Does Power Really Lie With Bystanders?()
May 23, 2012 Just as bystanders have the power to keep motorists and pedestrians in check, Tell Me More host Michel Martin says they also have sway over contentious social issues like same-sex marriage and immigration.
Like It Or Not, Diversity Isn't Going Anywhere()
May 9, 2012 Dealing with diversity can be a challenge. But Tell Me More host Michel Martin explains why Americans can and must rise to that challenge for the country to move forward.
Asking The Uncomfortable Questions()
May 2, 2012 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.
In Rush To Punish, Are We Missing Something?()
April 25, 2012 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?"
Trayvon Martin Was Afraid, Too()
March 21, 2012 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.
Two Young Men, Two Very Different Directions()
March 14, 2012 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.
When Caregivers Are Left With Nothing More To Give()
March 7, 2012 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.
The Power Of Memoirs, Biographies()
February 29, 2012 In her weekly essay, host Michel Martin closes the book on Black History Month and looks ahead to Women's History Month. Tell Me More will bring a series of conversations with the authors of biographies about remarkable women.
What Enslaves Us That We Won't Give Up?()
February 22, 2012 Host Michel Martin reflects on what the moral questions of history tell us about our own ethical blind spots. Her commentary comes as the National Museum of African American History and Culture breaks ground Wednesday in Washington, D.C.
Your Problem, Not Mine — Until It Is()
January 30, 2012 In her weekly commentary, Michel Martin says the challenges of the minority — including marriage, relationship and education issues — are often a prelude to what will happen to the many. But the many often don't think so until it's too late.
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Tell Me More host Michel Martin offers weekly thoughts about current events and what's in the news.
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