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 dependent on hydrocarbons. The Takeaway speaks with Lisa Margonelli to discuss the persistent high price of energy and its social and cultural effects.

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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 plans to resume imports of U.S. beef. The Takeaway gets the latest from the BBC's John Sudworth in Seoul.

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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."

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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. As major airlines struggle, what can they learn from the little guys? The Takeaway talks to Dan Wolf, the founder, CEO and pilot of one of the nation’s small carriers, Cape Cod’s Cape Air.

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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 drivers from around the world, whose job depends on the price of gasoline.

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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.

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