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They're one-one hundredth the width of a human hair and have the potential to change both consumer products and the very nature of science. But nano-materials are still seen as unpredictable, and their environmental impact is unclear. Tech Tuesday looks at the future of nanotechnology and assesses new government approaches to innovation.
David Rejeski, Director, Project on Emerging Nanotechnologies, Woodrow Wilson International Center for Scholars / Pew Charitable Trusts
Rick Weiss, Science & Medicine Reporter, The Washington Post
Jeffrey Schloss, Co-Chair, Trans-NIH Nano Taskforce, National Institutes of Health
Nora Savage, Environmental Engineer, Office of Research & Development, U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
Some call him a hero. Others call him the "Osama bin Laden of the Americas." Luis Posada Carriles, a Cuban-exile and former CIA operative, is among the most infamous alleged terrorists in our hemisphere, yet was released from an American prison last week. Join Kojo for a look at Posada's case and why it's such a political hot potato for the Bush administration.
Carol Williams, Caribbean Bureau Chief, Los Angeles Times
Jose Pertierra, attorney; and General Counsel, Embassy of Venezuela
Philip Peters, Vice President, The Lexington Institute; Advisor to the Cuba Working Group of the U.S. House of Representatives
The 21st annual Washington DC International Film Festival is underway, offering films from over 30 countries. Join Kojo to hear about the diverse film offerings, from Turkish comedy to documentaries about Mexico City's Jewish Community.
Anthony Gittens, Director, District of Columbia Commission on the Arts and Humanities; and Director,Washington DC International Film Festival
Shirin Ghareeb, Assistant Director of the Washington DC International Film Festival, DC Commission on the Arts
John Barker, South African Director of the film "Bunny Chow", which is part of the DC International Film Festival.
Zach Niles, Director, producer, writer of the film "Sierra Leone The Refugee All Stars". It's part of the DC International Film Festival.
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