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Racism And Michelle Obama: In Support Of Self-Censorship
September 14, 2012 An ambiguous quote about the first lady by an attendee at a Romney American Legion event did injustice to blacks, veterans and the attendee herself. Many listeners heard hate speech. If so, did NPR share blame? Should reporters even care how the audience might react?
It's All Politics
Retell Politics: Story About Obama's Mother Gets Another Look
September 7, 2012 Ann Dunham's fight with an insurance company before her death in 1995 is under scrutiny once more. And this time, a few words may tell a different tale.
It's All Politics
Five Takeaways From Tuesday At The Democratic Convention
September 5, 2012 Takeaways from the convention: "Mom in chief" takes a stand; Ted Kennedy video depicts Mitt Romney as a flip-flopper; defending President Obama's record.
The Two-Way
Disney To Put Limits On Food Ads In Bid To Nudge Kids To Eat Healthier
June 5, 2012 With an endorsement from first lady Michelle Obama for its effort, Walt Disney Co. said it is going to apply new standards to food ads aimed at children and their families during programming for kids. The goal: inspire healthier lifestyles.
The Two-Way
No Way She'll Run For Senate In 2016, Michelle Obama Says
May 29, 2012 Of course, another Democratic first lady — Hillary Rodham Clinton — also once ruled out getting into politics herself. Soon after, she was elected to the Senate. But Obama says she's "absolutely not" interested in a political career of her own.
The Salt
How Do Your Dinnertime Rules Compare With The Obamas'?
May 29, 2012 In the Obama household, there are some rules at mealtime. The Obamas eat brown rice instead of white, limit dessert to a few times during the week, and pack lots of vegetables into dinner.
It's All Politics
Michelle Obama: 'I Don't Have The Stressful Job. He Does'
April 16, 2012 First Lady Michelle Obama disagreed with Tell Me More host Michel Martin's premise that her life in the White House is stressful. She said she gets to work on the issues she cares about and suggested she's surrounded by many supportive people who care for her family. It's President Obama who has the stress, she said, though adding that he handles it well.
The Salt
There's More To Fixing Food Deserts Than Building Grocery Stores
March 20, 2012 A study finds that low-income shoppers care about more than just cost and proximity to fresh produce — they also want choice and quality if they're going to buy it.
The Two-Way
First Lady Helps Set World Record For Jumping Jacks
December 12, 2011 First lady Michelle Obama helps children set world record in jumping jacks. More than 300,000 people jumped to set a record for the Guinness Book of World Records on October 11 and 12, 2011.
The Salt
Turning To Big Business To Solve The Obesity Epidemic
December 2, 2011 The Partnership for a Healthier America, chaired by first lady Michelle Obama, has inked more than 20 deals with food companies from Walmart to Hyatt. The hope is that small changes to promote more healthful food within a big industry can help halt the obesity epidemic.
The Two-Way
World Record Jumping Jacks? First Lady Leads Effort
October 11, 2011 This afternoon, first lady Michelle Obama and hundreds of school children from Washington, D.C. will kick off an attempt to set a jumping jack world record by participating in a Guinness Book of World Records event.
The Two-Way
Merkel Back At No. 1 On Forbes' List Of World's Most Powerful Women
August 25, 2011 First lady Michelle Obama, who ranked No. 1 last year, is now at No. 8. The increasing importance of some, including Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton, made for changes in the rankings.
The Two-Way
Royal Watchers: This Picture's For You; Obamas Meet William And Kate
May 24, 2011 The newlyweds met the American president and first lady today in Buckingham Palace.
