Perspective Podcast - August 9, 2013
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In this edition of Perspective...
Granite Mountain Hotshot Survivor
It's been nearly six weeks since a wildfire in Arizona claimed the lives of 19 elite firefighters. Only one member of the Granite Mountain Hotshot Crew survived, and this week he spoke exclusively to ABC News Chief Investigative Correspondent Brian Ross.
The Hunt for White Gold
To some, an ivory chess set or hand-carved letter opener may seem too trivial an item to accound for the death of an elephant. But for others around the world, ivory is a sought after commodity believed to bring its owners good luck. The demand is so high that up to 30-thousand elephants are poached each year just for their tusks. For more on the ivory black market ... from Africa to China and back here in the states, here's ABC's Bill Weir.
When Sharks Attack
Sharks and their ancestors have swam in our oceans for millions of years. They are proven survivors and deadly predators whose attacks on humans have increased more than 30-percent over the past five years. This week was Shark Week on the Discovery Channel, and ABC's Sam Champion teamed up with some of the folks at the network to dive into the water with these creatures.
The ABC News Fixer
Now to the story of an elderly woman in Chicago who filed for bankruptcy in 2007. She had been having trouble handling her finances, so her nephew James Koehler stepped in to help.
Breaking Bad
"Breaking Bad" is a show with the unlikeliest of topics and the strangest cast of characters ... so off the beaten path, it nearly didn't get made. Now it's won seven Emmys and gained countless fans. Here's ABC's David Wright.
Host: Cheri Preston
Producer: Colin Tipton
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