Questions about gun violence; the threatened government shutdown and how Millennials are reshaping political culture. Read More
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The Syllabus: What you need to know for the September 14 ‘MHP’
7:09 PM on 9/13/2013
Join us for Saturday’s Melissa Harris-Perry when host and panel will discuss the question of strength as it relates to American diplomacy. Read More
Why fashion runways are as white as ever
8:40 PM on 9/12/2013
The fashion industry hasn't caught up with American racial realities. Read More
The Syllabus: What you need to know for the September 8 ‘MHP’
7:00 PM on 9/7/2013
On Sunday’s "MHP," our host and panels will discuss race in the fashion world, three key mayoral races, and the domestic political complexities facing the Obama administration as the president comes closer to making a decision on Syria. Read More
The Syllabus: What you need to know for the September 7 ‘MHP’
5:42 PM on 9/6/2013
Syria, Walmart and an update on Obamacare. The White House has funded various “navigators” to help explain the ACA to those who are uninsured. Read More
The Syllabus: What you need to know for the September 1 ‘MHP’
9:19 PM on 8/31/2013
Is the NYPD spying on Muslim mosques? Will President Obama get Congress to back him on military action in Syria? And despite an ever more extreme group of potential candidates, is it too early to laugh off the Republicans' White House chances in 2016? Those are just some of the questions we'll examine on Sunday's "MHP." Read More
The Syllabus: What you need to know for the August 31 ‘MHP’
8:03 PM on 8/30/2013
The tipping point in the Syria crisis, fast-food worker strikes, the complicated fandom of football, and much more in store for Saturday's edition of "Melissa Harris-Perry." Read More
The Syllabus: What you need to know for the August 18 ‘MHP’
4:45 PM on 8/17/2013
Sunday's MHP will look at the latest developments in Egypt, the history of the Whig Party and its lessons for the GOP, and a breakdown of discussions about race in the country. Read More
The Syllabus: What you need to know for the August 17 ‘MHP’
6:11 PM on 8/16/2013
From the violent clashes in Egypt to "stop-and-frisk" being ruled unconstitutional in New York, check out the topics covered in #nerdland on Saturday's "Melissa Harris-Perry" -- guest-hosted by theGrio managing editor Joy Reid. Read More
The Syllabus: What you need to know for the August 4 ‘MHP’
6:34 PM on 8/3/2013
Have you heard? Orange is the new black! You won't want to miss when Harris-Perry is joined by Piper Kerman, author of Orange is the New Black and three cast members from the new Netflix series based on that book to discuss the real life social issues both the book and the show address. Read More
The Syllabus: What you need to know for the August 3 ‘MHP’
8:19 PM on 8/2/2013
On Saturday’s show, host Melissa Harris-Perry and her guests will look at the shaming of sexual-assault survivors, question Rep. Paul Ryan's "War on Poverty," and much more. Read More
The Syllabus: What you need to know for the July 28 ‘MHP’
4:44 PM on 7/27/2013
On Sunday’s edition of "MHP," host Melissa Harris-Perry and her guests will take a deep dive into the vital importance of the Federal Reserve and the person who leads it, will discuss the continued aftermath of the George Zimmerman verdict, and much more. Join us at 10am ET on MSNBC. Read More
The Syllabus: What you need to know for the July 27 ‘MHP’
5:18 PM on 7/26/2013
On Saturday’s show, our host Melissa Harris-Perry and her panel will discuss the simple strategies available to the Justice Department to make Section 3 a more effective and feasible option in fighting voter suppression. Read More
The Syllabus: What you need to know for the July 21 ‘MHP’
5:26 PM on 7/20/2013
The politics of protest, "growing up Trayvon," the continued Republican assault on reproductive rights, and more -- all on the table Sunday in #nerdland. (Oh, and the Tony Award-winning "Kinky Boots," too!) Read More
The Syllabus: What you need to know for the July 20 ‘MHP’
7:26 PM on 7/19/2013
Melissa Harris-Perry and her guests will discuss the significance of the president entering the briefing room and engaging in the dialogue about race prompted by the death of Trayvon Martin. Read More
The Syllabus: What you need to know for the July 14 ‘MHP’
7:26 PM on 7/13/2013
On Sunday's Melissa Harris-Perry, our host will head back to the drawing board and break down hunger in America by the numbers and show us what it will mean if House Republicans get their way and cut $20.5 billion from the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program. That, and much more, at 10am ET on MSNBC! Read More
The Syllabus: What you need to know for the July 13 ‘MHP’
8:13 PM on 7/12/2013
Talking political scandal with Marion Barry, "Fruitvale Station," the California and Guantanamo hunger strikes, and the George Zimmerman trial are all in store for Saturday's "MHP." Read More
The Syllabus: What you need to know for the June 30 ‘MHP’
4:42 PM on 6/29/2013
On Sunday’s Melissa Harris-Perry, our host and panel will chronicle Nelson Mandela’s political legacy and his link to President Obama--from being the first black presidents of their respective countries, to the interconnected civil rights movements in America and South Africa. That, and much more Sunday at 10am ET on MSNBC! Read More
The Syllabus: What you need to know for the June 29 ‘MHP’
7:37 PM on 6/28/2013
On Saturday’s "Melissa Harris-Perry," the host will take a deep dive into the implications of striking down Section 4 of the Voting Rights Act and leaving it up to the states to allow or ban marriage equality. That and much more, all at 10am ET on MSNBC! Read More
The Syllabus: What you need to know for the June 23 ‘MHP’
4:53 PM on 6/22/2013
What does it mean to be a black man in America in the year 2013? That, and many other questions and answers are in store on Sunday's edition of "Melissa Harris-Perry." Read More
