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><em><em><em></em><em></em><em></em><em></em>Tell</em> Me </em>More, 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.</em> en Copyright 2013 NPR - For Personal Use Only NPR API RSS Generator 0.94 Thu, 23 May 2013 12:00:00 -0400 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 CBC Chair Marcia Fudge Wants Caucus To Be Heard On The Hill Ohio Representative Marcia Fudge is still relatively new on the block. But she's established herself as the new head of the Congressional Black Congress. In the role, she's already been very vocal about whether the President is doing enough for people of color. Host Michel Martin talks with Congresswomen Fudge about her ideas for America. Thu, 23 May 2013 12:00:00 -0400 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=186262922&ft=1&f=46 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=186262922&ft=1&f=46 Ohio Representative Marcia Fudge is still relatively new on the block. But she's established herself as the new head of the Congressional Black Congress. In the role, she's already been very vocal about whether the President is doing enough for people of color. Host Michel Martin talks with Congresswomen Fudge about her ideas for America.

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]]> Being Blind To Financial Need: Is It Worth It? Millions of students rely on loans and grants for their studies. But with universities strapped for cash, fewer schools are able to admit students regardless of their financial need. Host Michel Martin asks the President of Iowa's Grinnell College, Dr. Raynard Kington, why his school considered putting a halt to need-blind admissions. Thu, 23 May 2013 12:00:00 -0400 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=186262927&ft=1&f=46 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=186262927&ft=1&f=46 Millions of students rely on loans and grants for their studies. But with universities strapped for cash, fewer schools are able to admit students regardless of their financial need. Host Michel Martin asks the President of Iowa's Grinnell College, Dr. Raynard Kington, why his school considered putting a halt to need-blind admissions.

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]]> HBCU President Asks Dr. Dre, Why Not Us? Hip-hop mogul Dr. Dre and music producer Jimmy Iovine recently donated $70 million to the University of Southern California. Many people are applauding their generosity, but some aren't so happy. Host Michel Martin speaks with Walter Kimbrough, President of Dillard University, about why he thinks an HBCU should have gotten the money. Thu, 23 May 2013 12:00:00 -0400 http://www.npr.org/2013/05/23/186262929/hbcu-president-asks-dr-dre-why-not-us?ft=1&f=46 http://www.npr.org/2013/05/23/186262929/hbcu-president-asks-dr-dre-why-not-us?ft=1&f=46 Hip-hop mogul Dr. Dre and music producer Jimmy Iovine recently donated $70 million to the University of Southern California. Many people are applauding their generosity, but some aren't so happy. Host Michel Martin speaks with Walter Kimbrough, President of Dillard University, about why he thinks an HBCU should have gotten the money.

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]]> Pitbull Gets 'Epic': 'You Constantly Have To Defend Your Success' Armando Christian Perez — better known as Pitbull or Mr. Worldwide — has sold five million albums and had No. 1 hits in more than 15 countries. He tells NPR's Michel Martin about using music as an escape and playing a well-dressed toad in the animated film <em> Epic</em>. Thu, 23 May 2013 12:00:00 -0400 http://www.npr.org/2013/05/23/186262931/epic-movie-role-for-music-superstar-pitbull?ft=1&f=46 http://www.npr.org/2013/05/23/186262931/epic-movie-role-for-music-superstar-pitbull?ft=1&f=46 Armando Christian Perez — better known as Pitbull or Mr. Worldwide — has sold five million albums and had No. 1 hits in more than 15 countries. He tells NPR's Michel Martin about using music as an escape and playing a well-dressed toad in the animated film Epic.

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]]> The Argument For Stop-And-Frisk Arguments in a court challenge against New York's stop-and-frisk policy wrapped up earlier this week. Critics say the policy promotes racial profiling. But host Michel Martin speaks with Heidi Grossman, New York City's lead attorney in the trial, to hear the Police Department's side of the story. Wed, 22 May 2013 12:00:00 -0400 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=186023458&ft=1&f=46 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=186023458&ft=1&f=46 Arguments in a court challenge against New York's stop-and-frisk policy wrapped up earlier this week. Critics say the policy promotes racial profiling. But host Michel Martin speaks with Heidi Grossman, New York City's lead attorney in the trial, to hear the Police Department's side of the story.

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]]> Joplin, Mo. Advice For Oklahomans: 'Hold On To Hope' As Moore, Oklahoma continues to recover after this week's deadly tornado, survivors of the 2011 Joplin, Missouri tornado are marking the second anniversary of that disaster today. Host Michel Martin discusses Joplin's recovery, and what lessons it might hold for Oklahoma, with Joplin Mayor Melodee Colbert Kean and school superintendent C.J. Huff. Wed, 22 May 2013 12:00:00 -0400 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=186023460&ft=1&f=46 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=186023460&ft=1&f=46 As Moore, Oklahoma continues to recover after this week's deadly tornado, survivors of the 2011 Joplin, Missouri tornado are marking the second anniversary of that disaster today. Host Michel Martin discusses Joplin's recovery, and what lessons it might hold for Oklahoma, with Joplin Mayor Melodee Colbert Kean and school superintendent C.J. Huff.

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]]> Sandy Hook's Future: What's To Become Of The School? It's been over five months since the deadly shooting at Sandy Hook Elementary school in Newtown, Connecticut. And there have been plenty of opinions about what should be done with the school building. Host Michel Martin speaks with Rich Harwood about the emotional decision-making process. Wed, 22 May 2013 12:00:00 -0400 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=186023462&ft=1&f=46 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=186023462&ft=1&f=46 It's been over five months since the deadly shooting at Sandy Hook Elementary school in Newtown, Connecticut. And there have been plenty of opinions about what should be done with the school building. Host Michel Martin speaks with Rich Harwood about the emotional decision-making process.

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]]> Styling The NBA Basketball star Carmelo Anthony is known off the court for his signature fashion flare. Host Michel Martin speaks with his stylist, Khalilah Williams-Webb, about what goes into dressing Anthony and other high-profile clients. Wed, 22 May 2013 12:00:00 -0400 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=186023464&ft=1&f=46 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=186023464&ft=1&f=46 Basketball star Carmelo Anthony is known off the court for his signature fashion flare. Host Michel Martin speaks with his stylist, Khalilah Williams-Webb, about what goes into dressing Anthony and other high-profile clients.

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]]> Tattoos Still Taboo? America has a love/hate relationship with tattoos, but body ink is becoming more and more mainstream. Host Michel Martin speaks with Fatty, the owner of Fatty's Custom Tattooz in Washington, D.C, about America's fascination with tattoos, and the fading cultural taboos. Wed, 22 May 2013 12:00:00 -0400 http://www.npr.org/2013/05/22/186023466/tattoos-still-taboo?ft=1&f=46 http://www.npr.org/2013/05/22/186023466/tattoos-still-taboo?ft=1&f=46 America has a love/hate relationship with tattoos, but body ink is becoming more and more mainstream. Host Michel Martin speaks with Fatty, the owner of Fatty's Custom Tattooz in Washington, D.C, about America's fascination with tattoos, and the fading cultural taboos.

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]]> 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=46 http://www.npr.org/2013/05/22/186023468/powerball-america-already-hit-the-jackpot?ft=1&f=46 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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]]> Market At Record Highs, Why Is Investment At Record Lows? The stock market is hitting record highs. But stock ownership is at record lows, according to a Gallup poll. Host Michel Martin speaks with Roben Farzad of Bloomberg Businessweek about how low participation rates could hurt struggling Americans. Tue, 21 May 2013 12:00:00 -0400 http://www.npr.org/2013/05/21/185788201/market-at-record-highs-why-is-investment-at-record-lows?ft=1&f=46 http://www.npr.org/2013/05/21/185788201/market-at-record-highs-why-is-investment-at-record-lows?ft=1&f=46 The stock market is hitting record highs. But stock ownership is at record lows, according to a Gallup poll. Host Michel Martin speaks with Roben Farzad of Bloomberg Businessweek about how low participation rates could hurt struggling Americans.

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]]> Getting Rid Of My Breasts, A Lot Of People Didn't Understand The news that Angelina Jolie had a preventative double mastectomy has many women thinking about how far they'd go to protect their bodies. Cleveland journalist Regina Brett has written about how she and her daughter Gabe went through the same surgery. They share their story with host Michel Martin. Tue, 21 May 2013 12:00:00 -0400 http://www.npr.org/2013/05/21/185788203/getting-rid-of-my-breasts-a-lot-of-people-didnt-understand?ft=1&f=46 http://www.npr.org/2013/05/21/185788203/getting-rid-of-my-breasts-a-lot-of-people-didnt-understand?ft=1&f=46 The news that Angelina Jolie had a preventative double mastectomy has many women thinking about how far they'd go to protect their bodies. Cleveland journalist Regina Brett has written about how she and her daughter Gabe went through the same surgery. They share their story with host Michel Martin.

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]]> The Difficulties Of Proving Racial Profiling Closing arguments have wrapped up in a lawsuit challenging the New York Police Department's stop-and-frisk policy. Plaintiffs say the majority of the stops involved black and Hispanic men. But New York City says there's no racial motivation whatsoever. Host Michel Martin asks the tricky question: how exactly do you prove racial profiling? Tue, 21 May 2013 12:00:00 -0400 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=185788184&ft=1&f=46 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=185788184&ft=1&f=46 Closing arguments have wrapped up in a lawsuit challenging the New York Police Department's stop-and-frisk policy. Plaintiffs say the majority of the stops involved black and Hispanic men. But New York City says there's no racial motivation whatsoever. Host Michel Martin asks the tricky question: how exactly do you prove racial profiling?

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]]> My Social Security Number Is Posted Where? Sensitive personal information for thousands of applicants to a government phone program was easily available online, according to a new report. Isaac Wolf, of Scripps Howard News Service, talks to Michel Martin about finding applicants' Social Security numbers, home addresses and more online. Tue, 21 May 2013 12:00:00 -0400 http://www.npr.org/2013/05/21/185788193/my-social-security-number-is-posted-where?ft=1&f=46 http://www.npr.org/2013/05/21/185788193/my-social-security-number-is-posted-where?ft=1&f=46 Sensitive personal information for thousands of applicants to a government phone program was easily available online, according to a new report. Isaac Wolf, of Scripps Howard News Service, talks to Michel Martin about finding applicants' Social Security numbers, home addresses and more online.

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]]> Decades Of History Behind IRS Flap Host Michel Martin looks into why some non-profits are tax exempt, and how something like the recent IRS flap could happen. She speaks with David Cay Johnston, a columnist for Tax Analysts and reporter Brentin Mock of Colorlines.com. Mon, 20 May 2013 12:00:00 -0400 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=185534662&ft=1&f=46 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=185534662&ft=1&f=46 Host Michel Martin looks into why some non-profits are tax exempt, and how something like the recent IRS flap could happen. She speaks with David Cay Johnston, a columnist for Tax Analysts and reporter Brentin Mock of Colorlines.com.

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