NPR Programs: Tell Me More http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=46&ft=1&f=46 "Nothing is assumed." That's the unofficial motto of <em>Tell Me More</em>, the Monday-Friday talk show with host Michel Martin. Grounded in lively interviewing and compelling storytelling, the program seeks to present diverse new voices, cross borders, challenge conventional wisdom and discover how other people think. Copyright 2009 NPR - For Personal Use Only NPR API RSS Generator 0.93 Fri, 20 Nov 2009 12:00:00 -0500 http://media.npr.org/images/npr_news_123x20.gif Tell Me More http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=46&ft=1&f=46 Palin Does Oprah, Oprah Calls It Quits ... For Now Freelance journalist Jimi Izrael, civil rights attorney Arsalan Iftikhar, syndicated columnist Ruben Navarrette and NPR Political Editor Ken Rudin give their take on the latest headlines. This week, the guys discuss former GOP vice-presidential candidate Sarah Palin's return to the national stage, U.S. Attorney General Eric Holder's decision to try 9/11 co-conspirators in civilian court and Oprah's big announcement that "The Oprah Winfrey Show" will end In 2011. Fri, 20 Nov 2009 12:00:00 -0500 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=120608140&ft=1&f=46 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=120608140&ft=1&f=46 Freelance journalist Jimi Izrael, civil rights attorney Arsalan Iftikhar, syndicated columnist Ruben Navarrette and NPR Political Editor Ken Rudin give their take on the latest headlines. This week, the guys discuss former GOP vice-presidential candidate Sarah Palin's return to the national stage, U.S. Attorney General Eric Holder's decision to try 9/11 co-conspirators in civilian court and Oprah's big announcement that "The Oprah Winfrey Show" will end In 2011.

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]]> Army Mom Refuses To Deploy Army Specialist Alexis Hutchinson is facing a special court martial for missing her deployment to Iraq. The army says Hutchinson went AWOL. But she says she deliberately didn't4 go because she couldn't find adequate child care for the year that she would be away. Host Michel Martin speaks to Hutchinson’s civilian attorney Rai Sue Sussman about the charges. Fri, 20 Nov 2009 12:00:00 -0500 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=120608132&ft=1&f=46 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=120608132&ft=1&f=46 Army Specialist Alexis Hutchinson is facing a special court martial for missing her deployment to Iraq. The army says Hutchinson went AWOL. But she says she deliberately didn't4 go because she couldn't find adequate child care for the year that she would be away. Host Michel Martin speaks to Hutchinson’s civilian attorney Rai Sue Sussman about the charges.

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]]> Listeners Reject, Accept New Breast Cancer Screening Guidelines Tell Me More host Michel Martin and Lee Hill, the program's "digital media guy," comb through listener feedback and offer important news updates to recent conversations heard on the program. This week, the audience shares personal stories in reaction to controversial new guidelines issued by the U.S. Preventive Services Task Force, a component of the Department of Health and Human Services. The agency says suggests women can now wait an additional 10 years before getting an annual mammogram. Fri, 20 Nov 2009 12:00:00 -0500 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=120608136&ft=1&f=46 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=120608136&ft=1&f=46 Tell Me More host Michel Martin and Lee Hill, the program's "digital media guy," comb through listener feedback and offer important news updates to recent conversations heard on the program. This week, the audience shares personal stories in reaction to controversial new guidelines issued by the U.S. Preventive Services Task Force, a component of the Department of Health and Human Services. The agency says suggests women can now wait an additional 10 years before getting an annual mammogram.

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]]> Without Further Ado, Sarah Palin Returns Cultural and political phenomenon Sarah Palin returned to the national spotlight this week to promote her memoir "Going Rogue" and fielded questions about a possible run for the White House in 2012. Host Michel Martin talks with Mary Kate Cary, a columnist with U.S. News and World Report, and Matt Continetti, author of "The Persecution of Sarah Palin: How the Elite Media Tried to Bring Down a Rising Star" about what might be next for the former Alaska governor. Fri, 20 Nov 2009 11:11:01 -0500 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=120609997&ft=1&f=46 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=120609997&ft=1&f=46 Cultural and political phenomenon Sarah Palin returned to the national spotlight this week to promote her memoir "Going Rogue" and fielded questions about a possible run for the White House in 2012. Host Michel Martin talks with Mary Kate Cary, a columnist with U.S. News and World Report, and Matt Continetti, author of "The Persecution of Sarah Palin: How the Elite Media Tried to Bring Down a Rising Star" about what might be next for the former Alaska governor.

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]]> Daughters Remember Late Father, The Infamous Civil Rights Lawyer The life of civil rights attorney William Kunstler is the subject of a new film, “Disturbing the Universe.” Host Michel Martin speaks with Emily Kunstler and Sarah Kunstler, who made the documentary about their father, and life as the daughters of a man who did not shy away from taking chances. Thu, 19 Nov 2009 12:00:00 -0500 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=120567770&ft=1&f=46 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=120567770&ft=1&f=46 The life of civil rights attorney William Kunstler is the subject of a new film, “Disturbing the Universe.” Host Michel Martin speaks with Emily Kunstler and Sarah Kunstler, who made the documentary about their father, and life as the daughters of a man who did not shy away from taking chances.

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]]> In Your Ear: Hip-Hop Justice George Washington University law professor Paul Butler argues that hip hop provides the best ground-level soundtrack of the criminal justice system and its failures. Butler shares what he's listening to his play list for <em>Tell Me More</em> In Your Ear" feature. Thu, 19 Nov 2009 12:00:00 -0500 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=120567774&ft=1&f=46 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=120567774&ft=1&f=46 George Washington University law professor Paul Butler argues that hip hop provides the best ground-level soundtrack of the criminal justice system and its failures. Butler shares what he's listening to his play list for Tell Me More In Your Ear" feature.

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]]> Former Prosecutor Pens A Hip-Hop Theory Of Justice George Washington University law professor and former prosecutor Paul Butler believes that, in order to fight for justice, Americans must sometimes fight the power of the justice system. He speaks with host Michel Martin about his new book, "Let's Get Free: A Hip Hop Theory of Justice," and his vision for justice policy. Thu, 19 Nov 2009 12:00:00 -0500 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=120567780&ft=1&f=46 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=120567780&ft=1&f=46 George Washington University law professor and former prosecutor Paul Butler believes that, in order to fight for justice, Americans must sometimes fight the power of the justice system. He speaks with host Michel Martin about his new book, "Let's Get Free: A Hip Hop Theory of Justice," and his vision for justice policy.

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]]> Historic Gay Newspaper Folds <em>The Washington Blade</em> &mdash; widely regarded as the newspaper of record by members of the gay community &mdash; surprised readers when it abruptly folded its operation Monday. For 40 years, the paper covered the highs, lows and tragedies of gay life. But while blogger Zack Rosen says the Blade's demise is unfortunate, he says it's not the end of the world. Rosen is a former writer for the newspaper and now runs the Web site TheNewGay.net. Thu, 19 Nov 2009 12:00:00 -0500 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=120567784&ft=1&f=46 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=120567784&ft=1&f=46 The Washington Blade — widely regarded as the newspaper of record by members of the gay community — surprised readers when it abruptly folded its operation Monday. For 40 years, the paper covered the highs, lows and tragedies of gay life. But while blogger Zack Rosen says the Blade's demise is unfortunate, he says it's not the end of the world. Rosen is a former writer for the newspaper and now runs the Web site TheNewGay.net.

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]]> More Families Going Hungry In The U.S. The U.S. Department of Agriculture says more than a half a million households are "food insecure" and suffer from hunger. Host Michel Martin talks to Rep. Gwen Moore, a Democrat from Wisconsin, about what she's doing to combat the problem and tells her own personal story about once being a mother on welfare. Also joining the conversation is Jan Pruitt, president and CEO of North Texas Food Bank, who is seeing a rise in clients at the food bank. Thu, 19 Nov 2009 11:02:39 -0500 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=120570950&ft=1&f=46 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=120570950&ft=1&f=46 The U.S. Department of Agriculture says more than a half a million households are "food insecure" and suffer from hunger. Host Michel Martin talks to Rep. Gwen Moore, a Democrat from Wisconsin, about what she's doing to combat the problem and tells her own personal story about once being a mother on welfare. Also joining the conversation is Jan Pruitt, president and CEO of North Texas Food Bank, who is seeing a rise in clients at the food bank.

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]]> Mayer Hawthorne: Not Your Typical Soul Singer Mayer Hawthorne (aka Andrew Cohen) brings a light-hearted geekiness to soul music. Hawthorne talks with host Michel Martin about his musical journey from Hip Hop DJ to falsetto crooner and performs songs from his album <em>A Strange Arrangement</em>. Wed, 18 Nov 2009 12:00:00 -0500 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=120531990&ft=1&f=46 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=120531990&ft=1&f=46 Mayer Hawthorne (aka Andrew Cohen) brings a light-hearted geekiness to soul music. Hawthorne talks with host Michel Martin about his musical journey from Hip Hop DJ to falsetto crooner and performs songs from his album A Strange Arrangement.

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]]> For Some Students, Commuting To School Can Be Deadly Some students who attend Christian Fenger Academy High School in Chicago want permission to transfer to another school because they say Fenger feels unsafe. Their schoolmate, Derrion Albert, a 16-year-old honor student, was beaten to death on his way home from school in September in an after-school brawl. Now, a federal judge has cleared the way for students to transfer from the school. Linda Lutton, an education reporter for Chicago Public Radio, and Kavitha Cardoza, a reporter who covers education issues for NPR member station WAMU in Washington, D.C., discuss school safety and how the commute to and from school, for some children, can be deadly. Wed, 18 Nov 2009 12:00:00 -0500 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=120531974&ft=1&f=46 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=120531974&ft=1&f=46 Some students who attend Christian Fenger Academy High School in Chicago want permission to transfer to another school because they say Fenger feels unsafe. Their schoolmate, Derrion Albert, a 16-year-old honor student, was beaten to death on his way home from school in September in an after-school brawl. Now, a federal judge has cleared the way for students to transfer from the school. Linda Lutton, an education reporter for Chicago Public Radio, and Kavitha Cardoza, a reporter who covers education issues for NPR member station WAMU in Washington, D.C., discuss school safety and how the commute to and from school, for some children, can be deadly.

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]]> Critics Speak Out On The Movie 'Precious' The movie <em>Precious</em>, which is based on the novel <em>Push</em> by Sapphire, tells the story of a 16-year-old black girl living in Harlem during the Reagan Years. But her impassive face and huge girth are no mask for the pain she is carrying. Host Michel Martin talks with Teresa Wiltz, senior culture writer, and Jada Smith, also a writer with theRoot.com. Both have recently penned stories about the film Precious and talk to Michel about the new movie and the conversations it is sparking around several social issues. Wed, 18 Nov 2009 12:00:00 -0500 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=120531978&ft=1&f=46 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=120531978&ft=1&f=46 The movie Precious, which is based on the novel Push by Sapphire, tells the story of a 16-year-old black girl living in Harlem during the Reagan Years. But her impassive face and huge girth are no mask for the pain she is carrying. Host Michel Martin talks with Teresa Wiltz, senior culture writer, and Jada Smith, also a writer with theRoot.com. Both have recently penned stories about the film Precious and talk to Michel about the new movie and the conversations it is sparking around several social issues.

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]]> 'Precious' Character Is Reality For Some Girls Host Michel Martin talks with Malika Saadar Saar, executive director and founder of the Rebecca Project about the real life of girls like Precious, and what can be done to help them to overcome difficult situations. Wed, 18 Nov 2009 12:00:00 -0500 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=120531986&ft=1&f=46 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=120531986&ft=1&f=46 Host Michel Martin talks with Malika Saadar Saar, executive director and founder of the Rebecca Project about the real life of girls like Precious, and what can be done to help them to overcome difficult situations.

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]]> GM Plans To Pay Off Government Debt, Despite Falling Sales Despite sales dropping 26 percent this quarter, management at General Motors was optimistic Monday as they announced plans to begin paying off $8.1 billion in debt to the U.S. and Canada. Jerome Vaughn, a reporter for NPR member station WDET in Detroit, and John Stoll, who covers the Detroit auto industry for <em>The Wall Street Journal</em>, discuss whether GM's repayment commitment is too big and too soon. Tue, 17 Nov 2009 12:00:00 -0500 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=120492994&ft=1&f=46 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=120492994&ft=1&f=46 Despite sales dropping 26 percent this quarter, management at General Motors was optimistic Monday as they announced plans to begin paying off $8.1 billion in debt to the U.S. and Canada. Jerome Vaughn, a reporter for NPR member station WDET in Detroit, and John Stoll, who covers the Detroit auto industry for The Wall Street Journal, discuss whether GM's repayment commitment is too big and too soon.

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]]> Is That 'Free' Credit Report Really Free? Catchy television ads that advertise free credit reports have caused a battle between the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) and Experian, which owns FreeCreditReport.com. The FTC is publicly opposing the ad campaign because it says the service being promoted is not actually free and deceives consumers. Reporter Ron Lieber, who writes the "Your Money" column for <em>The New York Times</em>, and Nat Wood, of the Bureau of Consumer Protection at the FTC discuss the controversy. Tue, 17 Nov 2009 12:00:00 -0500 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=120492998&ft=1&f=46 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=120492998&ft=1&f=46 Catchy television ads that advertise free credit reports have caused a battle between the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) and Experian, which owns FreeCreditReport.com. The FTC is publicly opposing the ad campaign because it says the service being promoted is not actually free and deceives consumers. Reporter Ron Lieber, who writes the "Your Money" column for The New York Times, and Nat Wood, of the Bureau of Consumer Protection at the FTC discuss the controversy.

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