Destination: Detroit
Davar Ardalan and Amy Ta
Tell Me More shares highlights from Tuesday's broadcast in Detroit, Mich.
Finance & Economy
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I Survived Unemployment, Thanks To Benefits
by David Walker
Guest blogger and David Walker tells how he bounced back from the recession and went from being unemployed to owning his own business.
Show Me The Recovery
by Kyle McKinnon
This week on Tell Me More, a special series focuses on how to get the U.S. economy to show real and accurate signs of moving forcefully ahead.
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Homeless ... But Thankful
by Noelle Beaumon
Guest blogger Noelle Beaumon became homeless in July after losing her job in corporate America. The divorced mother of two writes about life in a homeless shelter and her struggle to land back on her feet.
Jennifer Granholm’s Legacy Up For Debate
by Quinn Klinefelter
As term-limited Jennifer Granholm prepares her exit as Michigan’s first female governor, guest blogger Quinn Klinefelter offers analysis on what some say is a mixed legacy.
Opinion: Hard Working: The Only Class I Know
by Dani Tucker
Guest blogger Dani Tucker says being middle class didn't mean much to her until the recession hit and she couldn't purchase a home.
Opinion: What Does 'Middle Class' Really Mean?
by Kimberly Jones
NPR’s Kimberly Jones asks, what does it really mean to be middle class in America? She realizes that it's less about what you've got, and more about what you do with what you’ve got.
The Levees Failed, But The Spirit Of New Orleans Prevails
by Malik Washington
In the years after Hurricane Katrina, writer Malik Washington traveled to New Orleans to help the city's residents rebuild. He reflects on the lessons learned about the spirit of the Crescent City.
Producer's Notebook: 'New Orleans, We Won't Forget You'
by Emily Ochsenschlager
Almost five years have passed since Hurricane Katrina struck New Orleans and the Gulf Coast. NPR producer Emily Ochsenschlager says reporting from the region taught her about the power of resilience.
Still Waiting
Still waiting for American Airlines to respond. Why did I get stuck on the tarmac for six hours?
Mortgage Questions?
by Lee Hill
Are you struggling with your mortgage? Send us your questions. We'll try our best to pass them along to our money coach.
Cracking The Code Of Personal Finance
I have a particular interest in housing because it was my first national beat, when I worked at the Wall Street Journal. And it also coincided with my purchase of my first home. I remember very well the sick feeling in the pit of my stomach when I...
Jobless? What's Your Story?
We were happy to deliver some good news about jobs on the program. Damond Smart, one of the people we've been following for over a year now, lives in an Indiana community that's one of the areas most affected by unemployment. Today, he told us he ...
Unequal Unemployment
Now let me just say in advance I know this kind of story is catnip to racists. They'll have a lot to say about why black men just can't cut it. And you know what? There's nothing you can say to people who want to think ill of black people or women...
Do You Have A Bank Account?
by Lee Hill
A significant number of American households — nearly 8 percent, or 9 million, to be exact — are "unbanked," meaning they have no bank account. This, according to a recent report by The Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC).
