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10:00Rubert Murdoch's Bid for the Wall Street Journal

Guest host: Susan Page

Rupert Murdoch's five billion dollar bid to acquire the publisher of the Wall Street Journal, one of this country's few remaining family controlled newspapers, highlights mounting financial pressures in the news business. A look at some of the long term trends for U.S. newspapers

Guests

Frank Ahrens, The Washington Post radio reporter

John Carroll, editor of the Los Angeles Times, 2000-2005 and editor of the Baltimore Sun, 1991 to 2000

Lauren Rich Fine, former media analyst with Merrill Lynch

11:00Kim Carlos and Jennifer Johnson: "Nordie's at Noon" (DaCapo Lifelong)

Guest host: Susan Page

Young women discuss their experience with breast cancer.

Guests

Kim Carlos, a public affairs and strategic communications consultant who has been recognized nationally for her breast cancer advocacy efforts.

Jennifer Johnson, a marketing professional and an active volunteer for several breast cancer organizations.

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