Perspective Podcast - Febraury 22, 2013
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In this edition of Perspective...
Oscar Pistorius in Court
Oscar Pistorius was best-known as the runner who competed in the 20-12 Olympic Games even though he was born without functional legs. Now the 26 year old double amputee is accused of premeditated murder after shooting and killing girlfriend Reeva Steenkamp at his home on Valentine's Day. Pistorius was granted bail this week after a judge found he was not a flight risk and no threat to the community or to those involved with his case. ABC's Bazi Kanani has more now from South Africa.
Jodi Arias on Trial
Meanwhile in Arizona, Jodi Arias has told a court the murder of her one-time boyfriend was an act of self-defense. She's facing death row but says she can't remember everything that happened that day. ABC's Ryan Owens has the details from Phoenix.
The Conflict in Syria
The conflict in Syria began as a peaceful protest against President Assad, but his response was brutal. Now after two years of civil war, Syria has seen as many as 70-thousand killed and more than a million refugees displaced. As violence threatens a region already de-stabilized by the Arab Spring, international concern is rapidly growing. ABC's Terry Moran has more from the Syrian capital, Damascus.
North Korea's Nuclear Ambitions
North Korea's latest nuclear test drew international condemnation and calls for stronger sanctions against that country. North Korea said the test was a response to what it called a U-S threat and has warned of further, unspecified measures if Washington remains hostile. For more on this story, ABC News Senior Global Affairs correspondent Martha Raddatz sat down with Joe Cirincione (suh-rihn-see-oh-nay), president of the nuclear security foundation, Ploughshares Fund.
The Women Who Make America
This Tuesday night, PBS will tell the story of women who have transformed America over the last half century ... from talk show hosts and actresses to activists and political figures. ABC News entertainment correspondent Bill Diehl reports.
Clive Davis
Clive Davis was a kid from Brooklyn with four-thousand dollars to his name who went on to graduate from Harvard and be inducted into the Rock 'n' Roll Hall of Fame as one of music's most legendary producers. Now he's out with a new book detailing his story spanning four decades and numerous chart-topping hits. ABC's Cynthia McFadden brings us an exclusive look at the man behind the music.
Robin Roberts Returns to GMA
ABC's Robin Roberts returned to Good Morning America this week after a battle with a rare blood disease. Now she's working to spread the word about life-saving bone marrow donations. Here's ABC's Josh Elliott.
Host: Aaron Katersky
Producer: Colin Tipton
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