Michel Martin

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After Hurricane Maria, Puerto Rican Women Embrace Their Natural, Curly Hair

Sunday, June 03, 2018

When Hurricane Maria cut off access to electricity and water on the Caribbean island and U.S. territory, some women started to change how they styled their hair.

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Is Puerto Rico Prepared For This Hurricane Season?

Friday, June 01, 2018

A study from Harvard University estimates the actual death count in Puerto Rico to be closer to 5,000 rather than the official government count of 64. But, as the official hurricane season begins Friday, is the island prepared for more storms?

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No Nerves From 19-Year-Old Royal Wedding Cellist

Sunday, May 27, 2018

Sheku Kanneh-Mason, a rising star in the U.K. classical world, wants to serve as an inspiration for musicians even younger than he is.

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Rose McGowan: Put Me On The Stand Against Weinstein

Saturday, May 26, 2018

The actress was one of the first women to publicly accuse Weinstein of sexual assault. She says she had not believed the movie mogul would face charges, but now hopes he will be convicted.

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Chloe And Halle Bailey Are More Than 'Alright'

Sunday, May 06, 2018

The sibling duo known as Chloe x Halle has already hit it big, signing to Beyoncé's label and starring on Grown-ish before either sister's 20th birthday.

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A Bill To Make Every American Bear Arms, In The Novel 'Big Guns'

Sunday, April 29, 2018

Steve Israel's new satire imagines a world where the gun lobby holds enough sway to pass such legislation through Congress. As a former Democratic congressman, he knows the subject intimately.

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In 'Time Undone,' Kalu & The Electric Joint Get Back To Their Musical Roots

Sunday, April 29, 2018

Nigerian-born musician Kalu James reflects on his journey to the United States, the loss of his father, and forming his band, Kalu & The Electric Joint.

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What To Expect From Friday's Summit Between North And South Korea

Thursday, April 26, 2018

"President Trump is in for a rude surprise if he thinks ... Kim Jong Un is going to say, 'Sure, I'll hand over my nuclear weapons,'" North Korea expert Jean H. Lee tells NPR.

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How Rhiannon Giddens Reconstructs Black Pain With The Banjo

Sunday, April 22, 2018

The renowned folk songwriter stops by NPR's Washington D.C. headquarters to play two songs from her latest album and discuss the historical African-American roots of her music and of her instrument.

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Can I Just Tell You: Barbara Bush

Saturday, April 21, 2018

On the day of Barbara Bush's funeral, NPR's Michel Martin reflects on the former first lady's legacy.

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The Evangelical Bishop Who Stopped Believing In Hell, Now On Netflix

Sunday, April 15, 2018

The new feature film Come Sunday, starring Chiwetel Ejiofor, dramatizes the real-life crisis of faith of Carlton Pearson, who once presided over a major Pentecostal congregation.

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Chiwetel Ejiofor On Playing The Doubting Bishop Of 'Come Sunday'

Sunday, April 15, 2018

A new Netflix movie sees the English actor portraying the American megachurch leader Carlton Pearson, who experienced a theological crisis — one that cost him his ministry.

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Documenting The Offstage Life Of Playwright Arthur Miller (AKA Dad)

Sunday, April 08, 2018

In a new film, Rebecca Miller paints an intimate portrait of her father, the towering icon of American theater and one-time celebrity, out of decades' worth of home interviews.

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Don't Put Yourself In A Box, Unless It's On Twitter: Detroit Poet Reads #NPRpoetry

Saturday, April 07, 2018

Weekend All Things Considered marks National Poetry Month with Detroit poet Jessica Care Moore. From secrets, to storms, she tells us which mini poems in our Twitter feed caught her eye.

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A Case For Giving 16-Year-Olds The Vote

Saturday, March 31, 2018

After the nationwide "March For Our Lives" demonstrations, and the public discourse that followed, NPR's Michel Martin reflects on the proposal to give teens a say at the ballot box.

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John Legend Pulls From Familiar Roots To Play Jesus In 'Jesus Christ Superstar Live'

Saturday, March 31, 2018

NBC's latest one-night musical event revives the 1970s rock opera Jesus Christ Superstar, starring John Legend in its daunting lead role.

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Cuco, 19, Keeps His Feet On The Ground As His Dreamy Tracks Break Through

Sunday, March 18, 2018

The relaxed, Spanglish-singing artist is one of the leading up-and-coming Chicano artists, and performed at this year's South by Southwest.

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Christiane Amanpour's New Series Explores Sex And Love All Over The World

Saturday, March 17, 2018

The CNN correspondent's documentary series examines nuances of intimacy. "I was surprised with how open everyone was, how much everyone wanted to talk, in each and every city we visited," she says.

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Pop, Rock And An Onslaught Of Rhythm: The Songs Of SXSW

Sunday, March 11, 2018

This five-song primer bridges electro-pop, R&B, rock, and rhythmic rap from up-and-coming artists performing at SXSW this year.

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Conn. Governor Defends Likening The NRA To 'A Terrorist Organization'

Saturday, March 10, 2018

Gov. Dannel Malloy (D-Conn.) speaks with NPR's Michel Martin about his controversial characterization of the National Rifle Association.

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