The Politics Hour – May 18, 2018
Valerie Ervin steps into Maryland's Gubernatorial race a week after the sudden passing of her running mate Kevin Kamenetz. Councilmember Vincent Gray joins us to talk about his proposal for a two-dollar hike in D.C..
Chrysler recalls cars to update their software after hackers took control of a Jeep on the road. Microsoft debuts its long-awaited Windows 10 to good initial reviews. And new navigation technology could put robotic lawn mowers on the market in the U.S. in a few years. The Computer Guys and Gal are here to explain.
Guests
- Bill Harlow WAMU Computer Guy; and Hardware & Software Technician for MACs & PCs at Mid-Atlantic Consulting, Inc.
- John Gilroy WAMU Computer Guy; Director for Business Development for BLT Global Ventures
- Allison Druin WAMU Computer Gal; Chief Futurist at the University of Maryland Division of Research; Co-Director of the Future of Information Alliance, University of Maryland
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