Tech Tuesday

Technology is defined as the application of scientific knowledge to the practical aims of human life. A broad definition, yes but one that underscores today's reality. No arena of life has escaped the impact of technology's revolution. Education. Health. Politics. Spirituality. Entertainment. Science. The list goes on. More...

Recent Shows

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Social Media and Journalism

Tuesday, Aug 10, 2010 at 12:06 p.m.
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Kojo explores how social media are changing and challenging the 24-hour news cycle.

http://thekojonnamdishow.org/shows/2010-07-27/broadband-everyone

Broadband for Everyone

Tuesday, Jul 27, 2010 at 12:06 p.m.
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The FCC is spending billions dollars to make broadband more available, but last week the agency released a report giving itself a mediocre grade.

http://thekojonnamdishow.org/shows/2010-07-13/steganography-deciphering-hidden-messages

Steganography: Deciphering Hidden Messages

Tuesday, Jul 13, 2010 at 12:06 p.m.
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Technology is rapidly making it much easier to send covert messages and much much harder to detect them. Join a conversation that would impress James Bond & Q ...

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Cell Phone Radiation Battles

Tuesday, Jun 29, 2010 at 12:06 p.m.
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Are you placing your health at risk when using your cellphone?

http://thekojonnamdishow.org/shows/2010-06-15/preserving-video-games-and-virtual-worlds-rebroadcast

Preserving Video Games and Virtual Worlds (Rebroadcast)

Tuesday, Jun 15, 2010 at 12:06 p.m.
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A "Tech Tuesday" look at how researchers are trying to preserve video games and virtual worlds from cultural oblivion.

http://thekojonnamdishow.org/shows/2010-06-01/computer-guys-gal

Computer Guys & Gal

Tuesday, Jun 1, 2010 at 12:06 p.m.
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It's the first Tech Tuesday of the month, and you know what that means. . .

http://thekojonnamdishow.org/shows/2010-05-25/fear-and-loathing-government-20

Fear and Loathing of Government 2.0

Tuesday, May 25, 2010 at 12:06 p.m.
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We explore how the government's desire to control its message collides with the Wild West of the digital world.

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A Facebook Backlash?

Tuesday, May 18, 2010 at 12:20 p.m.
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Tech Tuesday explores why Facebook's new privacy settings are igniting global pushback.

http://thekojonnamdishow.org/shows/2010-05-11/paying-taxes-online-purchases

Paying Taxes for Online Purchases

Tuesday, May 11, 2010 at 12:06 p.m.
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Tech Tueday explores why it is surprisingly difficult to collect taxes on goods sold over the Internet.

http://thekojonnamdishow.org/shows/2010-05-04/computer-guys-gal

Computer Guys & Gal

Tuesday, May 4, 2010 at 12:06 p.m.
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It's the first Tuesday of the month, and you know what that means...

About

Too often, mainstream media accepts a new technology, touts its benefits and moves on. Every Tuesday, The Kojo Nnamdi Show reverses this trend -- putting technology in context and assessing its relevance in your life.

We understand that technological accomplishments don't occur in a vacuum. Technology shapes society, and all the while, society is shaping technology. A typical Tech Tuesday always includes the political or social implications of any new innovation, and explores the unexpected ways in which change creeps (or steam rolls) into our lives.

Anchoring Tech Tuesday, on the first Tuesday of every month, are The Computer Guys. A staple on WAMU since 1990, PC expert John Gilroy joins former Mac-Genius Bill Harlow and IT Professor Allison Druin for a thorough yet humorous romp through today's tech world, keeping listeners abreast of the latest developments, and providing solutions to computer problems we all face.

The Kojo Nnamdi Show is produced by member-supported WAMU 88.5 in Washington DC.