Michel Martin, NPR Biography | Photo: Stephen Voss © 2007
Tell Me More

Michel Martin is curious about many things. "I wonder what it's like to leave everything and everyone you know for the promise of a better life, to run for President, to be a professional athlete, to parent children of a different race," she notes. "I am fascinated by people who live lives different from my own. And at the same time, I feel connected to all of these lives being a journalist, a woman of color, a wife and mother."

All these topics — from immigration to parenting in a multicultural family — are part of Tell Me More, the new one-hour daily NPR news talk show that made its national premiere on April 30 on public radio stations around the country.

Martin joined NPR from ABC News, where she worked since 1992. She served as correspondent for Nightline from 1996 to 2006, reporting on such subjects as the Congressional budget battles, the U.S. embassy bombings in Africa, racial profiling and the aftermath of Hurricane Katrina. At ABC, she also contributed to numerous programs and specials, including the network's award-winning coverage of September 11, a documentary on the Anita Hill-Clarence Thomas controversy, a critically acclaimed AIDS special and reports for the ongoing series "America in Black and White." Martin reported for the ABC newsmagazine Day One, winning an Emmy for her coverage of the international campaign to ban the use of landmines, and was a regular panelist on This Week with George Stephanopoulos. She also hosted the 13-episode series Life 360, an innovative program partnership between Oregon Public Broadcasting and Nightline incorporating documentary film, performance and personal narrative; it aired on public television stations across the country.

Before joining ABC, Martin covered state and local politics for the Washington Post and national politics and policy at the Wall Street Journal, where she was White House correspondent. She has also been a regular panelist on the PBS series Washington Week and a contributor to NOW with Bill Moyers.

Monday - Fridays: 9:05 am -10:00 am

Farai Chideya | Photo: Antony Nagelmann © 2006
News & Notes

Farai Chideya is a multimedia journalist who has worked in print, television, online, and radio. Prior to joining NPR's News & Notes, Chideya hosted Your Call, a daily news and cultural call-in show on San Francisco's KALW 91.7 FM. Chideya has also been a correspondent for ABC News, anchored the prime time program Pure OxygenNewsweekNewsweek named her to its "Century Club" of 100 people to watch. on the Oxygen women's channel, and contributed commentaries to CNN, Fox, MSNBC, and BET.

Monday - Friday: 5:05 pm - 6:00 pm

Bob Franklin
Like It Is

Host Bob Franklin and his guests focus attention on the African American community in these examinations of relevant contemporary issues and their political effects.

Mondays 10:05 am

Bob Barrett & Dr. Nina Sax
Health Show
 
This is the radio series for the growing number of health and fitness-conscious Americans.  The nation’s top experts share news of medical breakthroughs, health tips, and information on diet, exercise, and the newest discoveries in preventive medicine.

Tuesdays 10:05 am

John L. Hanson
In Black America

For two decades, this program has showcased African-Americans’ contributions to the nation and the world.  Hosted by John L. Hanson, the audience receives information that provides them with a better insight into black life and culture in contemporary society.

Wednesdays 10:05 am

Frank Jackson
On the Hill

A weekly talk show hosted and locally produced by Frank Jackson.  This program focuses on faculty, staff, students and the entire Prairie View A&M University family.  This show provides relevant topics and information and discusses issues affecting our community.

Thursday 10:05 am

Amparo Navarrete
Latinos on the Hill

A radio journal of news and culture, locally produced at PVAMU in partnership between KPVU radio and the College of Arts and Sciences.  This English-language radio program is produced from a Latino perspective. 

Saturdays 9:05 am

Leonard Moon
Panther Sports

Moon is in his fourth year as the play-by-play announcer at Prairie View A&M University, providing football and basketball broadcasts on KPVU. Prior to his arrival on “the hill”, Moon did sports broadcasting (football and basketball) for Texas Southern University for 14 years. Additionally, the veteran award winning journalist has parlayed his experience as host of several boxing shows on syndicated television, hosted several coaches shows on both TV and radio, and has served as Sports Editor for several Houston area publications.