Michel Martin appears in the following:
Iran Swaps Prisoners With U.S., Reaches Implementation Day On Nuclear Deal
Saturday, January 16, 2016
On a day that sanctions were lifted on Iran, for its compliance with last July's international nuclear agreement, Iran also released five American prisoners. The U.S. released seven Iranians, as well.
The View From Tehran
Saturday, January 16, 2016
Arthur MacMillan is the Tehran deputy bureau chief at Agence France-Presse. He gives some insight about how the prisoner swap and nuclear deal is being perceived in Iran.
Barbershop: Nikki Haley And Oscar Nominations
Saturday, January 16, 2016
Virginia Republican Puneet Ahluwalia, actor Ravi Patel and NPR's Sam Sanders join Michel Martin to talk Nikki Haley hashtags and the Oscar nominations.
Luxury And Self-Driving Cars Dominate Auto Show Talk
Saturday, January 16, 2016
NPR's Sonari Glinton tells Michel Martin about week one of the North American International Auto Show in Detroit.
What It's Like Inside An Iranian Prison
Saturday, January 16, 2016
Roxana Saberi, a journalist who was imprisoned in Iran in 2009, discusses the recent release of American prisoners in the country.
Alabama And Clemson Face Off Under New Playoff System
Sunday, January 10, 2016
The Alabama Crimson Tide take on the Clemson Tigers in tomorrow's college national championship football game. It's the second year for a new playoff system in college football.
Cincinnati Bengals Stumble In Playoff Game
Sunday, January 10, 2016
Some critics are calling last night's football game between the Cincinnati Bengals and the Pittsburgh Steelers a new low in sportsmanship. Tracy Wolfson of CBS Sports explains what went wrong.
Faced With Firing, Wheaton Professor Stands By Her Gesture Of 'Solidarity'
Sunday, January 10, 2016
Wheaton College has begun the process to fire Larycia Hawkins for stating that Muslims worship the same God as Christians. "It was about solidarity," Hawkins says, "which is a Christian principle."
Word's You'll Hear: 'Implementation Day'
Sunday, January 10, 2016
"Implementation Day" for Iran will come once the country takes steps to shrink and open up its nuclear program to verification.
Obama's Final State Of The union
Sunday, January 10, 2016
What to expect when President Obama delivers his final State of the Union on Tuesday, from NPR's Ron Elving.
Update On Sean Penn's Secret Meeting With 'El Chapo'
Sunday, January 10, 2016
NPR's Carrie Kahn gives an update on the capture of drug lord Joaquin "El Chapo" Guzmán and actress Kate Del Castillo's role in the secret meeting between "El Chapo" and actor Sean Penn.
Who's Buying Lottery Tickets?
Saturday, January 09, 2016
After 18 consecutive Powerball lottery drawings without a winner, the current prize pool has grown to over $900 million dollars. We find out who's paying to play.
Can I Just Tell You: Problems Money Can't Fix
Sunday, January 03, 2016
Michel Martin shares questions she's pondering as the new year begins — like why one child's death is deemed a tragedy instead of a murder, and another ruled a murder instead of a tragedy.
Nigeria Declares Victory Over Boko Haram — But Do Nigerians See It That Way?
Sunday, December 27, 2015
With Nigeria's president saying Boko Haram is "technically defeated," we assess its current strength. The Islamist insurgents have lost ground but still terrorize the nation with suicide bombs.
Auto Industry Poised To Wrap Up A Blockbuster Year
Sunday, December 27, 2015
Amid falling gas prices and easy access to credit, auto dealers sold a record number of cars and trucks in 2015. The last few weeks of the year may be one of the best times to get a deal.
The Diminishing Middle — And Why That Widens The Gap Between Us
Sunday, December 20, 2015
In light of a recent Pew study that says most Americans are no longer middle-class, NPR's Michel Martin argues that when the middle thins, the ends of the spectrum must yell just to hear each other.
Crackdown Turns Deadly In Ethiopia As Government Turns Against Protesters
Saturday, December 19, 2015
In Ethiopia, students have been killed while protesting the government's proposals to take over territory in the Oromia region.
Next Week In Politics: Previewing The Republican Debate
Sunday, December 13, 2015
This week brings the first Republican presidential debate since the attacks in Paris and San Bernardino focused the race on rhetoric around security, ISIS, refugees and Muslims.
Prince Drops A Surprise New Album
Sunday, December 13, 2015
On Saturday, Prince released an album with no warning. Hit 'n' Run: Phase Two can be accessed via the streaming service Tidal.
Remembering A Native American Actor, Activist, Musician And Poet
Sunday, December 13, 2015
John Trudell, a leading advocate of Native American rights, passed away on Tuesday.