Flint disaster

02/06/16 10:40AM

This week, national political leaders turned their focus to the water crisis in Flint. On Sunday, Hillary Clinton, will be taking a break from the campaign trail to fly to Flint, Michigan at the invitation of the Mayor. Flint resident, Melissa Mays, shares how this crisis has affected her family. watch

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