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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.
Declan McCullagh, Chief Political Correspondent, CNETnews.com
Mark Roberti, Editor, RFID Journal
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.
Laura Knoy, Host, "The Exchange" on New Hampshire Public Radio
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.
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