The unknown and unspoken issue of race The election of President Obama was described as a chance for Americans to talk openly about the racial divide. Two years later, have we squandered this opportunity to address stereotypes? Or can we tell more from testing our subconscious and analyzing online search results?9:06 a.m.
Guests
Jack White: Contributor to The Root.
Jack Glaser: Associate Professor at the Goldman School of Public Policy the University of California, Berkeley.
Dr. Scott Barry Kaufman: Adjunct Assistant Professor of Psychology at NYU.
Will Wal-Mart control how America eats? Wal-Mart's recent decision to reformulate some of its food products to reduce sodium and sugar content has drawn both praise and criticism.10:06 a.m.
Guests
Charles Fishman: Author of "the Wal-Mart Effect" and the forthcoming, "The Big Thirst - The Marvels, Mysteries & Madness Shaping the New Era of Water."
Michael Martin: Founder and CEO of Effect Partners, a corporate sustainability consulting firm.
Newsmaker: GOP politicians jockey for position ahead of 2012 The 2011 Conservative Political Action Conference kicks off later this week, and several Republican presidential hopefuls, including Tim Pawleny and Michele Bachmann, will be speaking. Midmorning gets a preview of the event.10:45 a.m.
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