Perspective Podcast - January 25, 2013
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In this edition of Perspective...
The Inauguration
This week, Barack Obama took the oath of office to begin his second term as President of the United States. A large crowd gathered on the National Mall to witness it all as a vast and divided nation paused to listen. ABC's Terry Moran was there.
The Focus on Climate Change
Political opponents took note of the president's inaugural address, and some are questioning Mr. Obama's remarks on climate change. ABC News Chief White House Correspondent Jonathan Karl has the details.
The Star Spangled Blunder
Shortly after the inauguration proceedings came to a close, Beyonce began taking heat for allegedly lip-syncing the national anthem. But she's not the first to come under fire for her rendition of the Star Spangled Banner. Here with a list of the most panned performances of all time is ABC's Dan Harris.
The Club for Growth
Washington is still bitterly divided heading into the president's second term and one former Indiana congressman is shaking thing up on the Republican side of the aisle. Chris Chocola (chuh-KOH-luh) is the president of the conservative group "Club for Growth," which supports lower taxes and limited government, and opposed the fiscal cliff deal passed earlier this month. For more on how the group is working to reshape Congress, here's ABC's Senior Political Team: Rick Klein, Olivier (oh-LIHV-ee-ay) Knox, and Amy Walter.
Prince Harry
He's gone from third in line for the throne to the front lines of battle, and now that Prince Harry is wrapping up his second tour of duty, he gave a candid interview to members of the british press from his Afghanistan army base. As ABC's Lama Hasan reports, he opened up about his time in the war zone, the royal baby bump, and photos that surfaced from his time in Las Vegas.
Catfishing
Manti Te'o is the Notre Dame football star who says he was the victim of an elaborate online hoax. And this week in an interview with ABC's Katie Couric, Te'o spoke about the deception, including details about phone calls with his fake girlfriend. ABC's David Wright has the story.
The Love Ranch
It's a new and unconventional method for mending relationships: horse therapy. When it comes to romance, it may seem strange to turn to an animal for help, but ABC's Juju Chang brings us the story of one couple's journey to keep love alive with the aid of a furry friend.
Alicia Keys
Alicia Keys was younger than most college graduates when she stepped into the spotlight. And now the classically trained pianist, fresh off of her performance at the Inauguration Ball, is lighting it up with her new album, "Girl on Fire." ABC's Cynthia McFadden spoke with the singer for more about her music, career, and family life.
Host: Cheri Preston
Producer: Colin Tipton
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