UPDATE: As promised, episode 61 of Spark has been updated with a new CES report from Peter Nowak. The newer version (episode 61B) is available as an MP3 download here.

The original show notes and MP3 download are below. On a related note, we're wondering how to best handle updated podcasts. Got an idea? Leave it in the comments.

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On this episode of Spark: CES, Xenophiles, and what if gamers ran the world?

• Nora checks in with Peter Nowak at CES 2009 (Peter's CES preview article)
• Tom Armitage wonders what would happen If Gamers Ran the World, and discusses what video games can teach the leaders of tomorrow (full interview)
• Ethan Zuckerman on xenophiles, bridge figures, and third-culture kids (full interview)
• Update on Mitch Kapor's idea of a CTO for the USA (full interview)

This episode features Creative Commons music and sound effects:

• "Wadidyusay?" by Zap Mama
• "The Incredible Joyfulness of Sentience" by DJ Rkod
• "Good Night and Good Luck" by Jaspertine
• "Dm Chilling Beat Reggae organ, bass and rhythm" by Caleb Charles
• "Why?" by khidir

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