Eric Reid is known for taking a knee alongside Colin Kaepernick to bring attention to racial injustice and police brutality, but now he’s making a difference off the field. The former NFL player joins Soledad O’Brien in studio to talk about how he’s joining a movement to help people of color close the wealth gap.
This week Matter of Fact explores how former NFL player Eric Reid is helping people of color get on an even playing field financially. Plus, a clinic in Arizona helps mothers break the stigma around postpartum depression and mental health care. And, an economist analyzes the reasoning behind America’s pessimistic view of the economy.
After two World War II-era oil tankers were destroyed in 1942 by a German submarine, the neighboring land was confiscated by the federal government to be turned into a military airfield. Abandoned afterward, Georgian descendants of those landowners have been waiting 80 years for broken promises to be made right — and for land to be restored to the family. Complicating matters, the area has become a federal reserve home to a once-endangered species of stork. Joie Chen visited Townsend, GA to see what efforts are being made to find common ground.
The labor movement is having a moment. As strikes among teachers, actors, autoworkers and a variety of other professions grace the headlines, Matter of Fact explores what kind of impact they could have on the future of work. Soledad O’Brien sits down with Jeffrey Schuhrke, Ph.D., labor historian and assistant professor at Empire State University’s Harry Van Arsdale Jr. School of Labor Studies.
The FDA has not approved psilocybin – the psychoactive ingredient in magic mushrooms – for medical use, nor has the drug been endorsed by the American Psychiatric Association. But for many suffering from mental health issues, the promise of feeling better is a compelling enough reason to try it. In part two of Matter of Fact’s look at psychedelics, Jessica Gomez goes to Oregon. It’s the first state to allow public use with supervision. Jessica meets with producers, researchers and patients to better understand the drug’s impacts.
Could it change the way we work? This week Matter of Fact explores the large number of high-profile strikes and what kind of impact they could have on the future of work. Plus, many people are turning to psychedelics to curb debilitating anxiety, despite caution from national organizations. And, we visit one Georgian community balancing cultural preservation with the protection of wildlife.
Punching up. Political cartoonist Christopher Weyant says his work is about taking on those in power and drawing people a new perspective. Soledad O’Brien speaks with Weyant about how his desire is to make people critically think – not change their minds.
After experiencing tragedy on the frontlines, veterans are looking for new ways to treat PTSD, including taking psychedelics. Some researchers say the drugs could help when paired with talk therapy. Correspondent Jessica Gomez shares with Soledad O’Brien why such treatments are getting broader support, including among members of Congress.
He’s styled the likes of Michelle Obama, Keke Palmer and Beyoncé and launched a popular line with Target. As he looks toward what’s next, Sergio Hudson meets with Soledad O’Brien to give a sneak peek at his latest collection and talk about why it’s so important that the fashion industry broaden its definition of who can design and enjoy fashion.
After experiencing tragedy on the frontlines, veterans are looking for new ways to treat PTSD, including taking psychedelics. Some researchers say the drugs could help when paired with talk therapy. Jessica Gomez met with veterans advocating for broader access to psychedelic-assisted therapy.