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Tuesday September 30, 2008

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12:06The Resurgence of Diesel

Vehicles running on diesel fuel were hard to find on American roads in the past two decades. But rapid technology advances are leading to a new generation of so-called clean-burning diesel cars. Tech Tuesday hears from an official at the Environmental Protection Agency to explain the diesel revolution and the new rules which allow diesel vehicles back on the road.

Guests

Margo Oge, Director, Office of Transportation and Air Quality, Environmental Protection Agency

12:32Brighter Future for Internet Radio

A copyright royalty fight that had threatened to silence all Internet radio stations appears headed for a compromise. Join Kojo to find out about this weekend's action by the US House of Representatives, and why the future of online music and radio stations is once again bright. It's Tech Tuesday.

Guests

Skip Pizzi, Contributing editor, RadioWorld; and former Senior Technical Policy Manager for Microsoft's Entertainment and Devices Division

13:06The Forever War

Dexter Filkins has been reporting from Afghanistan and Iraq for more than a decade. He joins Kojo to explore the cultures of the region and the world's ongoing struggle against religious extremism.

Guests

Dexter Filkins, Reporter, The New York Times; and author, "The Forever War" (Knopf)

13:32Your Turn

Whether it's the big news on a bailout gone bust or the stories you think are missing from the front page, it's "Your Turn" to set the agenda.

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