Michel Martin
Stories
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Food
Many Americans struggle to get food. Inflation is making it worse
NPR's Michel Martin speaks with c, CEO and founder of WANDA, about President Biden's hunger plan and the idea of a food bill of rights.
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National
What LA's city council scandal says about race and political power
NPR's Michel Martin speaks with Loyola Marymount University political science professor Chaya Crowder about her research on the dynamics in Los Angeles.
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Technology
Iran tries to crack down on protests, even online. Here's how activists are evading those efforts
NPR's Michel Martin speaks with Dina Temple-Raston, host of the podcast Click Here, who spoke with some of the protesters.
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Business
The former Fox editor who announced the 2020 results says there's a media problem
Chris Stirewalt, author of Broken News: Why the Media Rage Machine Divides America & How to Fight Back, says the country's leading news organizations have leaned into a model that fosters division.
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Education
At the University of Maryland, there's a new program changing the game for athletes
Tennis player Minorka Miranda talks about how her school's new marketplace platform helps student athletes profit off of their name, image and likeness.
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Politics
Secretary Blinken and Spanish Foreign Minister Albares on new NATO Strategic Concept
NPR's Michel Martin moderates a panel with Secretary of State Antony Blinken and Spain's Foreign Minister José Manuel Albares at the NATO Public Forum in Madrid about Ukraine and immigration.
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Arts & Life
Liev Schreiber's family ties to Ukraine push him to help its people
The actor speaks with NPR's Michel Martin about BlueCheck Ukraine, an aid network he co-founded, as well as his relationship with his grandfather.
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Music
On 'Dance Fever,' Florence + the Machine explores her fractured desires
The singer-songwriter talks about her new album Dance Fever, her creative process and her influences.
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National
Senator says Biden should consider Defense Production Act to boost baby formula supply
Regular and specialized baby formulas have been running low across the U.S. Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand says she will ask President Biden to consider using the Defense Production Act to boost production.
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Business
Can I Just Tell You: We can't 'opt out' of our pain
Brands are now offering the option of opting out of Mother's Day e-mails. NPR's Michel Martin reflects on this new trend.