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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The End of Email and Other Tech Prognostications

Tuesday, Nov 23, 2010 at 12:06 p.m.
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Will social networks render email obsolete? Will eReaders kill the printed word? Tech Tuesday peers into the future, as imagined by tech giants like Google, Amazon, Apple and Facebook.

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Robots in Space

Tuesday, Nov 16, 2010 at 12:06 p.m.
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This month marks the launch of NASA's first human-like "Robonaut," a robot built expressly to work with astronauts on the International Space Station. We look at how humanoid robots could change the way we explore space.

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Green Solutions to Haiti's Energy Challenges

Tuesday, Nov 9, 2010 at 12:33 p.m.
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Before the earthquake, only 13 percent of Haitians had access to electricity. We examine new green initiatives to meet Haiti's energy needs.

http://thekojonnamdishow.org/shows/2010-11-02/computer-guys-gal

The Computer Guys & Gal

Tuesday, Nov 2, 2010 at 12:06 p.m.
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It's the first Tuesday of the Month - and you know what that means...

http://thekojonnamdishow.org/shows/2010-10-20/cyber-surveillance-and-spycraft

Cyber Surveillance and Spycraft

Wednesday, Oct 20, 2010 at 12:06 p.m.
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After the September 11, 2001 terrorist attacks, the government launched a massive intelligence gathering program to collect data on potential threats to the U.S. But nearly a decade – and many near misses – later, intelligence agencies...

http://thekojonnamdishow.org/shows/2010-10-05/computer-guys-gal

Computer Guys & Gal

Tuesday, Oct 5, 2010 at 12:06 p.m.
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It's the first Tuesday of the Month -- and you know what that means. John, Allison & Bill bring updates from the world of technology and answer your questions.

http://thekojonnamdishow.org/shows/2010-09-07/computer-guys-gal

Computer Guys & Gal

Tuesday, Sep 7, 2010 at 12:06 p.m.
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It's the first Tuesday of the month and you know what that means...

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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/2010-08-03/computer-guys-gal

The Computer Guys & Gal

Tuesday, Aug 3, 2010 at 12:06 p.m.
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The Computer Guys & Gal return with a look at the latest from the world of technology. This month -- tricks for keeping costs down when you travel with your cellphone; the latest improvements in e-book readers and smartphones; and answers...

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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 ...

http://thekojonnamdishow.org/shows/2010-07-06/computer-guys-gal

Computer Guys & Gal

Tuesday, Jul 6, 2010 at 12:06 p.m.
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It's the first Tuesday of the month, and The Computer Guys & Gal are back with the summer season's hot tech news.

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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.

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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. . .

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.