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Tuesday May 10, 2005

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12:06Tech Tuesday: Internet and Home buying

At one point real estate agents were afraid that the Internet would wipe out their profession. But instead, the Internet has created a new window into the home buying process. From finding a mortgage to finding a house, a Tech Tuesday conversation on the Internet and home buying.

Guests

Ellen Roche, Vice President of Research, National Association of Realtors

Colby Sambrotto, Chief Operating Officer, For Sale By Owner.com

David Anderson, Senior Vice President, Lendingtree.com

13:06"America Beyond Capitalism"

When 1% of the population earns more income than the bottom 100 million Americans combined, some people argue that this is a clear indicator that capitalism is no longer democratic. A conversation on whether or not capitalism is hurting America.

Guests

Gar Alperovitz, Lionel R. Bauman Professor of Political Economy, University of Maryland; also author, "America Beyond Capitalism: Reclaiming Our Wealth, Our Liberty, and Our Democracy" (Pub: Wiley)

13:34"Mondovino"

Who knew that the tension in the world of wine isn't between red versus white, but rather between traditional family-run wineries and growing global corporate monopolies? Crossing seven countries and three continents, a new documentary dives into the complex world of wine.

Guests

Jonathan Nossiter, documentary filmmaker, "Mondovino"

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