Michel Martin

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'March Against Sharia' Meets Opposition in Syracuse, New York

Saturday, June 10, 2017

A conservative lobbying group called Act for America has organized what it calls a nationwide "March Against Sharia" in some 19 states. One of the marches raised tensions in Syracuse, N.Y.

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Comey's Testimony And The Rest Of The Week In Politics

Saturday, June 10, 2017

One of the biggest questions from former FBI Director James Comey's testimony was whether President Trump asked him to drop the investigation into former National Security Adviser Michael Flynn.

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'The Great Comet': 'Hits All Of The Checkmarks' Of A Broadway Experience

Saturday, June 10, 2017

NPR's Michel Martin speaks with director Rachel Chavkin and actress Denée Benton of Broadway's Natasha, Pierre & The Great Comet of 1812, which retells Tolstoy's War and Peace with a diverse cast.

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A Mother Tries To Understand Her Daughter's Gender Identity

Sunday, June 04, 2017

A mother and daughter talk about what it means for them to come out as lesbian in different eras, and how labels — or a lack thereof — have shaped their coming out stories.

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After Attack, Londoners Say They Won't Stop Living Their Lives

Sunday, June 04, 2017

After the latest terror attack in the United Kingdom, people in London say they may not feel completely safe, but are determined to go on living their lives and not limit themselves.

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Going There: Civics 101 - What Does It Mean To Be A Good Citizen?

Wednesday, May 31, 2017

Join NPR's Michel Martin and WVIA in Scranton, Pennsylvania for a night of conversation and entertainment as we discuss the meaning of an active citizen.

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On The Ground In Guadalajara, In Search Of New Latin Sounds

Sunday, May 28, 2017

Michel Martin speaks with DJ Betto Arcos to get his highlights from the FIMPRO music festival in Guadalajara, Mexico.

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Why Rick And Canyon Barry Stay True To The 'Granny Shot'

Sunday, May 28, 2017

NBA Hall of Famer Rick Barry and son Canyon Barry talk about the tradition of underhand free throws. Rick swears by its accuracy, but players hardly ever use it.

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Khalid's Timeless Pop Anthems For American Teens

Saturday, May 27, 2017

On his breakthrough debut album, American Teen, Khalid Robinson proves that the emotional turbulence of youth can be timeless. Michel Martin talks to him and his biggest influence: his mom.

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A Recap Of Trump's First Week Abroad As President

Saturday, May 27, 2017

After visiting Saudi Arabia, Israel, the Palestinian Territories, Rome and Brussels, President Trump wrapped up his first international trip since taking office today in Sicily with other G7 leaders.

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Trump Will Meet Pope Francis At Apostolic Palace During Vatican Visit

Sunday, May 21, 2017

The Apostolic Palace is the traditional residence of the Pope inside Vatican City, but Pope Francis chose not to live there. President Trump will meet with the Pope later this week.

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Trump Heads To Israel And Will Be First Sitting President To Visit Western Wall

Sunday, May 21, 2017

President Trump goes to Jerusalem Monday and will visit some of the most delicate spots in the region. He pledges to help make peace, but the Israelis and Palestinians haven't held talks in years.

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Eddie N. Williams, Leader Of Washington's First Black Think Tank, Dies at 84

Saturday, May 20, 2017

Eddie N. Williams, who spent three decades running the first black think tank in Washington, has died at the age of 84.

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Trump Says Arms Deal He Signed With Saudi Arabia Will Create Jobs

Saturday, May 20, 2017

President Trump kicks off his first foreign tour with a stop in Riyadh, the capital of Saudi Arabia.

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Bambu: 'My Music Is Here To Push People To Organize'

Saturday, May 20, 2017

The Filipino-American rapper and activist discusses how gang life and poverty shaped his youth in 1990s Los Angeles and how he draws on those experiences in his uncompromising music.

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Iranian President Hassan Rouhani Wins Re-Election By Wide Margin

Saturday, May 20, 2017

Iranian moderate president Hassan Rouhani has been reelected despite not being able to deliver large economic improvements to the country as he promised during the last election.

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Going There: A Conversation In San Diego About Life Around The U.S.-Mexico Border

Saturday, May 06, 2017

"Beyond Borders is the latest event in the 'Going There' series San Diego, California, the conversation was about the unique challenges of life in a border city and the meaning of national borders.

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'It Is Neither Nor, It Is Both': Tom Hanks Finds No Easy Answers In 'The Circle'

Sunday, April 30, 2017

In the film adaptation of Dave Eggers' 2013 novel, Hanks plays Eamon Bailey, co-founder of a giant social media and tech company with the creepy mantra: "Sharing is caring."

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How Lives On Both Sides Of Border Towns Have Changed Since Trump Took Office

Sunday, April 30, 2017

Before next week's Going There in San Diego, titled "Beyond Borders," Michel Martin talks with KPBS Fronteras reporter Jean Guerrero about covering the lives of those living on the U.S.-Mexico border.

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Ladies And Gentlemen, The Revolution: Prince's Band On Reuniting And Healing

Sunday, April 30, 2017

The band that backed Prince during the Purple Rain era is on tour celebrating his music. Members Wendy Melvoin, Bobby Z. and Doctor Fink say it helps them — and audiences — to process their grief.

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