Can I Just Tell You? http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=10617064&ft=1&f=10617064 <em>Tell Me More</em> host Michel Martin offers weekly thoughts about current events and what's in the news. en Copyright 2013 NPR - For Personal Use Only NPR API RSS Generator 0.94 Wed, 22 May 2013 12:00:00 -0400 http://media.npr.org/images/npr_news_123x20.gif Can I Just Tell You? http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=10617064&ft=1&f=10617064 Powerball? America Already Hit The Jackpot Host Michel Martin says America deserves a Bentley for peoples' dedication to do the right thing. She shares her thoughts on wealth and the American dream in her regular 'Can I Just Tell You' essay. Wed, 22 May 2013 12:00:00 -0400 http://www.npr.org/2013/05/22/186023468/powerball-america-already-hit-the-jackpot?ft=1&f=10617064 http://www.npr.org/2013/05/22/186023468/powerball-america-already-hit-the-jackpot?ft=1&f=10617064 Host Michel Martin says America deserves a Bentley for peoples' dedication to do the right thing. She shares her thoughts on wealth and the American dream in her regular 'Can I Just Tell You' essay.

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]]> Suicide Rates Hit Home For Michel Martin In her regular "Can I Just Tell You" essay, the host of <em>Tell Me More</em> talks about a new report that shows an increase in suicide rates among baby boomers. She says the figures are more than just numbers for her. Martin's brother took his own life three years ago. Wed, 08 May 2013 12:00:00 -0400 http://www.npr.org/2013/05/08/182263650/suicide-rates-hit-home-for-michel-martin?ft=1&f=10617064 http://www.npr.org/2013/05/08/182263650/suicide-rates-hit-home-for-michel-martin?ft=1&f=10617064 In her regular "Can I Just Tell You" essay, the host of Tell Me More talks about a new report that shows an increase in suicide rates among baby boomers. She says the figures are more than just numbers for her. Martin's brother took his own life three years ago.

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]]> Do Physical Compliments Have A Place In Politics? President Obama apologized for his recent declaration that California Attorney General Kamala Harris is 'by far, the best looking attorney general in the country.' But was the compliment out of bounds, or was it the reaction that went over the top? Host Michel Martin shares her thoughts in her regular 'Can I Just Tell You' essay. Wed, 10 Apr 2013 12:00:00 -0400 http://www.npr.org/2013/04/10/176792649/do-physical-compliments-have-a-place-in-politics?ft=1&f=10617064 http://www.npr.org/2013/04/10/176792649/do-physical-compliments-have-a-place-in-politics?ft=1&f=10617064 President Obama apologized for his recent declaration that California Attorney General Kamala Harris is 'by far, the best looking attorney general in the country.' But was the compliment out of bounds, or was it the reaction that went over the top? Host Michel Martin shares her thoughts in her regular 'Can I Just Tell You' essay.

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]]> When Players Step Off The Court, Should Colleges Step Up? Basketball player Kevin Ware was released from the hospital after a gruesome injury in an NCAA tournament game on Sunday. In her Can I Just Tell You essay, host Michel Martin questions how fans and colleges treat players on and off the court. Wed, 03 Apr 2013 12:00:00 -0400 http://www.npr.org/2013/04/03/176130225/should-colleges-support-players-off-the-court-too?ft=1&f=10617064 http://www.npr.org/2013/04/03/176130225/should-colleges-support-players-off-the-court-too?ft=1&f=10617064 Basketball player Kevin Ware was released from the hospital after a gruesome injury in an NCAA tournament game on Sunday. In her Can I Just Tell You essay, host Michel Martin questions how fans and colleges treat players on and off the court.

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]]> Martin Recalls The Supreme Court 34 Years Ago As the nation watched the historic Supreme Court arguments over gay marriage, host Michel Martin recalls an affirmative action case she followed at the Court in 1979. In her 'Can I Just Tell You' essay, she explains how — as gay rights activists fight for equality in marriage — the fight for equal economic opportunity remains for many African-Americans. Thu, 28 Mar 2013 12:00:00 -0400 http://www.npr.org/2013/03/28/175580938/martin-recalls-the-supreme-court-34-years-ago?ft=1&f=10617064 http://www.npr.org/2013/03/28/175580938/martin-recalls-the-supreme-court-34-years-ago?ft=1&f=10617064 As the nation watched the historic Supreme Court arguments over gay marriage, host Michel Martin recalls an affirmative action case she followed at the Court in 1979. In her 'Can I Just Tell You' essay, she explains how — as gay rights activists fight for equality in marriage — the fight for equal economic opportunity remains for many African-Americans.

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]]> When Should A Politician's Life Experience Determine Policy? Republican Sen. Rob Portman recently announced that after years of opposition, he now supports same-sex marriage. He credits his own gay son with helping to change his mind. NPR's Michel Martin suggests politicians look out for all constituents' needs and rights, not just those inspired by family ties. Thu, 21 Mar 2013 12:00:00 -0400 http://www.npr.org/2013/03/21/174943855/when-should-politicians-life-experience-determine-policy?ft=1&f=10617064 http://www.npr.org/2013/03/21/174943855/when-should-politicians-life-experience-determine-policy?ft=1&f=10617064 Republican Sen. Rob Portman recently announced that after years of opposition, he now supports same-sex marriage. He credits his own gay son with helping to change his mind. NPR's Michel Martin suggests politicians look out for all constituents' needs and rights, not just those inspired by family ties.

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]]> Choices Between Work And Home Still A Problem In her regular 'Can I Just Tell You' essay, host Michel Martin considers the little choice women - and men, for that matter – have between family and career. Wed, 06 Mar 2013 12:00:00 -0500 http://www.npr.org/2013/03/06/173624829/choices-between-work-and-home-still-a-problem?ft=1&f=10617064 http://www.npr.org/2013/03/06/173624829/choices-between-work-and-home-still-a-problem?ft=1&f=10617064 In her regular 'Can I Just Tell You' essay, host Michel Martin considers the little choice women - and men, for that matter – have between family and career.

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]]> Bravery By Speaking Up Or Keeping Quiet? In her 'Can I Just Tell You' essay, host Michel Martin talks about the different choices of two remarkable women: Malala Yousafzai, the Pakistani teenager who survived being shot by the Taliban for supporting girls' education; and Essie Mae Washington-Williams, who was the biracial child of segregationist Senator Strom Thurmond. Wed, 06 Feb 2013 12:00:00 -0500 http://www.npr.org/2013/02/06/171287971/bravery-by-speaking-up-or-keeping-quiet?ft=1&f=10617064 http://www.npr.org/2013/02/06/171287971/bravery-by-speaking-up-or-keeping-quiet?ft=1&f=10617064 In her 'Can I Just Tell You' essay, host Michel Martin talks about the different choices of two remarkable women: Malala Yousafzai, the Pakistani teenager who survived being shot by the Taliban for supporting girls' education; and Essie Mae Washington-Williams, who was the biracial child of segregationist Senator Strom Thurmond.

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]]> Te'o Drama Is Telling In More Ways Than One In her "Can I Just Tell You" essay, host Michel Martin says the Manti Te'o fake-girlfriend-drama is just another piece of evidence that adults have failed when it comes to teaching kids about sexuality. Thu, 24 Jan 2013 12:00:00 -0500 http://www.npr.org/2013/01/24/170167420/teo-drama-is-telling-in-more-ways-than-one?ft=1&f=10617064 http://www.npr.org/2013/01/24/170167420/teo-drama-is-telling-in-more-ways-than-one?ft=1&f=10617064 In her "Can I Just Tell You" essay, host Michel Martin says the Manti Te'o fake-girlfriend-drama is just another piece of evidence that adults have failed when it comes to teaching kids about sexuality.

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]]> What Do Polio And Gun Violence Have In Common? The Newtown shooting has led some Americans to wonder if there's an epidemic of gun violence in this country. In her regular 'Can I Just Tell You' essay, host Michel Martin asks what would happen if Americans brought the same imagination and energy to stopping gun violence as it brought to previous epidemics that threatened public health. Wed, 19 Dec 2012 12:00:00 -0500 http://www.npr.org/2012/12/19/167623730/what-do-polio-and-gun-violence-have-in-common?ft=1&f=10617064 http://www.npr.org/2012/12/19/167623730/what-do-polio-and-gun-violence-have-in-common?ft=1&f=10617064 The Newtown shooting has led some Americans to wonder if there's an epidemic of gun violence in this country. In her regular 'Can I Just Tell You' essay, host Michel Martin asks what would happen if Americans brought the same imagination and energy to stopping gun violence as it brought to previous epidemics that threatened public health.

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]]> Women Can Be Abusers Too In her regular 'Can I Just Tell You' essay, host Michel Martin shares her thoughts on the myths and troubling facts about domestic violence. Wed, 12 Dec 2012 12:00:00 -0500 http://www.npr.org/2012/12/12/167054350/women-can-be-abusers-too?ft=1&f=10617064 http://www.npr.org/2012/12/12/167054350/women-can-be-abusers-too?ft=1&f=10617064 In her regular 'Can I Just Tell You' essay, host Michel Martin shares her thoughts on the myths and troubling facts about domestic violence.

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]]> Why 'Black Thursday' Isn't Bad For Everyone Many Americans have decried the frenzy of holiday shopping that began as early as Thanksgiving Day. But in her weekly "Can I Just Tell You" essay, host Michel Martin asks what crosses the ethical line on holiday consumerism, and who gets to decide. Wed, 28 Nov 2012 12:00:00 -0500 http://www.npr.org/2012/11/28/166076254/why-black-thursday-isnt-bad-for-everyone?ft=1&f=10617064 http://www.npr.org/2012/11/28/166076254/why-black-thursday-isnt-bad-for-everyone?ft=1&f=10617064 Many Americans have decried the frenzy of holiday shopping that began as early as Thanksgiving Day. But in her weekly "Can I Just Tell You" essay, host Michel Martin asks what crosses the ethical line on holiday consumerism, and who gets to decide.

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]]> Are Politicians Forgetting About Caregivers? One demographic group was overlooked in this year's presidential election, according to host Michel Martin. That's the 65.7 million Americans who are unpaid caregivers for adults, children or both. In her regular essay, Martin explains why it's important for political leaders to pay more attention to caregivers. Wed, 14 Nov 2012 12:00:00 -0500 http://www.npr.org/2012/11/14/165121083/are-politicians-forgetting-about-caregivers?ft=1&f=10617064 http://www.npr.org/2012/11/14/165121083/are-politicians-forgetting-about-caregivers?ft=1&f=10617064 One demographic group was overlooked in this year's presidential election, according to host Michel Martin. That's the 65.7 million Americans who are unpaid caregivers for adults, children or both. In her regular essay, Martin explains why it's important for political leaders to pay more attention to caregivers.

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]]> Who's Speaking Up For Ordinary Americans? Host Michel Martin remembers her dad who recently passed away. She asks whether today's politicians are speaking up for ordinary Americans, like her dad, who do their best every day to make a better life for their families. Wed, 24 Oct 2012 12:00:00 -0400 http://www.npr.org/2012/10/24/163548913/whos-speaking-up-for-ordinary-americans?ft=1&f=10617064 http://www.npr.org/2012/10/24/163548913/whos-speaking-up-for-ordinary-americans?ft=1&f=10617064 Host Michel Martin remembers her dad who recently passed away. She asks whether today's politicians are speaking up for ordinary Americans, like her dad, who do their best every day to make a better life for their families.

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]]> Do Political Attacks Leave Behind Battle Scars? Politics are frequently compared to combat, and attacks on candidates are routine tactics in election battles. But host Michel Martin wonders about the scars those attacks leave behind, both on the candidates and on our political system. Wed, 05 Sep 2012 12:00:00 -0400 http://www.npr.org/2012/09/05/160607420/do-political-attacks-leave-behind-battle-scars?ft=1&f=10617064 http://www.npr.org/2012/09/05/160607420/do-political-attacks-leave-behind-battle-scars?ft=1&f=10617064 Politics are frequently compared to combat, and attacks on candidates are routine tactics in election battles. But host Michel Martin wonders about the scars those attacks leave behind, both on the candidates and on our political system.

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