Perspective Podcast - December 30, 2011
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In this edition of Perspective...
Turmoil in Iraq
Many military families across the country received a special holiday gift this year ... their loved ones finally home from the war in Iraq. But Iraq is still facing widespread violence, threatening to tear the country apart. Just this week ... a suicide bombing in Baghdad ... while the Iraqi government is being viewed as increasingly fragile. ABC Senior Foreign Affairs Correspondent Martha Raddatz was there when the last troops left Iraq.
2012 Doomsday Prophecy
We now turn to a story reminiscent of disaster films ... the end of the world as we know it. While there have been plenty of wild predictions throughout the years, some still say that doomsday will come in 20-12. ABC's David Wright has the details.
Unclaimed Baggage for Sale
If you were among the millions of Americans flying this holiday season, you likely encountered numerous airline fees. However, that thirty dollar checked bag fee is only *one* way airlines are making money on your luggage. ABC's Ryan Owens explains.
2011: A Global Perspective
It was a turbulent and tumultuous year throughout the world. From the instability of the European financial markets to the worldwide protests in the Middle East, Wall Street, and Moscow, much of the tension from 20-11 will reverberate in the New Year. ABC's Christiane Amanpour takes a look back at the stories that defined 20-11.
Google Search Trends of 2011
Google's not the only one compiling a list of the year's hottest topics. Over 90-billion messages were sent on Twitter this year, and the company has put together a list of some of the years most *extraordinary tweets.* ABC's Cecilia Vega has the details.
The Real Erin Brockovich
Eleven years ago, Hollywood brought us the extraordinary story of one exceptional woman ... Erin Brockovich, who stood up for a community she claimed was being poisoned. Now she's at it again ... and the community she's trying to protect might even be yours. Here's ABC's Cynthia McFadden.
Fad Diet Danger
There are 60-billion reasons to get into the weight loss business. That's how many dollars we spend each year in an attempt to shed pounds. But many so-called *fad* diets have a staggering number of Americans getting ripped off, sick, or both. And recently, the FDA pulled one wildly popular diet product from the shelves. To find out more about some popular diets and how well they work, here's ABC's Sharyn Alfonsi.
Janet Jackson
Janet Jackson is the most famous member of a wildly successful show business family. Now 45, Miss Jackson opens up about her life-long struggle with body image. It began with childhood stardom ... and now that Jackson's famously-sheltered 13-year-old niece Paris is joining the family business, she shares her advice for Paris with us. Here's ABC's Juju Chang.
Host: Alex Stone
Producer: Colin Tipton
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