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Can Billionaire Philanthropists Change the World?

A growing number of America's richest private foundations are challenging hunger, poverty and global warming. Is it a "golden age of philanthropy" or a "tournament of billionaires?" Can they avoid the mistakes of the previous Green Revolution? Can philanthropy make a profit?

By Warren Olney • Sep 15, 2006 • 1h 0m Listen

A growing number of America's richest private foundations are challenging hunger, poverty and global warming. Is it a "golden age of philanthropy" or a "tournament of billionaires?"Can they avoid the mistakes of the previous Green Revolution?Can philanthropy make a profit? Also, Ford cuts more jobs in its "Way Forward," and Muslims condemn Pope Benedict's comments about holy war.The Vatican says he just wants "respect and dialogue" between religions.

Warren Olney
former KCRW broadcaster

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Can Billionaire Philanthropists Change the World?

A growing number of America's richest private foundations are challenging hunger, poverty and global warming. Is it a "golden age of philanthropy" or a "tournament of billionaires?" Can they avoid the mistakes of the previous Green Revolution? Can philanthropy make a profit?

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Can Billionaire Philanthropists Change the World?

A growing number of America's richest private foundations are challenging hunger, poverty and global warming. Is it a "golden age of philanthropy" or a "tournament of billionaires?" Can they avoid the mistakes of the previous Green Revolution? Can philanthropy make a profit?

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