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Thursday, July 6, 2006

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  • North Korea missilesNorth Korea's long-range plans
    North Korea's test firing of long-range missiles is ratcheting up tensions between Pyongyang and Washington and causing concern around the world.9:06 a.m.
    Guests
    Jon Wolfsthal: Nonproliferation fellow in the International Security Program at the Center for Strategic and International Studies.
    David Kang: David Kang, associate professor of government at Dartmouth College. He's co-author of the book "Nuclear North Korea: A Debate on Engagement Strategies."
    Resources
    About Jon Wolfsthal
    About David Kang
  • Warren Buffett and Bill GatesThe new philanthropy
    Warren Buffett's plan to hand over the bulk of his fortune to the Gates Foundation has some suggesting we're entering a new "golden age" of philanthropy.10:06 a.m.
    Guests
    Paul Schervish: Professor of sociology and director of the Boston College Center on Wealth and Philanthropy.
    Matthew Bishop: American business editor for The Economist magazine.
    Resources
    About Paul Schervish
    About Matthew Bishop
    The Economist: "The new powers in giving"

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