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Tuesday January 20, 2004

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12:06Radio Frequency ID chips

Industry leaders say Radio Frequency ID chips - now used in EZ Pass toll tags - could revolutionize everything from inventory tracking to smart home technology. But privacy advocates say the proliferation of RFID chips would lead to a "big brother" state. A Tech Tuesday look at RFID.

Guests

Declan McCullagh, Chief Political Correspondent, CNETnews.com

Mark Roberti, Editor, RFID Journal

13:06View from New Hampshire

An update on the Democratic primary race in New Hampshire, in the wake of the Iowa successes of presidential contenders John Kerry and John Edwards.

Guests

Laura Knoy, Host, "The Exchange" on New Hampshire Public Radio

13:16Mandatory Minimum Sentencing

Mandatory minimum sentencing used to be seen as a way to get tough on crime, but with the current budget constraints many states now face, it’s just seen as costly. A conversation on mandatory minimums.

Guests

Ryan King, research associate, The Sentencing Project

Rich Roberts, Director of Special Operations and public information officer, International Union of Police Associations

Taj Brown, Deputy Field manager of national operations/outreach, Children’s Defense Fund

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