23 July 2008: Emerging Markets and Global Development with James Wolfensohn
James Wolfensohn
Join us at 1800 UTC, to talk with James Wolfensohn, former President of the World Bank. Mr. Wolfensohn founded a private investment firm (Wolfensohn & Company)and advisory that provides strategic consulting advice to governments and large corporations doing business in emerging market economies. Mr. Wolfensohn has served as U.S. special envoy for Gaza disengagement for the Quartet on the Middle East.
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16 July 2008: Olympics
As competitors around the world prepare for the 2008 Summer Olympic Games in Beijing, we get historical perspective on the Olympic Movement and Olympic Games. At 1800 UTC, we meet David Wallechinsky with the non-profit group, the International Society of Olympic Historians. The organization gathers and maintains extensive research going back to the first Games. We're also joined by Bob Condron, with the United States Olympic Committee, to learn who tells us about the U.S. team and prospects for its athletes in Beijing.
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As competitors around the world prepare for the 2008 Summer Olympic Games in Beijing, we get historical perspective on the Olympic Movement and Olympic Games. At 1800 UTC, we meet David Wallechinsky with the non-profit group, the 
