Topic: Melissa Harris Perry

A 2013 clip of Melissa Harris-Perry arguing that children belong to the "whole community" rather than just their parents is analyzed. The hosts link this philosophy to former Education Secretary Arne Duncan's support for "social justice" schools in Chicago. They argue that modern "hate speech" laws evolved from early anti-bullying legislation designed to regulate speech.

A 2013 MSNBC clip featuring Melissa Harris-Perry is played, in which she argues that society must move past the "private notion" that children belong to their parents and instead recognize they belong to the community. The hosts link this philosophy to the current Virginia gubernatorial race and the debate over whether parents should have a say in school curricula.