Michel Martin http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=5201175&ft=1&f=5201175 Michel Martin is host of <em>Tell Me More</em>. en Copyright 2013 NPR - For Personal Use Only NPR API RSS Generator 0.94 Wed, 10 Apr 2013 12:00:00 -0400 http://media.npr.org/images/npr_news_123x20.gif Michel Martin http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=5201175&ft=1&f=5201175 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=5201175 http://www.npr.org/2013/04/10/176792649/do-physical-compliments-have-a-place-in-politics?ft=1&f=5201175 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=5201175 http://www.npr.org/2013/04/03/176130225/should-colleges-support-players-off-the-court-too?ft=1&f=5201175 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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]]> 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=5201175 http://www.npr.org/2013/01/24/170167420/teo-drama-is-telling-in-more-ways-than-one?ft=1&f=5201175 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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]]> Tell Me More: Education Special and Twitter Forum NPR's <em>Tell Me More with Michel Martin</em> hosts a live radio broadcast and Twitter education forum on where the nation's schools stand. Follow the national conversation and add your own ideas. Is your school broken? Who is responsible for making our schools better? Use #npredchat. Wed, 10 Oct 2012 07:00:00 -0400 http://www.npr.org/2012/10/10/161747572/tell-me-more-education-special-and-twitter-forum?ft=1&f=5201175 http://www.npr.org/2012/10/10/161747572/tell-me-more-education-special-and-twitter-forum?ft=1&f=5201175 NPR's Tell Me More with Michel Martin hosts a live radio broadcast and Twitter education forum on where the nation's schools stand. Follow the national conversation and add your own ideas. Is your school broken? Who is responsible for making our schools better? Use #npredchat.

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]]> Tell Us More: Twitter Education Forum Join <em>Tell Me More</em>'s education conversation on Twitter today, using #npredchat. Thu, 13 Sep 2012 10:02:00 -0400 http://www.npr.org/blogs/tellmemore/2012/09/13/161061882/tell-us-more-twitter-education-forum?ft=1&f=5201175 http://www.npr.org/blogs/tellmemore/2012/09/13/161061882/tell-us-more-twitter-education-forum?ft=1&f=5201175 Join Tell Me More's education conversation on Twitter today, using #npredchat.

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]]> Join The Education Conversation With Tell Me More <em>Tell Me More with Michel Martin</em> will host a LIVE radio broadcast and Twitter Education Forum in October. Join us and start sharing your ideas. Thu, 06 Sep 2012 11:42:00 -0400 http://www.npr.org/2012/09/06/160675681/twitter-education-forum?ft=1&f=5201175 http://www.npr.org/2012/09/06/160675681/twitter-education-forum?ft=1&f=5201175 Tell Me More with Michel Martin will host a LIVE radio broadcast and Twitter Education Forum in October. Join us and start sharing your ideas.

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]]> Does Access To Good Health Trickle Down? A recent trip to a historic southern estate showed Tell Me More host Michel Martin a glimpse into years past. But, it also gave her some insight into life today. In her weekly <em>Can I Just Tell You</em> essay, Martin talks about the way health care is distributed in America, today and in the past. Wed, 01 Aug 2012 12:10:00 -0400 http://www.npr.org/2012/08/01/157715618/does-access-to-good-health-trickle-down?ft=1&f=5201175 http://www.npr.org/2012/08/01/157715618/does-access-to-good-health-trickle-down?ft=1&f=5201175 A recent trip to a historic southern estate showed Tell Me More host Michel Martin a glimpse into years past. But, it also gave her some insight into life today. In her weekly Can I Just Tell You essay, Martin talks about the way health care is distributed in America, today and in the past.

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]]> Columnist William Raspberry Never Lost Humor, Hope The Pulitzer Prize-winning columnist was among the earliest black journalists to gain a wide following in mainstream media. His insights into education, poverty, race and crime were published in <em>The Washington Post</em> and appeared in more than 200 other newspapers. Host Michel Martin recalls the life and work of Raspberry, who died Tuesday at age 76. Wed, 18 Jul 2012 11:17:00 -0400 http://www.npr.org/2012/07/18/156972589/the-late-william-raspberry-a-role-model-and-more?ft=1&f=5201175 http://www.npr.org/2012/07/18/156972589/the-late-william-raspberry-a-role-model-and-more?ft=1&f=5201175 The Pulitzer Prize-winning columnist was among the earliest black journalists to gain a wide following in mainstream media. His insights into education, poverty, race and crime were published in The Washington Post and appeared in more than 200 other newspapers. Host Michel Martin recalls the life and work of Raspberry, who died Tuesday at age 76.

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]]> Rodney King's Personal Struggle With Alcohol The late Rodney King changed the way Americans look at the relationship between police and citizens. But, for her weekly essay, host Michel Martin asks if there's a bigger lesson to be learned in King's struggle with alcohol. Wed, 20 Jun 2012 12:41:00 -0400 http://www.npr.org/2012/06/20/155435003/rodney-kings-personal-struggle-with-alcohol?ft=1&f=5201175 http://www.npr.org/2012/06/20/155435003/rodney-kings-personal-struggle-with-alcohol?ft=1&f=5201175 The late Rodney King changed the way Americans look at the relationship between police and citizens. But, for her weekly essay, host Michel Martin asks if there's a bigger lesson to be learned in King's struggle with alcohol.

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]]> Asking The Uncomfortable Questions As <em>Tell Me More</em> celebrates five years on NPR's air, we reflect on where the program has been and look toward its future. The show strives to bring real stories to listeners and ask the uncomfortable questions. Wed, 02 May 2012 12:00:00 -0400 http://www.npr.org/2012/05/02/151856883/michel-martin-asking-the-uncomfortable-questions?ft=1&f=5201175 http://www.npr.org/2012/05/02/151856883/michel-martin-asking-the-uncomfortable-questions?ft=1&f=5201175 As Tell Me More celebrates five years on NPR's air, we reflect on where the program has been and look toward its future. The show strives to bring real stories to listeners and ask the uncomfortable questions.

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]]> In Rush To Punish, Are We Missing Something? The recent documentary <em>Bully</em> and a series of tragic stories have brought national attention to the issue. NPR's Michel Martin asks whether there's something important missing from the conversation: the question "why?" Wed, 25 Apr 2012 12:00:00 -0400 http://www.npr.org/2012/04/25/151361075/in-rush-to-punish-are-we-missing-something?ft=1&f=5201175 http://www.npr.org/2012/04/25/151361075/in-rush-to-punish-are-we-missing-something?ft=1&f=5201175 The recent documentary Bully and a series of tragic stories have brought national attention to the issue. NPR's Michel Martin asks whether there's something important missing from the conversation: the question "why?"

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]]> Trayvon Martin Was Afraid, Too The shooting death of Trayvon Martin, an unarmed black teenager, has sparked national protests and debate. Host Michel Martin reflects on the case in her <em>Can I Just Tell You</em> essay. Wed, 21 Mar 2012 10:50:00 -0400 http://www.npr.org/2012/03/21/149058865/trayvon-martin-was-afraid-too?ft=1&f=5201175 http://www.npr.org/2012/03/21/149058865/trayvon-martin-was-afraid-too?ft=1&f=5201175 The shooting death of Trayvon Martin, an unarmed black teenager, has sparked national protests and debate. Host Michel Martin reflects on the case in her Can I Just Tell You essay.

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]]> Muses And Metaphor 2012! In April, <em>Tell Me More </em>will once again commemorate National Poetry Month with a series combining two of the program's passions: Poetry and social media. We need your help! Wed, 14 Mar 2012 16:25:00 -0400 http://www.npr.org/blogs/tellmemore/2012/03/14/148618038/muses-and-metaphor-2012?ft=1&f=5201175 http://www.npr.org/blogs/tellmemore/2012/03/14/148618038/muses-and-metaphor-2012?ft=1&f=5201175 In April, Tell Me More will once again commemorate National Poetry Month with a series combining two of the program's passions: Poetry and social media. We need your help!

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]]> Two Young Men, Two Very Different Directions One is a contender for a prestigious science prize, and the other is headed to prison for his involvement in a shooting. Michel Martin asks what communities can do to help struggling young people make good choices. Wed, 14 Mar 2012 12:00:00 -0400 http://www.npr.org/2012/03/14/148593262/two-young-men-two-very-different-directions?ft=1&f=5201175 http://www.npr.org/2012/03/14/148593262/two-young-men-two-very-different-directions?ft=1&f=5201175 One is a contender for a prestigious science prize, and the other is headed to prison for his involvement in a shooting. Michel Martin asks what communities can do to help struggling young people make good choices.

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]]> When Caregivers Are Left With Nothing More To Give Caring for elderly parents can be a financial and emotional challenge for many families. In her <em>Can I Just Tell You</em> essay, host Michel Martin explores what's at stake when adult children become caregivers in their parents' final years. Wed, 07 Mar 2012 12:00:00 -0500 http://www.npr.org/2012/03/07/148137690/when-caregiving-leaves-nothing-left?ft=1&f=5201175 http://www.npr.org/2012/03/07/148137690/when-caregiving-leaves-nothing-left?ft=1&f=5201175 Caring for elderly parents can be a financial and emotional challenge for many families. In her Can I Just Tell You essay, host Michel Martin explores what's at stake when adult children become caregivers in their parents' final years.

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