http://wqcs.org en http://wqcs.org/post/talladega-nights-revs-actress-paula-patton Transcript <p>MICHEL MARTIN, HOST: <p>Finally, you know those movies you pull out time and time again when you're not sure what to watch? Well, our colleagues at Weekends on All Things Considered have been asking filmmakers and actors about the movies they never get tired of watching. Today, we hear from actress Paula Patton. She's known for her roles in "Precious" and "Mission: Impossible - Ghost Protocol." And she tells us about one of her favorites.<p>(SOUNDBITE OF MOVIE, "TALLADEGA NIGHTS")<p>PAULA PATTON: Hi, I'm Paula Patton and I'm an actress. Mon, 17 Jun 2013 20:33:00 +0000 editor 29244 at http://wqcs.org http://wqcs.org/post/why-do-we-keep-forgetting-about-gun-control After the shootings in Newtown, there was a big push for national gun control legislation. But that legislation failed, and Congress is moving on. Host Michel Martin speaks with Colin Goddard, a survivor of the Virginia Tech shooting and a gun control advocate, about where the movement is today. Mon, 17 Jun 2013 15:44:00 +0000 editor 29211 at http://wqcs.org http://wqcs.org/post/scotus-and-affirmative-action-who-abigail-fisher The Supreme Court is weighing a decision on Abigail Fisher's affirmative action case against the University of Texas. Host Michel Martin speaks with ProPublica writer Nikole Hannah-Jones about Fisher's motivation and what's behind the landmark case. Mon, 17 Jun 2013 15:44:00 +0000 editor 29212 at http://wqcs.org http://wqcs.org/post/dear-harvard-my-career-deserved-more-respect In 1961, Phyllis Richman started applying to graduate school at Harvard. But she was discouraged when a professor asked how she would balance her professional life with 'responsibilities' to her husband. Host Michel Martin speaks with Richman about a response letter she wrote 52 years later. Mon, 17 Jun 2013 15:44:00 +0000 editor 29215 at http://wqcs.org http://wqcs.org/post/african-americans-and-gay-marriage-its-complicated Transcript <p>MICHEL MARTIN, HOST: <p>I'm Michel Martin and this is TELL ME MORE from NPR News. Among the many explosive issues the Supreme Court is expected to take on this year is the issue of same-sex marriage: whether same-sex couples should have the same benefits as straight ones. But one of the most sensitive aspects of that issue is the element of race. Documentary filmmaker Yoruba Richen takes on both of those issues in a new documentary called "The New Black."<p>(SOUNDBITE OF DOCUMENTARY "THE NEW BLACK")<p>SHARON LETTMAN-HICKS: LGBT rights is in its revolutionary phase right now. Mon, 17 Jun 2013 15:44:00 +0000 editor 29243 at http://wqcs.org http://wqcs.org/post/sanford-under-spotlight-trial-begins Sanford Under The Spotlight As Trial Begins The national media has descended on the town of Sanford, Florida, for the trial of George Zimmerman. He's the man accused of murdering teenager Trayvon Martin. Host Michel Martin speaks with Sanford Mayor Jeff Triplett to find out how emotions are running in his town. Fri, 14 Jun 2013 15:24:00 +0000 editor 29082 at http://wqcs.org http://wqcs.org/post/orthodox-jews-gear-first-women-leaders Breaking the norms of faith isn't always easy — especially for Orthodox Jews. But Ruth Balinsky Friedman wants to take up the traditionally male-dominated role of faith leader. She speaks with host Michel Martin about what a woman can bring to the position. Fri, 14 Jun 2013 15:24:00 +0000 editor 29083 at http://wqcs.org http://wqcs.org/post/pulitzer-winners-personal-film-about-being-undocumented Transcript <p>MICHEL MARTIN, HOST: <p>We're switching gears now to another story that's emotional for many people, especially now as Congress continues to try to work through an overhaul of the country's immigration laws. Jose Antonio Vargas is living that debate. He was 12 when his mother sent him from the Philippines to live with his grandparents in the U.S. At 16, he discovered he did not have the legal right to be here, especially not to work here. Fri, 14 Jun 2013 15:24:00 +0000 editor 29084 at http://wqcs.org http://wqcs.org/post/kanye-complete-awesomeness-or-completely-overrated Transcript <p>MICHEL MARTIN, HOST: <p>I'm Michel Martin and this is TELL ME MORE from NPR news. Now, it's time for our weekly visit to the barbershop where the guys talk about what's in the news and what's on their minds. Sitting in the chairs for a shape-up this week our writer and culture critic Jimi Izrael, with us back in Washington D.C. Also here in Washington, Paul Butler. He's a law professor at Georgetown University. Fernando Villa is the director of programming for Fusion, that's an ABC/Univision venture, with us from Miami. Fri, 14 Jun 2013 15:24:00 +0000 editor 29085 at http://wqcs.org http://wqcs.org/post/decades-later-her-fans-prove-buikas-teacher-was-wrong Host Michel Martin and editor Ammad Omar open up the listener inbox for backtalk. This week, there's a lot of love for Spanish singer Buika. Fri, 14 Jun 2013 15:24:00 +0000 editor 29089 at http://wqcs.org