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    Why Does Steve Jobs Matter?

    Hurricane Irene killed some Americans and changed the lives of many more. In days to come, we'll hear about the lasting impact of the disaster. Today, we look at the resignation of Steve Jobs from Apple , now one of the two richest corporations in the world. Jobs has the right name for what's missing in America's economy.

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    By Warren Olney • May 12, 2014 • 1 min read

    Hurricane Irene killed some Americans and changed the lives of many more. In days to come, we'll hear about the lasting impact of the disaster. Today, we look at the resignation of Steve Jobs from Apple, now one of the two richest corporations in the world. Jobs has the right name for what's missing in America's economy. Does he also represent the way back to prosperity? We look at his record at Apple and its influence in the US and around the world.

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      Warren Olney

      former KCRW broadcaster

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      Julia Flucht

      Producer, 'To the Point'

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      Managing Producer, To the Point & Which Way LA?

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      architecture critic and author

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      Museum of Modern Art

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    California DREAM Act Heading to the Floor of the Legislature
    1. 0:00Death Penalty Foes Looking to Put Repeal to a Ballot Measure
    2. 6:09Will California Have a DREAM Act of Its Own?
    3. 20:07Fresno Schools Superintendent Gives Up Salary to Benefit Schools
    4. 26:18Why Does Steve Jobs Matter?You’re reading this
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