Perspective Podcast - January 6, 2012
Post a Comment
In this edition of Perspective...
Who Is Rick Santorum?
This week we saw an historically close photo finish at the Republican Iowa caucuses. Former Governor Mitt Romney finished at the top ... winning by only 8 votes even though he spent 50 times more money than second place finisher Rick Santorum. Meanwhile a poor showing from Congresswoman Michele Bachmann caused her to drop out of the race. Many Americans still have questions about the candidates, and want to know more about the surging Rick Santorum. Can he go the distance? ABC Chief White House Correspondent Jack Tapper has the details.
A New Challenger for Mitt Romney
So how is the Mitt Romney campaign responding to Rick Santorum's success in Iowa? Most recently, he's turned to a one-time political foe-turned-friend ... John McCain. Here's ABC's David Muir.
The Rest of the Field
Although they led in Iowa, Mitt Romney and Rick Santorum are only part of the field. This Tuesday in New Hampshire, all the GOP contenders will be vying for votes. To find out more about the rest of the field, ABC's Steven Portnoy speaks to ABC Senior Political Editor Rick Klein.
Christina Tailer Green
Nearly one year ago in Tucson, Arizona a 22-year-old man shot Congresswoman Gabrielle Giffords and 18 others ... killing 6. The youngest victim was 9-year-old Christina Tailor Green. Her life was strangely bookended by American tragedy. She had been born on 9-11. Her parents spoke to ABC's Cynthia McFadden about their inspiring daughter.11.
Salt Danger?
As the only rock we eat, salt has been a treasured commodity going back to the earliest civilizations. While we don't trade it anymore, most of us enjoy it enough that it could be dangerous to our health. And now the FDA is looking for new ways to lessen our salt consumption. As ABC's Linsey Davis reports, it's a move that could change eating as we know it.
Meth Lab Investigation
In the heartland of America, cops are working around the clock to keep an every day cold medicine out of the hands of drug dealers. The key ingredient to making meth can be found in any drugstore, and dealers are paying big bucks to get their hands on a closely regulated supply of it. ABC's Chris Bury traveled with one Kentucky police unit trying to catch those dealers.
Death Off the Shelf
For American troops serving in Afghanistan, one killer has surpassed all others … the improvised explosive device, or IED. They have killed or injured more than 8-thousand U-S service members in that country, and they are so prevalent in part because they are incredibly easy to make. ABC's Nick Schifrin has the details about a few deadly ingredients that are disturbingly easy to buy.
Being Elmo
He has helped millions of toddlers learn the alphabet, make friends, and sing. But no toddler and few parents could likely tell you his name. That's because his talents find expression through an alter ego called Elmo. Here's ABC's Juju Chang.
Host: Cheri Preston
Producer: Colin Tipton
Reader Comments