Why we give

One of the big stories of the year was Warren Buffett's $31 billion gift to the Gates Foundation. Midmorning looks at the motivations behind giving, no matter what the size.

Guests

• Jeffrey Hale: A sociologist who teaches a course on charity and volunteerism at Oregon State University. He's working on a book called "The Legacies of Giving: Charity and Philanthropy in the American Experience."

Resources

• About Jeffrey Hale
• Center on Philanthropy at Indiana University
• NPR: Buffett Gift Sends $31 Billion to Gates Foundation