The NFL is considered a nonprofit organization and pays no federal income taxes. But recent controversies are prompting new questions about that exception. Diane and her guests review the debate over the NFL’s tax benefits. Guests Michelle Bernard, president, the Bernard Center for Women, Politics and Public Policy; author of “Moving America Toward Justice, […]
Hardball with Chris Matthews: White House jumper prompts security questions
At a time when the U.S. is under threat and at war, the White House fence jumping incident leaves many questioning the state of our security here at home. Michelle Bernard, Jonathan Capehart and Zeke Miller join Chris Matthews to discuss. VIDEO HERE: Air Date: September 23, 2014
Hardball with Chris Matthews: Baltimore Ravens Terminate Ray Rice
Baltimore Ravens running back Ray Rice was fired today and suspended indefinitely by the NFL after this morning’s release of this TMZ video showing Rice punching his then fiancée and dragging her unconscious out of an Atlantic city elevator. Michelle Bernard, Richard Blumenthal and Jemele Hill join to discuss. VIDEO HERE: Air Date: September 8, […]
Hardball with Chris Matthews: A ‘devastating’ verdict for Bob McDonnell
In a significant rebuke to politicians who abuse their power, a jury in Virginia found the state’s former governor Bob McDonnell guilty of a series of felonies that could keep the couple in prison for the rest of their lives. NBC’s Pete Williams reports and Chris Matthews discusses with Michelle Bernard and Robert McCartney. VIDEO […]
Hardball with Chris Matthews: Jury instruction too broad in McDonnell Case?
Michelle Bernard and Robert McCartney discuss if the jury instructions given by the judge were too broad in the corruption trial of former Virginia Gov. Bob McDonnell and his wife. VIDEO HERE: Air Date: September 3, 2014
Hardball with Chris Matthews: Bad news for the GOP’s outreach to women
A new report commissioned by two major Republican organizations has some bleak news about party’s relationship with women. Chris Matthews talks with the Bernard Center for Women, Politics and Public Policy’s Michelle Bernard and Republican pollster Kellyanne Conway. VIDEO HERE: Air Date: August 28, 2014
Hardball with Chris Matthews: McDonnell on the Witness Stand
Bob McDonnell’s corruption trial continued today with the former Governor spending the day on the witness stand. Michelle Bernard and Paul Singer joins Chris Matthews to discuss. VIDEO HERE: Air Date: August 21, 2014
Hardball With Chris Matthews: Ferguson Shooting: A War on Black Boys?
A new Pew poll shows sharp racial divisions in reaction to the Ferguson police shooting. Michelle Bernard and Eugene Robinson join to discuss. VIDEO HERE: Air Date: August 18, 2014
Hardball with Chris Matthews: Obama accused of a ‘war on whites’
The latest, craziest charge against the president is that he’s leading a “war on whites.” Chris Matthews has more with Michelle Bernard Michael Tomasky. VIDEO HERE: Air Date: August 4, 2014
Up with Steve Kornacki: What sets Michelle Obama Apart from Hillary Clinton?
Is Michelle the Obama Democrats want to see out stumping for candidates this fall? Will she be game? Michelle Bernard joins Up to discuss. VIDEO HERE: Air Date: August 3, 2014