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Can I Just Tell You?
Do Physical Compliments Have A Place In Politics?
April 10, 2013 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?
April 3, 2013 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
January 24, 2013 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.
Education
Tell Me More: Education Special and Twitter Forum
October 10, 2012 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
September 13, 2012 Join Tell Me More's education conversation on Twitter today, using #npredchat.
Join The Education Conversation With Tell Me More
September 6, 2012 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.
Does Access To Good Health Trickle Down?
August 1, 2012 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
July 18, 2012 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
June 20, 2012 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
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.
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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?"
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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.
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Muses And Metaphor 2012!
March 14, 2012 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
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.
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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.
