Perspective Podcast - October 7, 2011
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In this edition of Perspective ...
Steve Jobs
He was our Edison ... our Disney. Steve Jobs was one of the most successful businessmen of our generation, but deep down, he was an artist who worked in metal and glass ... plastic and pixels ... and the ideas that live inside his machines completely changed our definition of form and function. After surviving pancreatic cancer and a 2009 liver transplant, the 56-year-old founding-father of Apple Computer passed away this week. He is mourned by his wife, four children, and millions around the world. Here's ABC's Bill Weir...
Bob Iger Remembers Steve Jobs
The year after he was fired from Apple -- back in the mid 80s -- Steve Jobs bought a small graphics computing company from George Lucas called Pixar. A decade and several mega-hits later, Pixar was bought by Disney, bringing Jobs closer than ever to the CEO of ABC's parent company, Bob Iger. In the wake of Jobs' death, we spoke to Iger and asked him what it was like to watch Steve Jobs create...
The Verdict In The Amanda Knox Trial
After four years, the odyssey for Amanda Knox and her family is finally over. The American student from Seattle convicted of brutally killing her British roommate was freed from prison this week after a reversal in an Italian court. She has now returned to Seattle with her family ... who has stood by her from day one and always believed in her innocence. Here's ABC's Elizabeth Vargas...
Amanda Knox Returns Home
We now turn to the Seattle airport, where Amanda Knox returned home just one day after her release from prison in Italy. After a nine hour flight, she cleared customs and stepped up to a microphone to address her supporters. ABC's Neal Karlinsky was there...
10 Years Of War In Afghanistan
Ten years ago, President Bush sent America to war in Afghanistan. There has been progress, but we still don't know whether it's sustainable ... and it's come at a tremendous cost. Here's ABC's Christiane Amanpour...
America's Cheapest Family
While most regular people can't do much to control the economy, what they *can* control is their household budget. And now we talk to one family that has it's own spending down to a science. ABC's Ryan Owens explains...
Frugal Is The New Chic
Some experts say there is a one in three chance of a double-dip recession, but there is also evidence that the American spirit of resilience is kicking in. Families are tightening the proverbial belt, and as one businessman put it ... frugal is the new chic. ABC's Jim Avila has more...
Goldie Hawn
According to Unicef, American kids are among the least happy kids in the world. There are plenty of reasons and few solutions. But one Academy Award-winning actress says that a couple of minutes every day can make a huge difference. Goldie Hawn, known for her sunny personality, is trying to restore happiness, one school at a time. ABC's Cynthia McFadden spoke to Hawn at her home in New York City...
Host: Cheri Preston
Producer: Colin Tipton
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