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Tuesday July 24, 2007

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12:06Consumer Tech Advice

Apple's iPhone may be getting all the attention, but a new innovation by T-Mobile may actually have a bigger impact on cell phone users. We'll get the scoop on that and all the latest news from the world of consumer electronics from eweek's Wayne Rash.

Guests

Wayne Rash, Washington Bureau Reporter for eWeek

13:06Remembering Sekou Sundiata

Sekou Sundiata liked to say his performance poetry was about engaging his audience in a civic dialogue about race, health, and identity. We remember the life and legacy of the poet and activist, who died last week.

Guests

Katea Stitt, Host of WPFW's "Drive Time Jazz" (on Thursday mornings); also Sekou Sundiata's manager

Amiri Baraka, poet, playwright, novelist, essayist

13:32Humor & Satire in Washington

From Mark Twain to Comedy Central, exposing the foolishness, vanity, and hypocrisy of politicians is one of America's favorite spectator sports. Jamie Malanowski started his career at Spy Magazine more than twenty years ago. Now the Managing Editor of Playboy, Malanowski shares his unique view of Washington's political antics and discusses his new novel "The Coup."

Guests

Jamie Malanowski, Author, "The Coup" (Doubleday); Managing Editor, Playboy Magazine;

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