Michel Martin appears in the following:
Former Pentagon chief Esper says Trump asked about shooting protesters
Monday, May 09, 2022
NPR's Michel Martin speaks with Mark Esper about his forthcoming book, "A Sacred Oath: Memoirs of a Secretary of Defense During Extraordinary Times."
Can I Just Tell You: We can't 'opt out' of our pain
Sunday, May 08, 2022
Brands are now offering the option of opting out of Mother's Day e-mails. NPR's Michel Martin reflects on this new trend.
Romania hasn't always seen itself as a safe haven. War in Ukraine has changed that
Tuesday, April 12, 2022
Romanians have been welcoming the world's second-largest influx of Ukrainian refugees. It's a marked change from the country's response during Europe's last major migrant crisis.
U.S. ambassador to the U.N. calls for suspending Russia from the Human Rights Council
Monday, April 04, 2022
Linda Thomas-Greenfield told NPR's Michel Martin that Russia should be held to a higher standard as a permanent member of the Security Council, and vowed to hold the country accountable.
Progressive activist Ady Barkan says his ALS has increased his platform
Sunday, January 30, 2022
Activist Ady Barkan and director Nicholas Bruckman talked with NPR about the new documentary Not Going Quietly. It follows Barkan as he deals with ALS while also maintaining his activism.
News brief: high court retirement, Russia-Ukraine crisis, economic growth data
Thursday, January 27, 2022
Justice Stephen Breyer will retire, giving Biden a Supreme Court pick. How is Russia responding to diplomatic moves to lower tensions with Ukraine? The U.S. reports latest economic growth figures.
Rep. Schiff reveals impeachment regrets, tensions on Capitol Hill after insurrection
Sunday, October 10, 2021
In a wide-ranging interview with NPR's Michel Martin, Rep. Adam Schiff discusses his regrets from President Donald Trump's first impeachment trial and his relationship with his GOP colleagues.
Anthony Hamilton On Being Vulnerable And His New Album 'Love Is The New Black'
Sunday, September 26, 2021
NPR's Michel Martin speaks with singer-songwriter Anthony Hamilton, who delivers his first album in five years with the help of some friends including Jennifer Hudson.
Ari Shapiro On Covering The Pulse Shooting
Saturday, June 12, 2021
When covering the aftermath of the Pulse nightclub shooting, NPR's Ari Shapiro realized he had visited years prior. He tells host Michel Martin how that changed the way he covered the story.
Can I Just Tell You: With So Much To Mourn, We Must Allow Time To Grieve
Sunday, May 30, 2021
A reflection on the pandemic, the Tulsa Race Massacre and grief.
Getting Women Back To Work Is Key To A Strong Recovery, Labor Secretary Says
Saturday, May 08, 2021
Millions of women have left the workforce during the pandemic as schools stopped in-person learning. Labor Secretary Marty Walsh says the recovery hinges on women returning to work.
With Eviction Moratorium In Jeopardy, White House Announces New Aid For Renters
Friday, May 07, 2021
NPR's Michel Martin talks with Marcia Fudge, the Secretary of Housing and Urban Development, about the new $21.6 billion in emergency rental assistance the Biden administration announced on Friday.
W. Kamau Bell Is A 'Wall-Tearer-Downer' In 'United Shades Of America'
Sunday, May 02, 2021
The comedian says he sees himself as a "forever student" and his show, United Shades of America, is sort of like "Sesame Street for grown-ups." The sixth season premieres Sunday on CNN.
On Netflix, Leigh Bardugo's 'Shadow And Bone' Celebrates A Diverse Grishaverse
Saturday, April 24, 2021
"I never want people to feel like fantasy and romance and magic and adventure belong to just one kind of person," the fantasy author says. A new Netflix series is adapted from her works.
Quiet No More: Sen. Hirono's Immigrant Journey Fuels Her Fire In Congress
Sunday, April 18, 2021
Sen. Mazie Hirono of Hawaii — one of the most outspoken Democrats in Congress — wasn't always so vociferous. She says her story, detailed in a new memoir, has driven her to "stand up to bullies."
Long Marred By Racism, St. Louis Elects 1st Black Female Mayor
Sunday, April 11, 2021
Amid unrest at local jails, surging gun violence and a pandemic that has disproportionately hurt people of color, Tishaura Jones says: "We are done avoiding race and how it holds this region back."
Sen. Tammy Duckworth Doesn't Pull Punches In Memoir 'Every Day Is A Gift'
Sunday, March 28, 2021
Duckworth was raised by a Thai-Chinese mom and American soldier dad before becoming a decorated veteran who lost both legs in combat; she was also the first U.S. senator to give birth while in office.
Why Nearly All Mass Shooters Are Men
Saturday, March 27, 2021
Recent mass shootings follow a deadly pattern, data show: 98% of perpetrators are male. Psychologist Jillian Peterson breaks down why that is and ways to disrupt the pathways to violence.
Bill Gates Weighs In On 'How To Avoid A Climate Disaster' With New Book
Sunday, March 14, 2021
The Microsoft co-founder and philanthropist tells NPR "I don't think the understanding of climate change is nearly as deep as it needs to be."
Black Farmers Have Long Faced Discrimination. New Aid Aims To Right Past Wrongs
Saturday, March 13, 2021
Generations of systemic discrimination have decimated the number of Black farmers in the U.S. Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack talked with NPR about new funding for debt relief.