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Monday, June 15, 2009

For feminist Gloria Steinem, the fight continues
Gloria Steinem's activism on behalf of the rights of women hasn't wavered for more than 40 years. She talks about the battles won and what still needs to change for women to this day.9:06 a.m.
Guests
Gloria Steinem: Feminist activist and author. She co-founded New York magazine and Ms. magazine.
Resources
Gloria Steinem's Web site
A new look at race and poverty
For decades, academics and social commentators have argued over whether black poverty in America was the result of racism and other external factors, or cultural forces. In a new book, sociologist William Julius Wilson tries to reframe that debate.10:06 a.m.
Guests
William Julius Wilson: Professor of sociology at Harvard University and author of "More Than Just Race: Being Black and Poor in the Inner City."
Michael Fauntroy: Assistant professor of public policy at George Mason University.
Resources
About William Julius Wilson
About Michael Fauntroy
Elections in Iran: What next?
Midmorning looks at the results of the Iranian elections, and what they might mean for the future of U.S. - Iran relations.10:50 a.m.
Guests
William Beeman: Professor and chair of the anthropology department at the University of Minnesota. He is the author of "The Great Satan vs. The Mad Mullahs: How the United States and Iran Demonize Each Other."

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