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Tuesday May 6, 2008

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12:06Computer Guys & Gal

It's the first Tuesday of the month and the Computer Guys & Gal are back to update you on the tech world and answer your questions.

Guests

John Gilroy, WAMU Resident Computer Guy; and Director of Business Development at SolutionsDevelopers

Allison Druin, WAMU Computer Gal; and Director of the Human-Computer Interaction Lab at the University of Maryland

Bill Harlow, WAMU Computer Guy; and Hardware & Software Technician for MACs & PCs at Mid-Atlantic Consulting, Inc.

13:06Zimbabwe Political Update

The presidential election in Zimbabwe took place more than a month ago, but the outcome still isn't settled. And a growing number of international observers are concerned that the disputed election will spark widespread violence in the already fragile country. Join Kojo as we get an update on Zimbabwe's unresolved contest.

Guests

Craig Timberg, Reporter, Washington Post Foreign Service

Michael Bratton, Professor, Department of Political Science and African Studies Center, Michigan State University

13:20Beer vs. Wine

One owns an award-winning brewery. The other is head sommelier at a presitigious culinary institute. Both insist their respective beverages of choice exemplify the best in human ingenuity and artistry. So what pairs best with a summer barbecue-- a crisp pinot grigio or a cold lager. Kojo wades into a long-running and tasty debate.

Guests

Sam Calagione, President and Founder, Dogfish Head Craft Brewery; co-author "He Said Beer, She Said Wine" (DK Publishing)

Marnie Old, Director of Wine Studies, French Culinary Institute (New York City); co-author "He Said Beer, She Said Wine" (DK Publishing)

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