Michel Martin
Stories
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Politics
The Things I'll Miss Most On An Inauguration Day Unlike Any Other
As the inauguration nears, the Capitol has become a fortress. The fences surrounding it, writes NPR's Michel Martin, "are the hallmarks of a country at war, and most tragically, at war with itself."
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Music
Jazmine Sullivan On 'Heaux Tales,' Dirty Laundry And The Value Of Taking Breaks
The artist speaks with Michel Martin about her acclaimed, ambitious new album and why she wanted to bring the conversations women have amongst themselves to light.
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National
U.S. Surgeon General Blames 'Pandemic Fatigue' For Recent COVID-19 Surge
U.S. Surgeon General Jerome Adams says people are tired and aren't taking mitigation measures as seriously as before.
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Food
Ina Garten: 'All My Books Really Are About Comfort Food'
Sometimes you want a really good salad, Garten says. But now is not that time. Her new book, Modern Comfort Food, is packed full of recipes for beef stew, chocolate chip cookies and Boston cream pie.
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Books
Black Lives Matter Co-Founder On Her New Book, 'The Purpose of Power'
Alicia Garza, a co-founder of Black Lives Matter, reflects on her past two decades of activism, the upcoming election and her new book, The Purpose of Power: How We Come Together When We Fall Apart.
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Politics
Pete Buttigieg Says There's A 'Crisis In Trust'
Pete Buttigieg argues that Americans don't trust enough — in the government and in each other. Buttigieg talks with NPR about his book, Trust: America's Best Chance.
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National
A Crisis Within A Crisis: Food Insecurity And COVID-19
Hunger is one of the most urgent — yet hidden — crises facing the nation. In this special episode of All Things Considered, a look at how food insecurity has been exacerbated by the coronavirus.
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Food
In Affluent Maryland County, Pandemic Exacerbates Food Insecurity
Since March, the number of people who lack a steady source of food has grown. In Montgomery County, a food assistance effort often runs out of prepared meals before it can feed everyone in need.
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Music
Rina Sawayama Wants Her Success To Make Space For Asian Women In Pop Music
NPR's Michel Martin speaks with Rina Sawayama about her self-titled debut album, everyday racism against Asian women and going from a Cambridge student to a rising pop star.
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Can I Just Tell You: Covering Challenging Stories
Host Michel Martin reflects on the pride she has in journalists covering challenging stories, especially when exposing the truth might not be popular.