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Tuesday, June 10 2008

  • The economy of energy June 10, 2008

    The economy of energy (episode)

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    • The economy of energy June 10, 2008

      Saudi Arabia wants to call a meeting between oil-producing and oil-consuming countries to discuss record high prices. President Bush has called for the United States to be less depend...

    • Where's the beef? (And when will it be back in South Korea?) June 10, 2008

      A delegation of South Korean officials is on its way to Washington, D.C., as part of an effort to calm fears over mad cow disease. There have been demonstrations in South Korea over p...

    • The economics of DIY June 10, 2008

      Is it healthier to grow your own cherry tomatoes? Or more cost efficient to sew your own linen dress? "Freakonomics" author Stephen Dubner debunks a few myths and talks with John and Adaora about "locavores."

    • The view from the little guy's skies June 10, 2008

      American Airlines set off a new round of fare hikes over the weekend, increasing roundtrip domestic ticket prices by $20 because of rising fuel prices. Other carriers followed suit. ...

    • Taxis toil over oil June 10, 2008

      Gas prices in America have jumped to an average of more than $4 a gallon for the first time. But gas prices aren’t just a problem in the United States. The Takeaway hears from taxi dr...

    • Meep meep! The newest, fastest supercomputer June 10, 2008

    • You're on candid camera... and making a music video June 10, 2008

      The Takeaway speaks with British rock band The Get Out Clause. They've made innovative use of CCTV cameras in their home city of Manchester to create a music video for their new song.