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Tuesday, July 10, 2007

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  • Chinese factoriesMade in China
    China's manufacturing is being scrutinized after a rash of poisonings and toxic product scares. But some argue these problems are exacerbated by Western importers looking for the lowest price possible.9:06 a.m.
    Guests
    Jim McGregor: Author of "One Billion Customers: Lessons from the Front Lines of Doing Business in China." Until recently he split his time between Duluth and China.
    David Barboza: Business reporter with the New York Times, based in China.
    Oded Shenkar: Ford Motor Co. Chair in Global Business Management at Ohio State University. He's the author of "The Chinese Century."
    More from MPR
    Klobuchar says too few U.S. inspectors examine foreign toys (07/09/2007)
    Resources
    About Jim McGregor
    About David Barboza
    Oded Shenkar's Web site
  • NASCARAmerica's new national pastime
    Stock car racing has come a long way from early moonshine runner legends like Junior Johnson to the clean-cut likes of Jeff Gordon, and in the process has become a multi-billion dollar industry. Midmorning examines why America is so crazy about NASCAR.10:06 a.m.
    Guests
    Jeff MacGregor: Special contributor to Sports Illustrated and author of "Sunday Money: Speed! Lust! Madness! Death! A Hot Lap Around America with NASCAR."
    Neal Thompson: Journalist and author of "Driving with the Devil: Southern Moonshine, Detroit Wheels, and the Birth of NASCAR."
    Resources
    About Jeff MacGregor
    About Neal Thompson
    NASCAR.com

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