NPR Programs: Tell Me More http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=46&ft=1&f=46 "Nothing is assumed." That's the unofficial motto of <em><em><em><em></em><em></em><em></em><em></em>Tell</em> Me </em>More</em>, the Monday-Friday talk show with host Michel Martin. Grounded in lively interviewing and compelling storytelling, the program seeks to present diverse new voices, cross borders, challenge conventional wisdom and discover how other people think. en Copyright 2010 NPR - For Personal Use Only NPR API RSS Generator 0.93 Thu, 09 Sep 2010 12:00:00 -0400 http://media.npr.org/images/npr_news_123x20.gif Tell Me More http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=46&ft=1&f=46 New Mexico Voters Side With Strong Approach To Illegal Immigration A recent poll by the Albuquerque Journal suggests that New Mexico voters support strong immigration policies, including recently implemented laws in Arizona, reversing New Mexico's policy of allowing driver's licenses to be issued to foreign nationals and a policy in Albuquerque which allows authorities to check the immigration status of all those booked into jail. Host Michel Martin will get some perspective from Albuquerque Mayor Richard Berry on why New Mexicans are voicing their support for such strong immigration policies. Thu, 09 Sep 2010 12:00:00 -0400 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=129750183&ft=1&f=46 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=129750183&ft=1&f=46 A recent poll by the Albuquerque Journal suggests that New Mexico voters support strong immigration policies, including recently implemented laws in Arizona, reversing New Mexico's policy of allowing driver's licenses to be issued to foreign nationals and a policy in Albuquerque which allows authorities to check the immigration status of all those booked into jail. Host Michel Martin will get some perspective from Albuquerque Mayor Richard Berry on why New Mexicans are voicing their support for such strong immigration policies.

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]]> Asian-American Fashionista Connects Culture With Threads The Lincoln Center in New York City playing host to Fashion Week, which launches today. Back in June, the Center was also where the Council of Fashion Designers of America issued its prestigious designer awards and three $25,000 Geoffrey Beene Design Scholarships. One of those scholarship winners was twenty-four year-old Carmen Wu, a senior at Parsons: The New School for Design in New York. Host Michel Martin speaks with Wu about what led her to fashion, and the spiritual, social and cultural roles it plays in her life. Thu, 09 Sep 2010 12:00:00 -0400 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=129750187&ft=1&f=46 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=129750187&ft=1&f=46 The Lincoln Center in New York City playing host to Fashion Week, which launches today. Back in June, the Center was also where the Council of Fashion Designers of America issued its prestigious designer awards and three $25,000 Geoffrey Beene Design Scholarships. One of those scholarship winners was twenty-four year-old Carmen Wu, a senior at Parsons: The New School for Design in New York. Host Michel Martin speaks with Wu about what led her to fashion, and the spiritual, social and cultural roles it plays in her life.

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]]> Can't Get A Date? Maybe It's Your Dance Moves According to a recent study, the best way to woo a woman might just be to take her out onto the dance floor. But once the music starts, some men find themselves musically and emotionally offbeat, which can be interpreted by women as a lack of strength and confidence. Host Michel Martin speaks with Dr. Nick Neave, a psychologist at England's Northumbria University, which commissioned the study. He explains the findings and tells listeners how they can step up their moves. Thu, 09 Sep 2010 12:00:00 -0400 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=129750191&ft=1&f=46 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=129750191&ft=1&f=46 According to a recent study, the best way to woo a woman might just be to take her out onto the dance floor. But once the music starts, some men find themselves musically and emotionally offbeat, which can be interpreted by women as a lack of strength and confidence. Host Michel Martin speaks with Dr. Nick Neave, a psychologist at England's Northumbria University, which commissioned the study. He explains the findings and tells listeners how they can step up their moves.

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]]> Politics And Policy Take Center Stage As Obama Touts Economic Plan President Obama spoke about the need for economic stimulus yesterday. Joining host Michel Martin to discuss the president's plan is Steve Hildebrand who served as a Deputy National Campaign Manager to the Obama presidential campaign. Kevin Williamson, Deputy Managing editor the National Review joins the conversation as well. Thu, 09 Sep 2010 12:00:00 -0400 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=129750175&ft=1&f=46 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=129750175&ft=1&f=46 President Obama spoke about the need for economic stimulus yesterday. Joining host Michel Martin to discuss the president's plan is Steve Hildebrand who served as a Deputy National Campaign Manager to the Obama presidential campaign. Kevin Williamson, Deputy Managing editor the National Review joins the conversation as well.

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]]> Jobs Crisis Continues To Affect African-Americans More Black Americans have a far higher unemployment rate than other groups measured by the Labor Department, and the gap is widening. In August it hit 16.3 percent after being 15.6 in July. For whites, the unemployment rate was 8.7 percent in August, up from 8.6 percent. Host Michel Martin speaks with Sam Fulwood, a senior fellow at the Center for American Progress and William Darity, professor of economics at Duke University. Thu, 09 Sep 2010 12:00:00 -0400 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=129750179&ft=1&f=46 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=129750179&ft=1&f=46 Black Americans have a far higher unemployment rate than other groups measured by the Labor Department, and the gap is widening. In August it hit 16.3 percent after being 15.6 in July. For whites, the unemployment rate was 8.7 percent in August, up from 8.6 percent. Host Michel Martin speaks with Sam Fulwood, a senior fellow at the Center for American Progress and William Darity, professor of economics at Duke University.

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]]> R&B Artist Kem Returns With Melodies Unspoken The chart-topper is back on the scene after a lengthy hiatus that left fans anxiously awaiting his return. The singer and self-taught musician, who recently visited NPR studios and performed songs from his new album <em>Intimacy</em>, talks candidly with host Michel Martin. Wed, 08 Sep 2010 13:47:00 -0400 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=129708980&ft=1&f=46 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=129708980&ft=1&f=46 The chart-topper is back on the scene after a lengthy hiatus that left fans anxiously awaiting his return. The singer and self-taught musician, who recently visited NPR studios and performed songs from his new album Intimacy, talks candidly with host Michel Martin.

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]]> Daley Dynasty To End As Chicago Braces For New Direction After 21 years of leading the nation’s third largest city, Chicago Mayor Richard M. Daley announced Tuesday he will not seek a seventh term, putting an end to the decades-long family political dynasty spanning all but 13 of the last 55 years. The mayor first took office in 1989, following in the footsteps of his father, former Chicago Mayor Richard J. Daley. Host Michel Martin talks about circumstances surrounding Daley’s announcement -- and what it means for the future of the city -- with Chicago-based NPR Correspondent David Schaper and Don Rose, a columnist Chicago Daily Observer. Wed, 08 Sep 2010 12:00:00 -0400 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=129727066&ft=1&f=46 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=129727066&ft=1&f=46 After 21 years of leading the nation’s third largest city, Chicago Mayor Richard M. Daley announced Tuesday he will not seek a seventh term, putting an end to the decades-long family political dynasty spanning all but 13 of the last 55 years. The mayor first took office in 1989, following in the footsteps of his father, former Chicago Mayor Richard J. Daley. Host Michel Martin talks about circumstances surrounding Daley’s announcement -- and what it means for the future of the city -- with Chicago-based NPR Correspondent David Schaper and Don Rose, a columnist Chicago Daily Observer.

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]]> Expert: In U.S., Student Loans Trump Credit Card Debt Americans now owe more in student loan debt than they do for all credit card debt, according to a recent report published by the financial aid information website FinAid.org. Host Michel Martin talks to Mark Kantrowitz, publisher of the research, about why student loan debt has hit a record high Wed, 08 Sep 2010 12:00:00 -0400 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=129727070&ft=1&f=46 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=129727070&ft=1&f=46 Americans now owe more in student loan debt than they do for all credit card debt, according to a recent report published by the financial aid information website FinAid.org. Host Michel Martin talks to Mark Kantrowitz, publisher of the research, about why student loan debt has hit a record high

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]]> Investment Group Wants Students To Rethink College Loans Forking out thousands of dollars for a college education has long been viewed as conventional wisdom when it comes to investing in career paths that bring stability and long-term financial security. But what if there were a different logic applied to financing a college education. Host Michel Martin talks to Neoga Leviner, who leads the investment group Lumni, about her organization of creative, non-traditional alternatives to paying for college. Wed, 08 Sep 2010 12:00:00 -0400 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=129727074&ft=1&f=46 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=129727074&ft=1&f=46 Forking out thousands of dollars for a college education has long been viewed as conventional wisdom when it comes to investing in career paths that bring stability and long-term financial security. But what if there were a different logic applied to financing a college education. Host Michel Martin talks to Neoga Leviner, who leads the investment group Lumni, about her organization of creative, non-traditional alternatives to paying for college.

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]]> Asian-American Women Find A ‘Place’ In Art The Asian-American Women Artists Association is presenting the exhibit <em>A Place of Her Own</em> in San Francisco to showcase the work of Asian-American artists. The project focuses on social justice and using art to heal wounds from difficult personal histories. Curator Cynthia Tom and featured artist Isabelle Thuy Pelaud discuss how the exhibit came about and what they hope will accomplish. Tue, 07 Sep 2010 12:00:00 -0400 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=129700503&ft=1&f=46 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=129700503&ft=1&f=46 The Asian-American Women Artists Association is presenting the exhibit A Place of Her Own in San Francisco to showcase the work of Asian-American artists. The project focuses on social justice and using art to heal wounds from difficult personal histories. Curator Cynthia Tom and featured artist Isabelle Thuy Pelaud discuss how the exhibit came about and what they hope will accomplish.

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]]> Moms: Surviving The Back To School Season Parents sending their kids back to school often face a harrowing challenge of time management and organizational conundrums. Home organizing expert, Julie Morgenstern, and workplace organizing expert, Peggy Duncan, offer tips for tackling the to-do list for a more peaceful return to the school year. Also joining the conversation is regular guest mom Jolene Ivey, mother of five boys, four of which are now heading back to the classroom. Tue, 07 Sep 2010 12:00:00 -0400 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=129700507&ft=1&f=46 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=129700507&ft=1&f=46 Parents sending their kids back to school often face a harrowing challenge of time management and organizational conundrums. Home organizing expert, Julie Morgenstern, and workplace organizing expert, Peggy Duncan, offer tips for tackling the to-do list for a more peaceful return to the school year. Also joining the conversation is regular guest mom Jolene Ivey, mother of five boys, four of which are now heading back to the classroom.

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]]> Obama Stumps As Midterm Elections Draw Near President Obama spent the weekend pushing forward new initiatives that he believes will help Democrats overcome a steep challenge from Republicans in the fall elections. Republican strategist Ron Christie and Democratic strategist Celinda Lake talk about the President’s potential influence and look ahead to the November elections. Tue, 07 Sep 2010 12:00:00 -0400 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=129700495&ft=1&f=46 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=129700495&ft=1&f=46 President Obama spent the weekend pushing forward new initiatives that he believes will help Democrats overcome a steep challenge from Republicans in the fall elections. Republican strategist Ron Christie and Democratic strategist Celinda Lake talk about the President’s potential influence and look ahead to the November elections.

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]]> Same Sex Divorce Riddled With Complications A Texas appeals court ruled last month that a gay couple who got married in Massachusetts could not get divorced in Texas. According to the ruling, granting a divorce would implicitly affirm gay marriage, which is not legal in Texas. Paul Thorndal, a family law lawyer in San Francisco who has represented dozens of gay couples in divorce proceedings, discusses the Texas case and details some of the unique legal and emotional issues faced by gay divorcees. Tue, 07 Sep 2010 12:00:00 -0400 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=129700499&ft=1&f=46 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=129700499&ft=1&f=46 A Texas appeals court ruled last month that a gay couple who got married in Massachusetts could not get divorced in Texas. According to the ruling, granting a divorce would implicitly affirm gay marriage, which is not legal in Texas. Paul Thorndal, a family law lawyer in San Francisco who has represented dozens of gay couples in divorce proceedings, discusses the Texas case and details some of the unique legal and emotional issues faced by gay divorcees.

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]]> Financial Experts Offer Tips For Job Hunting The unemployment rate ticked upward in the month of August, according to government figures released Friday. Overall U.S. employers cut an estimated 54 thousand jobs, bringing the jobless rate to 9.6 percent. This news may not provide much confidence for those looking to get back into the workforce, but better job hunting strategies could increase the odds. Financial planners Louis Barajas and Mario Burney discuss techniques and tips for landing a job in a sluggish economy. Mon, 06 Sep 2010 12:00:00 -0400 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=129636117&ft=1&f=46 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=129636117&ft=1&f=46 The unemployment rate ticked upward in the month of August, according to government figures released Friday. Overall U.S. employers cut an estimated 54 thousand jobs, bringing the jobless rate to 9.6 percent. This news may not provide much confidence for those looking to get back into the workforce, but better job hunting strategies could increase the odds. Financial planners Louis Barajas and Mario Burney discuss techniques and tips for landing a job in a sluggish economy.

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]]> CDC Studies Homegrown HIV Prevention African-American men who engage in unsafe sex with men ranks as the leading way HIV is transmitted among blacks. That is according to the Centers for Disease Control, which is trying to foster homegrown, out-of-the-box intervention techniques to curb the trend. Phill Wilson, head of the Black AIDS Institute, and Cleo Manago, founder of bmxny.org, an online forum focused on same sex issues that particularly affect black men, discuss the challenges of reaching and educating black men about safer sex. Manago has developed an innovative approach to HIV prevention that the CDC plans to study. Mon, 06 Sep 2010 12:00:00 -0400 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=129636121&ft=1&f=46 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=129636121&ft=1&f=46 African-American men who engage in unsafe sex with men ranks as the leading way HIV is transmitted among blacks. That is according to the Centers for Disease Control, which is trying to foster homegrown, out-of-the-box intervention techniques to curb the trend. Phill Wilson, head of the Black AIDS Institute, and Cleo Manago, founder of bmxny.org, an online forum focused on same sex issues that particularly affect black men, discuss the challenges of reaching and educating black men about safer sex. Manago has developed an innovative approach to HIV prevention that the CDC plans to study.

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