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• Despite new discoveries, stem cells remain controversial
  Bioethics expert Jeffrey Kahn talks about the new discovery that skin cells might be used in place of embryos for stem cell research. He says the discovery may not eliminate the ethics debate.9:06 a.m.
  Guests
  Jeffrey Kahn: Director of the Center for Bioethics at the University of Minnesota.
  More from MPR
  A primer on stem cell research (04/11/2007)
  Challenges to stem cell research (02/27/2007)
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  About Jeff Kahn
• Friday Follow: The Bali climate change conference
  The UN-sponsored climate change talks kicked off this week, with representatives of 180 nations gathering in Bali to discuss a climate treaty to replace the Kyoto Accord after it expires in 2012. Will the growing sense of urgency over global warming push the international community toward an agreement that all nations can accept?9:45 a.m.
  Guests
  Eileen Claussen: President of the Pew Center on Global Climate Change. She is the former Assistant Secretary of State for Oceans and International Environmental and Scientific Affairs.
  More from MPR
  Climate change group votes (12/06/2007)
  Slowing down carbon emissions (12/05/2007)
  Resources
  About Eileen Claussen
• The entitlement dilemma
  Personal finance guru Ruth Hayden takes the belief many of us have that we are entitled to things in life. The problem is, so do our children. And that sense of entitlement can sometimes break a family's budget.10:06 a.m.
  Guests
  Ruth Hayden: Personal finance consultant and author. Her books include "Your Money Life: The "Make-It-Work" Workbook.
  Resources
  Ruth Hayden's Web site

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