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• The cost of covering war
  War takes a toll on the people who immerse themselves in it, the reporters and photographers who chronicle strife. Janine di Giovanni has spent time in many war-torn places: Sarajevo, Gaza, Iraq. She talks about how covering war changes perspectives and how having a family helps her balance the grimness of her profession.9:06 a.m.
  Guests
  Janine di Giovanni: War correspondent and author of "Madness Visible: A Memoir of War" (2003) and more recently of "A Place at the End of the World: Essays from the Edge" (2006). She writes for a variety of publications including The Times of London, The New York Times Magazine and Vanity Fair.
  Resources
  Janine di Giovanni's Web site
• A chef's quest for authentic food
  Anthony Bourdain travels the world seeking the most delicious food experiences. He talks about what the rest of world eats, and what makes up the perfect meal.10:06 a.m.
  Guests
  Anthony Bourdain: Author of the new book, "No Reservations: Around the World on an Empty Stomach." He's a chef, writer and host of the Travel Channel series, No Reservations.
  Resources
  No Reservations
  The Current's Mary Lucia talks with Anthony Bourdain

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