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Saturday, November 29th, 2008

Does America need government intervention to improve personal eating habits? Watch the discussion about fast food, zoning legislation, and social and health issues around eating with author Michael Pollan.

Saturday, November 29th, 2008

* Death toll climbs in Mumbai massacre
* Hostages and communication in crisis
* Anti-government protests continue in Thailand
* Great Barrier Reef dying faster than expected
Watch.

Saturday, November 29th, 2008

Robert Kuttner, author of the new book “Obama’s Challenge,” talks to NOW on PBS about the enormous obstacles to — and potential solutions for — getting America’s economy back on track. Watch.

Saturday, November 29th, 2008

Consuelo Mack interviews one of the most successful investors in modern times. In his first television interview, Jeremy Grantham tells Consuelo Mack why he is now positive on stocks and what he sees ahead for the global financial system. Watch.

Wednesday, November 26th, 2008

The U.S. is one of few countries to grant citizenship to children born on its soil, but many have suggested that the country revoke this right to deter immigration. See the different citizenship laws and requirements in each country. Read more.

Wednesday, November 26th, 2008

Less than a year ago, Pandit became CEO of this now-troubled organization. Charlie Rose talks to Pandit about Citi’s problems and government bailout, in his first tv interview on the subject. Watch now.

Wednesday, November 26th, 2008

* Economic woes spread around the globe
* Thai ship attacked by pirates
* Deadly street battles in Thailand
* Brazil emerges as an oil giant
Watch.

Wednesday, November 26th, 2008

Every year this nation’s economy struggles to absorb 20 million new unemployed, while the newly-rich move to gated communities with private schools and tennis courts. If this sounds like Daddy Warbucks’ America, it isn’t. It’s the new China. Watch. (Originally aired: 7/18/2002).

Wednesday, November 26th, 2008

Pastor Daniel Harrell wanted his congregation to live according to the laws in Old Testament Book of Leviticus for one month, and then to log their experiences on the Internet. Watch story.

Wednesday, November 26th, 2008

He believes he is destined to change Venezuela and the whole of Latin America–who is Hugo Chavez, and where is he headed? Watch this 90-minute documentary online, and view the Frontline site with more stories, interviews, discussion and more.

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