plus the police shooting of a black teen exploded the notion that one american town was a model of racial harmony. more than 30 years later, the town is still grappling with the legacy of that shooting and its aftermath. the killing of 16-year-old philip funnel is in new jersey is the subject of a new msnbc docuseries. i ll be joined by their mother and sister. we talk a lot about the fragile moment in american democracy, now with this year s crucial midterm elections fast protesting, we are watching a new to get into the pacific s and show you where, whom, how the most potent that s democracy in america are manifesting. first is arizona, home of the critical and say this high stakes political season. the secretary of state and gubernatorial candidate katie hobbs joins us in the next hour. velshi starts now. good morning to you it is sunday, september 18th. i m live at msnbc headquarters in new york city. a city that, this week, is hosting president biden and sc