Will the green economy live up to its promise? The Obama administration has touted the green economy as both a path to the future and one of the keys to the revival of the U.S. economy. Will the infusion of billions of dollars in stimulus make these green jobs a reality?9:06 a.m.
Guests
Lori Grange: Interim director of the Pew Center on the States. She is co-author of the Pew study "The Clean Energy Economy."
Jerome Ringo: President of the Apollo Alliance.
Joshua Green: Senior editor for The Atlantic. His article "The Elusive Green Economy" appears in the July/August issue of The Atlantic.
A spy novelist's romantic world Romance. Espionage. Parisian cafes and back alleys in Berlin. These are the elements that make the novels of Alan Furst among the best in the spy genre. He joins Midmorning to discuss his latest novel, and his fascination with World War II-era Europe.10:06 a.m.
Guests
Alan Furst: Spy novelist. His latest novel, "The Spies of Warsaw," is now out in paperback.
Talking Volumes The new season of Talking Volumes welcomes Barbara Kingsolver on Nov. 11 at 7 p.m.
Reporter forum Join Kerri Miller and intelligence reporters from the New York Times, Washington Post, and Wall Street Journal for a discussion about national security.
What Kerri's Reading Check out what Kerri's reading, see her upcoming conversations or listen to past episodes.
Recommended Reading Looking for a good book? See the books in Midmorning's Recommended Reading list.
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Midmorning's Leadership Series Conversations with leaders of organizations, nonprofit and for-profit companies, who reflect on how they work and what they've learned.
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