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Tuesday April 29, 2008

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10:00BPA exposure and human health concerns

A draft report by The National Toxicology Program found there is 'some concern' that exposure to BPA, a chemical found in many household products including some water and baby bottles, could lead to human health risks. We'll talk about questions raised by the findings.

Guests

Steven Hentges, American Chemistry Council PhD Senior Director Polycarbonate/BPA Global Group

Frederick vom Saal, reproductive scientist and professor, Division of Biological Sciences, College of Arts & Science at the University of Missouri-Columbia

Warren Foster, director, center for reproductive care and reproductive biology, McMaster University, Hamilton, Ontario

John Bucher, associate director, National Toxicology Program, National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences

Tony Clement, Health Minister, Canada

11:00President Jimmy Carter: "A Remarkable Mother" (Simon & Schuster)

Former President Jimmy Carter explains how his mother influenced his life's work. He also talks about his recent trips abroad promoting peace and democracy.

Guests

President Jimmy Carter, 39th President of the United States, recipient of the 2002 Nobel Peace Prize, founder of the Carter Center, and bestselling author.

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