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Breaking down narratives of racial discourse

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Breaking down narratives of racial discourse

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Breaking down narratives of racial discourse

Ta-Nehisi Coates, Cristina Beltran, Brittney Cooper and Tanner Colby discuss two strands of thought in the discourse on race in America, optimism and fatigue.

Melissa Harris-Perry

04/06/14

Duration: 8:30

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Governors push back in GOP debate

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Governors push back in GOP debate

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.

Melissa Harris-Perry

02/07/16

Duration: 9:41

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Did debate performance break Rubio's...

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Did debate performance break Rubio's...

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.

Melissa Harris-Perry

02/07/16

Duration: 6:51

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GOP candidates tackle abortion, selective...

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GOP candidates tackle abortion, selective...

The Republican candidates for president tackled abortion and selective service for women in Saturday night's debate.

Melissa Harris-Perry

02/07/16

Duration: 6:14

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Flint mayor calls for pipe system replacement

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Flint mayor calls for pipe system replacement

Flint Mayor Karen Weaver joins Melissa Harris-Perry to discuss Flint's water crisis and the national political debate it has sparked.

Melissa Harris-Perry

02/07/16

Duration: 7:31

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Beyonce evokes New Orleans in new video

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Beyonce evokes New Orleans in new video

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.

Melissa Harris-Perry

02/07/16

Duration: 8:18

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Why the wave of criticism for Cam Newton?

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Why the wave of criticism for Cam Newton?

Caroline Panther Cam Newton has launched a firestorm of criticism along his road to success. Shana Renee Stephenson of

Melissa Harris-Perry

02/07/16

Duration: 7:53

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Sweet Honey in the Rock give special...

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Sweet Honey in the Rock give special...

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...

Melissa Harris-Perry

02/06/16

Duration: 8:01

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World tackles Zika outbreak

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World tackles Zika outbreak

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 ...

Melissa Harris-Perry

02/06/16

Duration: 6:21

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Should feminism play a role in the 2016...

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Should feminism play a role in the 2016...

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...

Melissa Harris-Perry

02/06/16

Duration: 5:53

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Congress grills EPA over role in Flint...

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Congress grills EPA over role in Flint...

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,...

Melissa Harris-Perry

02/06/16

Duration: 8:30

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Sanders, Clinton spar over college costs

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Sanders, Clinton spar over college costs

In Thursday night’s debate, Hillary Clinton and Bernie Sanders debated strongly over the cost of education in the United States. The Director of Schomburg Center, Khalil Gibran Muhammad, the author of “The Fierce Urgency of Now” Julian Zelizer,...

Melissa Harris-Perry

02/06/16

Duration: 5:05

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When did the war over “progressivism” begin?

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When did the war over “progressivism” begin?

Democratic presidential candidates Bernie Sanders and Hillary Clinton have been fighting over the meaning of the word “progressive” in the past week. Melissa Harris-Perry takes a look back at when the “progressive” fight began, even before Hillary and...

Melissa Harris-Perry

02/06/16

Duration: 3:35

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How Democrats and Republicans caucus

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How Democrats and Republicans caucus

Washington Post columnist E.J. Dionne analyzes where each Democratic and Republican candidate stands ahead of the Iowa caucuses.

Melissa Harris-Perry

01/31/16

Duration: 6:25

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Candidates make final pitches before IA...

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Candidates make final pitches before IA...

Boris Epshteyn, Elise Jordan, L. Joy Williams and Mark Alexander join to discuss the latest Des Moines Register poll numbers and candidates' tactics in getting voters to turnout.

Melissa Harris-Perry

01/31/16

Duration: 7:17

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Candidates strategize on building a...

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Candidates strategize on building a...

E.J. Dionne and Joy Reid discuss why it's important for both Democratic and Republican candidates to appeal to diverse voters.

Melissa Harris-Perry

01/31/16

Duration: 8:48

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Which way will African American women vote?

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Which way will African American women vote?

National Press Secretary for the Bernie Sanders Campaign Symone Sanders and Hillary Clinton supporter Erika Alexander join to talk about their respective candidate's appeal to African American women voters.

Melissa Harris-Perry

01/31/16

Duration: 10:19

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Man on death row appeals to CA governor

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Man on death row appeals to CA governor

California Governor Jerry Brown is the only person standing between the death penalty for Kevin Cooper, a man convicted of a gruesome quadruple murder in 1983, but whom several judges now say is innocent. MSNBC's Ari Melber reports.

Melissa Harris-Perry

01/31/16

Duration: 10:50

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MHP's 'Wake the Vote' comes to Iowa

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MHP's 'Wake the Vote' comes to Iowa

Two of Melissa Harris-Perry's Wake Forest University students, Austin Cook and Daniela Feijoo join to discuss their experiences as they engage with the democratic process as part of "Wake the Vote".

Melissa Harris-Perry

01/31/16

Duration: 6:15

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Cam Newton criticized for victory dances

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Cam Newton criticized for victory dances

With the Super Bowl only eight days away, all eyes are on Carolina Panthers’ quarterback Cam Newton. If he wins the Super Bowl and the MVP trophy, he will be the second player in history to clinch a college National Championship, the Heisman trophy, ...

Melissa Harris-Perry

01/30/16

Duration: 3:35

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