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Wednesday February 2, 2005

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12:06World Forums: Davos and Porto Alegre

The world’s most powerful leaders in business and politics met last week at their annual retreat in Davos, Switzerland for the World Economic Forum. On the other side of the world, at the same time, roughly 100,000 left-leaning activists converged in the southern Brazilian city of Porto Alegre for the alternative World Social Forum. We explore the hot topics of discussion at both events, and why there is a surprising degree of overlap.

Guests

Nancy Birdsall, President, Center for Global Development; and former Executive Vice-President of the Inter-American Development Bank

Njoki Njehu, Director, 50 Years is Enough network; and a founding member of the International Coordinating Council of the World Social Forum and the Africa Social Forum

13:06Airline Safety

From shoulder-fired missiles to green lasers, lately airline security has become a major concern. But not everyone agrees on what measures to take to ensure the security of aircraft within the nation.

Guests

Charles Pena, Director of Defense Policy Studies, CATO Institute

John Meenan, Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer, Air Transport Association

Captain Steve Luckey, Chairman, National Security Committee, Air Line Pilots Association International

13:37Assisted Living

Preview a new indie film that takes a thoughtful but lighter look at life in a nursing home.

Guests

Elliot Greenebaum, Director, "Assisted Living"

Maggie Riley, Actress, "Assisted Living"

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