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• The chemistry of philanthropy
  In a career that has taken her from the fields of rural Georgia to the corporate boardroom, Reatha Clark King has had to overcome the obstacles imposed on her because of her race and gender. She says her background and experience has made her "the ultimate door opener."9:06 a.m.
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  Reatha Clark King: Former executive director of the General Mills Foundation and former president of Metropolitan State University. She currently serves on the board of ExxonMobil.
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  Carlson School "Inside the Boardroom" series
• A story of tragedy and grace
  When accidents happen in the Maine woods, the park wardens there can call on a chaplain uniquely qualified to help with grieving families. That's because the chaplain herself experienced the sudden loss of her Maine state trooper husband.10:06 a.m.
  Guests
  Kate Braestrup: Author of the new memoir "Here If You Need Me." She's one of the first chaplains to serve in the Maine Warden Service.
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  Kate Braestrup in Boston Globe: "Blessing the Moose"

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