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, 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.</em> en Copyright 2013 NPR - For Personal Use Only NPR API RSS Generator 0.94 Wed, 19 Jun 2013 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 'Teenpreneur' Makes Money Off Great-Grandma's Hair Recipe Leanna Archer was just nine-years-old she began using her Haitian great-grandmother's recipe to sell homemade hair care products. Today, she's the CEO of a six-figure business. Guest host Celeste Headlee speaks with the now 17-year-old CEO about being a 'teenpreneur.' Wed, 19 Jun 2013 12:00:00 -0400 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=193495490&ft=1&f=46 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=193495490&ft=1&f=46 Leanna Archer was just nine-years-old she began using her Haitian great-grandmother's recipe to sell homemade hair care products. Today, she's the CEO of a six-figure business. Guest host Celeste Headlee speaks with the now 17-year-old CEO about being a 'teenpreneur.'

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]]> Exhibit Explores US History of 'Rights' Versus 'Privileges' The National Archives' upcoming exhibit, 'The Record of Rights,' is about the human rights struggles faced by women, African-Americans, and immigrants in the U.S. Guest host Celeste Headlee talks with one of the exhibit's curators about some of the more unique items on display. Wed, 19 Jun 2013 12:00:00 -0400 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=193495492&ft=1&f=46 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=193495492&ft=1&f=46 The National Archives' upcoming exhibit, 'The Record of Rights,' is about the human rights struggles faced by women, African-Americans, and immigrants in the U.S. Guest host Celeste Headlee talks with one of the exhibit's curators about some of the more unique items on display.

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]]> To Arm, Or Not To Arm The Syrian Rebels? The White House says the United States will arm Syrian rebels, but a new poll shows most Americans don't like the idea. Guest host Celeste Headlee speaks with Shadi Hamid of The Brookings Institution, about America's current and future involvement in Syria. Wed, 19 Jun 2013 12:00:00 -0400 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=193495486&ft=1&f=46 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=193495486&ft=1&f=46 The White House says the United States will arm Syrian rebels, but a new poll shows most Americans don't like the idea. Guest host Celeste Headlee speaks with Shadi Hamid of The Brookings Institution, about America's current and future involvement in Syria.

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]]> Hair Touching Is A No-No Two black sisters were fed up with people asking to touch their hair. To create a public dialogue, they asked models to hold signs encouraging strangers to touch their hair. But what they saw as an educational moment quickly became controversial. Guest host Celeste Headlee speaks with the sisters about where their conversation is now. Wed, 19 Jun 2013 12:00:00 -0400 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=193495488&ft=1&f=46 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=193495488&ft=1&f=46 Two black sisters were fed up with people asking to touch their hair. To create a public dialogue, they asked models to hold signs encouraging strangers to touch their hair. But what they saw as an educational moment quickly became controversial. Guest host Celeste Headlee speaks with the sisters about where their conversation is now.

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]]> Inside The Mind Of A Sociopath The word "sociopath" often brings to mind criminals, killers, and people who are cruel and heartless. But writer and diagnosed sociopath M.E. Thomas wants to challenge that conventional wisdom. She says sociopaths are not inherently evil, and can be incredibly productive to society. Wed, 19 Jun 2013 11:55:00 -0400 http://www.npr.org/2013/06/19/193099258/inside-the-mind-of-a-sociopath?ft=1&f=46 http://www.npr.org/2013/06/19/193099258/inside-the-mind-of-a-sociopath?ft=1&f=46 The word "sociopath" often brings to mind criminals, killers, and people who are cruel and heartless. But writer and diagnosed sociopath M.E. Thomas wants to challenge that conventional wisdom. She says sociopaths are not inherently evil, and can be incredibly productive to society.

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]]> President Obama, 'Honest And Trustworthy?' Host Michel Martin checks in on the latest political news, including new poll numbers on how Americans view President Obama. Tue, 18 Jun 2013 12:00:00 -0400 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=193104695&ft=1&f=46 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=193104695&ft=1&f=46 Host Michel Martin checks in on the latest political news, including new poll numbers on how Americans view President Obama.

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]]> New Report Finds Many Teachers Aren't Ready To Teach The quality of teacher education is falling flat in the United States, according to a new report. Host Michel Martin speaks with Stephanie Banchero of <em>The Wall Street Journal</em> about why some teachers say they're not well prepared. Tue, 18 Jun 2013 12:00:00 -0400 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=193104697&ft=1&f=46 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=193104697&ft=1&f=46 The quality of teacher education is falling flat in the United States, according to a new report. Host Michel Martin speaks with Stephanie Banchero of The Wall Street Journal about why some teachers say they're not well prepared.

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]]> Fixing Credit Report Errors: More Hassle That It's Worth? One in five consumers has an error on their credit report, according to the Federal Trade Commission. How can you keep from being one of them? Host Michel Martin speaks with Louis Barajas, personal finance expert, about the steps you can take to make sure your credit report is on the up and up. Tue, 18 Jun 2013 12:00:00 -0400 http://www.npr.org/2013/06/18/193104700/fixing-credit-report-errors-more-hassle-that-its-worth?ft=1&f=46 http://www.npr.org/2013/06/18/193104700/fixing-credit-report-errors-more-hassle-that-its-worth?ft=1&f=46 One in five consumers has an error on their credit report, according to the Federal Trade Commission. How can you keep from being one of them? Host Michel Martin speaks with Louis Barajas, personal finance expert, about the steps you can take to make sure your credit report is on the up and up.

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]]> Books Your Kid Might Give Up Video Games To Read It's finally summer and for many kids that means swimming, video games and vacations. But a lot of parents hope their kids will to do some extra reading during the break. Host Michel Martin is joined by three moms in the literary world with summer book suggestions Tue, 18 Jun 2013 12:00:00 -0400 http://www.npr.org/2013/06/18/193104705/books-your-kid-might-give-up-their-video-games-to-read?ft=1&f=46 http://www.npr.org/2013/06/18/193104705/books-your-kid-might-give-up-their-video-games-to-read?ft=1&f=46 It's finally summer and for many kids that means swimming, video games and vacations. But a lot of parents hope their kids will to do some extra reading during the break. Host Michel Martin is joined by three moms in the literary world with summer book suggestions

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]]> 'Talladega Nights' Revs Up Actress Paula Patton The comedy <em>Talladega Nights</em> hits actress Paula Patton's funny bone. For the NPR series 'Movies I've Seen A Million Times,' Patton tells listeners why she finds herself quoting from the flick on a daily basis. Mon, 17 Jun 2013 12:00:00 -0400 http://www.npr.org/2013/06/17/192703178/talladega-nights-revs-up-actress-paul-patton?ft=1&f=46 http://www.npr.org/2013/06/17/192703178/talladega-nights-revs-up-actress-paul-patton?ft=1&f=46 The comedy Talladega Nights hits actress Paula Patton's funny bone. For the NPR series 'Movies I've Seen A Million Times,' Patton tells listeners why she finds herself quoting from the flick on a daily basis.

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]]> Why Do We Keep Forgetting About Gun Control? After the shootings in Newtown, there was a big push for national gun control legislation. But that legislation failed, and Congress is moving on. Host Michel Martin speaks with Colin Goddard, a survivor of the Virginia Tech shooting and a gun control advocate, about where the movement is today. Mon, 17 Jun 2013 12:00:00 -0400 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=192703170&ft=1&f=46 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=192703170&ft=1&f=46 After the shootings in Newtown, there was a big push for national gun control legislation. But that legislation failed, and Congress is moving on. Host Michel Martin speaks with Colin Goddard, a survivor of the Virginia Tech shooting and a gun control advocate, about where the movement is today.

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]]> SCOTUS And Affirmative Action: Who Is Abigail Fisher? The Supreme Court is weighing a decision on Abigail Fisher's affirmative action case against the University of Texas. Host Michel Martin speaks with ProPublica writer Nikole Hannah-Jones about Fisher's motivation and what's behind the landmark case. Mon, 17 Jun 2013 12:00:00 -0400 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=192703172&ft=1&f=46 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=192703172&ft=1&f=46 The Supreme Court is weighing a decision on Abigail Fisher's affirmative action case against the University of Texas. Host Michel Martin speaks with ProPublica writer Nikole Hannah-Jones about Fisher's motivation and what's behind the landmark case.

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]]> Dear Harvard, My Career Deserved More Respect In 1961, Phyllis Richman started applying to graduate school at Harvard. But she was discouraged when a professor asked how she would balance her professional life with 'responsibilities' to her husband. Host Michel Martin speaks with Richman about a response letter she wrote 52 years later. Mon, 17 Jun 2013 12:00:00 -0400 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=192703174&ft=1&f=46 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=192703174&ft=1&f=46 In 1961, Phyllis Richman started applying to graduate school at Harvard. But she was discouraged when a professor asked how she would balance her professional life with 'responsibilities' to her husband. Host Michel Martin speaks with Richman about a response letter she wrote 52 years later.

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]]> African-Americans And Gay Marriage: It's Complicated As the Supreme Court prepares to rule on two cases involving same-sex marriage, a new documentary takes a look at what same-sex marriage means for African-Americans. Host Michel Martin speaks with Yoruba Richen, the director of <em>The New Black</em> to find out what inspired the film. Mon, 17 Jun 2013 12:00:00 -0400 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=192703176&ft=1&f=46 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=192703176&ft=1&f=46 As the Supreme Court prepares to rule on two cases involving same-sex marriage, a new documentary takes a look at what same-sex marriage means for African-Americans. Host Michel Martin speaks with Yoruba Richen, the director of The New Black to find out what inspired the film.

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]]> Orthodox Jews Gear Up For First Women Leaders Breaking the norms of faith isn't always easy — especially for Orthodox Jews. But Ruth Balinsky Friedman wants to take up the traditionally male-dominated role of faith leader. She speaks with host Michel Martin about what a woman can bring to the position. Fri, 14 Jun 2013 12:00:00 -0400 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=191606630&ft=1&f=46 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=191606630&ft=1&f=46 Breaking the norms of faith isn't always easy — especially for Orthodox Jews. But Ruth Balinsky Friedman wants to take up the traditionally male-dominated role of faith leader. She speaks with host Michel Martin about what a woman can bring to the position.

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