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Tuesday July 25, 2006

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12:06Technology, Health Care and Money

What can Silicon Valley teach the health care industry about how to run a business? One author argues that new technologies could help save money and effectively bring about "the end of medicine" as we know it. Join Kojo for a Tech Tuesday look at this provocative theory.

Guests

Andy Kessler, Author, "The End of Medicine: How Silicon Valley (and Naked Mice) Will Reboot Your Doctor" (Collins)

13:06Elections in the Congo

For the first time since independence, voters in the Democratic Republic of Congo will vote this weekend in multi-party elections. But with thousands of candidates and continued political instability, the challenges are daunting. Kojo looks at Congo's prospects for a democratic future.

Guests

Chris Hennemeyer, Director of Programs for Africa, IFES

Caty Clement, Central Africa Project Director, International Crisis Group

13:32"Fringe" Theatre

From a solo interpretation of "Star Wars" to a satirical take on the Vice President, the Capital Fringe Festival has a little something for everyone. We'll talk with one of the organizers and get an in-studio theatrical performance.

Guests

Julianne Brienza, Capital Fringe Festival Director and Co-Founder

Josh Lefkowitz, Writer and actor, "Help Wanted: A Personal Search for Meaningful Employment at the Start of the 21st Century"

Nelson Pressley, Freelance Arts Critic

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