Man on a mission Greg Mortenson recounts his long journey from a failed attempt to climb K2 to building schools for the remote, poverty-stricken villages of Afghanistan and Pakistan.9:06 a.m.
Guests
Greg Mortenson: Greg Mortenson, author of "Three Cups of Tea." He is co-founder of the nonprofit organizations Central Asia Institute and Pennies for Peace.
The world of wine From Merlot to Mourvedre, Chardonnay to Chenin Blanc, wine writer Mike Steinberger has it covered. He joins Midmorning to answer your questions about wine.10:06 a.m.
Guests
Mike Steinberger: Slate magazine's wine columnist.
The carbohydrate debate A followup to the March 4 conversation with Gary Taubes, who contended that what we know about calories and fat is based on anecdote more than fact. A researcher reports her findings that a certain kind of carbohydrate is essential to health, and may help with weight loss.10:50 a.m.
Guests
Janine Higgins: Nutrition research director at the General Clinical Research Center at the University of Colorado at Denver.
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