Michel Martin appears in the following:
What To Make Of The Claims Of Vote-Rigging And Voter Intimidation
Sunday, November 06, 2016
There's been much discussion about the integrity of the election. Donald Trump has talked a "rigged" election and Democrats say some states are trying to keep people from voting.
Fox News Anchor Apologizes For False Report
Saturday, November 05, 2016
Fox News's Bret Baier apologized Friday for his report that an indictment was "likely" to result from the FBI investigation of the Clinton Foundation. The gaffe is the latest in a rough year for Fox.
Analysts Blame Declining Financial Markets On Political News
Saturday, November 05, 2016
This year's unconventional presidential race has some stock analysts worried about unpredictable markets. NPR's Marilyn Geewax talks about why and how politics are roiling the financial markets.
Clinton Campaign Responds To FBI Renewing Email Investigation
Saturday, October 29, 2016
Democrats are rallying to Hillary Clinton's defense after the FBI renewed its investigation into her email practices. Meanwhile, Donald Trump has been talking up the news.
Mass-Eviction Set To Empty 'The Jungle' Of Migrants. What's Next For them?
Sunday, October 23, 2016
France says the unofficial migrant camp on the north coast of the country will be demolished "within days." That means up to 10,000 asylum-seekers are being resettled at centers across France.
On Baseball's Biggest Stage, 2 Lovable Losers Square Off To Become The Champ
Sunday, October 23, 2016
This week, the World Series features two of professional sports' most famously hapless franchises: the Chicago Cubs and the Cleveland Indians. Both teams have gone decades without a championship.
The Dueling Narratives In The Fight For Mosul
Saturday, October 22, 2016
In Iraq, the battle for control of Mosul, the country's second largest city, has been raging for almost a week. There are differing narratives coming from the Pentagon and the front lines.
AT&T To Buy Time Warner For $85 Billion
Saturday, October 22, 2016
It emerged Saturday that AT&T is set to buy Time Warner for about $85 billion. If approved by federal regulators, the merger would create a mammoth media and telecommunications company.
Getting Real About Race: A Discussion In Cleveland
Saturday, October 22, 2016
Julia Shearson of CAIR, former Ohio state senator Nina Turner, Akron Honey Company CEO Wesley Bright, and Brad Whitehead of the Fund for Our Economic Future discuss race relations in Cleveland, Ohio.
Going There: Getting Real About Race
Monday, October 17, 2016
The past few years have seen a rise in racial tensions across the country. What can be done to heal racial divides?
Ethiopia Declares State Of Emergency Amid Continuing Protests
Sunday, October 09, 2016
Ethiopia's government has declared a state of emergency following months of anti-government protests by the Oromo people, who say they are marginalized.
The Shifting Allegiances Of Asian-American Voters
Sunday, October 09, 2016
Asian-Americans are a tiny but growing share of the electorate. In the 1990s, Asian-Americans mostly voted Republican. But in the years since, they seem to have tilted toward the Democratic Party.
Candidates Prepare For Debate Round 2
Sunday, October 09, 2016
Hillary Clinton and Donald Trump meet tonight for their second debate in a town hall format at Washington University in St. Louis, after a weekend of leaked material surfaced on both candidates.
Growing List Of Republicans Call For Trump To Drop Out
Saturday, October 08, 2016
Prominent Republicans are calling for Donald Trump to withdraw from the race after a leaked video features Trump speaking about groping and kissing women.
Clinton Campaigns In North Carolina In Wake Of Police Shooting
Sunday, October 02, 2016
Hillary Clinton spent the day in Charlotte, N.C., attending a church service and meeting with African-American community leaders to discuss the recent shooting of Keith Lamont Scott by police.
Philippine President Duterte Compares Himself To Hitler
Saturday, October 01, 2016
President Rodrigo Duterte of the Philippines says he's "happy to slaughter" millions of drug addicts and likened it to Hitler's efforts to exterminate Jews.
A Glimpse Of History, As Museun Of African-American History Opens
Saturday, September 24, 2016
The National Museum of African-American History and Culture opens on the National Mall on Saturday. NPR's Sam Sanders talks to visitors and tells us what it was like on the first day.
U.S. Airstrike In Syria Throws Wrench In Cease-Fire Plans
Sunday, September 18, 2016
A U.S. airstrike on Syrian military forces aligned with Bashar Assad has challenged the already tenuous cease-fire in Syria.
First Woman Sworn In As Librarian Of Congress
Sunday, September 18, 2016
Dr. Carla Hayden is the country's 14th librarian of Congress and is the first woman and first African-American to hold the job. She spent much of her career at Enoch Pratt Free Library in Baltimore.
Investigators Looking For Leads In New York City Explosion
Sunday, September 18, 2016
New York police, the FBI and other agencies are investigating a bombing in Manhattan Saturday that injured 29 people.