Opinion Expect Obama to Walk Out on Wright? Spare Me March 26, 2008 • In the wake of explosive reaction to Sen. Barack Obama's relationship with the Rev. Jeremiah Wright, the program's host says political pundits and critics should scale back their attacks. Expect Obama to Walk Out on Wright? Spare Me Listen Toggle more options Download Embed Embed <iframe src="https://www.npr.org/player/embed/89109217/89109191" width="100%" height="290" frameborder="0" scrolling="no" title="NPR embedded audio player"> Transcript
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Opinion Understanding Racial Baggage March 20, 2008 • The program's host shares thoughts on Sen. Barack Obama's speech on Tuesday, and how she believes race, history and politics are intertwined in America. Understanding Racial Baggage Listen Toggle more options Download Embed Embed <iframe src="https://www.npr.org/player/embed/88665123/88665116" width="100%" height="290" frameborder="0" scrolling="no" title="NPR embedded audio player"> Transcript
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Opinion Business-Savvy Cookie Sales an Encouraging Sign March 4, 2008 • The program's host shares thoughts about the Girl Scouts and what their cookie enterprise can tell us about the potential leadership of young women. Business-Savvy Cookie Sales an Encouraging Sign Listen Toggle more options Download Embed Embed <iframe src="https://www.npr.org/player/embed/87882241/87882224" width="100%" height="290" frameborder="0" scrolling="no" title="NPR embedded audio player">
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Opinion For Black History Month, Celebrate Ordinary People February 6, 2008 • The program's host shares her thoughts on why Black History Month should also prompt recognition for everyday people who do their part to help the lives of others. For Black History Month, Celebrate Ordinary People Listen Toggle more options Download Embed Embed <iframe src="https://www.npr.org/player/embed/18741124/18741105" width="100%" height="290" frameborder="0" scrolling="no" title="NPR embedded audio player"> Transcript
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Opinion A Black History Lesson for All January 30, 2008 • As February approaches, the program's host shares her thoughts on Black History month, its origins and why people shouldn't complain that it is in February, the shortest month of the year. A Black History Lesson for All Listen Toggle more options Download Embed Embed <iframe src="https://www.npr.org/player/embed/18538980/18538955" width="100%" height="290" frameborder="0" scrolling="no" title="NPR embedded audio player"> Transcript
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Friend, Colleague Remembered January 24, 2008 • Mocha Moms regular Asra Nomani discusses her continuing investigation into the disappearance and murder of Wall Street Journal reporter Daniel Pearl. Pearl had been staying with his colleague, Nomani, in Pakistan when he went missing in 2002. Friend, Colleague Remembered Listen Toggle more options Download Embed Embed <iframe src="https://www.npr.org/player/embed/18372974/18372959" width="100%" height="290" frameborder="0" scrolling="no" title="NPR embedded audio player"> Transcript
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Opinion Obama's Climb Says a Mouthful January 7, 2008 • The program's host weighs in on the meaning of White House hopeful Sen. Barack Obama's recent win at the Iowa caucuses and surge in popularity. Obama's Climb Says a Mouthful Listen Toggle more options Download Embed Embed <iframe src="https://www.npr.org/player/embed/17897147/17897130" width="100%" height="290" frameborder="0" scrolling="no" title="NPR embedded audio player"> Transcript
Obama's Climb Says a Mouthful Listen Toggle more options Download Embed Embed <iframe src="https://www.npr.org/player/embed/17897147/17897130" width="100%" height="290" frameborder="0" scrolling="no" title="NPR embedded audio player"> Transcript
Family Letters: Forget Me Not January 2, 2008 • The program's host shares her love for holiday letters from families, and why the heartfelt expressions of kindness and humor are irreplaceable. Family Letters: Forget Me Not Listen Toggle more options Download Embed Embed <iframe src="https://www.npr.org/player/embed/17777155/17777199" width="100%" height="290" frameborder="0" scrolling="no" title="NPR embedded audio player"> Transcript
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Counting the Cost: Celebrity Endorsements December 20, 2007 • This week, the program's host shares her thoughts on Oprah's endorsement of Democratic presidential contender Sen. Barack Obama. Michel Martin explains the consequences of influential Americans, like Oprah, getting involved in politics. Counting the Cost: Celebrity Endorsements Listen Toggle more options Download Embed Embed <iframe src="https://www.npr.org/player/embed/17444623/17444605" width="100%" height="290" frameborder="0" scrolling="no" title="NPR embedded audio player"> Transcript
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Opinion Giving Thanks for Ms. Deane November 22, 2007 • The program's host talks about a person she's grateful for this Thanksgiving — her ninth-grade English teacher and dorm parent, Virginia Deane. Giving Thanks for Ms. Deane Listen Toggle more options Download Embed Embed <iframe src="https://www.npr.org/player/embed/16550312/16550303" width="100%" height="290" frameborder="0" scrolling="no" title="NPR embedded audio player"> Transcript
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Opinion Veteran's Day: Who's Really at Risk? November 12, 2007 • In her occasional commentary, the program's host shares her views on tax shenanigans, "risks" for the rich and Veterans Day. Veteran's Day: Who's Really at Risk? Listen Toggle more options Download Embed Embed <iframe src="https://www.npr.org/player/embed/16214222/16214202" width="100%" height="290" frameborder="0" scrolling="no" title="NPR embedded audio player"> Transcript
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Opinion Remembering a Courageous Whistleblower October 31, 2007 • The program pays tribute to one of her first editors, Vivian Aplin-Brownlee, who recently lost her fight with leukemia. Remembering a Courageous Whistleblower Listen Toggle more options Download Embed Embed <iframe src="https://www.npr.org/player/embed/15803392/15803373" width="100%" height="290" frameborder="0" scrolling="no" title="NPR embedded audio player"> Transcript
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NPR Producer Holds Applause for Tyler Perry Film October 17, 2007 • In a special Can I Just Tell You?, NPR Senior Producer Teshima Walker takes on director Tyler Perry's new hit film, Why Did I Get Married? Walker says it's frustrating that certain women just can't get a break from classic stereotypes. NPR Producer Holds Applause for Tyler Perry Film Listen Toggle more options Download Embed Embed <iframe src="https://www.npr.org/player/embed/15356892/15356867" width="100%" height="290" frameborder="0" scrolling="no" title="NPR embedded audio player"> Transcript
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Urban Legends Aren't Even Worth a Stamp October 11, 2007 • The program's host offers her thoughts about the insidious nature of urban legends and how to dispel the myths. Urban Legends Aren't Even Worth a Stamp Listen Toggle more options Download Embed Embed <iframe src="https://www.npr.org/player/embed/15180199/15180182" width="100%" height="290" frameborder="0" scrolling="no" title="NPR embedded audio player"> Transcript
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Opinion Racial Hate Crimes: 'Noose This' September 20, 2007 • Hear a personal opinion about how hate crimes should inpire a conscious effort not to fulfill another stereotype: becoming a "victim." Racial Hate Crimes: 'Noose This' Listen Toggle more options Download Embed Embed <iframe src="https://www.npr.org/player/embed/14557625/14557602" width="100%" height="290" frameborder="0" scrolling="no" title="NPR embedded audio player"> Transcript
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