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If software's really just a string of math codes, can these codes be protected by patents? It may sound like a question for attorneys and engineers. But experts warn that a flood of legal challenges could cripple the global software industry. Join Kojo for a look at the new intersection of technology and the law.
Ben Klemens, Computer programmer and Guest Scholar at The Brookings Institution Center on Social and Economic Dynamics; Also author of "Math You Can't Use: Patents, Copyrights, and Software" (Brookings Press)
Emery Simon, Counselor, Business Software Alliance
As Africa's 53 heads-of-state come together in Sudan for this week's annual summit of African Union, the continent faces several crises. But the most challenging diplomatic question has be whether host-Sudan should take over the A.U. presidency. Join Kojo for a look at the high-stakes maneuvering among African leaders.
Suliman Baldo, Africa Program Director, International Crisis Group
Salih Booker, Executive Director, Africa Action; former Director, Council on Foreign Relations, Africa Studies Program
A labor dispute that had been brewing for nearly a year at The Washington Ballet boiled over in December. With audiences disappointed at the cancellation of The Nutcracker, and the remaining performance season now on hold, we find out what's at stake for the dancers the Ballet Company, and the audience.
Louis Torres, dancer with The Washington Ballet; and one of the dancer's delegates at union negotiations
Septime Webre, Artistic Director, The Washington Ballet
Sarah Kauffman, reporter, The Washington Post
Chip Coleman, dancer with The Washington Ballet
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