Group advising Austrian heiress gives away $27 million to 77 organizations

In February, Austrian heiress Marlene Engelhorn announced she was giving away her nearly $30 million inheritance. She paid a group of 50 people to figure out how it should be done. That group has released it suggestions, which include 77 initiatives involved in climate and environmental projects, the development of affordable housing, health care and social projects. Host Marco Werman explains.

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