Lessons From Fort Hood()
November 16, 2009 In her weekly commentary, host Michel Martin, reflecting on the aftermath of the Fort Hood shooting, says generalized suspicion is wrong, whether it is directed toward white people or minorities.
Ethnicity Matters, Especially If You're The Gunman()
November 9, 2009 In her weekly commentary, host Michel Martin reflects on recent tragedies across the nation, including the mass shooting at Fort Hood in Texas. Martin explains why the ethnicity of alleged shooters and other suspected criminals is an often delicate but important matter within communities of color.
The White House, Sports And 'Jock-ocracy'()
November 2, 2009 In her weekly commentary host Michel Martin gives her take on whether President Obama's off-hour golf outings and pickup basketball games are sexist and exclusionary to female staffers at the White House. Martin suggests the criticism is displaced.
Why 'Chase The Flu Shot' Is An Unfair Game()
October 26, 2009 In her weekly commentary, host Michel Martin explains her family's recent scramble to get a flu shot for her children. Martin says the experience shed light on what's wrong with the U.S. health care system.
Here's To You, Diane Rehm()
September 28, 2009 NPR host Diane Rehm recently celebrated 30 years of spreading enlightenment over the airwaves. In her weekly commentary, host Michel Martin shares her appreciation for Rehm, whose acclaimed career has opened doors for others to follow in her footsteps. Martin also explains why she believes being able to express gratitude is the best part of being grateful.
Race: The Non-Issue That Is()
September 21, 2009 In her weekly commentary, host Michel Martin revisits former President Jimmy Carter's recent suggestion that President Obama is being heavily scrutinized in part because some are uncomfortable with a black president. Martin says to Carter's critics that time spent on pretending that race is not an issue could be better used thinking about how to bring about a colorblind reality.
Joe Wilson And The Meaning Of Respect()
September 14, 2009 In her weekly commentary, host Michel Martin reflects on the outburst by Rep. Joe Wilson during President Obama's health care speech to Congress last week. Martin questions whether Wilson's supporters would back such outbursts if they were coming from the other side of the aisle.
Are We Really Debating Health Care?()
August 17, 2009 In her weekly commentary, host Michel Martin shares her thoughts about the national debate over health care. Martin ponders whether the important questions have been overshadowed by town hall drama and mean-spirited rhetoric.
Abdul's Exit From 'Idol' Confronts Pay Equality()
August 10, 2009 The news that American Idol judge Paula Abdul was leaving the hit show has created a firestorm of celebrity news furor. But Michel Martin says the heart of Abdul's case really does address a serious issue.
'Michel, Michelle': A Host's Existential Crisis()
August 3, 2009 In her weekly commentary, host Michel Martin explains her frustration at often being compared to others with the same name, such as first lady Michelle Obama.
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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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