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    The Soft Sell of First Lady Michelle Obama

    One of America's most popular women gave her public support to healthcare reform today. First Lady Michelle Obama spoke about gender discrimination , offering a low-key, soft-spoken message in marked contrast to her husband's full-throated appeals. Nia-Malika Henderson covers the First Lady for Politico .

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    By Warren Olney • May 12, 2014 • 1 min read

    One of America's most popular women gave her public support to healthcare reform today. First Lady Michelle Obama spoke about gender discrimination, offering a low-key, soft-spoken message in marked contrast to her husband's full-throated appeals. Nia-Malika Henderson covers the First Lady for Politico.

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      Warren Olney

      former KCRW broadcaster

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      Frances Anderton

      architecture critic and author

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      Katie Cooper

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      Nia-Malika Henderson

      Washington Post

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    The full episode

    1 of 3
    Russia, Iran and Missile Defense in Europe
    1. 0:00The Soft Sell of First Lady Michelle ObamaYou’re reading this
    2. 7:46Obama Reverses Policy on Missile Shield
    3. 43:46The Story behind the Acorn Videos
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