Thursday, November 27 2008

There may be measurable, scientific benefits to the American tradition of giving thanks. Jeffrey Froh, Assistant Psychology Professor at Hofstra University, talks with us about the measurable physical benefits of being grateful.

"Students who counted blessings were less likely to report headaches, stomach aches, pains in the body."
—Jeffrey Froh, on the positive effects of counting your blessings

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Eyewitness to the Mumbai attacks

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Gunmen attack popular tourist hotels in Mumbai

"The organization that claimed responsibility for these attacks did not exist before yesterday when these attacks happened..They are a red herring."
—Zubair Ahmed on the attacks in Mumbai, on The Takeaway

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What President-elect Obama needs to know about First Americans

European Pilgrims and Native Americans breaking bread together is an easy image to conjure up on Thanksgiving, but it belies the struggle and marginalization that American Indians continue to face. During his campaign, President-elect Barack Obama received strong support from tribal nations — but can he deliver on his promise to improve life for members of America’s 562 Indian tribes? Former Senator Ben Nighthorse Campbell (R-Colo.) joins us.

"The single most important thing right on the table is the re-authorization of the Indian Health Care Improvement Act. It's overdue something like fourteen years, which basically puts Indian people in the position of getting health care that was 14 years old."
—Ben Nighthorse Campell on the lack of Indian representation in Washington

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Russia's President Medvedev to visit Cuba

Russian President Dmitry Medvedev arrives in Cuba today after a trip through Latin America that included visits to Venezuela and Brazil. The Takeaway talks to the BBC's correspondent in Havana, Michael Voss.

"This is only the second time since the collapse of the Soviet Union since a Russian leader has been here. This visit is a sort of mix of diplomacy, trade and a bit of mischief making."
—Michael Voss on Medvedev's visit to Cuba

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Narrow escape via elevator in Mumbai

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Updates on Mumbai attacks

"It's a huge city. It has a population of nearly 20 million. How do you ensure security for these people?"
—Nazes Afros on the attack in India

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Mumbai: some hostages rescued, death toll rising

Last night, gunmen armed with grenades and automatic weapons attacked several popular tourist hotels in the Indian city of Mumbai: the Taj Mahal Palace, the Oberoi Hotel and other high profile locations in India's commercial capital. Indian soldiers have been escorting people out of one of the hotels, but the BBC is reporting that some people are still being held hostage in the Oberoi. More than 100 people were killed in the initial attacks at the hotels, and at least 300 people have been injured.

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