NPR Programs: Tell Me More"Nothing is assumed." That's the unofficial motto of Tell Me More, the new 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.Republican Leader Stands Behind Palin- September 17, 2008 Republican National Committee Chairman Mike Duncan says that despite criticisms, Vice Presidential candidate Sarah Palin is well-qualified for the job. Duncan, a long-time political strategist, also responds to concerns about negative campaigning.http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=94703087&ft=1&f=46 Political Parties Rally the Vote- September 17, 2008 With just a few weeks until election day, volunteers from both major parties are making great efforts to get people registered and ready to vote. But despite the push, concerns remain that many potential voters will be disenfranchised by accessibility, local laws and red tape. Kay Cole James, a Republican advocate of election reform; Maria Teresa Petersen, executive director of Voto Latino; and Civil Rights lawyer Jonah Goldman discuss barriers keeping people from the polls and what can be...http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=94703090&ft=1&f=46 The Black Male Experience Unpacked on Stage- September 17, 2008 Daniel Beaty's new play Resurrection explores the lives of six African American men, ranging in age from ten to sixty, each dealing with a range of personal and political issues. Beaty shares his inspiration for the play and what he hopes the it communicates. Actor Jefery V. Thompson discusses his personal relationship with his character 'The Bishop'.http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=94703093&ft=1&f=46 Ike Forces Historic Recovery Efforts In Texas- September 16, 2008 Hurricane Ike delivered a tremendous beating to the Gulf area, but now Texas faces the biggest recovery effort in state history. The Rev. Rudy Rasmus and Univision correspondent Fernando Pizarro discuss how everyday people of Houston are dealing with the devastation of the storm.http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=94661941&ft=1&f=46 McCain, Obama Both Offer Solutions For Wall Street- September 16, 2008 Both presidential candidates John McCain and Barack Obama have offered their own plans for fixing the troubles on Wall Street. Syndicated columnist and author David Sirota offers analysis on their plans.http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=94661952&ft=1&f=46 Lehman Brothers, Merrill Lynch: What Does It All Mean- September 16, 2008 The financial fallout continues on Wall Street, with Lehman Brothers in crisis and Merrill Lynch in danger. Money Coach Alvin Hall and NPR's Adam Davidson explain details of the crisis, and what consumers can expect moving forward.http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=94661949&ft=1&f=46 Surviving The Storm- September 16, 2008 A new documentary film, Trouble the Water tells the story of a couple who were swept up in the Hurricane Katrina disaster three years ago. Commentator S. Pearl Sharp went to see the film, and reflects on how it changed her view of the Katrina aftermath.http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=94661944&ft=1&f=46 Palin, Sexism and Women in Politics- September 16, 2008 In her latest commentary, Host Michel Martin shares thoughts on the latest happenings on the campaign trail. Today, sexism, Sarah Palin, and the politics of women running for higher offices.http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=94661960&ft=1&f=46 Should Parents Pay Kids For Good Grades- September 16, 2008 Several school systems are experimenting with a new incentive to help motivate kids to earn better grades: cash. This week's Mocha Moms Jolene Ivey, Cheli English-Figaro and Nakelia Field weigh pros and cons of cash incentive programs in schools, and discuss whether they can truly be effective at motivating kids to perform better in classroom.http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=94661955&ft=1&f=46 The Promise Of Governing Pretty- September 16, 2008 Host Michel Martin shares what's on her mind in her latest commentary. Today, she shares thoughts on how education, and the educational achievements of Senator Barack Obama, are playing out in the presidential election.http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=94619535&ft=1&f=46 |