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.

Temple Grandin is a leading advocate for encouraging autistic children to tap into their strengths. Diagnosed with autism herself, she has used her unique abilities to design structures for the humane treatment of slaughterhouse animals. She offers her comments on autism, creativity, and our school systems, here.

* 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.

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.

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.

Scores Killed After Gunmen Launch Mumbai Attacks

Obama’s Economic Strategy Begins to Emerge

London’s Shopkeepers Feel Banking Sector Troubles

This week on Reel 13:

* The Beast, about a boy’s strange discovery
* Black Rainbow, an animated view on the human destruction of nature

Watch now. Then vote for your favorite.

At Duke University, they’re performing a series of experiments with Professor Tanya Chartrand on how we humans unconsciously mimic each other, and how doing so helps us become more social. Alan Alda visits…see article.