as we talk with brian bergstein, did you'd put these in order of importance? >> not really, they're meant to be equally important. we cover so many different fields. betweenhe differences our publication and others is that we are not solely focused on the web or computing or gadgets. we cover energy and biomedicine so we're looking for things that span the areas we cover. it would be hard to rank or compare a development in clean energy with something in consumer electronics. they are all out there and they are in their own way equally important. host: let's delve into one of the breakthrough technologies, ultra private smartphones. you write -- the nsa revelations that came out last year got everybody talking about how much data there is about us that follows us around as we are online at smartphones in particular are broadcasting a lot of information about us. is sensitive or private information at times. preferences, what you read, what you look at, how you shop. the snowden revelations are interesting because while the focus of tension on the nsa and the l

brian bergstein, deputy editor of the technology review will discuss the significance of past richter technologies. " washington journal" is next. you can join the conversation on facebook and twitter. ♪ host: good morning. the house is in at 10:00 today. 2014 set to consider the national defense authorization act. there will be several confirmation votes this afternoon. president obama is set to meet secretary,n affairs ericsson seki. i. eric shinsek house speaker john banner played down any split in the party, saying that there is not that big of a difference between the tea party. this morning, we are asking viewers if you agree with that assessment. dca split in the republican party and you think it will be a factor in the election this year. give us a call. it democrats, (202) 585-3880. republicans, (202) 585-3881. independents, (202) 585-3882.. line for thecial tea parties. it is (202) 585-3883. us on alltch up with of your social media pages. on twitter, facebook, or e-mail us. a good wednesday morning to you. we want to take you through some of the headlines from those primari

brian bergstein, deputy editor of the technology review will discuss the significance of past richteries. " washington journal" is next. you can join the conversation on facebook and twitter. ♪ host: good morning. the house is in at 10:00 today. 2014 set to consider the national defense authorization act. there will be several confirmation votes this afternoon. president obama is set to meet secretary,n affairs ericsson seki. i. eric shinsek house speaker