Battling for Libya: from military strikes to humanitarian relief As NATO bombs Libyan military sites, Qaddafi forces are attacking residential neighborhoods in the city of Misrata. Caught in the middle are civilians being displaced, injured and killed.9:06 a.m.
Guests
Heba Morayef: Researcher at the Human Rights Watch's Middle East and North Africa division
Andrew Terrill: Research professor at the Strategic Studies Institute of the US Army War College.
Newsmaker: The Gulf oil spill, one year later A year ago today, an explosion at the Deepwater Horizon oil rig sent oil spilling into the Gulf of Mexico. Midmorning looks at how the spill has affected the health of the Gulf of Mexico.9:45 a.m.
Guests
Larry McKinney: Director of the Harte Research Institute for Gulf of Mexico Studies.
Jacqueline Novogratz discusses social entrepreneurship As the founder of the Acumen Fund, a non-profit venture capital enterprise, philanthropist Jacqueline Novogratz is renowned for her active, market-based approach to tackling world poverty. She joins Midmorning to discuss her unique brand of philanthropy and social entrepreneurship.10:06 a.m.
Guests
Jacqueline Novogratz: Founder of the Acumen Fund and author of "The Blue Sweater: Bridging the Gap Between Rich and Poor in an Interconnected World."
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