Virginia Governor Bob McDonnell + Convention Tech: Preparing For 50,000 Smartphones + Election 2012:

Summary: <p>VIRGINIA GOVERNOR BOB MCDONNELL: One of the men of the hour at the RNC this week is Virginia's own Gov. Bob McDonnell. As the governor of a swing state, McDonnell offers insight into the GOP's strategy for appealing to moderate voters and hard-line conservatives alike. Kojo sat down with the governor at the Tampa Bay Times Forum for a wide-ranging conversation that covered everything from the prospect of sequestration and its potential effect on Virginia's many federal jobs to the need for greater transparency in government. (13 min.) CONVENTION TECH: PREPARING FOR 50,000 SMARTPHONES: The Tampa airwaves are getting a little crowded. With more than 50,000 visitors expected at the Republican National Convention — many of them wielding data-hogging smartphones and laptops — wireless providers are adding new cell towers, Wi-Fi hot spots and temporary cell sites. Tech Tuesday goes behind the scenes at the convention. (20 min.) ELECTION 2012: WHAT'S AT STAKE IN TECH: People in the technology business have a lot riding on this year's elections. A new administration could mean different policies on antitrust issues, copyright protections and the management of wireless networks. We connect with a technology reporter to learn more about the technology issues shaping elections this fall. (18 min.)</p>