November 27, 2008
international region asia terrorism and security
Attacks in India and Afghanistan target western tourists
By
John Hockenberry
Guest:
Robert Watson
Thursday, November 27 2008
international region asia terrorism and security
Reading the Mumbai attacks
By
John Hockenberry
Guest:
Amit Varma
Thursday, November 27 2008
psychology region north america society
Reaping the health benefits of gratitude with the science of thankfulness
By
John Hockenberry
Guest:
Jeffrey Froh
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
—Jeffrey Froh, on the positive effects of counting your blessings
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Why do our Thanksgiving memories smell so good?
By
John Hockenberry,
Molly Webster
Guest:
Jonah Lehrer
Thursday, November 27 2008
For most Americans, Thanksgiving Day conjures up the collective memory of millions of homes, filled with the warm smells of the holiday feast: turkey, stuffing and pumpkin pie. Jonah Lehrer, author of "Proust Was a Neuroscientist
" and editor at large at Seed Magazine, talks with John Hockenberry about the science behind our nostalgia, mutant mice, and why gravy should be a disgusting addition to the table... but isn't.
" and editor at large at Seed Magazine, talks with John Hockenberry about the science behind our nostalgia, mutant mice, and why gravy should be a disgusting addition to the table... but isn't.
"It turns out that the olfactory cortex — which processes the sense of smell and taste — is the only sense that is directly connected to the hippocampus, which is the center of long-term memory in the brain. All your other sense go to the thalamus and then the hippocampus, so these senses literally have this more direct, more primal connection to your brain's memory center."
—Jonah Lehrer on the science of smell
—Jonah Lehrer on the science of smell
international region asia terrorism and security
Eyewitness to the Mumbai attacks
By
John Hockenberry
Guest:
Aaron
Thursday, November 27 2008
law north america technology
How Google is controlling free speech around the world
By
John Hockenberry,
Mary Harris
Guest:
Jeffrey Rosen
Thursday, November 27 2008
You might think that free speech is controlled by international laws, but law professor Jeffrey Rosen says you're wrong. He says free speech — at least, online — is now controlled by Nicole Wong, known within the halls of Google as "The Decider." Wong controls what video stays on YouTube and which links are picked up by the Google search engine. Jeffrey Rosen writes about "Google's gatekeepers" in a piece for this weekend's New York Times magazine, where he is a frequent contributor.
"If Google does not take down links or videos that are illegal in a particular country then their employees can be arrested on the ground and they can be held criminally liable."
—Jeffrey Rosen on free speech and the internet
—Jeffrey Rosen on free speech and the internet
international region asia terrorism and security
Gunmen attack popular tourist hotels in Mumbai
By
John Hockenberry
Guests:
Zubair Ahmed,
Sumit Ganguly
Thursday, November 27 2008
"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
—Zubair Ahmed on the attacks in Mumbai, on The Takeaway
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What President-elect Obama needs to know about First Americans
By
John Hockenberry,
Kent DePinto
Guest:
Senator Ben Nighthorse Campbell
Thursday, November 27 2008
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
—Ben Nighthorse Campell on the lack of Indian representation in Washington
international region north america
Russia's President Medvedev to visit Cuba
By
John Hockenberry,
Noel King
Guest:
Michael Voss
Thursday, November 27 2008
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
—Michael Voss on Medvedev's visit to Cuba
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Web-only: Thanksgiving Day sports round-up
By
John Hockenberry,
Jen Poyant
Guest:
Jeff Beresford-Howe
Thursday, November 27 2008
Turkey isn’t the only tradition near and dear to Americans on Thanksgiving. Football is an integral part of Turkey-day festivities in many households. Jeff Beresford-Howe, The Takeaway’s very own one-man tailgate party, joins us to talk about what’s happening in football and how the economic crisis is impacting even televised sports games.
"For now they can do whatever they want and ask whatever they want and even the television networks are pretty helpless to stop them."
—Jeff Beresford-Howe on the NFL's stronghold
—Jeff Beresford-Howe on the NFL's stronghold
international region asia terrorism and security
Narrow escape via elevator in Mumbai
By
John Hockenberry
Guest:
Alan Jones
Thursday, November 27 2008
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Pardon the turkey... and Scooter Libby, too?
By
John Hockenberry,
Jen Poyant
Guest:
P. S. Ruckman Jr.
Thursday, November 27 2008
"Pardoning the turkey" is a fun holiday tradition in Washington, but what humans are on the list for the latest rounds of Presidential pardons? P. S. Ruckman Jr., editor of the Pardon Power blog, joins the Takeaway to talk about the history of presidential pardons and who will make the history books this year.
"Lupo the Wolf — Ignazio Saietta — who ran the murder stable up in New York City — tortured, murdered 60 different people — was a recipient of executive clemency."
—P.S. Ruckman, Jr. on Presidential pardons
—P.S. Ruckman, Jr. on Presidential pardons
international region asia terrorism and security
Updates on Mumbai attacks
By
John Hockenberry
Guests:
Nazes Afros,
Malini Agarwal
Thursday, November 27 2008
"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
—Nazes Afros on the attack in India
Jeff Beresford-Howe: Viva la Huelga!
By
Jeff Beresford-Howe
Thursday, November 27 2008
Viva la Huelga! (No, not a placekicker for the Houston Texans)
The NFL has reached an uncomfortable point in its struggle to stay on the vanguard of socialism, i.e., to have every team in the league make the exact same amount of money and finish at or near 8-8.
If the playoff races ended today, marquee names around the league like New England, Dallas, Philadelphia and Green Bay would all miss the playoffs. (more...)
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international region asia terrorism and security
Mumbai: some hostages rescued, death toll rising
By
John Hockenberry
Guests:
Sumit Ganguly,
Rahul Tandon
Thursday, November 27 2008
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