Perspective Podcast - September 21, 2012
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In this edition of Perspective...
The Secret Tape
A secretly recorded tape of Republican presidential nominee Mitt Romney surfaced this week. In it, he makes some controversial remarks while speaking privately to supporters. So who in that room pushed the record button? Here's ABC News Chief Investigative Correspondent Brian Ross.
The President Responds
After the tape surfaced, President Obama appeared on The Late Show with David Letterman, where he addressed Governor Romney's remarks. ABC's Ann Compton has the details.
Stalker in Court
Now to a murder mystery with several twists. When one woman took the stand to testify in court, she found herself being questioned by her own stalker. He is the same man on trial for killing her roommate and attacking her roommate's five-year-old son. It's a tale that has unfolded over 17 years and came to a dramatic head in court this week. ABC's Steve Osunsami explains.
Iyanla Vanzant
Oprah Winfrey may have abdicated her throne as the queen of daytime T-V, but now she's using her star power to turn an old friend into a new star. Winfrey and life coach Iyanla Vanzant once had a famous feud, and now ABC's Juju Chang speaks to them about the bumpy road to their new, big project.
Secret Princes
Now a story about four bachelors from royal families across the world. They're going under cover here in the U-S, posing as average joes in the pursuit of love. You could call it a real-life version of Eddie Murphy's 1988 movie "Coming to America." Here's ABC's Linsey Davis.
The Testosterone Trend
Some baby boomers are taking new measures to hold onto their youth. Prescriptions for testosterone have doubled since 2006 and are expected to triple in the next five years. More from ABC's Neal Karlinsky.
Hospital Mistakes
Now to a different kind of health issue. Dr. Marty Makary is a surgeon who has written a book called "Unaccountable: What Hospitals Won't Tell You and How Transparency Can Revolutionize Health Care." ABC News National Correspondent Jim Hickey speaks with Makary about the mistakes being made in hospitals across the country.
Kids Who Preach
In an age when most kids are more interested in video games than spiritual guidance, one 11-year-old has already become an ordained minister with a faithful crowd of followers. He's part of a controversial world of preaching children, and ABC's Dan Harris takes us inside his unusual life.
Patti Smith
Patti Smith is the singer/songwriter who just last year added national book award-winner to her list of accomplishments. Her voice has inspired generations of rock musicians and now she tells us about the songs that influenced her career.
Host: Cheri Preston
Producer: Colin Tipton
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