Perspective Podcast - January 11, 2013
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In this edition of Perspective...
Two Years Since Tucson
It was two years ago that congresswoman Gabby Giffords was shot at a shopping mall in Tucson. It's been an emotional journey for Giffords and her husband Mark Kelly, and now another tragic shooting is inspiring them to take action. Here's ABC's Diane Sawyer.
Home Invasion
And now a very different story concerning gunfire, beginning with 9-1-1 tapes from a home invasion. A Georgia mother of two was hiding in a crawlspace with her children when she came face to face with a burglar ... ready to protect her family with a .36 caliber handgun. ABC's Steve Osunsami has the details from Atlanta.
NJ: The State of the State
New Jersey Governor Chris Christie has remained in the spotlight ever since Hurricane Sandy hit the east coast, calling out Congress for not doing enough to aid those affected by the storm. And this week Christie gave his State of the State address. ABC's Steven Portnoy has the details.
Chris Christie
After challenging politicians to work together during his address, Governor Christie sat down with ABC's George Stephanopoulos to talk about politics, gun control, and hurricane relief.
Playing with Painkillers
A former college football star has come forward to reveal the pain and pressure he experienced as a player, and the potentially risky drugs some young men like him have taken in order to stay on the field. As ABC News Chief Investigative Correspondent Brian Ross reports, his school was just one of several injecting players with powerful prescription painkillers.
Senator Joe Lieberman
Senator Joe Lieberman has retired after 24 years in Congress. Upon exiting, he said there has never been a more frustrating time to be on Capitol Hill. For more on his political career and current state of Washington, ABC News Senior White House Correspondent Jonathan Karl sat down with the senator.
To Hold Again, Part 1
A few years ago, a young woman named Lindsay had to have her hands and feet removed, leaving her unable to complete even the simplest of tasks. But in the time that followed, she held onto the hope of somehow having hands again, and ABC's John Donvan has the details of her long journey.
To Hold Again, Part 2
We now return to Lindsay's story. The young woman is undergoing long, cutting-edge hand transplant surgery. Once again, here's ABC's John Donvan.
Host: Cheri Preston
Producer: Colin Tipton
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