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10:59 am
Tue June 5, 2012

Morgan Freeman Drives Himself, Listens To Sinatra

Originally published on Tue June 5, 2012 1:40 pm

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MICHEL MARTIN, HOST:

We're going to wrap up our program today with one of our regular features that we call In Your Ear. That's where some of our guests tell us about the music that inspires and soothes them.

Recently, we spoke with a man who really needs no introduction.

MORGAN FREEMAN: Hi, I am Morgan Freeman.

(SOUNDBITE OF SONG, "SOMETHING COOL")

JUNE CHRISTY: (Singing) Something cool I'd like to order something cool.

FREEMAN: And what's in my ear is "Something Cool" by June Christy.

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Around the Nation
10:59 am
Tue June 5, 2012

Breast-feeding In Uniform: Brave Or Brazen?

Photos of Air Force moms breast-feeding in uniform recently went viral and sparked debate. The photos were meant to support military moms in breast-feeding. But some critics say the photos are disrespectful to the uniform. Host Michel Martin discusses the issue with active and retired military moms, including one who was featured in the photos.

Environment
10:59 am
Tue June 5, 2012

Do Plastic Bags Bans Help The Environment?

Originally published on Tue June 5, 2012 1:40 pm

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(SOUNDBITE OF MUSIC)

MICHEL MARTIN, HOST:

This is TELL ME MORE from NPR News. I'm Michel Martin. Coming up, during his long and varied career, Oscar winner Morgan Freeman has played everyone from soldiers to servants, from cowboys to criminals - not to mention the almighty. In a moment, he'll tell us what music he plays for inspiration. That's our feature we call In Your Ear, and it's just ahead.

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Politics
10:59 am
Tue June 5, 2012

Artur Davis On Leaving His Job, Home, And Party

Originally published on Tue June 5, 2012 1:40 pm

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MICHEL MARTIN, HOST:

This is TELL ME MORE from NPR News. I'm Michel Martin. Coming up, a picture of military moms breastfeeding their children has gone viral and it's raising questions about what's appropriate for women in uniform. We'll speak with one of the women in the picture about why she did it and the reaction to it. That's in just a few minutes. But first, voters are casting ballots in several states today and many political observers will look to the results for clues about the battle for the White House.

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All Songs Considered Blog
10:29 am
Tue June 5, 2012

Old Music Tuesday: Ziggy Stardust Turns 40

Credit
The Rise and Fall of Ziggy Stardust and the Spider's From Mars album art.

Originally published on Tue June 5, 2012 2:27 pm

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