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Bill Gates on why he's donating his remaining wealth

Season 2025 Episode 128 | 11m 05s

Billionaire Bill Gates announced a major change to his philanthropic Gates Foundation. There will be a doubling of its giving, to more than $200 billion over the next 20 years, when the foundation will close permanently. The move comes at a moment of significant cuts to foreign aid from the U.S. and other nations. Amna Nawaz discussed more with Gates and foundation CEO Mark Suzman.

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