Perspective Podcast - June 14, 2013
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In this edition of Perspective...
The NSA Leak
Edward Snowden was a high school dropout with a mind for computers who landed an important job with a US government contractor. Now the 29-year-old has admitted to leaking National Security Agency secrets to reporters. ABC News Chief Investigative Correspondent Brian Ross has the details.
Jury Selection in Sanford
Now to a story that began in February of last year, when 17-year-old Trayvon Martin was shot and killed by George Zimmerman in Sanford, Florida. Zimmerman is pleading not guilty to second-degree murder, claiming he shot Martin in self-defense. Jury selection for the trial began Monday and ABC's Aaron Katersky was there.
Leaning In
They say you can't have it all, but Sheryl Sandberg comes close. She's a director at Disney, ABC's parent company, and the highly respected chief operating officer of Facebook. Sandberg is on a mission to urge women to join her in the ranks of professional executives. More from ABC News Chief Business and Economics Correspondent Rebecca Jarvis.
Reince Priebus
RNC Chairman Reince Priebus says Republicans need to work harder to compete in the next presidential election. ABC News Chief White House Correspondent Jonathan Karl sat down with Priebus for his take on how the GOP can gain seats in Congress and take back the White House in 20-16.
Macklemore
A lot of mainstream hip-hop artists use their songs to talk about fancy cars, diamond jewelry and expensive champagne, but one new act has made a name for itself rhyming about thrift store shopping. That's just one of several things that make Macklemore unique. Here's ABC's Neal Karlinsky.
Man of Steel
Man of Steel hits movie theaters this weekend and it's expected to be one of the biggest blockbusters of the Summer. Superman has forever been known as the classic, strong, stoic good guy, but now he's being cast in a new light. ABC's Chris Connelly has the details.
Host: Cheri Preston
Producer: Colin Tipton
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