Perspective Podcast - November 14, 2014
In this edition of Perspective...
Immigration Courtroom Backlog
Now that the midterm elections are over, much of the focus in Washington is on immigration reform. While not many politicians agree on the issue, the judges sitting on immigration courts do agree on one thing - their system is broken. ABC News Senior National Correspondent Jim Avila recently sat down with one of them to find out more:
Learning From Abduction
It's a story fit for a horror movie…an intruder coming right inside your home to snatch your child. It happened to one family in Utah not too long ago…but it had a happy ending - and now they're telling us the valuable lessons they learned. ABC's Dan Harris has their story:
New-Age Electroshock
How far would you go to kick a bad habit? Would you strap electrodes to your scalp? Some people are actually trying it…and they swear it works. ABC's Neal Karlinsky explains:
A Soldier's Bond
This past Tuesday was Veteran's Day. You're about to meet a U.S. Army Master Sergeant who almost lost his life in Afghanistan…but lucky for him, his fellow sergeant was right there to help in his time of need. ABC's Michael Strahan has their story:
Online Dating Disaster
It's the dark side of online dating. Sure, we've all heard of guys being persistent when it comes to asking to women on a date, but what happens when it really turns nasty? Here's ABC's Brandi Hitt:
Uncoupling
Let's move up the relationship timeline and talk about marriage. When one fails, couples usually turn to divorce. But that can be stressful, bitter and very expensive. One couple didn't want to deal with all of that, so they're living under one roof together...all while dating on the side. How does that work? ABC's Aditi Roy explains:
The World Of High-Stakes Horse Racing
In the high-stakes world of horse racing, just bidding for these powerful animals can be stressful - and expensive. In fact, some trainers are spending up to a million dollars per horse…before ever seeing them race. ABC's Byron Pitts has more:
Host: Cheri Preston
Producer: David Rind
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