Interviews http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=1022&ft=1&f=1022 NPR interviews famous and everyday individuals, including world leaders and political figures, artists, writers, musicians, and unique people in your community. en Copyright 2013 NPR - For Personal Use Only NPR API RSS Generator 0.94 Tue, 21 May 2013 13:52:00 -0400 http://media.npr.org/images/npr_news_123x20.gif Interviews http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=1022&ft=1&f=1022 A Mother And Daughter Confront Their Breast Cancer Risk Newspaper columnist Regina Brett and her daughter Gabrielle share a genetic risk factor for breast cancer. It's the same one that led Angelina Jolie to have a preventive mastectomy. Before Jolie's very public decision, the Bretts struggled with their own. Tue, 21 May 2013 13:52:00 -0400 http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/NprTopicsInterviews/~3/ZI3zDCFvLng/a-mother-and-daughter-confront-their-breast-cancer-risk http://www.npr.org/blogs/health/2013/05/21/185788760/a-mother-and-daughter-confront-their-breast-cancer-risk?ft=1&f=1022 Newspaper columnist Regina Brett and her daughter Gabrielle share a genetic risk factor for breast cancer. It's the same one that led Angelina Jolie to have a preventive mastectomy. Before Jolie's very public decision, the Bretts struggled with their own.

» E-Mail This     » Add to Del.icio.us

]]> http://www.npr.org/blogs/health/2013/05/21/185788760/a-mother-and-daughter-confront-their-breast-cancer-risk?ft=1&f=1022 The Difficulties Of Proving Racial Profiling Closing arguments have wrapped up in a lawsuit challenging the New York Police Department's stop-and-frisk policy. Plaintiffs say the majority of the stops involved black and Hispanic men. But New York City says there's no racial motivation whatsoever. Host Michel Martin asks the tricky question: how exactly do you prove racial profiling? Tue, 21 May 2013 12:00:00 -0400 http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/NprTopicsInterviews/~3/4hk2V4TyQHo/story.php http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=185788184&ft=1&f=1022 Closing arguments have wrapped up in a lawsuit challenging the New York Police Department's stop-and-frisk policy. Plaintiffs say the majority of the stops involved black and Hispanic men. But New York City says there's no racial motivation whatsoever. Host Michel Martin asks the tricky question: how exactly do you prove racial profiling?

» E-Mail This     » Add to Del.icio.us

]]> http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=185788184&ft=1&f=1022 Market At Record Highs, Why Is Investment At Record Lows? The stock market is hitting record highs. But stock ownership is at record lows, according to a Gallup poll. Host Michel Martin speaks with Roben Farzad of Bloomberg Businessweek about how low participation rates could hurt struggling Americans. Tue, 21 May 2013 12:00:00 -0400 http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/NprTopicsInterviews/~3/IwMevM_kqxw/market-at-record-highs-why-is-investment-at-record-lows http://www.npr.org/2013/05/21/185788201/market-at-record-highs-why-is-investment-at-record-lows?ft=1&f=1022 The stock market is hitting record highs. But stock ownership is at record lows, according to a Gallup poll. Host Michel Martin speaks with Roben Farzad of Bloomberg Businessweek about how low participation rates could hurt struggling Americans.

» E-Mail This     » Add to Del.icio.us

]]> http://www.npr.org/2013/05/21/185788201/market-at-record-highs-why-is-investment-at-record-lows?ft=1&f=1022 Getting Rid Of My Breasts, A Lot Of People Didn't Understand The news that Angelina Jolie had a preventative double mastectomy has many women thinking about how far they'd go to protect their bodies. Cleveland journalist Regina Brett has written about how she and her daughter Gabe went through the same surgery. They share their story with host Michel Martin. Tue, 21 May 2013 12:00:00 -0400 http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/NprTopicsInterviews/~3/BwE5FAIbxRQ/getting-rid-of-my-breasts-a-lot-of-people-didnt-understand http://www.npr.org/2013/05/21/185788203/getting-rid-of-my-breasts-a-lot-of-people-didnt-understand?ft=1&f=1022 The news that Angelina Jolie had a preventative double mastectomy has many women thinking about how far they'd go to protect their bodies. Cleveland journalist Regina Brett has written about how she and her daughter Gabe went through the same surgery. They share their story with host Michel Martin.

» E-Mail This     » Add to Del.icio.us

]]> http://www.npr.org/2013/05/21/185788203/getting-rid-of-my-breasts-a-lot-of-people-didnt-understand?ft=1&f=1022 My Social Security Number Is Posted Where? Sensitive personal information for thousands of applicants to a government phone program was easily available online, according to a new report. Isaac Wolf, of Scripps Howard News Service, talks to Michel Martin about finding applicants' Social Security numbers, home addresses and more online. Tue, 21 May 2013 12:00:00 -0400 http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/NprTopicsInterviews/~3/MXmxviyfSZc/my-social-security-number-is-posted-where http://www.npr.org/2013/05/21/185788193/my-social-security-number-is-posted-where?ft=1&f=1022 Sensitive personal information for thousands of applicants to a government phone program was easily available online, according to a new report. Isaac Wolf, of Scripps Howard News Service, talks to Michel Martin about finding applicants' Social Security numbers, home addresses and more online.

» E-Mail This     » Add to Del.icio.us

]]> http://www.npr.org/2013/05/21/185788193/my-social-security-number-is-posted-where?ft=1&f=1022 Decades Of History Behind IRS Flap Host Michel Martin looks into why some non-profits are tax exempt, and how something like the recent IRS flap could happen. She speaks with David Cay Johnston, a columnist for Tax Analysts and reporter Brentin Mock of Colorlines.com. Mon, 20 May 2013 12:00:00 -0400 http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/NprTopicsInterviews/~3/ys3ilUrY_e8/story.php http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=185534662&ft=1&f=1022 Host Michel Martin looks into why some non-profits are tax exempt, and how something like the recent IRS flap could happen. She speaks with David Cay Johnston, a columnist for Tax Analysts and reporter Brentin Mock of Colorlines.com.

» E-Mail This     » Add to Del.icio.us

]]> http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=185534662&ft=1&f=1022 Poverty, Still Coming To A Suburb Near You When you think about poverty, you might picture dilapidated urban neighborhoods or rural areas. But a new book says the rate of poverty in the suburbs has grown by 64 percent in the past decade, and doesn't show signs of stopping. Host Michel Martin speaks with Elizabeth Kneebone, author of <em>Confronting Suburban Poverty</em>. Mon, 20 May 2013 12:00:00 -0400 http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/NprTopicsInterviews/~3/ItHr3cLczqs/story.php http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=185534664&ft=1&f=1022 When you think about poverty, you might picture dilapidated urban neighborhoods or rural areas. But a new book says the rate of poverty in the suburbs has grown by 64 percent in the past decade, and doesn't show signs of stopping. Host Michel Martin speaks with Elizabeth Kneebone, author of Confronting Suburban Poverty.

» E-Mail This     » Add to Del.icio.us

]]> http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=185534664&ft=1&f=1022 Asian-Americans: Smart, High-Incomes And ... Poor? Asian-Americans have the highest income and education levels of any racial group in the country. So it might be surprising that they have a higher poverty rate than non-Hispanic whites. Michel Martin discusses the issue with Algernon Austin of the Economic Policy Institute and Rosalind Chou, co-author of <em>The Myth of the Model Minority</em>. Mon, 20 May 2013 12:00:00 -0400 http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/NprTopicsInterviews/~3/8w8o8aA4Hiw/story.php http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=185534666&ft=1&f=1022 Asian-Americans have the highest income and education levels of any racial group in the country. So it might be surprising that they have a higher poverty rate than non-Hispanic whites. Michel Martin discusses the issue with Algernon Austin of the Economic Policy Institute and Rosalind Chou, co-author of The Myth of the Model Minority.

» E-Mail This     » Add to Del.icio.us

]]> http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=185534666&ft=1&f=1022 Fresh Air Weekend: Gerwig, Baumbach, Dawes And Polley In<em> Frances Ha,</em> a 27-year-old (Greta Gerwig) navigates New York City — and the transition from prolonged adolescence to proper adulthood. Gerwig and director Noah Baumbach co-wrote the script. Dawes has a new album, <em>Stories Don't End</em>. In a documentary, Sarah Polley turns the camera on her own family. Sat, 18 May 2013 13:10:00 -0400 http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/NprTopicsInterviews/~3/x6qmYnR2zXw/fresh-air-weekend-gerwig-baumbach-dawes-and-polley http://www.npr.org/2013/05/18/184525422/fresh-air-weekend-gerwig-baumbach-dawes-and-polley?ft=1&f=1022 In Frances Ha, a 27-year-old (Greta Gerwig) navigates New York City — and the transition from prolonged adolescence to proper adulthood. Gerwig and director Noah Baumbach co-wrote the script. Dawes has a new album, Stories Don't End. In a documentary, Sarah Polley turns the camera on her own family.

» E-Mail This     » Add to Del.icio.us

]]> http://www.npr.org/2013/05/18/184525422/fresh-air-weekend-gerwig-baumbach-dawes-and-polley?ft=1&f=1022 A Gift Of Life And Friendship After A Family's Loss In February 2007, Rick Bounds was diagnosed with a serious liver disease and given eight months to live. Fri, 17 May 2013 03:06:00 -0400 http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/NprTopicsInterviews/~3/UZ-PmWArWnY/a-gift-of-life-and-friendship-after-a-familys-loss http://www.npr.org/2013/05/17/184478282/a-gift-of-life-and-friendship-after-a-familys-loss?ft=1&f=1022 In February 2007, Rick Bounds was diagnosed with a serious liver disease and given eight months to live.

» E-Mail This     » Add to Del.icio.us

]]> http://www.npr.org/2013/05/17/184478282/a-gift-of-life-and-friendship-after-a-familys-loss?ft=1&f=1022 Gosnell Verdict Raises Questions About Access To Abortions Wednesday's prison sentencing of Philadelphia abortion provider Kermit Gosnell raises the question of who has access to safe, legal abortions, and who does not. Host Michel Martin explores this question with The Root political correspondent Keli Goff and NPR Health Policy Correspondent Julie Rovner. Thu, 16 May 2013 12:00:00 -0400 http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/NprTopicsInterviews/~3/_03kigXvufg/story.php http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=184498462&ft=1&f=1022 Wednesday's prison sentencing of Philadelphia abortion provider Kermit Gosnell raises the question of who has access to safe, legal abortions, and who does not. Host Michel Martin explores this question with The Root political correspondent Keli Goff and NPR Health Policy Correspondent Julie Rovner.

» E-Mail This     » Add to Del.icio.us

]]> http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=184498462&ft=1&f=1022 When Your Dad Is A Killer, How Do You Cope? Host Michel Martin speaks to the Unabomber's brother, David Kaczynski, and Melissa Moore, the daughter of a serial killer, to find out how relatives of notorious criminals cope. Thu, 16 May 2013 12:00:00 -0400 http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/NprTopicsInterviews/~3/To7wu4n8bl0/story.php http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=184498464&ft=1&f=1022 Host Michel Martin speaks to the Unabomber's brother, David Kaczynski, and Melissa Moore, the daughter of a serial killer, to find out how relatives of notorious criminals cope.

» E-Mail This     » Add to Del.icio.us

]]> http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=184498464&ft=1&f=1022 Ivy Leaguers Broaden Minds With New Race Center Tricia Rose is known as a hip-hop scholar and professor of Africana studies. She's now taking on a new project at Brown University, and hoping it sparks new questions about race and ethnicity. Host Michel Martin speaks with Rose about her vision. Thu, 16 May 2013 12:00:00 -0400 http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/NprTopicsInterviews/~3/1yi0bjqy1-E/story.php http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=184498466&ft=1&f=1022 Tricia Rose is known as a hip-hop scholar and professor of Africana studies. She's now taking on a new project at Brown University, and hoping it sparks new questions about race and ethnicity. Host Michel Martin speaks with Rose about her vision.

» E-Mail This     » Add to Del.icio.us

]]> http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=184498466&ft=1&f=1022 DOJ Seized Records Because 'Lives Were At Stake.' Really? The Obama administration is taking heat after the IRS admitted targeting conservative groups for extra scrutiny. Also enraging critics, the Department of Justice seized phone records from the Associated Press. Host Michel Martin talks with two former White House insiders: Republican strategist Ron Christie, and Corey Ealons, of VOX Global. Wed, 15 May 2013 12:00:00 -0400 http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/NprTopicsInterviews/~3/aohbJn3U4Rs/story.php http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=184206618&ft=1&f=1022 The Obama administration is taking heat after the IRS admitted targeting conservative groups for extra scrutiny. Also enraging critics, the Department of Justice seized phone records from the Associated Press. Host Michel Martin talks with two former White House insiders: Republican strategist Ron Christie, and Corey Ealons, of VOX Global.

» E-Mail This     » Add to Del.icio.us

]]> http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=184206618&ft=1&f=1022 Why Is There So Much Sexual Abuse In The Military? The Army has announced that a soldier who was coordinating a sexual assault prevention program in Texas is under investigation for "abusive sexual contact." That's fueling a growing debate about sexual assault in the military, and what can be done to stop it. Host Michel Martin talks about the issue in the Beauty Shop roundtable. Wed, 15 May 2013 12:00:00 -0400 http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/NprTopicsInterviews/~3/2Fpkm9qTgM8/story.php http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=184206620&ft=1&f=1022 The Army has announced that a soldier who was coordinating a sexual assault prevention program in Texas is under investigation for "abusive sexual contact." That's fueling a growing debate about sexual assault in the military, and what can be done to stop it. Host Michel Martin talks about the issue in the Beauty Shop roundtable.

» E-Mail This     » Add to Del.icio.us

]]> http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=184206620&ft=1&f=1022