The Takeaway is a national news program that delivers news and analysis that helps you make sense of the world you live in. Host John Hockenberry, along with The New York Times and WGBH Boston, invite listeners to be part of the American conversation.

THIS WEEK: Richard Syrop: Effortless Savings.  Richard Syrop grew up in a family that made saving money a group activity. After personally testing just about every saving method imaginable, he developed a unique approach to saving that does not require personal sacrifice. His method is documented in his book “Effortless Savings.” Join the conversation with your ideas on how to save money…and learn some new ones with Richard Syrop.

THIS WEEK:     Vijay Prashad, Professor of Internatioal Studies at Trinity College says the Obama Administration’s backing of Israel’s Gaza Attack makes the U.S. complicit in the rising civilian death toll and Michele Sutter, Chair of “Money Out Voters In /Yes on Prop 49” campaign in California talks about the referendum to overturn the Supreme Court’s “Citizens United” decision.Coming from WPKN public radio in Bridgeport, Connecticut, Between the Lines provides a platform for individuals and spokespersons from progressive organizations generally ignored or marginalized by the mainstream media.

Provocative, up-to-the-minute, alive and witty, this weekly confrontation over politics, policy and popular culture proves those with impeccable credentials needn't lack personality. This weekly "love-hate relationship of the air" features four of the most insightful news analysts anywhere.

THIS WEEK: Lester Brown - The Future of Civilization. When it comes to climate change the operative word is “hot” with “record” and "unprecedented" closely following. The eco-crisis includes rising temperatures and sea levels, deforestation and species extinction, drought and soil erosion, and water and food shortages. In the not so distant future the ecological crimes against the Earth will come home to roost. Lester Brown, president of the Earth Policy Institute, is a renowned environmentalist. In 1974 he founded the Worldwatch Institute, the first research institute devoted to the analysis of global environmental issues.