Monday March 19, 2007
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From million-dollar prizes to new billion-dollar super-charities, American philanthropies are experimenting with new ways to spur innovation and solve pressing public policy challenges. Kojo explores the past, present and future of philanthropic giving.
Joel L. Fleishman, Professor of Law and Public Policy, Duke University; author, "The Foundation: A Great American Secret" (Public Affairs)
Ian Wilhelm, Reporter, Chronicle of Philanthropy
Tom Vander Ark, President, X-Prize Foundation
John Hurvitz, Partner, Covington & Burling; Legal Advisor, Advanced Market Commitment Working Group
With the recent wintry weather keeping some people from giving blood, the Red Cross says its supplies have dwindled to a "crisis level" and that some hospitals are putting off surgeries. We'll find out more about the problem and what's being done to address it.
Katie McGuire, Spokeswoman, Greater Chesapeake and Potomac Region, American Red Cross
They fled their homes and endured a grueling journey across Africa during Sudan's civil war. Now, a Sudanese "lost boy" and "lost girl" are making a new life in the U.S. and looking to give back to their native country. We hear their story and consider the prospects for long-term peace in Sudan.
John Bul Dau, Director, Direct Change's Sudan Project, former Lost Boy, featured in film "God Grew Tired of Us"
Martha Akech, former 'Lost Girl'
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