Friday, May 02 2008

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Friday, May 02, 2008

Breaking down the big economic numbers

New York Times columnist David Leonhardt joins us to discuss the newest economic figures and indicators.

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Scooter sales: the newest economic indicator

Sales in scooters spike as consumers grow tired of high gas prices.

The Takeaway went to Bottega scooter store in Red Hook, Brooklyn to find out what's fueling the apparent surge in scooter sales. Check out the video.

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Day three in Indiana

Takeaway political director Andrea Bernstein joins us from the heartland.

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How the emotional experience of speech is shaping the election

Morehouse psychology professor David Wall Rice chats with us about the presidential candidates, their personal histories and their speeches.

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The Friday movie mashup

It’s The Takeaway’s “Mother of All Trailers.”

Hear what happens when you combine a superhero blockbuster, an indie movie about a wannabe action hero and a chick flick. Then, leave your six-word review at 1-877-8-MY-TAKE, mytake@thetakeaway.org, or on our Web site by clicking "get in the mix".

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There are two Americas... and one of them is in pain

A new Princeton University study reveals that Americans with less education and lower income spend more of their time in pain. Those in pain are less likely to work or socialize with others and are more inclined to watch television than the pain-free.

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Primary focus shifts to tiny Guam

Guamanians head to the primary polls on Saturday...

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