Editor Michael Tomasky appeared on the May 13 episode of MSNBC’s “Melissa Harris-Perry” as part of a panel of political commentators. The panel, which also included Anthea Butler, Chloe Angyal, and Ronald Scott, discussed mothers in prison, the cost of raising children, the importance of family in politics, and the gay marriage debate.

Part of the interview is embedded below:

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You can see the whole interview here.